thread: What bedding to put on a cot

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  1. #1
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    Oct 2008
    Thirroul, NSW, Originally Cornwall, UK
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    We have been given some bedding by friends so dont need to go and buy any I just wasnt sure what you were meant to use...
    Thanks for the advice, I'll get it washed and put on soon!

  2. #2
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    Jan 2007
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    I also used lightweight cotton blankets when it was cool, over the sheets. SIDS recommend no doonas etc as bubs can overheat. We also used sleeping bags to make sure bub stayed covered.

  3. #3
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    May 2007
    Newcastle NSW
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    I just have a matress protector and a fitted cot sheet - nothing else

  4. #4
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    Oct 2008
    Thirroul, NSW, Originally Cornwall, UK
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    MrsB26 - I think thats what I'll do as it *should* be fairly warm barring freak weather conditions like this week, and you're not too far away so should have similar climate! Thank you x :-)

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    Feb 2008
    Country Victoria
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    u can make it all up to look all pretty but the first week u will throw it in the corner of the room and leave just the sheet on. LOL. so just a sheet will do. Blanket if ur bub doesnt like to be wrapped. I have a light one for mia and if its chilly i just fold it in half. does the job

  6. #6
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    Jan 2006
    Brisbane
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    When you do need to use blankets try and use 100% cotton. I find it breaths so bub doesn't get sweaty.

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    DS was born in november and had a mattress protector and fitted sheet.
    He was wrapped til 5 months, then had a gro-bag after that.
    The nice cot quilts we bought were used as floor rugs for playtime until he was about 18 months old when he came out of the grobag and started using them.

    This bub will be a winter baby so not sure yet but planning to do the same, maybe thicker wraps and different clothing underneath.