We're sorry, but we could not fulfill your request for /home/Bruno-Mattress-Review-42940544 on this server. An invalid request was received from your browser. This may be caused by a malfunctioning proxy server or browser privacy software. Your technical support key is: 3697-9b14-1756-6707 You can use this key to fix this problem yourself. If you are unable to fix the problem yourself, please contact and be sure to provide the technical support key shown above. Solid foods and weaning See all baby groups 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 softfits the cot snugly without any gapsdoesn't sag doesn't have signs of wear and tear
Any mattress you choose should conform to BS 1877-10: 1997. 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 mattressesFoam 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. lightweight provide good supportgood value for moneygenerally easy to keep clean ConsA PVC cover may make your baby feel a bit clammy in hot weather. May start to lose shape after several years. This may be something to consider if you want to use the mattress for subsequent children.Dirt or grime can be difficult to remove from ventilation holes.
Coil spring mattressesThese traditional mattresses have a coiled spring interior with layers of felt and foam padding. They often have a cotton cover on one side and PVC, or other wipe-clean material, on the other side. A spring inner core will support your baby. These mattresses also tend to hold their shape well. If you choose a cot bed, you may prefer a coil spring mattress as they tend to be longer lasting than foam. The space within the spring lattice allows for increased airflow through the mattress. This helps to regulate a child’s body temperature and to keep the mattress fresh. They are a traditional, popular choice with many parents.In hot weather, you can lay your baby on the cotton cover side to prevent her becoming clammy. More expensive than a foam mattress.The cotton side may be preferred for comfort, but can be more difficult to keep clean, unless your mattress has a removable panel.Pocketed spring mattressesThese mattresses are very similar to coil spring mattresses, but each spring is in its own pocket to provide improved support for longer.
Expensive.Probably not cost-effective, unless you have a cot bed that your baby will sleep in for several years, or the mattress will be used for more than one child. Dual Core™ mattressesThe Dual Core™ cot mattress is a patented design that incorporates two cores in one. It aims to meet the needs of your child from when they are first born to when they start school. For your newborn baby, it has a coir and orthopedic foam interior, which provides a flat and firm sleeping surface. As your baby grows into a toddler and preschooler, the second core incorporates micro-pocketed springs to conform to your child's changing weight and shape. excellent support throughout your baby's early yearsextremely hard-wearingholds its shape well expensiveNatural fibre mattressesNatural fibre mattresses 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 to circulate through the mattress.
These mattresses are available with a soft cotton or wipe-clean covering. Good choice if you are concerned about your baby sleeping on synthetic material, or you are concerned about introducing unnecessary chemicals or synthetics into your home. One of the firmest types, so the mattress is long-lasting, and holds its shape well. This could be a sensible choice if you want a mattress that will last for more than one child. More expensive than foam or most spring interior mattresses.Less widely available than other types of mattress.Hypoallergenic mattressesIf allergies or asthma are a concern in your family, you may want to consider a hypoallergenic mattress for your baby. These come with a quilted top layer that can be easily detached and washed at 60 degrees C to kill the dust mites that may cause allergies. Allergy UK has a list of approved mattress covers and bedding. Good choice if your baby has allergies or asthma. Easy to keep clean. May be more expensive than other kinds of mattress.
For most babies, this may be a luxury buy. Track your baby’s development Join now to receive free weekly newsletters tracking your baby’s development and yours throughout your pregnancy. Enter your due date or child's birthday Enter your email address Privacy policy & terms Support for your parenting journey. Delivered to your inbox. My Baby This Week Newsletter Keep up with your baby’s development with personalised weekly newsletters. Get the latest parenting news, plus expert advice and real-world wisdom. Special Offers from Our Partners Receive discounts, deals and parenting information from BabyCentre’s partners. Log in or sign up to post a comment!Mattress Ratings: Top Rated Mattresses Prev6 Best MattressesInnerspring MattressesMemory Foam MattressesLatex and Organic MattressesMattresses for Back PainBuying Guide First things first: Your initial impressions of the Eve will probably be wrong – mine certainly were, and how the Eve felt after a week was very different to the way I experienced it on the first night, or even the second or third.
Mattresses with a foam component take quite some time to decompress, and while the Eve appeared to have assumed its true shape after only a few hours, later experiences belied that. If you find the Eve isn’t initially to your taste, give it a few days and you may change your mind. Eve Voucher: Save £50 any Eve mattress with code SLEEPOPOLIS50 With that brief intro out of the way let’s get into the good stuff. Continue below for my full Eve mattress review. Don’t have much time? Click here to skip to the review summary. The mattress is covered with a washable cover, which in itself is topped by a thin, knitted fabric layer, proving a soft surface to sleep on. The Eve mattress is billed by its manufacturers as being the world’s most comfortable mattress. After nearly a week sleeping on it, I’ve found it to be pretty good – especially over the last couple of days. On the firmness scale it’s about an 6 out of 10 (where 10 is the most firm and 1 is the most soft).
