All You Need To Know About Cot Mattresses — cot mattress

Lets Compare Nightynite Baby Mattresses Against All Other

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Well why many of us are self isolating lets take some time out and become a baby mattress expert.We have been designing baby mattresses for over 30 years, It is a passion with us. We believe all parents to be should know all the the pluses and minuses of all mattresses and not be hoodwinked into buying a product either by price or inflated descriptions The marketing blurb will always highlight the good points but does not mention all the negatives,  we will help you spot where there are more negatives than positives.  Soon you will be a baby mattress...

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Here is a simple guide to ensure you have the safest cot mattress

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Here is a simple guide to ensure you have the safest cot mattress whether it  made of foam and springs or natural with coir and lambswool  Here are the  main points to look for 1) Base  This needs to be firm and flat and supportive, comfortable, and durable. A  foam mattress supported by springs (pocket or bonnell) will have a foam layer which can only be 2 cm deep either side of the springs.N.B 2 cm foam top and bottom and 6 cm springs total 10 cm that is the British Standard. 2 cm is a thin layer and If this foam...

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Easychange Covers Now Available For Crib Mattresses Too

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We have extended the Easychange® cover system with zip-on toppers  to our crib mattresses range. Unique to the Cot Mattress Company The Easychange® has a base cover that is waterproof, on to this  protective base cover zips a  machine washable microfibre topper. You get two toppers with each crib mattress (one for the wash) Should any urine go through the sheet and on to the topper , just unzip the soiled topper and replace with the clean one. For ultimate hygiene you may need to wipe the waterproof base cover down with A Milton type bacterial cleaner in the unlikely...

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When You Buy A New Moses Basket Why Is The Mattress Such Poor Quality?

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Ironic really the purpose of a Moses basket is to provide a healthy sleep environment for your baby's first 1500 hours but the mattress supplied is  the lowest possible quality. It is all about price. lets take an average Moses basket say £40, if it had a  worthwhile mattress in it would have to sell for £65 -£75  The photo on the internet shop would not look any different to one that has a lovely safe comfortable mattress in it.  So it would not sell!Parents-to- be see it conforms to BS EN 1466: 2014 so must be OK The mattresses...

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The Cot I Used For My Child - Now I Want To Use It For My Grandchild.

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Many families are doing this not so much to save money, but for good luck. reminisce, nostalgia. etc I sent a crib to Canada for my first grandchild a beautiful crib that was my son's.  Really lovely to see my grandson in it. I made a fabulous mattress to go with the crib.  Anyway lets press on, obviously before you use this old cot that has been in the loft for years, ensure all the components are in good condition No loose slats or bars and all held together tightly with all the correct fittings.     There are a few...

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