Avka Baby has a waterbed mattress for babies. Now, I never would have thought it’s safe to have babies sleep on a waterbed. Maybe not unless it’s a waterbed that’s the right size for the cot? What do you think?

I’d be worried about SID, but here’s what Avka Baby has to say about this:

Q: How does a baby crib waterbed prevent SIDS and Back Problems?
A: In the seventies, we were advised to lay babies on their belly to increase their mobility. In this same period, there was a massive increase in the number of sudden cot deaths worldwide. These were assumed to result from the fact that laying a baby face-down effectively covers up the face. Fear of sudden cot death is now leading people to place babies in an alternative, but equally unsuitable, position: lying on their backs. This can create a range of orthopedic problems such as scoliosis (curvature of the spine) and the so-called torticollis (wry-neck). In addition, a series of other ailments have been observed ranging from motion disorders to skull deformities. In conclusion, placing a baby on its back leads to malformed growth and a damaged spine and placing a baby in the belly position increases the risk of SIDS. However lying on your back on a water bed is nowadays recommended by any well-informed orthopedist and most people who suffer from back pain. This is because it provides an even level of support for the entire body - it manages to be as hard as stone and yet simultaneously as soft as a cloud.

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Either as a round bed or single mattress bed, Il Loft’s Viola series is definitely a charming addition to a young girl’s bedroom. These beds are certainly jazzed up, with its petal shaped head and foot boards that will leave the kids pretty pleased.

Designer Giorgio Saporiti did not hold back with the colors which should help stimulate a young but growing mind.

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To ensure utmost crib safety for your babies, practice the following guidelines:

• No plastic coverings. Remove this immediately upon delivery of the crib mattress.
• Ensure that the crib mattress fits snugly and perfectly. It should be in the standard size - 27 1/4inches by 57 5/8inches - with a depth of at least 6 inches.
• Opt for a firm crib mattress rather than a really soft mattress as the latter is a hazard. Soft mattresses have the tendency to suffocate the infant or provide improper corner support, your baby may be trapped.
• There’s no need for a topper with a crib mattress. Again this is a safety hazard which can potentially suffocate babies.
• Use organic mattress if possible.
• In the same manner, use organic beddings.
• Babies shouldn’t be allowed to sleep on air mattress or waterbeds yet.
• Be aware of crib recalls or product recalls. These are usually published in the news.

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Ideally for infants, young kids, and kids heading off to college, CleanRest’s mattress and crib encasements are doctor recommended. With it MicronOne™ technology the mattress encasement covers a more extensive protected area. That’s why it proudly claims to be the cleanest. It also comes fully zippered and is made of waterproof surface though it doesn’t sacrifice comfort and breathability.

Its price range is affordable as well.

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No mattress is this versatile, it’s really very cool. The Kuutio may be transformed into different kinds of furniture for different purposes like a plain mattress, a chair or lounge area, or perhaps even a table and a storage area. All one has to do is zip the parts together.

This multipurpose mattress serves a tiny family in a small space very well.

Kuutio is Cube in the Finnish language.

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