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Cot Mattresses – Getting the right size
One of the best things about cot mattresses nowadays is that they are making them in standard sizes, but then you must also see how this size fits within the cot. If it is too small, then there could be accidents, like the baby's hands, legs or even head could be trapped within the recess. In order to check out whether the size is perfect or not, try to insert your fingers in the gap between the mattress and the cot . You should not be able to fit more than two fingers side by side.
Do not get a mattress that is larger than the cot! Seems to be common sense, but there are many of us who buy the cot first, install it at home, and then go mattress shopping. If you are doing this, you will need to take proper measurements of your cot surface. Remember to take the inside cot measurements, because the railings can occupy a couple of centimetres on either side.
Cot Mattresses – Getting the right surface
Most cot mattresses are provided with a single layered vinyl covering surface. But these are certainly not adequate protection for your baby. For good protection, you must look out for double layered, or even triple layered vinyl coating surfaces. It is best to have nylon reinforcement within the layers too. If there is nylon within (not polyester), then the mattress surface will definitely last longer, as nylon can give it the right kind of stretch and flexibility.
Also, nylon will protect the mattress from any kind of nappy accidents and pukes. Some of the better cot mattresses also have antimicrobial and anti-allergenic covers, which you can think of investing in. Another interesting thing to decide on is the all-organic covers, especially if you are not too much fond of synthetic materials.
Cot Mattresses – Getting the right type
There are two types of cot mattresses that are very popular in the stores nowadays – the foam mattresses and the coil or the innerspring mattresses. The foam mattresses have always been popular, but if you are selecting them, you need to make sure that there is enough foam density to provide rigidity to the mattress. The foam should not be too soft, because then the baby will find it difficult to lift their heads and turn. A firm foam mattress is advisable. For checking out the foam density, you can try punching at the mattress, or lifting it to check its weight. A heavier mattress will definitely have more foam stuffed into it.
The innerspring mattresses are good, but you must make sure there are enough coils within for being firm enough for the baby. At least 150 coils are advisable.
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