Cot Bed Mattresses

What is the best cot bed mattress to buy?

Our best-selling, customer favourite cot bed mattress is the Relyon Classic Sprung Cot Bed Mattress.

Parents love the Relyon Classic Sprung cot mattress because of it's firm, traditional open coil springs. It also comes with a removable cover for easy cleaning when accidents occur. This cot bed mattress is also hypoallergenic, making it perfect to protect your little one against dust-mites and allergens for a healither sleep.

What mattress is best for a cot bed?

The best mattress for a cot bed is a cot mattress, which is specifically designed for babies and toddlers. A cot bed mattress should be the correct size for your baby's cot bed so that it fits perfectly, with no gaps.

A baby mattress should be firm, flat and breathable. Ideally, it should include an easily-removable waterproof cover that can be machine washed to keep it extra clean and in good condition.

What size is a cot bed mattress?

Cot bed mattresses are typically available in two sizes. You can choose from:

• Cot size - 2'4" x 4'7" (70cm x 140cm) - standard UK cot bed mattress size
• Continental cot size - 2' x 4' (60cm x 120cm) - ideal for a continental cot bed

The gap between the mattress and cot should be no more than 3 centimetres (1.2 inches). Additionally, the cot bed mattress should be between 8 and 12 centimetres (3-5 inches) deep to ensure your baby gets the right amount of support they need.

Will a cot bed mattress fit a toddler bed?

In general, it should fit a toddler bed. However, do check the toddler bed dimensions first, to confirm that a cot bed mattress size will fit.

What's the best type of mattress for a baby?

The best mattress for a baby is one that's firm and that fits the bed snugly. A crib mattress should also be breathable and hypoallergenic. You can choose from a variety of comfort and support materials, including baby-safe fibre, foam and pocket sprung options.

Why should I buy a new baby mattress?

The current best practice advice from the NHS is to buy a new cot bed mattress for your baby. You shouldn’t really be using a second-hand mattress, or one that you may have used for your older children.

This is because buying a new baby mattress means that you can be certain it’s clean, safe and hygienic for your baby to sleep on. Also, you are guaranteed to receive a crib mattress that is firm enough for your baby and will fully support their body as they grow,

As your baby will sleep a lot in their first few years, you don’t want to be taking any risks when it comes to their cot bed mattress. You’ll need a mattress you can trust to give your baby all the support they need, which is where we can help.

Browse our selection today and find the perfect crib mattress for your little one.

Types of baby cot bed mattress

There are three main types of cot bed mattress, all of which offer different benefits:

1. Foam
2. Standard sprung
3. Pocket sprung

1. Foam cot bed mattresses

A foam cot bed mattress offers good support and is great value for money. They are usually made up of fillings such as reflex foam to provide a firm sleep surface for your little one.

2. Standard sprung cot bed mattresses

A popular choice, standard sprung cot bed mattresses feature open coil springs surrounded by foam and fillings. Also known as open coil mattresses, heavier versions are likely to include thicker springs and therefore will provide better support than a foam mattress.

3. Pocket sprung cot bed mattresses

A pocket sprung cot bed mattress features springs that are individually wrapped within a cloth sleeve. A pocket sprung mattress provides enhanced support and comfort, since the pocket springs adapt to your baby's movements throughout the night.

How firm should a crib mattress be?

Your baby's cot mattress should be firm, flat and supportive. This is because a soft surface is more likely to contour to your baby's body and could increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Don't choose a mattress that feels comfortable for you! Instead, if a cot mattress responds to pressure by quickly snapping back to its original shape, then it should be firm enough for your little one.