mattress protectors and newborns

[Malyna]

Hi,

Does anyone know if you can use a mattress protector in a cot with newborns?

The lady at the baby store said not until 6mths,but I couldn't find anything on the SIDS site.

[[M]umma[M]ia]

ive cot one for Mia's cot. Its under the sheet so i dont know why its not reccomended. Im so glad i got one coz the amount of times she spewed in there i wouldnt want to replace my $200 matress everytime.

[visitor1]

Ive not used a mattress protector in my cot. My mattress itself has a plastic top so have no need for one. I do however use one in my DS's cradle.

Like Hollye said, i dont know why you would need to wait til 6 months seeing though its under the sheets.

[AnyDream]

I'm a bit wary of using anything synthetic because of the fumes. I've always used a 100% wool "proof mat" which you can get at David Jones (made by Onkaparinga). I still have the ones I used with DD1 so a good investment IMO.

[Malyna]

the reason I was given was that the newborn could suffocate - the mattress protector doesn't allow enough air circulation and if the newborn went face down then it couldn't breath.

Thanks for your responses - don't really fancy having to replace the mattress!

[mykids]

I use cotton protectors with a plastic backing for both my kids right form the start and both are still alive. I have never heard of it being a safety issue. As long as you sleep baby on their back and give them lots of tummy time during the day to strength their neck they should be OK. I was far more concerned about getting a good change table that my baby couldnt roll off. The only injuries I have heard about from friends are there babies falling off change tables.

[[M]umma[M]ia]

the reason I was given was that the newborn could suffocate - the mattress protector doesn't allow enough air circulation and if the newborn went face down then it couldn't breath.

what a whole lot of crappo! 1. babies cant roll onto their tummies for months. 2. when they can they are more than capable of putting their head to the side. 3. if ur bub wants to tummy sleep, get a breathing moniter (with our without matt protect).