Skip to main content Skip to accessibility help £0 - £190 (40) £190 - £370 (21) £370 - £550 (5) £550 - £900 (8) Next or named day There are plenty of tough decisions to make when planning for your new arrival; finding the right mattress shouldn’t be one of them. Between birth and 2 years old, babies can spend as much as 50% of their life on their cot mattress; and with lots of different options out there, it’s easy to lose sight of what you need. This handy guide cuts through the waffle to help you find the right mattress, because a good night’s sleep has to start somewhere. Getting to the core of the matter All our mattresses are designed so they’re just the right size and firmness for your baby. Cotbed mattresses all come with an adjustable built-in waterproof panel for those night-time accidents; and because we understand the importance of long-lasting value, our sprung, pocket sprung and natural mattresses can be flipped and rotated to prolong their life.
The first choice you need to make, though, is selecting the right supportive core for your mattress. There are several different types on offer. AirStream™ is a material made from 50% recycled foam-free fibres; scientifically proven to stay cool. The individual mini pocket springs contour to your growing child’s shape, providing the very best support. Individually pocketed springs work independently, meaning they contour and respond to changing weights and shapes - ideal for providing ultimate, long-term support for your growing child. Providing ultimate support, this mattress is made from 100% natural materials - latex, wool and coconut coir, with a 100% organic cotton cover. Ideal for allergy sufferers or if you have asthma or eczema in the family. The springs encourage airflow and provide excellent postural support for children throughout their development; longer-lasting than foam alone.scientifically proven to stay cool, whilst providing excellent support.
Foam mattresses offer a good level of support for baby in the early years. Our mattresses offer a selection of beneficial properties, so that you can choose the one that best suits your baby’s needs. Features to keep in mind: Our anti-allergy mattresses are treated with Purotex™, a friendly probiotic, which competes with any bad bacteria to keep baby safe from allergens and germs. This is especially important if you have asthma or eczema in the family. Our temperature regulating mattresses feature state-of-the-art fabrics to provide constant heat regulation throughout the night. MACHINE WASHABLE AT 40° OR 60°C The covers of all our mattresses are machine washable. Those treated with Purotex™ may be machine washed at 40°; the Essential mattress cover can be machine washed at 60°, to kill dust mites. The lullaby trust tips for safe sleeping Always place your baby on their back to sleep. Keep your baby smoke free during pregnancy and after birth.
Try to breastfeed your baby, if you can. For the first 6 months, place your baby to sleep in a separate cot or Moses basket in the same room as you. Avoid sleeping in the same bed as your baby. Do not sleep in the same bed as your baby if you have been drinking alcohol, smoking, taking medication/ drugs which make you drowsy or if you feel unwell or tired. Never fall asleep with your baby whilst sat in an arm chair or laid on the sofa. Always use a firm, flat, waterproof mattress for baby’s bed. Do not allow loose sheets to cover your baby’s head. Keep an eye on baby’s temperature – do not let them get too hot. Always place your baby to sleep with their feet at the foot of the cot. Lastly, you may want to think about a spare cover, to protect your mattress from any accidents when your main cover is in the wash.Babycare secrets that you didn't even know to ask about. May 27, 2014 Subscribe We have a very new baby (as of two weeks ago) as an inveterate optimiser (read, lazy person) I am looking for all the little tips and tricks you have picked up for managing tiny babies.
Making the move from cot to big bed So you thought your child was safely tucked up in her cot, until suddenly, in the early hours of the morning, you wake to find her standing next to your bed. For most families, the move into a 'big bed' happens when your child starts trying to climb out of her cot. Many of us don't even realise our kids are capable of escaping until we catch them in the act.Falls are one of the most common causes of injury in babies and toddlers, with 45 children taken to hospital every day, so once your child has started trying to escape from her cot, moving her into a bed is a sensible move to protect her from a serious accident.Sometimes you can buy a little extra time by removing cot bumpers and toys that she might be using to climb on, or by putting her in a toddler sleeping bag, but ultimately, you'll have to make the move.The imminent arrival of a new sibling can also be the catalyst for the move from cot to bed.And sometimes, you may have to make the transition because your child is getting physically too big for her cot.
SL (4) 20 replies Early Pregnancy How early did you show? Jade K(130) 18 replies Early Pregnancy Friend driving me mad about sleep Lauren C(537) 15 replies Sleep Support Boy or girl ? Holly M(320) 13 replies What sex is my baby? There's no 'right time' for transferring your child from a cot to a bed, but most parents tackle the move between 18 months and three years. Ideally, aim to make the transition during a calm time in your little one's life: leaving the security of the cot can be too much for her to handle if she's coping with other big changes such as starting nursery or moving house, or if she's unwell or going through a major developmental phase such as toilet training. If you're moving your child so your new baby can have her cot, try to do it at least six to eight weeks before the birth so she doesn't feel pushed out. You could even consider taking the cot down with your child's help, and storing it away ready for the new arrival, so she's less likely to feel she's been ousted by the new baby.
Small people can feel overwhelmed by moving straight from a cot into a full-size single bed, and it may be hard for your child to get in and out, so you might want to buy a toddler or junior bed for the next few years.This does mean you'll end up buying another bed further down the line, but it may be worth the extra expense if it helps your child feel happy and settled. If your cot converts into a toddler bed, this is a great stepping stone, although if there's a baby on the way, you may need to move your child into a new bed – or buy another cot for your newborn.When the time comes to make the move, make a big deal of how exciting it is. Take your child out to choose some new bedding, some special pyjamas or a new toy for her 'big girl bed.'But don't change everything: letting her hold onto her familiar things, like her soft toys or a special blanket, will make her feel more secure.Some parents like to make the move to the big bed gradually, for example by getting their child to have their naps in the bed but night-time sleep in the cot, or by leaving the cot assembled in the bedroom so she can choose where to sleep.
Others think this prolongs the changeover, and prefer to make a straight move with no going back.You know your child best, so choose the approach that you think will be easiest.To make the move smoother, stick to your child's usual bedtime routines and rituals so you're not trying to change too many things at once. Remember to be positive, and pile on the praise when your child sleeps in her new bed, or at least makes a step in the right direction: reward charts often work a treat, too.Some children take to a new bed with no problems whatsoever, but others find it harder to adjust.Getting out of bed can become a novelty, and you may struggle to get your child to stay put.If this happens, there are various different techniques you can try to encourage her to settle in her own bed.Rapid return involves leading her back to bed every time she gets out, with as little fuss and attention as possible.It can be an exhausting process, and it's not uncommon to need to return your child to bed 50 or more times in one night, but it usually breaks the habit in a few nights.
A slower but less stressful solution is gradual retreat.Here, you start by sitting silently right next to your child's bed while she settles to sleep. Each night, you move slightly further away, until she's eventually falling asleep without you in the room.This approach takes longer, but tends to be easier on your nerves, and is less upsetting for an anxious child. Once your child is in a bed, it's important to update your safety-proofing to make sure she can't get into trouble overnight.A bed rail that fits on the side of the bed may help to stop her falling out, but if you'd rather she learnt to sleep without it, putting her old mattress, some pillows or a folded duvet on the floor will cushion her landing if she falls.Don't put her bed under a window, and make sure all upstairs windows are fitted with catches to stop them opening more than 6.5cm to stop her climbing out.Make sure blind cords are secured out of reach, as these are a strangulation hazard, and keep electrical wires tucked out of the way.