Crib Mattress Research

The Little Sleeper is a Dual Surface, two-stage crib mattress. What this means is that you can use this for your infant as well as for your toddler. One side has an extra firm plant based foam layer that is eco-friendly for your infant. The other side is plusher for your toddler.

For as long as we can remember we are always told to never sleep with your baby that you could suffocate them by rolling over on them or what not. In a study by Davies, he found that prior to the 1700's co-sleeping was a normal thing around the world. It was not until the 1800's when the western society moved away from co-sleeping to an independent sleeping arrangement claiming the child will be too attached and have security problems; you will never get the child to sleep in their own bed; the child will not learn independence; or, the child could suffocate in various ways. Well, I agree

Some parents of infants think co-sleeping is beneficial, however; experts do believe that this practice is very dangerous. Every parent has the decision to co-sleep (sharing a bed with your baby), its weather they do or not that counts. There are reasons parents decide for or against, for example; if you’re a heavy sleeper, you might accidently roll over and suffocate your child. You might not realize that something like could happen, but it can. “Most parents just figure it will be easier for them, it’s not like every parent of a newborn is going to spend hours re-searching reasons not to co-sleep” (lifescience)

After all, babies are very expensive as we all know. There’s so much that you need to buy for them that’d it would be nice if you could just buy one set of sheets and have them last through your child’s infancy. In fact, it would be even better if they could last through multiple children.

The Oeuf Sparrow Crib has a painted finish and is in a modern style. It comes in a low height to offer parents and caregiver’s ease of accessing baby. This particular crib is made in Europe and follows strict environmental standards. In the tradition of European cribs, the Oeuf Sparrow is constructed of slim side rails to give the crib a light, airy European feel. The mattress has 3 heights to allow the crib to grow with the child. It has a conversion kit that can be purchased to allow the crib to last up to age 5. The crib meets or exceeds all Australian, Canadian, and European as well as U.S. safety standards. It is also eco-friendly with finishes being made using non-toxic and water-based, free of VOC health hazards materials.

Every parent that made the decision to practice co sleeping had or at least thought they had a good enough reason to do it. As I mentioned earlier, I began during the infant phase of my children’s life. It just made life much easier during that time. Now what do I do? “Most experts agree that kids should be sleeping on their own by adolescence” (Redbook, Oct2010). There are many resources that offer solutions to help parents that want to end co sleeping in their bed. The internet, magazines, books, doctors, friends, and family all have strategies on how to get the kids out of the bed. “Family therapist Jennifer Waldburger, of Los Angeles’s Sleepy Planet suggests try using a rewards system” (Redbook, Oct2010). This would consist of providing the child with a treat for every night that he or she sleeps in their own bed. The most important thing to remember is the “best practice is a matter of trial and error, and individual preference” (Australian Parenting, 2006).

There is nothing as difficult as selecting a mattress since a slight bad choice will compromise the quality of your sleep, hence dictate the state of your waking hours. It is known world over that a peaceful, goodnight sleep can considerably improve one’s health, immune system, stress levels and the capabilities to lose weight. It equally helps keep the back and joints in good shape. If you made a wrong bed choice, for one reason or the other, you need not worry because you can invest in a mattress pad, such as a Soft Heat mattress pad, that guarantees to give more comfort to your sleeping experience.

I recently purchased an infant baby nest and absolutely love it! My little one is extremely restless and hates being swaddled. The baby nest was the perfect solution for her, as she can still stretch out but gets comfort from feeling the nest around her. Sara was amazing to work with, she answered all my questions and easily accommodated my needs. Could not be happier with the product and service I received!

Safe sleep environments are very different from what I imagined. I feel as though every time I have been in one of my new born cousin’s room that they have cribs loaded with toys, blankets, pillows and stuffed animals. I was very surprised to learn that just about every aspect of what I envision a child’s bedroom to look like goes against being a safe sleep environment. I never knew that children were supposed to be sleeping without toys, pillows, blankets, or anything inside of their crib. I have seen so many pieces of advertising with two babies in the same crib, I was caught off guard when I learned that each child should have their own sleeping space. Tummy time was another thing

When your newborn baby is born, you don’t want them far from you. In fact, some sleep experts say that it is best for newborns to sleep in the same room as parents for up to six months after births. It is not as reasonable to put a full-size crib in the room so that is where a bassinet comes into play. Not only are they more compact, some are portable and can be used in the intern.

Infants sleep environments are very important because you can’t lay your child anywhere. Having your baby there own crib or bassinet is very important. You wouldn't want you baby to sleep with you because anything could happen. You could roll over them and or they get smothered in the covers.Bed Sharing can put babies at greater risk for suffocation. Adult beds are not safe for babies. Good sleeping habits are important for your baby’s physical and emotional well-being.Creating a safe sleep environment will also reduce the risk of sudden infant death

The most important piece of furniture for any child is your bed and it is important that you give the best you can afford because young children are vulnerable during sleep and can easily fall out of an unsecured bed. The transition from a crib to a toddler bed is a very interesting task for a small child as it gives them a feeling of being grown and that someday he or she will also have their own big bed just like the parents. Baby beds are available fairly easily at the present time and you can choose from a wide variety of designs and materials based on your needs and affordability. However, the best child bed is the one with reliable rails and a solid design with minimum joints or screws. The mattress and other bedding items can also be

Bed sharing has several advantages. Some of the benefits of sharing bed with kids are described above. In spite of this, it is fundamental to know that co-sleeping is not for everyone. Families who have other kids like toddlers should not share bed with infants and newborns because toddlers are very young to be aware of the baby's existence. Parents who smoke should avoid this sleeping practice because of the possibility of SIDS is higher. Finally, those who are intoxicated of drugs should never co-sleep with their little ones because they may unintentionally harm their little

According to Horne et al. (2015) bed sharing occurs in 90 percent of the world’s population. In the United States and other western cultures cosleeping that involves bed sharing is highly frowned upon because of the high risk associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and sudden unexpected infant death. Sudden infant death syndrome occurs when an infant under the age of one year dies from an unexplainable cause even after investigation and autopsy have been conducted, while sudden unexpected infant death refers to the unexpected death of an infant under the age of one year whether explained or unexplained (SIDS, 2011; Horne et al., 2015). According to the American Academy of Pediatrics infants should sleep in their own crib, bassinet, or portable crib without pillows, blankets, or soft surfaces. Parents should avoid feeding their children on couches and armchairs to reduce the risk of falling asleep here because the rate of SIDS is higher on these surfaces. Bed sharing is not only discouraged between parents and infants, but among infants that are multiples as well. Each infant should have his or her own bed. While bed sharing is frowned upon, room sharing is encouraged. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages room sharing claiming that the close proximity is good for breastfeeding and monitoring the baby

I think that in the American culture it is often expected and taught to new parents that a child should be left in the crib to cry themselves to sleep. Children are raised to be able to sleep alone and independently, some even from the day of birth. I find it unnatural to have a child sleep alone. The baby lives inside the womb for none months, which is a small space that provides consistent comfort. In my experience, after giving birth, the baby desires that same close contact during the day and