A cot bed is usually a bed of a smaller version for your baby. The cot bed mattress used in cot beds is very easy to use and can be easily rolled out and folded up for storage. A cot bed mattress is usually thin and is made up of waterproof covering, which is about two inches thick and is fiber filled.
Cot bed mattress for campers
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Cot bed mattresses are portable and are easy to clean. This makes them so popular among campers and outdoor folks who want to bring their babies along. These are easy to carry and are good options for those who do not prefer using sleeping bags for their babies.
There are many different types of cot mattresses available for your baby in the market- spring interior, special anti-allergy, foam, natural fiber or a combination of any of these. As a mother, you may be very concerned to know the right kind of mattress for your baby. In fact, according to The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths, it doesn't matter what kind of mattress you chose as long as it is firm and soft, doesn't droop, fits the gap without any gap or does not wear and tear.
Types of cot bed mattresses
Spring interior mattresses: These mattresses are made of coiled springs covered with a layer of foam. On top of it, one side of the mattress is made of cotton fabric and the other side is made of wipe-clean plastic. You can easily transfer your baby to cotton side upwards when you think your baby is being overheated while sleeping on the plastic side of the mattress. However, you need to vacuum it regularly to keep dust mites away.
Pros: It is a very good traditional mattress for your baby
Cons: These mattresses are pretty expensive than a foam mattress
Foam mattresses: Foam mattresses are generally the cheapest one and have a PVC cover, which is very easy to clean. Some foam mattresses even have ventilation holes. When you are choosing a foam mattress for your baby, choose the one, which is at least 8 - 10 centimeters thick that will help your baby sleep well.
Pros: Foam mattresses are generally lightweight and are very cheap.
Cons: The PVC cover might make your baby feel sweaty in hot weather.
Hypoallergenic mattresses: If you were, too concern about allergies then choose a hypoallergenic mattress for your baby. These mattresses come with a quilted top layer that can be easily detached from the body of the mattress and you can wash it at 60 degree C.
Pros: These mattresses are very good choice if your baby is prone to allergies and are easy to clean.
Cons: This can be very expensive when compared to other kind of mattress.
Natural fiber mattresses: The interior of natural fiber mattress is filled with coconut fiber coated in latex, which makes it waterproof. These cot bed mattresses come with soft cotton covers.
Pros: If you do not want your baby to sleep on synthetic material, then this is a very good choice. Natural fiber mattresses are long lasting and hold its shape well.
Cons: These mattresses are not easily available like other mattresses and are more expensive than foam or spring interior mattresses.