The weather is getting hotter and hotter. In more than a month, it will be summer.
As an artifact for relieving summer heat-the summer mat, it is natural that it will also come on stage strongly.
The seemingly simple mat actually has a lot of knowledge when selecting it.
A suitable mat can make the baby sleep more comfortably and comfortably, and the mother will feel more at ease.
Buy a mat for your child and remember three actions,
Step 1 Touch
Texture is very important. Feel it and see whether the surface of the mat is smooth, whether there are burrs and whether the material is soft. This is the first criterion for judging the mat.
As the skin of infants is delicate, if the mat has burrs, the children will be easily scratched when crawling and playing.
Parents can feel it under their elbows when selecting, which is closer to the baby’s skin.
Step 2 Take a look
Depending on the workmanship of the mat, some handmade mats may be rough.
At the same time, attention should be paid to whether there are spots, wormholes, moldy traces, etc. on the mat surface, and whether the color is uniform.
In addition, it also depends on the safety category on the label. The mat is in direct contact with the baby’s skin, so Class A products are preferred.
Step 3 Smell
If the mat smells rotten and moldy, don’t consider it. Pass directly, which indicates that the mat may contain some harmful substances.
The advantages and disadvantages of choosing a mat depend on
At present, there are many mats made of materials on the market, such as straw mats and bamboo mats that are grounded, rattan mats that families choose more, and cowhide mats that have been popular in recent years.
When choosing a mat, one should not only look at the advantages but also pay attention to the disadvantages. The decision will be made after comprehensive consideration.
Step 1: Straw Mat
Straw mats are very affordable and widely used, and are also frequently used by the older generation.
However, it is necessary to keep clean and pay attention to the problems of worms and bacteria.
2. Bamboo mat
Bamboo mats sleep cool, but they are especially cold in air-conditioned rooms.
The child is young and his body temperature regulation ability is relatively weak. Too cold a mat may make the child feel uncomfortable.
3. Rattan mats
Rattan mats are also the summer mats that many families choose more.
This kind of mat originates from natural rattan and is often made of environmentally friendly materials. Therefore, the style is relatively single and is generally the original color of rattan.
The disadvantages are also obvious, because it is a natural rattan branch, so its service life is not long and it is very easy to break. Once damaged, it is easy to damage the skin, and the replacement frequency will be large.
Step 4: Flax mat
Flax mat is made of soft material, with good air permeability and hygroscopicity, and is also one of the good choices in summer.
The fly in the ointment is that it may shrink after washing.
5. Ice Silk Mat
In recent years, a very popular mat is delicate and smooth to the touch, convenient to store, and will not have indentation after folding. It is suitable for use in air-conditioned rooms.
Since the ice silk mat is made of man-made fibers, its air permeability and hygroscopicity are not so good compared with rattan mat. Moreover, the whole mat must be cleaned instead of simple wiping.
6. Cowhide mat
The biggest characteristic of cowhide mat is its durability. Compared with other summer mats, it is more resistant to stains and very easy to take care of.
In addition, it has the characteristics of cool but not ice, good heat dissipation, etc.
In recent years, cowhide mats have been on fire, and more and more people around have begun to choose this kind of mat. Although the price is high, the quality is good and the texture is very soft, which is suitable for babies and parents.
However, the cowhide mat on the market is mixed with good and evil people, and it is difficult for ordinary people to identify it. If you want to buy, you must choose big brands of goods, and the quality is guaranteed.
Pay attention to these 4 points when using, and the baby will sleep more soundly.
1. Room temperature should be appropriate
When using the mat, the air conditioning temperature in the room should not be too low, generally 26 ℃ is more suitable.
You can choose to spread a layer of small cotton cloth or put on pajamas, prepare sleeping bags, etc. to prevent the baby from catching cold at night, and also to prevent the baby’s skin from rubbing against the mat and abrasion.
Step 2 Observe your baby’s reaction
It is suggested that when using the mat for the first time, pay attention to the baby’s reaction and see if there are skin allergy, redness, abdominal pain and other symptoms.
Sometimes it is also manifested as children crying. Only after confirming that the child does not have the above symptoms can the use be continued.
Step 3: Clean in time
It is very important to pay attention to the hygiene of the mat.
The mat should be cleaned in time after being wet with urine. If the baby has skin allergy, it should be stopped and a doctor should be consulted if necessary.
Step 4 Dry more
In addition, the summer mat should pay more attention to drying, drying can effectively prevent the invasion of bacteria and mites, and give the baby an extra layer of care.