Crib Mattress Cover
A crib mattress cover is used to cover a crib mattress it adds additional cushioning to the mattress and protection.
A crib mattress cover can be made from different materials. A water proof crib mattress cover is made from either polyethylene or some type of quilted waterproof material but a crib mattress cover goes beyond protecting the crib mattress. Evidently there is some research that links crib mattress chemicals combined with a fungus in indicating a higher incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The theory is that an uncovered crib mattress can release toxic chemicals when exposed to common household fungi. The fungi that are already naturally present in the home can multiply from moisture that the baby produces (drool, perspiration, urine) this additional fungi causes degradation in the crib mattress with the toxic gases being released in response to the degradation. The gases released by these chemicals are heavier than air and are more toxic than carbon monoxide. Repeated releases to the gases result in a toxic overload in babies system. A crib mattress cover designed specifically to offset the chemicals in a crib mattress and prohibit the growth of fungus is available. This type of crib mattress cover is constructed from typically surgical grade rubber. It is also recommended that the sheets and blankets covering the crib mattress cover are made from one hundred percent natural brushed cotton; the blankets in the baby's crib should also be made from all natural material. Even with a crib mattress cover meant to reduce the chemicals of the crib mattress babies should be put on their backs to sleep.
Costs of a crib mattress cover vary widely but are typically in the twenty to one hundred dollar range. It is a necessary item for baby. To find the best price, comparison shop. Read consumer reviews and ask friends and relatives for input.
A crib mattress cover can be purchased from any store that sells baby gear. These stores can be found locally and on the internet. It is best to buy a crib mattress cover new and to avoid purchasing them from second hand or thrift shops.
Regardless of where the crib cover mattress is purchased or how much is spent for it, clearly according to available research it not only protects the mattress but actually protects the baby from the mattress. A crib mattress cover should be purchased as part of every new parents layette for the baby.