Read Mumsnetters’ feedback on the Mothercare Airflow Pocket Spring Cot Mattress - non testers - chance to win £300 voucher! NOW CLOSED

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This thread is for the 10 Mumsnetters who tested the Airflow Pocket Spring Cot Bed Mattress (RRP £140). Those selected were also sent a Mothercare Bayswater Cot Bed.

Here’s what Mothercare have to say about the mattress: ‘A good cot mattress will contribute to your baby having the best night’s sleep possible. If your baby sleeps well then so will you. The Mothercare Airflow Pocket Spring mattress features individual springs encased in their own pockets, to provide correct postural support during your baby’s early development stages. This firm mattress also features a washable protective cover which helps keep your baby cool fresh and dry. For your convenience we are offering the mattress with a Mothercare Bayswater Cot Bed in white to use as a full set though your baby’s first years.’

Testers, please answer the following questions:

-Did the mattress appear comfortable for your baby?

-Was the mattress easy to use?

-Do you find the mattress easy to clean?

-Have you washed the mattress cover in your machine yet? Do you think this feature will make life easier?

Non testers, to be entered into a prize draw where one Mumsnetter will win a £300 voucher of their choice, please answer the following question:
-What is the best piece of advice you have ever received when it comes to helping your baby to sleep at night?

Thanks and good luck,

MNHQ

Standard Insight T&Cs Apply

Non tester: 'This too shall pass...'

Non tester.

The best advice I had was to prioritise sleep, so have a routine and don't let them get overtired and overwrought.

Non tester.
The best advice I had was to set a routine in my life and for baby and keep silence at night to let them know it's sleeping time.
It's good to involve rest of family so I can get rest too.

Non tester here- best piece of advice is after a certain age/weight start trying alternate selling methods target than immediately defaulting to feeding... Once I was told that it took a week to get DS sleeping for a 7-9 hour stretch.

My Dad told me not to worry about taking them into bed with us because they'll not still be doing it when they're 15! We have 5 DC and they've all been in our bed at some point. Youngest is now 3 and does not come in our bed. Personally though, I think routine at bedtime is the most important thing.

Non tester.
Once they are passed the newborn stage have a sleeptime routine. A few stories, a snuggle +/- feed, then sleep. Add bath in at nighttime.
We also tried to put them down awake, although when they fed pre sleep it was more not completely zonked out, than awake.

Non tester: the best advice I've been given is to try and destress yourself before putting the baby down. If you are feeling stressed and tired, the baby is likely to pick up on that and reach accordingly. Whereas if you are calm and collected, your presence is soothing to the baby and you'll find it easier to get them to sleep.