Shopping for mattresses was never as easy as it is now. With numerous stores, online and otherwise, there are more options now than ever before. From standard or custom size mattresses that fit cribs and full size beds and from foam to innerspring to organic mattresses, you have choices that suit different budgets and needs.

Good quality cribs have crib hangers that allow the floor of the crib to be lowered so that the baby does not climb over the side or fall as he grows in height. As your baby grows, you can keep lowering the floor to suit his height. But ultimately, he is bound to outgrow the crib, and you will have to make a new purchase.

Parents often find themselves in a dilemma whether to buy a toddler size bed and mattress or purchase a full size bed when it comes to this transition. While selecting a crib mattress, you would have probably ensured the firmness of the mattress. If you had made a good choice of foam or innerspring or a safe organic crib mattress, it would probably still be in good shape and firm enough. In some cases, the crib mattress may fit toddler size beds.

Toddlers are liable to roll over during sleep and fall from the bed. Whatever the size of the bed, make sure that there are provisions for bed rails to prevent an accident. Furthermore, it takes time to toilet train a baby. Since some babies may not learn as fast the others, bedwetting is another aspect of growing up that you need to be careful about. If the toddler mattress is not already waterproofed, you can purchase extra waterproof sheets to prevent urine from seeping into the mattress.

The matter of transition from a crib to a bed is not that big of a problem if you choose a toddler bed. Of course, if you want to buy a full size bed for your child, you have to look for a full size mattress too.

References:

http://www.onewayfurniture.com/crib-mattress.html

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