Solid foods and weaning See all baby groups There are many types of cot mattress available. You can choose between foam spring interiors, natural fibres, special anti-allergy fillings, or a combination of any of the above. You may find it difficult to decide which is the best and safest mattress for your baby. But The Lullaby Trust states that it doesn't matter what kind of mattress you use, as long as it: is firm not softfits the cot snugly without any gapsdoesn't sag doesn't have signs of wear and tear Any mattress you choose should conform to BS 1877-10: 1997. It should also be at least 8cm to 10cm deep to support your baby while she sleeps. If the mattress you choose has a fabric cover, vacuum it regularly to keep dust mites at bay. Unless you know the history of a second-hand mattress, buy a new one. This will give you peace of mind.Foam mattressesFoam mattresses are generally the cheapest. They are designed to provide the right support and maintain your baby's natural posture.
They often have a wipe-clean PVC cover or removable, breathable covers on one or both sides. They may also have ventilation holes to help keep your baby cool, but these aren't necessary. lightweight provide good supportgood value for moneygenerally easy to keep clean ConsA PVC cover may make your baby feel a bit clammy in hot weather. May start to lose shape after several years. This may be something to consider if you want to use the mattress for subsequent children.Dirt or grime can be difficult to remove from ventilation holes. Coil spring mattressesThese traditional mattresses have a coiled spring interior with layers of felt and foam padding. They often have a cotton cover on one side and PVC, or other wipe-clean material, on the other side. A spring inner core will support your baby. These mattresses also tend to hold their shape well. If you choose a cot bed, you may prefer a coil spring mattress as they tend to be longer lasting than foam. The space within the spring lattice allows for increased airflow through the mattress.
This helps to regulate a child’s body temperature and to keep the mattress fresh. They are a traditional, popular choice with many parents.In hot weather, you can lay your baby on the cotton cover side to prevent her becoming clammy. More expensive than a foam mattress.The cotton side may be preferred for comfort, but can be more difficult to keep clean, unless your mattress has a removable panel.Pocketed spring mattressesThese mattresses are very similar to coil spring mattresses, but each spring is in its own pocket to provide improved support for longer. Expensive.Probably not cost-effective, unless you have a cot bed that your baby will sleep in for several years, or the mattress will be used for more than one child. Dual Core™ mattressesThe Dual Core™ cot mattress is a patented design that incorporates two cores in one. It aims to meet the needs of your child from when they are first born to when they start school. For your newborn baby, it has a coir and orthopedic foam interior, which provides a flat and firm sleeping surface.
As your baby grows into a toddler and preschooler, the second core incorporates micro-pocketed springs to conform to your child's changing weight and shape. excellent support throughout your baby's early yearsextremely hard-wearingholds its shape well expensiveNatural fibre mattressesNatural fibre mattresses have a core of coconut fibre with other layers of different materials. The fibres are coated in latex for strength and protection, and the natural fibre filling helps air to circulate through the mattress. These mattresses are available with a soft cotton or wipe-clean covering. Good choice if you are concerned about your baby sleeping on synthetic material, or you are concerned about introducing unnecessary chemicals or synthetics into your home. One of the firmest types, so the mattress is long-lasting, and holds its shape well. This could be a sensible choice if you want a mattress that will last for more than one child. More expensive than foam or most spring interior mattresses.
Less widely available than other types of mattress.Hypoallergenic mattressesIf allergies or asthma are a concern in your family, you may want to consider a hypoallergenic mattress for your baby. These come with a quilted top layer that can be easily detached and washed at 60 degrees C to kill the dust mites that may cause allergies. Allergy UK has a list of approved mattress covers and bedding. Good choice if your baby has allergies or asthma. Easy to keep clean. May be more expensive than other kinds of mattress.For most babies, this may be a luxury buy. Track your baby’s development Join now to receive free weekly newsletters tracking your baby’s development and yours throughout your pregnancy. Enter your due date or child's birthday Enter your email address Privacy policy & terms Support for your parenting journey. Delivered to your inbox. My Baby This Week Newsletter Keep up with your baby’s development with personalised weekly newsletters.
