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Cot Mattresses - Lets Make You An Expert - Part 2

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Hello and Welcome. to Part Two  (It's best if you read part one first).  Part Two -The Cot Mattress Base - Foam, Springs  and Pocket SpringsBritish Standards For Cot Mattress Bases This applies to all cot mattress bases; they should not exceed 10 cm deep. It was set at this depth as any deeper and there was a risk your baby could fall out of the cot when it was on the top setting, or climb out when it was on the low toddler setting.  You may see cot mattresses advertised at 13 cm deep, but this is nothing more...

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Cot Mattresses - Lets Make You An Expert - Part 1

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Hello and welcome. I have been  designing, manufacturing and retailing baby mattresses for over 30 years; you could say it's become a passion of mine. I wish to share my knowledge with you so that you know everything you'll ever need to know about cot mattresses. I'd like to think that I may be able to help a little towards keeping  your baby comfortable and safe. I would also like to share some thoughts on the future of our planet and how that may affect your purchase.  Part 1 Lets start from the 1980's. Evidently back then, smoking was popular in...

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All You Need To Know About Cot Mattresses

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All You Need To Know About Cot MattressesFoam  with Pocket Springs  The Key to Comfort, Durability and Safety Is The Quality of The  Foam  The choice of foam a manufacturer decides on is dictated by either 1) The minimum required to conform to British Standards 2) The pressure of getting to a price point 3) Put comfort, performance and durability as a priority. In a cot mattress 6 cm deep pocket springs  are covered by a top and bottom layer of only 2 cm deep foam. total depth 10cm the British Standard2 cm top layer of foam has the pressure of...

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Which Is The Best Crib Mattress?

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Which is the Best Crib Mattress?All the information you need to choose the best crib mattress for your baby. Your baby will weigh, on average, between 7 and 16 lbs during their time using a crib mattress. It is vital that the crib mattress offers firm support and comfort, as your baby could be using this mattress for up to 2000 hours. Size The current recommended EU standard is that there should not be more than a 3 cm gap between the cot edge and the side of the mattress. This is to avoid any possible trapping hazards. Comfortable, Supportive,...

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Moses Basket Mattresses

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The mattress that comes with your brand new Moses basket is always of a very basic quality. It is the design and the price that sells the Moses basket! Ironic really considering the most important part of the Moses basket is the comfort and safety of your baby.  A Moses basket could be in use for  up to about five months.  Your baby's first 1000 hours. It is worth getting a mattress where you are confident it affords:- safety  comfort, support, breathability and hygiene. A real advantage if you have a Moses basket mattress with a machine washable breathable cover and waterproof...

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