Are pocket spring mattresses suitable for babies? We clarify!

Choosing the right mattress is particularly important for small children, as babies spend a good half of the day in bed, especially at the beginning. But what do parents need to consider when buying a Baby Mattress and are pocket spring mattresses even suitable for small children? We answer these and other questions below and explain, among other things, why you should never buy a second-hand mattress for small children.

The most important things in brief:

Although pocket spring mattresses meet the most important requirements that are also placed on mattresses for babies, baby mattresses with a core made of steel springs are rather uncommon on the market.
Make sure that the Baby Mattress has beentested for harmful substances and never buy the mattress second-hand, as this can have health consequences for your baby.
You should air out the new mattress well before using it for the first time so that the chemical smell dissipates.
Baby mattresses should have good moisture regulation and air circulation to ensure adequate hygiene and to avoid CO₂ rebreathing.

Pocket spring mattresses for babies:

Although pocket spring mattresses meet various criteria – such as good moisture regulation and ventilation – that also play an important role in baby mattresses, there are hardly any pocket spring mattresses for babies. Usually, cold foam, foam or latex mattresses are preferred for baby mattresses.

What you need to know about baby mattresses

Just like mattresses for adults, baby mattresses are regularly tested for harmful substances: When buying a Baby Mattress , look out for the relevant quality seals and test results so that you can be sure that the mattress is free of harmful substances. If this is not the case, it can have serious consequences, as we - including small children - spend several hours in bed every day. In addition, you should never buy a second-hand Baby Mattress, but definitely buy a new one: Second-hand baby mattresses could already have been infected with fungal spores or other germs and therefore be harmful to your child's health. New mattresses, on the other hand, usually smell a little unpleasant at first, but the smell disappears after the mattress has been aired out for a good 24 hours. Although mold, fungi and other germs can also form in new baby mattresses due to moisture (e.g. from sweat or urine), this can be prevented with the help of a moisture-regulating mattress: Such a mattress can wick moisture directly to the outside so that it does not accumulate inside the mattress. A removable, washable mattress cover also ensures adequate hygiene in a baby's bed.

👍 Tip:

Mattresses for babies should ideally be equipped with a so-called edge support. This is located on the edge of the mattress and ensures that your child's foot does not get caught between the mattress and the bars of the crib. This can happen very quickly as soon as your child starts to stand up and romp around in bed.

Sleeping babies in a prone position in particular is always associated with a certain risk factor, as this can cause the child's exhaled air to accumulate near the head so that it can be inhaled again. So make sure that the Baby Mattress has good air permeability and breathability. This prevents possible_{CO2 rebreathing}, which can even be life-threatening for small children. It has been suspected for some time that _{CO2 rebreathing} can be the cause of sudden infant death syndrome. However, this risk can be largely averted with a mattress that allows good air circulation. To prevent your child's head from sinking too far into the mattress, which would also make it more difficult for air to circulate, the Baby Mattress you choose should be rather firm. Although there are no hardness levels for infants as there are for adult mattresses, the rule of thumb is that your baby should not sink more than 2-3 cm into the mattress.

Baby mattresses are usually available in sizes 60×120 cm and 70×140 cm and are suitable for toddlers up to the age of 4 years. After that, you should switch to a children's mattress. The height of the Baby Mattress depends on how long you want to use the mattress for your child, because the taller or heavier your child gets, the thicker the Baby Mattress should be. We recommend that you choose a mattress with a height of 7 to 13 cm, as this is suitable for your baby for a longer period of time. When buying a Baby Mattress , however, avoid fillings such as horsehair or coconut fiber, as your child could have an allergic reaction to these.

💬 Note:

Pocket spring mattresses are often equated with spring mattresses or barrel pocket spring mattresses. For this reason, the article can also be applied to the other two types of mattresses and therefore also provides information on whether spring mattresses or barrel pocket spring mattresses are suitable for babies.

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