Cot Mattress

[*Infinity*]

Any thoughts on features for a cot mattress for newborns? I see they have them at Target, plus all the standard baby shops. I think the ones at Target are foam but other shops have some that are plastic backed, inner spring etc - can you tell me from your own experiences what has been good or bad or what is advised?
I'm happy to go and buy at Target, they're cheaper than other baby shops but need to know if the foam ones are perfectly ok?
Thanks

[Shalou]

Hi, we searched high and low for a baby mattress when we were expecting DD a few years ago and went to Toys R Us who recommended their cheapest one as being just as safe, comfortable and easy to use/clean as the ones which were $200+ more. DD has used it now for the past 3 years both in her cot and now on her toddler bed and it's not showing any signs of wear or tear. It's just a basic foam one which we purcashed from Toy's r us for $50 in 05. We are now going to buy the exact same style from Toys r Us again for DS, the only difference we've found since 05 is the price has doubled but then so have all the other mattresses. We're really happy with the foam Toys r Us one, so much so that we're sticking with it for our new bub We use a plastic mattress protecter which you can pick up really cheap.

[~CrazyMumOf3~]

i too have been thinking the same as you lollybaby. the origional mattress i got for my first child was used for 2years then passed down to my second who has been using it for 3years. its a inner spring with once side material the other plastic. its seen better days(was damaged during a move and the plastic is starting to rip) so we are after another one.

[No.5]

DS has a mattress from IKEA. Its great has different sides for summer and winter (winter side is obviously warmer). I'm pretty sure it was $40/$45. He's been using it for 18 months now and its still in perfect condition. it'll be on the ikea site if you want to check it out.

[~clover~]

I had an inner spring one for my girls.
It didn't fit our new cot properly though, so I had to get another one for DS.

I got a foam one from Kmart for $45. I honestly can't tell the difference.

[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.

[principessa76]

We bought an air-flow breathable mattress from the baby shop. That way if DS was ever face planted in the mattress he could still breathe through it.

[simran]

As per my experience, one side of cot mattress should be water proof. because sometimes nappy can leak at night so if you have waterproof mattress there is nothing to worry.

[Bonniesmum]

Don't forget dustmites tho, a plastic side or mattress protector won't stop those little buggers =o)

[Salsa]

Bonniesmum , could you PM me the name of the factory you got the mattress from in Brunswick?

[Bonniesmum]

Hi Salsa,

Love to, but am a bit of a novice, and not sure how to PM. Can email you if you like?

[Visitor8]

my opinion is steer clear of the foam ones. I had one for Jaidan and it got damp some how and when I changed it next and flipped the mattress over it was mouldy!! Since then I have only brought the inner spring ones with the plastic on one side. I got Ashtons from Kmart for $99.

[kelebek]

Sorry to hijack the thread but I was wondering for those who had innersprings how much could you feel the springs? and did it seem really hard?

We got ours 2nd hand from SIL although it had never been used, it doesn't seem to have any padding IYKWIM? and just have material and then the springs and seems really hard. We are considering either putting a blanket down or getting a new one. Any opinions?

[bjbj]

I'm just wondering if anyone knows where to buy the Heavenly dreams airflow innerspring cot mattress in Melbourne?
I noticed MrsC_Aussie that you said you bought one in the city?
I've tried searching on the internet, but sadly no luck...

[MrsC_Aussie]

I boyght direct from the warehouse and my dad picked it up. if u google heaenly dreams brunswick and go to the hotfrog page it returns it will give u the company details - no website, just give them a ring!! good luck

[Bonniesmum]

Thank-you so much for that information, I had seen the Heavenly Dreams mattress at the Baby Show last year, but could only find them for sale at Babies Galore in QLD and NSW, and they were listed as $170 for the Boori size. I have picked one up from the factory in Brunswick this afternoon for $120!!! I am so pleased, it is such a good idea for a mattress, to be able to pull the whole thing apart to wash it; the SIDS guidelines say you should get a new mattress for every new baby, but with this mattress, you don't have to. I am really pleased, and my little girl is sleeping on it right now!

Thanks again.