Cot Mattress

[tattoo_mama]

If you don't mind 2nd hand, have a look in ur local classifieds, or ebay, I picked up a innerspring one with plastic one side (for waterproofing) for $20 out of the local paper. Good thing about 2nd hand baby stuff is caus they grow out of it quick its usually only had a yr or 2 of use. GL

[~Trish~]

I have heard (from a chiropractor) that innerspring mattresses are meant to be better on a babies spines. I can't remember the reasonings though, but it might be worth talking to an expert.

[Taurean]

We went with an innerspring mattress. It was $170 but we bought it for $130 as we purchased all our nursery goods and pram from the same baby shop. I thought that was quite reasonable for a good mattress. Both DH and I have bad backs (are we really that old?!) and we both see a firm, supportive mattresses as pretty important but that's just our opinion.

[~clover~]

Kmart had the innerspring ones for $100 when I was in there.

[myson]

Target do an innerspring one too. Sorry cant remember how much.... but it will be better in the long run as it is more supportive for growing spines as the child weighs more. Especially good if you have a cot that converts to a toddler bed, you will be able to use it for longer with better back care benefits.

[MrsC_Aussie]

we've bought a Heavenly Dreams Air Flow mattress (picked it up direct from them in the city which saved us a lil bit). its innerspring, but it has a removable cover, and the whole thing is washable! still waiting for bubs but think we're gonna be happy with it

[jenjams]

We got DD's mattress from Target. Its an inner spring and has the plastic backing. I think from memory we only play just over $70 for it.