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We find it constantly confusing that customers seem to spend weeks and weeks deciding on which cot or cotbed to choose and once they have decided they only spend a few minutes deciding which mattress to go for. Really it should be the other way around. We feel the mattress is the most important decision in the nursery, if you think about it for a while, how many hours do you think you baby will be laying on the mattress you have chosen, through all though crucial developmental months as their backs and neck develop. The support from the mattress must be of the highest level to ensure a comfy well supported sleep. In general we recommend form mattresses for cots and spring mattresses for cotbeds. Purely from an economic point of view. If your cot is only going to last 2 years then a foam mattress will see out the life of the cot, however a cotbed will last 5-6 years and a foam mattress will only really last 2 years and have to be replaced, whereas a spring mattress will see out the life of the cotbed. We only deal with three suppliers of mattresses, Mamas and Papas, BabyWise and a new product, PurFlo. There are several qualities to choose from by each manufacturer and we will discuss the pros and cons of each. We will also talk about the new PurFlo mattress as a separate issue. Foam Foam mattresses are made from a high density foam and most can be cut to any size you require. There are varying degrees of ventilation from the head section which aids the circulation of air around baby's head and also allows for drainage of any liquids or fluids, particularly where newborn babies are concerned. To a mattress which is ventilated entirely from top to bottom, which allows circulation of air all over whatever the position of the baby is laid in the cot. With the "supervent" style mattresses there is usually a non toxic pvc sleeve which is adjustable anywhere over the mattress pad Fibre This mattress is filled with the natural fibres from the coconut which are bound together with natural latex and then layered between foam. This offers comfort and resilience. This style of mattress offers excellent air flow and is of course environmentally friendly. However we have noticed a move away from this type of mattress for children with allergies or asthma symptoms. Spring The spring mattress is rather like your own sprung mattress and is made from coil springs which provide posture, support and durability which in tern is sandwiched between two layers of foam. The mattress is also fully breathable. Pocket Sprung This mattress is the ultimate in comfort and support made with a network of independent pocketed springs provides excellent support, helps prevent indentations and increases comfort as each spring responds individually to your child's sleeping position. PurFlo Mattresses The PurFlo mattress is available in two sizes to fit the most common cots or cotbeds. The PurFlo Mattress has a SleepSurface that allows free circulation of air around your child, and enables you to banish house Dust Mites and their excreta, which generate allergens linked to asthma, eczema and related diseases. The SleepSurface is easily removed for washing at 60°C to eliminate allergens, bacteria and fungi. Conversely, traditional mattresses suffer, for example, from accumulations of allergens in their covers - which may be washable - and in their cores - from which they cannot be removed. The PurFlo Mattress is safe for babies in the first few weeks after birth, when it is particularly important to ensure that they do not get too cold by virtue of its breathable surface, the mattress reduces the risk of overheating in older babies because it has lower thermal insulation than ordinary mattresses overheating, particularly when a baby has an acute infection, can be very dangerous the mattress prevents the pooling of exhaled carbon dioxide (CO2) and makes it less likely that this will be re-inhaled. There is evidence that in some circumstances rebreathing can be fatal to a baby. All of these benefits make the PurFlo Mattress the most advanced defence against identified risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and the best method to avoid allergens linked with Asthma, Eczema and related diseases. These are just some of our favourites, there are many more choices available. Why not visit in store to discuss your requirements in more detail with our trained advisors who will be able to demonstrate all the features and benefits of the products on offer.