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Mattress on floor for toddler?

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rosepetalsoup · 03/05/2015 15:50

My toddler is about to move out of her cot and we are considering starting her with just a single mattress on the floor. Is there anything wrong with this? We'll then get a proper bed frame when she's older.

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vanimal · 03/05/2015 15:59

I did this with DD1 and it was great! I wasn't worried about her falling off, and she could still get up safely and come to me if she wanted to. I think it's a great idea.

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rosepetalsoup · 03/05/2015 15:59

Did you just get a normal mattress?

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temperamentalamongcorvids · 03/05/2015 16:00

We do this. yes just a normal mattress.

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rosepetalsoup · 03/05/2015 16:01

Ah good- I wondered if it was just a weird idea I'd had.

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rosepetalsoup · 03/05/2015 16:01

Ooo - and what tog duvet, and how many pillows?

Thanks!

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redautumnleaves · 03/05/2015 16:03

I did this for about 18 months with my dc's cot mattress. She settled on it much better than in the cot and I hated putting her in the cot anyway. It felt like putting an animal in a cage!

Hoolit · 03/05/2015 16:05

I did this for both of mine, not a mad idea at all Smile

I only gave them one flat pillow to start.

BlueChampagne · 06/05/2015 13:14

We did this too. As Hoolit says, one flat pillow, and a duvet appropriate to the temperature in the bedroom and bedclothes worn.

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