Cots
All our cots are recycled.
Recycled cots are cleaned; re sprayed and fully serviced ensuring that they meet all BS Standards. New mattresses can be provided, prices on request.
If you require a particular model or colour please allow 30 days so we may source suppliers at our normal retail price of £25.00 to £50.00
Helpful tips.
It’s important that you take all the precautions you can to ensure that your little one is safe and comfortable whilst in their crib or cot.
What you’ll need
- Cot mattress
- Fitted mattress sheets x 4
- Blankets x 3
- Room thermometer
- a crib or Moses basket
DO NOT use the following bedding for babies under 12 months
- Cot quilts or duvet
- Pillow
- Sheepskin
- Hot water bottle
Some Parents choice Sleeping bags for babies
Good for little ones who tend to kick off their blankets. Use a vest or bodysuit never both as baby can overheat easily underneath the sleeping bag. Check the weight and size of sleeping bag is suitable for your baby. Summer and warmer nights: 1 tog rate. Winter and colder nights: 2.5 tog rate. Should fit snugly but not tightly around your baby’s chest.
Swaddling
Swaddling may help your baby settle and feel secure for the first three months. Always place your baby on his or her back to sleep once swaddled, and make sure your baby doesn’t get too warm. Please make sure materials are lightweight and your baby’s head should not be, or become, covered.
Choosing a mattress.
Our mattresses have been designed to the very highest level of comfort, safety and hygiene. Mattresses are all made from non-PVC designed to meet the same standards and cater for all budgets. A new mattress is also recommended for new babies because of the link between bacteria and SIDS.
Current Governments sleep safety advice
- The safest place for your baby to sleep is on their back in a cot in your room for the first 6 months
- Keep your baby smoke-free
- Do not let your baby get too hot
- Keep your baby’s head uncovered
- Place your baby’s feet at the bottom of the cot, to prevent wriggling down under the bed clothes
- If your baby is unwell seek medical advice promptly
- Never fall asleep with your baby on a sofa or armchair
Top tips for safe sleep
The safest way for your baby to sleep is on their back.
Babies who sleep on their back are safer and healthier. It is not safe for babies to sleep on their front or side. Babies settle more easily on their back if they have been placed to sleep that way from the very first day.
If your baby is less than six months old and you find them asleep on their tummy, gently turn them onto their back.
Make sure your baby's head stays uncovered
It can be dangerous if your baby's head gets covered when they sleep. Place them with their feet to the foot of the cot, with the bedclothes firmly tucked in and no higher than their shoulders, so they can't wriggle down under the covers. Don't worry if they wriggle up and get uncovered.
Where is the best place for your baby to sleep?
The safest place for your baby to sleep for the first six months is in a crib or cot in a room with you.
It's especially dangerous for your baby to sleep in your bed if you (or your partner):
or if your baby:
- was born before 37 weeks
- weighed less than 2.5kg or 5.5lbs at birth
- is less than three months old.
Choose lightweight blankets and clothing for sleep
If your baby is under a year old:
- don't use a duvet, quilt or pillow
- don't use electric blankets or hot water bottles
- use one or more layers of light blankets or use a baby sleeping bag
Babies don't need hot rooms
Babies don't need especially warm rooms. All-night heating is rarely necessary. Babies should never sleep next to a radiator or in direct sunlight. To keep an eye on the temperature, buy a simple room thermometer and keep it next to where your baby sleeps.
Check your baby regularly to make sure they aren't too hot - or too cold
To check if your baby is too hot, look for sweating or feel your baby - don't worry if their hands or feet are cool; that's normal. If your baby feels too hot, remove one or more layers of blankets. Babies who are unwell need fewer - not more - bedclothes
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