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Are 2nd-hand carrycots a SIDs risk like 2nd-hand mattresses are?

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aufaniae · 27/02/2013 21:08

Trying to save money this time round! So I've been looking at second-hand buggies.

Last time we got a (new) buggy with a removable carry-cot and it worked really well for us. We used the carrycot instead of a moses basket so DS slept in it a lot, and we plan to do the same with baby DD.

But if it's second-hand would this be a SIDs risk?

TIA :)

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aufaniae · 27/02/2013 22:57

Hopeful bump :)

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ceeveebee · 27/02/2013 23:07

Can you get a new mattress for the carrycot? I remember reading in my buggy instruction manual that you need to buy a specific mattress if you intend to use a carrycot instead of a moses basket anyway

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aufaniae · 27/02/2013 23:41

Thanks for the reply :)

Do you need a special mattress? Is that for all carrycots? But babies sleep in the carrycot in the buggy, what's the difference? I'm mightily confused! Confused

I should say, I don't intend for DD to sleep in it at night - we have one of those cots which goes up to the side of the bed.

We just intend to let her sleep in it during the day, and she'll always be in a room with us.

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ceeveebee · 27/02/2013 23:46

Well, I can only answer about my pram, but it says:

We recommend that the Apple and Cherry carrycots are only used for occasional overnight sleeping and not as a substitute moses basket. The carrycots should be used in conjunction with a breathable mattress (sold separately). The Pear carrycots are not suitable for overnight use. The iCandy Peach Carrycots (main, upper and lower) can be used for overnight sleeping.

So I would check the website of whichever pram you are planning on using

Moominsarescary · 27/02/2013 23:54

Some are suitable for overnight or longer day time use and some arnt, I remember reading something about it on here. Someone in the pushchair/prams topic might know if you post there.

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aufaniae · 27/02/2013 23:57

There's a pushchairs topic?! Of course there is! I'll ask for this to be moved :)

Thanks ceevebbe and Moomin :)

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aufaniae · 28/02/2013 00:15

I'm not sure which one we're going to get - if we do go for 2nd hand it depends on what's available, but at the moment I'm really like the Obaby ZeZu The carrycot comes with that one.

I'm also keen on the Maclaren Techno XT Pushchair. We'd probably get a new carrycot to go with it.

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aufaniae · 28/02/2013 13:50

There's a second hand Obaby one I want to get in a shop near here, but still unsure whether I should be worrying about the SIDs risk - or whether DD should sleep in it for long periods - does anyone know?

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aufaniae · 28/02/2013 18:57

Does anyone know about the SIDS thing? Is a 2nd hand carrycot a SIDS risk?

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ceeveebee · 28/02/2013 19:11

I already said upthread - I'd buy a new mattress for it

laughinglil · 28/02/2013 22:06

The Obaby zezu isn't suitable for overnight sleeping. The actual carrycot transforms into the seat unit so doesn't have breathable air holes through the carrycot.
Overnight sleepers that I can think of off the top of my head are
Uppababy vista
All quinny carrycots
Maxi cosi carrycots
Concord sleeper carrycot
Icandy peach
Icandy strawberry
Joolz day

If I think of any more I will let you know x

ceeveebee · 28/02/2013 22:07

I think the OP just wants it for daytime sleeps though?

MajaBiene · 28/02/2013 22:08

I don't think second hand mattresses are considered a SIDS risk anymore.

laughinglil · 28/02/2013 22:15

Oh sorry didn't read that bit properly. I still don't know what advice I would give in regards to regular (everyday) daytime naps in a carrycot that isn't considered a sleeper. Mind boggles!

Tiggywunkle · 02/03/2013 23:25

Honestly for the price of a new mattress, I wouldn't be quibbling. I would rather have a new clean mattress thats next to my baby's mouth / airway than one thats had another baby's dribble, sick, posset etc etc there. I would rather save money somewhere else. They aren't expensive if you have a search.

As has been mentioned above, there is a distinction between day time and night time sleeping. The former implies that you are there and vigilant. The latter implies you are asleep too :) and thus means the carrycot also meets moses basket standards for the height of the carrycot sides and also has adequate ventilation.

Just to add to the comment by Laughinglil for the record, the Quinny Dreami is not suitable for overnight sleeping. In fact, I didn't realise that a "pram body" isn't supposed to be called a "carrycot" unless it does meet the requirements for overnight sleeping! You learn something new every day! I am not sure this strictly works, but I am going to see what companies call their "carrycots" now because I am curious!

Moominsarescary · 02/03/2013 23:33

I have a britax bsmart carrycot, which I thought I'd read at the time of buying it could be used but I can't find any info on it now

Tiggywunkle · 03/03/2013 00:16

Moomin does this help?

Moominsarescary · 03/03/2013 08:09

Thanks tiggy

Finallygotaroundtoit · 03/03/2013 08:21

Matresses aren't a SIDS risk. I think they were thought to be {in terms of fumes from man made material / bacteria from soiling} but it was found to be more about babies being put to sleep on tummy.

Cot manufacturers jumped on board to try to persuade us that new was essential Hmm

Moominsarescary · 03/03/2013 09:11

That was 18 years ago when ds1 was born, before they were all up to a certain standard. however I'm not sure I'd want to use a second hand one as it could have been stored anywhere and you can buy them cheap enough.

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