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Cot bed mattress

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  • 04-12-2012 12:46pm
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    Nicky987
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭


    So we have the cot bed but just now need to get a mattress sorted.

    There seems to be lots of price variation and diff types of mattress.

    What has everyone gone for and why??

    Springs? Foam? Etc...


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    Meshel
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭Meshel


    We got our new one in mothercare it was on sale at €116. Went the spring version as they said it was better quality then foam as the form can flatten over time.


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    Squiggler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 945 ✭✭✭Squiggler


    We got the Mamas and Papas Sleepsafe Pocket Sprung mattress from Argos. A bit more expensive than some options, but as it's going to get 4 or 5 years of use at least it made sense. It's hypoallergenic and has a removable cover.

    We're very happy with it.


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    june92
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭june92


    Hi Nicky
    The pocket sprung mattress is the recommended mattress for a cotbed because it offers more support to child as they grow. You will be using the cotbed as a junior bed eventually until the child is going to single bed so they need support in the spine. The pocket sprung springs are closer together making it firmer. Normal spring mattress are good for cots but wouldn't offer support for child when they are 3+.

    I'd second what squiggler said about hypoallergenic and removable cover. Also see if mattress has built in waterproof layer (Permex layer) so you don't have to be buying protector for potty nighttime accidents.

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    Moonbeam
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,953 Mod ✭✭✭✭Moonbeam


    For a cotbed I would definately get a sprung mattress.
    We have a foam one in the cot and an expensive (well ikea expensive) sprung mattress in the toddler bed.


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    RuthieRose
    Registered Users Posts: 437 ✭✭RuthieRose


    We got the foam one. It's what we could afford. I have to turn it every time I change the sheets but it still had a little dip in the middle. Having said that its on baby no 2 and its not too bad. Get what you can afford and either will keep babs cosy and safe. Don't fret too much over it. He/she will probably be in your bed.half the time for cuddles! Best of luck!


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    Nicky987
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭Nicky987


    We decided to go for the pocket sprung one... Ordered this morning! Thanks for the advice everyone.


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    toby2111
    Registered Users Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    Were are people getting their mattresses?Gona try pick one up tomorrow


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    Nicky987
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭Nicky987


    We ordered from mothercare online


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    Rachineire
    Registered Users Posts: 1,064 ✭✭✭Rachineire


    we found one in the store we liked and ordered it online from amazon.co.uk. got free shipping with super saver! its a momma and poppas one, but a lot cheaper! (and i didnt have to lug it around lol!)


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    toby2111
    Registered Users Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    Rachineire-what type of mama's and papa's mattress was it?


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