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For higher megapixel cameras, you will need even more storage. Shooting all day requires battery power, so remember to keep an extra set of fully-charged batteries along with you to keep your camera operating at its peak. To extend the optical zoom of your lens, add a teleconverter. These lenses can be used singly or in combination to give immediacy and drama to your action photos. A telephoto lens also compresses perspective and simplifies the background, which really puts the focus on your subject. For shooting on a bright sunny day, a polarizing filter will reduce the amount of light hitting your camera. They also make a bright sky darker and make puffy clouds really pop out of the sky. The polarizing filter will take away 1.5 f stops so it makes for great blurs in the background, especially great with high-speed racing shots. You may also consider adding this effect later using an image editing program. In most cases, you don’t want to be carrying around a tripod all day.
Instead, hold your camera as steady as possible by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your elbows gently pressed against your rib cage. When you are ready to take the picture, gently squeeze the shutter. Even the motion of the shutter can cause the camera to move and thus blur the subject of your picture. When you hit the race circuit, keep your bag packed with everything you need to take great shots. Invest in a high quality camera gadget bag that will carry everything you need, safely and securely. Get to the track early and position yourself at an interesting spot. A carefully selected camera position can make the difference between a static, uninteresting picture and a remarkable image that puts the viewer in the thick of the action. Some of the best pictures are often taken when the cars are jockeying for the lead. The very beginning or very end of the race can also be a very exciting place to be. Fast subjects, like many race cars and motorcycles that run at Mosport that cross directly in front of you zip by so fast you can hardly keep track of them, and you certainly won’t have time to react to all the action.
Position yourself so that the subject is moving directly across the viewfinder. A subject moving directly toward or away from you shows the least apparent motion, so it’s easier to try and follow the action. Position yourself so that the sun is either over your left or right shoulder. This will give you the best and most balanced lighting. You may need to move throughout the day to avoid shooting directly into the sun. Bright backgrounds make for dark subjects especially if you are using auto exposure. With larger, better LCD optics and longer lasting batteries, its easier to rely on your LCD for previewing your pictures. Take a few test shots during the practice laps to make any adjustments to white balance or other camera settings. Look for natural horizontal lines and use them as guides for composing your picture. For certain shots, you are going to want to place the natural horizon line in either the top or bottom third of the picture. Low-angle shots exaggerate the size and power of the objects and make your photos more dynamic.
Slightly tilting your camera is another technique that can enhance the motion of your subject. Diagonal compositions suggest imbalance and motion. Your best chance for taking these types of shots are when the cars are in the paddock or the pits during spectator availability periods. Fast action can appear and vanish before you know it, leaving you wondering how you missed it. Your reaction time is critical and so is the camera’s. With digital cameras, there’s a tiny split second lag from when you press the shutter button and when the camera actually takes the picture. With fast moving subjects, you have to anticipate and press the shutter button in slightly to prefocus. Most action photographers want to freeze a split second in time that best demonstrates the skill, power or determination of the subject. Choose an interesting point in your subject’s path and prefocus on that point. By the time your subject gets there, you’ll already have framed your shot and set the focus.
Pan your camera as the car makes its way from one corner of your viewfinder to the other and continue panning even after you press the shutter button. Since you never know when you are going to snap a great shot, shooting at high resolution will ensure that you can enlarge your prize photos. Many digital cameras allow you to take several shots quickly in a burst mode. Set the camera to this mode when you want to have a choice of pictures or to capture a sequence of action shots. Make sure you have plenty of available picture storage if you are planning on using burst mode. By increasing the ISO on your digital camera, you are doing the equivalent of going to a higher speed film. The higher the ISO, the less light that is needed for the picture and the faster your shutter. Increasing your ISO lets you capture good action shots and shoot in low light conditions. White Balance is the ability of the camera to respond to the different colors of different lighting types. If you change your white balance from Auto mode, you can experiment with different effects.