For most of the last decade, I’ve been spending my nights on a first generation memory foam mattress and I’ve been happy with it. But the Eve, while it does have some shortcomings, is worlds better. The polyurethane layer does a good job of dispersing heat and for allowing air to circulate within the mattress. At the time of writing, we’re at the height of the British summer (for whatever that’s worth), and usually at this time of year, I’m fairly uncomfortable. I have to sleep with the windows open and with minimal coverings. Even so, I still wake up covered in sweat because of the heat being re-radiated from the slab of memory foam underneath me. Not so with the Eve. Even after a few hours of dozing with the duvet on, if I wake during the night, the mattress is just as cool as if I’d just hopped into bed. The Eve has a balanced medium feel to it. In a normal lying position I experienced moderate sinkage of about 2.5-4cm of hug. The top layer of memory foam hugs the sleeper, but does so without creating any type of “stuck” or “trapped” feeling.
Older and more traditional memory foams have a tendency to create this slow response stuck feeling. The Eve’s design with memory foam on top of polyurethane foam creates a best of both worlds situation, where you get the benefit of great support and pressure relief from memory foam, with added support from the polyurethane foam below. One of the biggest issues when sleeping with a partner is if they toss and turn during the night – disturbing your well-earned rest and preventing you from drifting off again. With the Eve, this just doesn’t happen. The bed is absolutely solid, and there is minimal weight / motion transference. Unfortunately, this leads on to what is, in my view (your own mileage may vary), the worst aspect of the Eve – the lack of bounce. I don’t want to put too fine a point on this, but there are certain times in a person’s daily (or at least weekly) life when they will engage in activities for which having a little bounce in a mattress might be seen as desirable.
It can help you get into a rhythm, and it takes some of the hard work out of what can be quite a strenuous exercise. Sadly, the Eve is somewhat lacking in bounce – It’s not terrible, but sex (yes, I was talking about sex) involves a little more effort than I’m used to. But for all of its bulk, its 10″ (25.4cm) thickness, and its physical weight, the Eve gives the impression of being incredibly light when you’re actually lying on top of it. You are completely unaware of the support foam, the memory foam, and the polyurethane foam layer. What you actually feel is the surface and perhaps three to five cm underneath it. The experience is what matters and the Eve gives a sound, comfortable sleeping experience. All foam based mattresses compress – they wouldn’t be too comfortable if they didn’t – but the degree of compression can vary across the mattress. I put the Eve through my standard sinkage tests. All mattress reviews on Sleepopolis go through these tests. They are designed to give you an idea of the hug, support, and rigidity you can expect in various positions and locations.
It’s come factory fresh in a sealed box to my door. What did I really expect? Initially there is a very strong rubber / glue kind of smell. You’ll want to keep your windows open for a couple of hours before actually sleeping. After a few days, the smell is gone completely. It’s not an offensive smell, but can be a little overpowering to begin with. Some mattress manufacturers specify what type of base your mattress must be placed on. I don’t want to spend too much time on this, so here’s the basic list of bases Eve advises: That’s pretty much everything except laying the mattress directly on the floor. One of the great things about the Eve mattress is the 100 day trial period. This means that if you don’t like it, the manufacturers will collect it and issue a full refund. You don’t need to give a reason, you don’t need to say why, you simply call the company and they will send a courier to pick it up – no cost to you. This is a great idea which benefits both you and them.
For the first few days, the Eve and I didn’t really get on, and if I had been forced to make up my mind after a single night or even a few days, I would have sent it back. With a longer trial period, I felt safe to give the Eve a fair chance. And I’m glad I did. Note: The 100 day trial period applies even if you live outside the UK, however you will have to cover the collection fees yourself. Most mattresses have a life expectancy of around 8 to 10 years. After which it’s probably a good idea to consider replacing them. Eve mattresses are guaranteed for 10 years. Exactly what this means, I was unable to ascertain by looking through the terms and conditions, however terms do apply and one of the conditions specifically excluded from the guarantee is “fair wear and tear”. It’s a little concerning that Eve does not make the warranty more clear on their website. I would recommend the Eve mattress to anyone who falls into the following categories: If you can answer “yes” to all or most of these questions, then you’re probably going to love the Eve.