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passing cot from one dc to the next-new matress?

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shmuf · 22/07/2014 17:49

for those of you who passed down dc1s cot to dc2 etc-did you get a new matress for each dc, or just continued using the original one?

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Shroomboom · 22/07/2014 18:42

We got a new one. Think the advice is to get a new mattress for each dc due to bacteria in the old mattress that increases the chance of SIDS. Apologies if I'm wrong though!

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Ludways · 22/07/2014 18:47

Mine didn't go into the cot until 6m so not new born, I also had a mattress which had a removable top cover which I could boil wash.

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SoonToBeSix · 22/07/2014 18:58

Always new why would you risk your baby's life for £35

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SconesForTea · 22/07/2014 19:04

I put both DDs in the same mattress. It had a removable cover which I washed. How on earth is it risking a 6m old's life to re-use a mattress Hmm Dear God.

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SoonToBeSix · 22/07/2014 19:18

Scones so the SIDS research is just made up then?

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Mumof3xox · 22/07/2014 19:21

My dc1&2 used the same mattress. Close in age so one was out and next one was in (after a wash)

Dc3 had a new one as born a few years later

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JimBobplusasprog · 22/07/2014 19:22

Not for us. It's not in nhs advice

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IwishIwasmoreorganised · 22/07/2014 19:27

We did. It was not worth taking any risks with things like this.

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oliviap100 · 22/07/2014 19:32

We did as didn't want to risk anything and NHS advises to get a new mattress.

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Pico2 · 22/07/2014 19:37

I'm not sure about this. DD's cot mattress was always covered with a waterproof mattress protector, so what could possibly have happened to the mattress to make it unsafe for another baby?

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PetaPipa · 22/07/2014 19:46

Change the mattress. The Lullaby Trust (formerly FSID) has been researching SIDS for years and this has reduced deaths by 70% since 1990. Take their advice I say.

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DIYandEatCake · 22/07/2014 19:47

We've used the same mattress for both dcs. It always had a removable waterproof cover on (dd had reflux and chucked lots, so was there to keep the mattress clean). It's still in perfect condition, and still has a waterproof cover under the sheets, so seems silly and wasteful to chuck it out.

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morethanpotatoprints · 22/07/2014 20:03

Yes, we got a new mattress, just for peace of mind.
I'm not sure of the prices these days though as it was a long time ago Grin

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Sleepyfergus · 22/07/2014 20:05

Well we didn't. I washed the mattress protector and cover and gave it all a thorough wipe down and not had any cause for concern.

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Stubbed · 22/07/2014 20:06

No. I washed the cover and gave it an airing. As advised by my friend who is a consultant paed.

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ilovepowerhoop · 22/07/2014 20:11

we reused the mattress as it had a removable washable cover and a waterproof covering that could be cleaned. There is a bigger risk if bringing in a mattress from another family than if using for a sibling. The Lullabytrust actually says this:

Generally we would advise it is safest to have a new mattress for each baby, though we know this is not always possible. There is some evidence to suggest that bringing in a mattress from another home might increase the risk of sudden infant death very slightly. When using your own mattress for a second (or more) time, ensure it is still firm and flat with no tears or holes, and is not sagging in places. Thoroughly clean the waterproof layer and ensure the mattress is clean and dry before making it up with fresh bed clothes

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AnnoyedByAlfieBear · 22/07/2014 20:12

No. I thought the advice was that it didn't matter so much for siblings.

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gutzgutz · 22/07/2014 22:35

Completely forgot to do this as had other things on my mind like redundancy Sad . DS2 absolutely fine. I suppose it depends on your risk tolerance but given they were close in age and mattress was as good as new, seems a bit wasteful to get another.

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MiaowTheCat · 23/07/2014 12:13

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slightlyinsane · 23/07/2014 12:58

I had new each time only because of the time between dcs, I had nowhere safe to store it inbetween them. If it had been 1 in 1 out or clean safe storage I would of reused, except after ds he demolished his no idea how. I currently have 2 sharing one.

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flipflopsonfifthavenue · 23/07/2014 14:12

i'm getting a new moses mattress for DC2 when he/she's newborn, but will probably keep DS's current cot mattress for when DC2 needs it around 6mo.

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