Are you wondering why there is even a standard baby crib mattress size? First off all there is a standard size for good reason and you should not attempt to mess around with it. The reason why there is a standard baby crib mattress size is simply because cribs come is a standard size and it is much easier for a manufacturer to just make one size as opposed to many different sizes.
Are you wondering why there is even a
standard baby crib mattress size? First off all there is a standard size for
good reason and you should not attempt to mess around with it. The reason why
there is a standard baby crib mattress size is simply because cribs come is a
standard size and it is much easier for a manufacturer to just make one size as
opposed to many different sizes.
Most people think that children can sleep
on any size mattress and in reality they can but where the problem lies is in
the gap that occurs in the mattress and the crib siding. The reason this is a
problem is because there are far too many times where young children will get
stuck in the gap and this could cause serious injury if not something far
worse. If you have a young child then you want to make sure that the mattress
is pushed firmly against all sides of the crib to ensure your child’s safety.
I know that I have told you about why there
is a standard baby crib mattress size but have not told you what that size is
yet. Since parents need to know all there is to know about their children and
what they will be using I want to make sure you know what the baby crib
mattress size is and why. The standard size for a crib mattress is 52 inches
long, 28 inches wide and normally 6 inches thick. The reason for this odd
measurement is because cribs are made at 60 inches long and 36 inches wide. To
accommodate room for the siding and the outer rails each side has to be made 4
inches smaller than the outer most area of the crib. So as you can see there is
a reason for the standard size and it is far more important than just make the
manufacturers job easier.
