Cot matress in perfect condition, does it have to be replaced?

[LuluHB]

I've bought new mattresses each time, but that's probably more because DD1 and DD2 were both in cots at the same time, and then I had nothing left anyway when DD3 came along. When I was reading your OP I was thinking oh no, she should get a new one just to be safe but then I thought how ridiculous that is when each and every night and most day sleeps I put DD3 down to sleep on our mattress which has been used heavily obviously by us for years now. So, I would say that so long as you used a mattress protector on it with Bub No. 1 then go for it.

[Mrs P]

DDs wasn't new (from my SIL) and I was going to replace it but never got around to it. It has two mattress protectors on it anyway (protector, sheet, protector, sheet) so its never bothered me.

[Butterfly Dawn]

Replace it? really? A new mattress for each kid? people aren't made of money.
A few days in the sun. Uv light kills almost all germs. A steam clean is a good idea. A lavender spray solution could be an idea too. Lavender is an antibac agent. I spray all our bedding with it and it smells good

[Calluna]

Yeah, I'll use the pvc side again. Its much easier to clean.
I guess I have a while to think about it, I just like to plan things. Lol

[Aussiegirl777]

I personally would reuse it, with a matress protector but if this is causing you to think and re-think over and over again then I think it would be less stress just to buy a new one and be done with it. One less thing for you to have to worry about.

[*Efjay*]

*shifty eyes* The cot & mattress I have used with all 5 of my kids was used by a extended member of the family for her 5 kids before mine.
I always used a protector & sheets that got washed. It never crossed my mind that it wouldn't be ok... With that thought collectively the my kids probably spent a total of 6 months in it.

[Trillian]

We used the same one for 9 years and it was wrapped in the plastic it came from for 7 years. Then we just used a waterproof mattress protector. SIl has been using it for the past 2 years for her two boys. Personally, if you know that it's still in good nick, then I would use it. Such a waste to get rid of it.

[Nai]

I would use it. Typing the same mattress for siblings is apparently ok. I used the same one with my kids,

[Taurean]

I would happily use it given you know its history. DD2 is using the same one we had for DD1 (bought brand new) which is now 3 years old. I would never use someone else's second hand mattress though.

[Calluna]

Hmm, ok. I'll run it all by DF too and see how he feels about it.

Thanks everyone!!