They also need to be super-hygienic, which is why all of our baby mattresses are designed with removable outer covers and wipe-clean, waterproof inner covers. Simply remove the outer cover and pop in the wash, and wipe clean the inner cover if there’s a little night-time accident. Bed-in-a-box mattresses can be available in all types – foam, or memory foam, but also hybrid mattresses (combining foam and springs). In addition, it has natural fillings - including wool, cotton, and cashmere - for enhanced temperature regulation and cushioning comfort. 🐑 The Silentnight divan beds come in a range of colours and textures and even include under-bed storage options.

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How to choose the right cot bed mattress

When trying out a mattress in-store, wear comfortable clothing and remove your outdoor gear. Lie on a mattress for at least 10 minutes, in positions you normally sleep in and trying turning over. Foam cot bed mattresses are cost-effective. They're quite affordable, they're light, but still firm and supportive and just like any other memory foam mattress – they're great in battling dust mites and the rest of the allergens. Cot bumpers can post the risk of an accident to your baby once they begin to roll and move about the cot. There have been a number of cases in the UK and abroad where infants have become entangled in the ties and material, or fallen from pulling themselves up on the bumpers. If you were thinking of using a pillow with your baby due to concerns around plagiocephaly (‘flat head syndrome’), there are techniques you can use instead which will not increase the risk of SIDS.

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It’s available in the standard 140 x 70cm cot bed size and the TrueFit design means there will be no gaps around the edges. The cover is removable with a convenient zip, and can be machine washed at 60°C. Certified GOTS materials are produced in an environment where all materials and manufacturing processes adhere to strict global organic standards.

Finally, a great mattress goes a long way in helping the development process, as babies get to sleep better and longer on a quality mattress and we all know how important sleep is – especially for babies.The same ‘safer sleep’ rules apply to a travel cot. It should have a rigid frame and base, and a firm, flat mattress that is covered in a waterproof material. Safety is key when it comes to selecting a cot bed mattress. First of all, as we’ve mentioned previously, a mattress must be a snug fit, without any gaps bigger than 3 cm. Even those should be filled with towels. A mattress should be firm and supportive, never soft, as that is said to lower the chance of SIDS. Naturally, finding the perfect cot mattress isn't only about comfort and easy cleaning. There are a lot more things to consider when buying a cot mattress. Finding the right type and size of the mattress is very important as you want it to perfectly fit the cot bed. In addition to that, you want it to be breathable, hypoallergenic, waterproof and so on. Of course, it can't be soft – but you don't really have to worry about it too much, as almost every cot mattress is firm and supportive. Type Cotton used to be a very common mattress material, but it has since often been replaced by synthetic foam.

If you choose to sleep them side by side in one cot, only do this in the early weeks when there is no danger of them rolling towards or over each other. The Happy Beds Signature Crystal 3000 Orthopaedic Natural Fillings mattress should be flipped and rotated every 6 weeks to prevent premature dipping and sagging. 🗓The most common size for a cot bed mattress is 70cm wide by 140cm long. Mattresses of this size should fit most cot beds and fit snuggly into a standard frame with no gaps around the edges that could pinch little fingers. Latex - hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites and mould, our natural latex mattresses contour to your body shape to deliver that sink-in, sleeping-on-a-cloud feeling. Discover which mattress brands Which? members are the most satisfied with, in our guide to the best mattress brands. How much does a good mattress cost?