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!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutTwitterGoogle+LinkedInPinterestPosted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Presidents Day may be a time to remember presidents of the past and present, but it’s become just as well known for mattress sales.In the United States, many holidays and events have become ubiquitous with the sale of certain products. Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer-themed products, leading up to the Super Bowl big-screen TV sales are popular, and Presidents Day is all about cheap mattresses, according to Tobe Berkovitz, a professor of advertising at Boston University.“It doesn’t take much to turn a national holiday into a mattress-buying holiday,” Berkovitz said.Presidents Day weekend is prime-time for nontraditional high-ticket items like mattresses, according to Puneet Manchanda, an Isadore and Leon Winkelman Professor of Marketing at the University of Michigan."
If you look at the up and down trend of sales throughout the year, people are exhausted shopping-wise after Christmas and New Years, and this is the next big three day weekend since then," Manchanda said.Target, Best Buy, Sears: What to buy (and skip) on Presidents Day and where to find itHe said high-ticket purchases like mattresses aren't an impulse purchase, so the the three-day weekend allows consumers to think before they buy."If you look at a mattresses, it's a product category that consumers interact with every day, but a lot of low involvement," he said. "A product like a mattress, you need time to go there check it out with significant other or partner and that creates a lot of barriers to just buying it on any given weekend or day."On social media, many tweeted jokes Monday morning about those who plan to cash in on mattress deals from retailers like Sleepy's, Mattress Firm and big-box retailers like Macy's and Sears.Ahhh Presidents' Day... we remember our founding fathers as we get a deal on a cheap mattress!— chapa watt (@47AKz) February 20, 2017Not enough Presidents Day mattress sales IMO— Eric (@Word_Void) February 20
, 2017On Presidents Day ....marketing experts tell us to go buy a new awesome mattress......I agree ......— madelyn Obrien (@MadelynObrien) February 20, 2017And while the jokes about Presidents Day mattress sales abound, Presidents Day is an undervalued shopping holiday, consumer psychologist Kit Yarrow, professor emeritus at Golden Gate University and author of Decoding the New Consumer Mind: How and Why We Shop and Buy told NerdWallet. Yarrow said the federal holiday is a prime opportunity for savings on mattresses and winter clothing, but consumers should think about whether they really need something before buying.“My advice to shoppers is to think carefully about the item, not just the price,” Yarrow told NerdWallet in an email. “It's all too common to get overly excited about a discount and buy more than you need or something that's not quite right.”Is there mail on Presidents Day? A look at what’s closedAnd while a 2014 Better Sleep Council study found that many Americans are anxious when it comes to buying a mattress, that may be changing with younger generations who are buying into recommendations that mattresses be replaced every seven to ten years.