A pocket sprung cot bed mattress features springs that are individually wrapped within a cloth sleeve. A pocket sprung mattress provides enhanced support and comfort, since the pocket springs adapt to your baby's movements throughout the night. Struggling to find the perfect cot bed mattress? Our best-selling baby cot bed mattresses are sure to provide safe, sound sleep for your little one.
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Mattresses View All Shop by size Your baby's cot bed mattress should be: The correct size for the crib Firm and supportive Waterproof and washable Breathable and hypoallergenic In this guide, we'll focus on what to look for when choosing a baby cot bed mattress, the types of cot bed mattresses available and how to ensure the mattress correctly supports your little one.
Your baby needs a firm and waterproof cot bed mattress that fits the crib snugly. Cribs are usually built to match the dimensions of these cot bed mattress sizes: Mattress size Imperial measurements Metric measurements Standard cot bed mattress 2'4" x 4'7" 70cm x cm Continental cot bed mattress 2' x 4' 60cm x cm The gap between the mattress and cot should be no more than 3 centimetres 1.
Here's how to clean each type of cot mattress cover: Removable mattress cover type Cleaning process Fabric mattress cover Vacuum regularly and wash with non-biological mild detergent PVC mattress cover Wash with warm water and disinfectant or antibacterial spray Never dry clean your cot bed mattress as this may leave behind chemicals that could be harmful to your baby. A second-hand mattress is likely to have: Experienced bacterial growth Lost its firmness Lost its shape A worn cot bed mattress is likely to conform to your baby's shape and increase the risk of SIDS.
A standard sprung cot bed mattress offers comfort and support. Pocket sprung cot bed mattresses adapt to your baby's movements for enhanced support. Browse Manufacturers View all. Home Search Favourites Basket Advice. Home Baby Shopping for your baby Cots, moses baskets, cribs and bedding. Buying a mattress. 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 soft fits the cot snugly without any gaps doesn't sag doesn't have signs of wear and tear Any mattress you choose should conform to BS 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 mattresses Foam 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. Pros lightweight provide good support good value for money generally easy to keep clean. Each side of the mattress will be specially designed to accommodate the needs of your rapidly growing baby.
That's because a cot mattress might be used for five or six years, during which time your baby will more than triple in weight. Because of this, manufacturers often design cot mattresses with one side specifically for babies and the other for toddlers or children. Typically, one side will have springs and foam designed to be sturdy, but gentle for a baby to sleep on for the first 12 months. The reverse side will have sturdier material to cope with a growing toddler.
The mattress should clearly indicate which side is suitable for what age group. Don't Buy cot mattresses - the ones to avoid at all costs. Maybe you like the idea of putting your baby to sleep on an organic or natural mattress. Manufacturers claim to use all natural-materials with no chemicals or synthetics. There are legal requirements for the labelling of organic foods, but not these types of products.
That said, there are many organisations that offer certification for natural and organic claims. It's down to the certification bodies such as this to make sure the suppliers of materials comply with its guidelines for organic. Our advice is to read the fine print carefully, as the term organic or natural can be used to market a whole product when, in fact, only some of the ingredients or materials have been certified as organic.
Or, in many cases, the terms are used without the added security of a certification. In this case, you have to trust that the manufacturer is being honest about its claims. A travel cot mattress should be no more than 10cm thick and you should expect the mattress in a crib or Moses basket to be no more than 5cm thick.
These thicknesses are specified in BS Part , the cot mattress safety regulations. Foam versus spring? Spring versus pocket spring? Or natural? We discuss the pros and cons below. Generally speaking, foam cot mattresses are the least expensive type. They're usually just a piece of high-density foam with a wipe-clean, waterproof PVC cover. Some will come with two sides: a cotton side and a wipe-clean side.
Some foam mattresses have ventilation holes, but these aren't necessary, and you might also see hypoallergenic foam mattresses advertised. You'll see the type and strength of foam referred to in a number of different ways: 'highly resilient', 'dent resistant', 'combustion modified'. You could also see a combustion modified high resilient CMHR foam number quoted.
In theory, the higher the number, the firmer the mattress support is supposed to be. A simple spring mattress is made of springs secured into a rigid frame. These are then surrounded by layers of foam and fabric. Pocket-spring mattresses are the most expensive type. These are made of coiled springs, each sewn into their own individual pocket. Unlike a regular spring mattress, each spring in a pocket-spring mattress can move independently of the others, so the mattress is deemed to be more comfortable and give better support.
These springs are, like regular spring mattresses, covered by layers of foam and fabric. Spring cot mattresses often have a cotton cover on one side and wipe-clean material on the other side. These 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 circulate through it. This type is available with a wipe-clean covering. This type of hollow, frame mattress is only made by PurFlo. It's advertised as the only fully breathable, fully washable cot mattress.
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