Help & Advice - The Cot Mattress Company

NightyNite Brand Update - Same Great Products, New Name

If you're looking for NightyNite baby mattresses, you're in the right place. We've rebranded but our quality products remain exactly the same.

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Buying Guide

Will My Mattress Last as My Baby Grows Into a Toddler?

Comparing fibre, foam, and natural coir mattresses for long-term durability.

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Common Questions

Why Is My New Mattress Noisy? Will It Keep My Baby Awake?

Understanding why new mattresses make noise and whether it's a problem.

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Safety

Why Are Cot Bumpers Banned?

The history of cot bumpers and why they're now considered dangerous.

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Safety

Is "New Baby, New Mattress" Still Valid Today?

When you can safely reuse a mattress and when you should buy new.

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Sleep Guidance

Blankets or Sleep Sacks - Which Is Best for My Baby?

A guide to choosing between blankets and sleep sacks for safe baby sleep.

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Product Guide

The Complete Guide to Next-to-Me Cribs and Mattresses

Everything you need to know about next-to-me cribs and choosing the right mattress.

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Safety

How Can I Prevent Cot Death? The Complete Back to Sleep Guide

Comprehensive guide to reducing SIDS risk, including the Back to Sleep campaign guidelines.

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FAQ

Quick-Fire Baby Mattress FAQ

Quick answers to the most commonly asked questions about baby mattresses.

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Safety

SIDS and the Back to Sleep Campaign - What You Need to Know

The lifesaving Back to Sleep guidelines and how to reduce SIDS risk.

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Sleep Guidance

Is Swaddling Safe for My Newborn?

The history of swaddling and how to do it safely.

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Safety

TCPP-Free Mattresses - The End of Toxic Flame Retardants

The history of flame retardant chemicals in baby mattresses and why they're finally being removed.

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Buying Guide

Are "Top Ten Baby Mattress" Websites Trustworthy?

The truth about mattress comparison websites and their hidden agenda.

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Product Guide

Why Don't Travel Cots Come With a Mattress?

Why you need to buy a travel cot mattress separately and what to look for.

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Materials

Waterproof Protection for Baby Mattresses - The Complete Guide

Understanding waterproof vs water resistant and how to balance breathability.

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Buying Guide

What Does "Hypoallergenic" Actually Mean for Baby Mattresses?

The truth about hypoallergenic claims on baby mattresses and why they're often meaningless.

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Materials

What is "Nursery Foam" and How Do I Know If It's Good Quality?

Understanding foam ratings and why "nursery foam" is often a meaningless marketing term.

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Buying Guide

What You Need to Know When Buying a Baby Mattress

Essential features every baby mattress must have, from firmness to waterproofing.

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Buying Guide

Why Are Moses Basket and Crib Mattresses So Poor Quality?

The real reason expensive Moses baskets and cribs come with cheap mattresses.

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Buying Guide

Why Buy a Quality Baby Mattress? The Environmental Argument

How buying quality helps the planet and why cheap mattresses end up in landfill.

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Product Guide

The Complete Guide to Moses Baskets and Moses Basket Mattresses

Everything you need to know about Moses baskets and choosing the right mattress.

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Bedding

Which Is the Best Sheet for Your Baby?

A guide to cotton, organic cotton, muslin, bamboo, and linen sheets.

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Product Guide

The Complete Guide to Cot Beds and Cot Bed Mattresses

Everything you need to know about cot beds and choosing the right mattress.

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Product Guide

The Complete Guide to Cots and Cot Mattresses

Everything you need to know about cots and choosing the right mattress.

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Product Guide

The Complete Guide to Crib Mattresses

Everything you need to know about crib and swinging crib mattresses.

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Buying Guide

Are Dual-Sided Cot Mattresses Worth It or Just Marketing?

A critical look at whether dual-sided mattresses are worthwhile or a gimmick.

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Materials

What's the Difference Between Fibre and "Eco Fibre" Mattresses?

The truth about fibre mattresses and whether "eco fibre" is really any different.

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Safety

The Ridiculous History of Flame Retardant Baby Mattresses

How a TV programme led to 35 years of toxic chemicals in baby mattresses.

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Materials

How Is Foam Rated? Understanding Density and Hardness

A simple guide to understanding foam ratings and what they mean for mattress quality.

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Buying Guide

How Long Should a Cot Bed Mattress Last?

What determines mattress lifespan and how to choose one that lasts 5+ years.

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Buying Guide

How Long Should a Cot Mattress Last?

Understanding cot mattress lifespan and how to choose one that goes the distance.

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Buying Guide

How Do I Know What's the Best Mattress? A Guide to Cutting Through the Marketing

How to evaluate mattress quality and avoid misleading marketing claims.

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Sleep Guidance

How Do I Sleep Twins? Together or Separate?

Options for sleeping arrangements when you have twins.

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Safety

Is Memory Foam Safe for Baby Mattresses?

Why memory foam should never be used in baby mattresses.

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Safety

Is the Mattress Firm Enough to Reduce the Risk of SIDS?

How to assess mattress firmness across Moses baskets, cribs, cots, and cot beds.

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Sizing

Mamas and Papas Mattress Sizes Explained (300, 325, 400)

Understanding the mysterious Mamas and Papas mattress sizes and what they actually mean.

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Materials

What Is the Best Component for a Mattress Base?

Comparing fibre, foam, latex, and coir and wool for baby mattresses.

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Safety

What Is the Safe Gap Between Mattress and Cot?

Understanding mattress gap regulations and practical safety advice.

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Materials

Should I Go Natural? The Pros and Cons of Natural Mattresses

Understanding natural coir and wool mattresses and their benefits for baby and planet.

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Common Questions

Cot or Cot Bed – Does It Actually Matter?

Which one do you really need? Find out everything you need to know about whether your baby should be in a cot, or a cot bed

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