Cot Mattress Safety Concerns, you're thoughts appreciated.

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I've bought two Mothercare Cot beds from ebay for my twins, both look in excellent condition, I am not concerned about the cots themselves.

In the instructions for the cots it advises to buy 140x70cm cot mattresses and this is the standard size that Mothercare sell. However I had done lots research and finally plumped on some mattresses from Argos, which even better turn out to be reduced in price...bingo! Problem is they are 140x69cm.

Would that 1cm (I.e. 1/2cm either side) be of cause for concern for you?

If I went to Mothercare for the exact stated size I'd have to compromise on the type of mattress I could afford, whereas I can have exactly what I researched and felt was right for us if I go with Argos.

???

Not a worry at all

That's fine.

Not a worry. Are these your first DC?

Wigeon, that made me giggle. I take it there's a little hint of sarcasm there? Lol.

Yes they are our first. X

Thanks for your replies :)

I put my cot up today. I glanced at the do's and donts and did notice a gap up to 3cm is considered fine. Id go for your bargain!

There may have been the teeniest hint of sarcasm there... Just wait til the twins are here and there is a whole world of things to worry about!!

Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy (not sarcastic this time! )