Sodura Aero Toddler Bed A standard crib-size mattress and some gushy kisses is all you need to add to Aero toddler bed for sweet dreams all night long. It combines ergonomics with modern design to allow little legs to touch the ground while sitting in the scooped out area in the middle of the bed. And, the rails come up 5 inches over a 6 inch mattress to give them needed support through the night. This Aero toddler bed has natural birch wood construction. Stains and finishes are child safe and the most environmentally friendly on the market today. A by-product of cheese making (whey) is the ingredient of the final finish. Sodura combines modern design and craftsman building with tender loving care in its production of this toddler bed. The Sodura Company is a family business located in the Louisville, KY. As such, you can be sure that they are as conscientious about your child as they are about their own. Young children can spend 12 hours each day curled up in the toddler bed you select.
The Sodura Aero toddler bed is a safe, non-toxic, comfortable and stylish choice for those parents that want to be sure that there aren't chemicals leaching out during your tots resting time, all while having a modern style. Accepts a standard crib mattress. Dimensions: 54L X 29W x 14H I am thrilled with this bed! The Modern Tot staff were helpful and attentive during the ordering/shipping process. I put it together myself in under an hour - very easy to put together (I needed a philips head screwdriver and a flat head screwdriver and that was it). It's a VERY sturdy little bed and just beautiful to look at - it pleases me to have a decent piece of furniture for my tot instead of the junk that often gets made for children. My oldest is using it now, but I can tell it will last through multiple children. I'm so glad I spent a little extra on this bed instead of getting a very cheap bed. Also, I am so impressed with Modern Tot's customer service, I will definitely be recommending them and ordering from them in the future.
We love the design and most of all love that there no toxic fumes coming off of the bed. We also have the non toxic Obasan baby mattress and it fits perfectly. A beautiful bed that should be usable for a long time. My daughter is 20 months old and we're transitioning from co-sleeping to a toddler bed. I'm grateful that we've been successful with her sleeping in her new bed. She immediately liked it. I love the simple and sleek design and we are very happy with it. However, when we tried putting it together, one side of the bed didn't have holes so we had to drill holes in the bed. The other side had pre cut holes which made it super easy to put together and would have been definitely a 5 star rating. It was as if, they forgot to drill holes on the other side. Besides that inconvenience, we are very happy with it. Write Your Own Review Only registered users can write reviews. Please, log in or registerIs it that time already? Time to transition your “baby” to a toddler bed for the first time?
I’ve been through this three times already and going on four, so I have a bit of experience when it comes to this. One question a lot of parents ask me is, “Does a crib mattress fit a toddler bed?”. The answer is quite simple, but there are a few things that you should know before I get to that. Not All Are Alike Contrary to popular beliefs, not all crib mattresses are made the same, meaning not all of them can be used or should be used in a toddler bed. So why would it be possible for one and not the other? There are few reason for this, let’s check them out. They May be Unsanitary Over time, crib mattresses take quite a beating. The longer your baby sleeps on it, the more wear and tear there’s going to be, which could include loose threads, rips in the material, exposed foams, all able to be penetrated by dust mites, bed bugs, mold, and bacteria. These are all very bad for your child. The best thing to do before you decide to put the crib mattress on the toddler bed is to check for these defects.
If you see any of them, throw the mattress away and start over. Lack of Comfort and Support As mattresses are used over time, they tend to sag, especially if it’s made of cheap foam or crummy springs. As a general rule of thumb, the more firm the mattress, the better for your baby. Your best bet, if you have a crib mattress that you want to use in the toddler bed, is to ensure it’s still firm. If it’s a little on the soft side, that’s fine since there isn’t a high risk for SIDS anymore. Although it can be a little soft, it should still offer good support for your growing child. It is important to keep their spine properly aligned, and that can’t happen if their mattress doesn’t have proper support. It’s only recently that crib mattresses have made their appearance as “eco-friendly”. Even just a few years back, those plain foam mattresses were very popular. But, did you know that they may contain high amount of VOCs, or volatile organic compounds?
These chemicals are also commonly found in home cleaners and sprays. A study from 2013 by the Clean and Healthy New York organization, reported that “out of the 190 crib mattresses investigated, 72% of them contained one or more chemicals that have been linked to health risks”. Among these chemicals were polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane foam, PVC, and phthalates. Alone, phthalates can cause asthma or allergies and PVC, which is made from chlorine, can cause cancer. So, if you plan to use your crib mattress as a toddler bed, I suggest reading the label before you do. If your mattress has any of these chemicals, I don’t suggest using it. If you are now considering organic mattresses, we have you covered. If you are planning for the future, there are a few things you can do to ensure your mattress is going to hold up long enough to be used in a toddler bed. The denser, the better. The heavier the foam mattress is, the more dense and firm it is. This is important because if it’s really dense, it isn’t going to break down and sag as quickly as a thinner mattress would.
A good way to test this is to give it the squeeze test. All you need to do is press your hands together on the sides of the mattress and if you can push in too easily, it’s not going to last. A nice, dense mattress won’t have much slack to it. Coil Count for Innersprings Innerspring mattresses are generally more durable than foam because the coils are made from steel. These coils are meant to withstand a whole lot of pressure over time. Generally, a good coil count to ensure durability and support for many years would be around 150 coils with a gauge of 15.5 or lower. The lower the gauge, the thicker the steel. The other thing you want to look for is the coil borders. The coil will wrap around the perimeter of the mattress. This will allow the edges to stay intact for a longer period of time. Waterproof or Machine Washable My favorite feature of any toddler mattress is to be waterproof or washable. Babies are going to pee, poop, throw up, and spill bottles and sippy cups on their mattresses.
Having a waterproof or washable mattress makes cleaning a lot easier and it keeps the mattress sanitized and healthier for a lot longer. The best way to ensure you are handing down or reusing a good quality mattress is to go green. With this move, you won’t be subjecting your child to harmful chemicals such as flame retardants, phthalates, VOCs, polyurethane, or any other heavy metals or fumes. The best thing to look for is the CertiPUR-US certification. This means that the product has been tested for quality and they are usually low on VOCs and contain all natural materials. So, to answer the initial question as to whether or not a crib mattress can be used in a toddler bed, yes, it can. You should make sure you thoroughly inspect any mattress that is given to you or that you have taken out of storage or out of the crib. Even though your baby was just using it, there’s a lot that could happen to it in a short amount of time. Be sure to inspect it for bugs, rips, sagging, lumps, and bumps.