Peace of mind is something that can be extremely difficult to obtain as a parent. There will seem to be an endless stream of worry from everyday things, especially when it comes to determining which products are the safest for your child. However, this never really douses the excitement of purchasing cute travel accessories and baby furniture. Most parents make the arrival of their baby official by prepping up the nursery. But you shouldn’t let the excitement take over and be careful on which products to buy. To ensure your child’s safety, you’ll only want the best products from quality materials, which can be an issue considering a baby’s delicate skin. This is why parents are extra keen when it comes to choosing a baby mattress. Choosing a quality changepad is also very important if you want to get the maximum comfort you can offer your baby during “emergency” situations. At Baby Bunting, you are sure to find only the most trusted brands made with the highest quality materials.
Through our online shop, you can choose from a great variety of baby mattresses for cots. Alternatively, you can also consult one of our experts if you have concerns or if you simply need professional recommendations. Showing 1 - 9 of 72 items Babyrest Changemat - Boori Urbane - White Kangaroo Bedding Deluxe Innerspring Cot Mattress L1310 x W750 x H125 (mm) Tasman Essentials Innerspring Mattress - 1300L X 690W X 110H (mm) Kangaroo Deluxe Innerspring Cot Mattress 1320mm x 700mm Kangaroo Bedding Deluxe Innerspring Cot Mattress L1300 x W690 x H125 (mm) Tasman Essentials Palermo Cot & Mattress Package Boori Breathable Mattress 1320L X 700W X 120H (mm) Childcare Universal Change Pad White 750 X 500 Cot mattressesNo parent should have to choose between affordability and their baby’s safety and comfort. With VYSSA cot mattresses, you never have to. Every single one of our firm, well-ventilated cot mattresses comes with machine-washable covers and meets strict safety standards.
You’ll rest even easier when you see the price tag.Sealy Baby Cot Mattress A mattress for life's little treasures. Incorporating Sealy's latest technology and high quality materials, a Sealy Baby Cot Mattress will provide a peaceful night's sleep for your little treasure. Trust Sealy to provide the essential support and comfort needed during their most important years. You can find the Sealy Baby Cot Mattress Range exclusively at Babies R Us stores nationally. The Sealy Cot Mattress features include: With the heritage that comes from Sealy engineered spring technology, the Triple offset spring unit provides deep down support, as well as a peaceful night’s sleep. Health care treated breathable fabrics are used in all Baby Cot Mattresses, with Aloe Vera treatment on selected models for its soothing properties.Did you know you can legally buy a cot mattress that doesn't meet product safety standards? Just because it's on retail shelves doesn't necessarily mean it's safe.
A sleeping surface that's too soft increases the risk of fatal sleeping accidents if a baby rolls over face-first and their breathing becomes obstructed due to their nose pushing against any cushioning or undulating surfaces in the mattress. But how do you know which mattresses are safe? In this buying guide: How firm is firm? Home test for mattress firmness Check the recommended dimensions What kind of material is best? And what about comfort? Tips for safe sleeping Parents are advised by safety experts to always choose a 'firm' mattress to minimise the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI). But until very recently there was no agreed definition of 'firmness'. The good news is that there is now a standard test method for firmness, AS/NZS 8811.1:2013 Method 1: Sleep Surfaces – Test for firmness. However, it's not mandatory for cot mattress makers (or makers of any other infant sleep surface, such as a bassinet) to meet this standard, and we still aren't seeing many mattresses claim compliance.
This means consumers don't know whether a cot mattress is safe. CHOICE has tested a number of cot mattresses for sale in mainstream Australian retail outlets to see whether they meet the standard test for firmness, with some surprising results. Home test for firmness Wrap the CDs in protective cling film To get around the lack of information about compliance, Dr Ron Somers, one of the researchers behind the standard firmness test, has devised a DIY method for parents and carers which mimics the lab-based standard test for firmness. This informal test method is for home use only and is not a replacement for the standard test for firmness (which uses a calibrated apparatus and conditioned lab environment). But it's far better than not knowing how safe your mattress is at all. If your mattress fails this test then it is definitely not safe. Two unopened 1L milk or juice cartons with square bottoms (not rectangular bottoms) A stack of 12 DVDs or CDs (not in their cases), protectively and tightly wrapped in cling film
Two milk cartons placed on top of a stack of CDs is a useful way to test for firmness. This mattress is safe because the lower carton overhang does not come into contact with the mattress surface. Mark one of the milk cartons with a line 40mm parallel from the base. Mark all four sides this way so they form a ring around the carton. Place the tightly wrapped discs near the softest part of the sleep surface. Look for a 'worst case scenario', such as a fold or peak on the surface where a baby's nose could be positioned. Lay the marked milk carton sideways on the stack of discs so that it is centred, and have the marked line match up with the edge of the disc so you get a 40mm overhang. Make sure the overhang sits over the soft part of the sleep surface. Lay the second carton sideways and stack it onto the first, making the stack as level as possible – this usually means selecting an off-centre position. See whether the overhang touches the soft part of the sleep surface.
If it does then the sleep surface is too soft to be safe. Test a few locations on the mattress, especially anywhere where the child's head might rest. A mattress should be firm enough in every location on the sleeping surface. For a practical demonstration, see the video. Check that the mattress fits snugly in the cot and that it meets the cot manufacturer's recommended dimensions. There must never be more than a 4cm gap between the edge of the mattress and the adjacent cot side when the mattress is pushed to the opposite side. Gaps at the sides are a suffocation risk, just as firmness is. If a mattress fits too tightly, on the other hand, sections of the mattress could deform and bunch up along the cot edge, making it easier for a child to climb out of the cot. It could also cause the dropside to not move freely, if there is one. The thickness of the cot mattress can also be the difference between a cot failing the mandatory standard for cot depth. The distance from the top of the mattress to the top of the lowest side when the dropside is closed should be at least 50cm when the base is in the lowest position, and at least 30cm in the upper position.
What kind of material? You'll often find cot mattresses promising "comfort" or "support" for your baby. A baby is not built like an adult, and a firm mattress, not a cushioned one, is safest for your baby. Our tests show that cot mattresses which are flat and do not have undulating or quilted features are less likely to fail our firmness test. As for mattress construction, you'll find a huge variety including foam, latex and inner-spring. All of these sorts of mattresses are capable of passing the firmness test, so we can't recommend one type over another, but an inexpensive and very basic mattress is just as likely to be as good as any other. More tips on keeping your cot safe are on the SIDS and Kids website. The main things to remember: Choose a standards-compliant cot; see our review for recommendations. Never wrap your mattress in plastic or any other unbreathable material. Soft toys and bumpers could pose a suffocation risk and should never be placed in the cot.