How to create a safe sleeping environment for a child?

When creating a sleeping environment for a child, age, safety and comfort must be taken into account. We sleep a third of our lives, and if this third is not spent well enough, there are bad consequences: the immune system weakens, the ability to withstand stress decreases, and movements slow down and are not as precise. If one body is guaranteed quality sleep, but the other has distractions during rest, differences in development can be noticed even at a young age.

0-3+ years BABY Crib - crib with adjustable height and use of slats (60x120cm)

3-10 years COT - with rails to keep the child safe and comfortable for the parent, extendable as the child grows (70x140cm)

10+ TEEN BED - standard bed for one person (90x200cm)

SleepAngel cannot give recommendations on bed design, comfort and safety, but we can help you choose a mattress. Since our body is in direct contact with the mattress when we sleep, more emphasis should be placed on choosing a high-quality mattress than on a bed with a beautiful design. Depending on the user, the average lifespan of a mattress is 5-7 years. Based on the child's growth and independence, it is possible to create a 5-year rhythm for renewing the mattress and bed.

A mattress for babies should be firm and tightly wrapped with a sheet. The SleepAngel foam waterproof children's mattress is available in two sizes: 60x120cm and 70x140cm. The double-sided nature of the mattress has been developed with the child's development and safety in mind. One side is firmer and is intended for use from 0-18 months, while the other, softer side is suitable for use from 18 months. A stable, strong mattress that does not sink in is better suited for a developing body (skeleton), and therefore a foam mattress is recommended for children.

(illustration illustrating the contents of a regular mattress on the left, mattress topper on the right to show the difference in thickness)

You do not need a SleepAngel mattress cover in addition to a regular mattress. If you already have a mattress that is prone to stains and could be protected with a mattress cover, we recommend combining it with it. By the way, you can conveniently take the mattress cover with you when traveling with your baby, ensuring a safe and always clean night's sleep even when you are away from home.

Children still have stomachaches, vomiting, nosebleeds, and situations that can cause stress for parents at night when it comes to washing, drying, and choosing a temporary, new sleeping place for their child. Just knowing that “a whole new day is spent on eliminating a nighttime pee accident and making a clean bed” is driving them crazy. With SleepAngel products, you don't have to worry about leaks or stains - just wipe them with a clean, damp cloth and the bed will be odor- and stain-free again.

When creating a safe sleeping environment, especially during infancy, there should also be no excess, loose items in the bed.

PADI - not recommended for use before the age of 2. Depending on the child's development and the correct age, a 40x60cm pillow is sufficient for the child . The first pillow should be soft and not too high. It gives peace of mind to the parent if the pillow is easy to clean, because small children still have unexpected nighttime illnesses and accidents. For example, feathers used as a filling material can cause allergies and, when in contact with liquids, dust mites multiply. For a preschooler, we recommend choosing a 50x60 low pillow from our "home" series or coming to try it out yourself to find the right one for your sleeping position.

BLANKET - the baby does not need a blanket, depending on the room temperature, it is recommended to use a sleeping bag or a swaddle. The child's readiness for a blanket is individual, SleepAngel offers thermal wadding blankets in special sizes and according to the child's height. Thermal wadding is inherently a little heavier than, for example, down. The greatest special feature of the SleepAngel blanket lies in its dust and liquid repellency. "No more washing and drying blankets that last all day!"

EXCESSIVE - bed cushions, comforters and too many toys. All soft products and textiles collect dust, dirt, liquids and other residues. To ensure the utmost cleanliness in the bed, avoid things that do not belong there. It is especially important in the baby's age that there is nothing superfluous in the bed to prevent cot death. If you want to create an extra sense of security in the bed for an older child, we recommend a noodle pillow . The noodle pillow is designed to support the body at different stages of life. It is used both during pregnancy, breastfeeding and later for comfortable sleep, creating the feeling: "sleeping like someone's cuddle".

People often don't know why their airways are blocked or children have chronic colds and coughs - it could simply be a dust mite allergy. Thanks to the special PneumaPure filter system, SleepAngel pillows, blankets, and mattresses do not collect dust and dirt and do not let unwanted creatures (dust mites, mold) settle in the pillow. A sterile environment also has a positive effect on skin diseases, for example, very good results have been achieved in alleviating atopic dermatitis. Save yourself and choose the best quality for your child, produced in Estonia and known all over the world!