mattresses for crib and cotbed

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totally confused here - want the best quality I can get (within reason of price) and also the safest

but what tyepe do i go for?

natural fibers? or not?

what about when things get "wet"? but if you put waterproof covers don't they prevent perspiration?

argh am completely confused and at a loss what to get...each shop has their own brand which adds to the confusion even omre

Got all my matresses from Mothercare. Went for mid-range products.
Crib/moses basket mattreses have zip-off wipeable covers and inner mattress bit dries quickly anyway as is fairly thin.
If you out a double layer of sheet on the mattress the main dribble or sick (sorry if TMI) is caught in the sheets and you only need to wipe the mattress over.
Would advise you get a mattress cover for the cot/cotbed as your lo will inevitably be sick, overflow nappy etc at some point. Think Mothercare sell these now. (FWIW Our cotbed one came from Rosebys, or somehwere similar, but was a single bed size so was a bit big.)
HTH and good luck with your baby

don't worry too much about the crib mattress, they won't be in it for long, but get a good cot mattress

mine have been mothercare mid-range ones

I got a sprung one from John Lewis for £65 -mainley because we had vouchers but I must say it feels GOOD quality. Also bought a mattress cover from them for £8 which I think is needed for leaks and vomits even though the mattress has a removable cover.

I think you can drive yourself mad with all the different options. Just get the best you can afford from a reputable shop and make sure it fits properly x

are m,attress covers breathable??

...as buying a good mattress would seem to go to waste if you then cover it up with say a leak proof PVC cover

excuse the complete and total utter ignorance

how good it is will effect how comfortable it is to lay on, how well supported the baby is etc, the waterproof cover won't change that