Cot Mattresses

A cot mattress is the safety-critical piece in a baby's sleeping setup; the wrong density, the wrong size, or the wrong material has direct safety implications. Cheap Furniture Warehouse, Homescapes and Mattress Online between them cover £12-£482 across the range. Two standard cot mattress sizes: 60x120cm (standard cot) and 70x140cm (cot bed). Always confirm against the cot frame; a gap of 1cm or more around the mattress is unsafe. The British safety standards to check: BS 1877 (mattress safety), BS 7177 (fire retardancy), and ideally Foam Mattress Allowance (lower volatile organic compound emission). Foam, sprung, and combination mattresses all sit in the category. Foam is the cheapest and lightest; sprung mattresses give better support and last longer for cot-bed use into toddler years; pocket-sprung cot mattresses are the premium tier. Hypoallergenic covers and removable washable covers are worth the small premium given how often cot mattresses see accidents.