Cot bed mattress and toddler bed mattress guide

Buying the right cot bed mattress for a new born baby is hugely important, there have been reported cases of infants suffocating on mattresses that were too soft, the FSID (The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths) published this information and have issued a guide regarding how to choose baby mattresses and this post has taken heed of these guidelines. If you want to know about the various different varieties of cot beds that are available for infants this article is for you. If you have any further questions of the matter or would like a matter resolved please consult the FSID website at fsid.org.uk.

If you’d prefer your baby to get used to sleeping on a mattress which features springs a coiled spring mattress is the way to go, the only problem with them is that they aren’t as affordable as foam which may be an issue if you’re on a budget. Spring interior mattresses have two different sides that can be utilized, one is plastic and the other covered in a cotton fabric.

A few parents have issues with their babies being around synthetic fabrics for too long, a natural fibre toddle bed mattress is your best alternative in this case. The drawbacks to this are that you need to be paying a little bit more money for it and you’re going to have to shop around a little bit to get your hands on one but at least you can rest safe in the knowledge that coconut fibres won’t be doing your child any harm.

Foam cot bed mattresses are ideal for those parents on a budget, these are relatively cheap mattresses but don’t let that put you off, they are still really comfortable. To ensure maximum comfort and support make sure that any foam mattress you buy is at least 2.5 inches thick, any less may not be comfortable. Often times these mattresses include a protective covering to shield the mattress from any damage; this should be applied before the cot bed duvet cover.

The final alternative you may wish to consider are hypo-allergenic mattresses, these are primarily for parents who feel that their child may fall victim to allergic reactions caused by tiny dust mites living in the material of the mattress. These beds include a cover which can be removed and then washed to remove all of the dust mites. Most parents may see this as an unnecessary indulgence because of the significantly large price tag of these mattresses, but if you’re babies have been affected by these ailments before you may which to be safe rather than sorry.

Although it is perfectly acceptable to purchase cot beds and baby mattresses from large retailers such as Wall-mart or Amazon.com you may prefer to buy baby products from a specialist such as Mothercare. Their staff will be infinitely more helpful to you because they deal with this niche market all the time and know all about the various different mattresses and their respective benefits. It’s true that in some cases you will be expected to pay a little bit more because not all stores can compete with the price cutting power of Amazon, but readers should bear in mind that you’re paying for the expert service just as well as the cot bed mattress you buy.