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Odd sized mattress for a crib - any ideas?

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Anothermrssmith · 10/11/2013 15:38

We have been given a beautiful wooden crib from my nana, it was originally bought in 1983 when my older brother was born and all her grandchildren have had it since then (all 7 of us!) and it means so much to her that her first great grandchild will get to use it as well. Obviously it's advised to get a new mattress for each baby and in this case I really need to get one, the mattress that came with it is a bit of foam not much thicker than a changing mat and my aunt, who had it most recently, bought another one that is about 2 inches too small so really not suitable either. Looked online at all the obvious places (mothercare, kiddicare, mamas & papas) and none are the right size, 84cm x 37cm. Any ideas either where I might find one? Chances are my nana would never find out if we didn't use it, while she's pretty mobile for pushing 75 we live far enough away that she wont drive up to visit, us but the crib is so beautiful I would be devastated not to use it.

Is it even possible to make one somehow?

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BoohPear · 10/11/2013 15:40

babymattressesonline.co.uk/

harrassedswlondonmum · 10/11/2013 15:41

I had exactly the same issue with a cot I was given. At that time you could order one custom-sized from John Lewis. It was 17 years ago though but it may be worth checking with them?

JumpJockey · 10/11/2013 15:43

Yup, same as BoohPear, got really nice mattresses for both dds from them.

ItLooksLikeRainDear · 10/11/2013 15:44

You can have one custom made for a reasonable price. Have a look here babymattressesonline.co.uk/latest

Anothermrssmith · 10/11/2013 15:48

Fantastic, thanks for the quick response ladies

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LemonBreeland · 10/11/2013 15:48

Would also recommend babymattressesonline. Very reasonable

MissHC · 10/11/2013 18:18

I think the little green sheep does mattresses made to measure too.

sdaisy26 · 10/11/2013 20:43

Was also going to suggest baby mattresses online - it's where we got a mattress for dd for the crib I slept in as a baby.

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