Is it OK to use a second-hand mattress for a new-born / very young baby?
Under what conditions?
What are the potential dangers?
My neighbour has offered me 2 mattresses: One smells a bit musty and I'm inclined not to use it at all. The other has been in her cellar but has been carefully wrapped and smells fine so I'm wondering if it's safe to clean it thoroughtly and then use it.
I live in France and people here don't seem phased by the idea of using a 2nd-hand mattress but the people I've mentioned this to in England have been categorical -- just don't use any 2nd-hand mattress at all.
What's the Mumsnet view?
Thanks