OHbaby! Forums : 2nd hand bassinette - mattress options? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:35:10 +0000 Sat, 02 May 2009 23:02:47 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=26267 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[2nd hand bassinette - mattress options? : We had a para rubber one cut for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26267&PID=676536&title=2nd-hand-bassinette-mattress-options#676536 Author: kmarie
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Posted: 02 May 2009 at 11:02pm

We had a para rubber one cut for Bethany's moses basket cuz the mattress in there originally wasn't working for her (made of wool so she was sweating every time we got her out of bed, poor thing). I just put it inside a pillowcase then made it up like a normal bed/bassinette for her. Worked great! I think that on trademe there's someone who makes mattress protectors to size, maybe you could ask if they'd make a full cover for the foam if you decide to try that? All the best!

Edited by kmarie]]> Sat, 02 May 2009 23:02:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26267&PID=676536&title=2nd-hand-bassinette-mattress-options#676536 <![CDATA[2nd hand bassinette - mattress options? : If you are worried about the mattress...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26267&PID=676196&title=2nd-hand-bassinette-mattress-options#676196 Author: busyissy
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Posted: 02 May 2009 at 11:46am

If you are worried about the mattress being used but you don't want to spend lots of $$ on a new one then you could consider getting one of those plastic mattress covers that stop all the nasty gases from escaping the mattress. However, if the mattress is new, hasn't been stored in a damp place, no mould or mildew it should be ok. Air it in the sunshine for a couple of days, there is nothing like UV light for killing nasty bugs. On the other hand its the chemicals they use to make mattress that give 2nd hand mattresses a greater SIDS risk.]]> Sat, 02 May 2009 11:46:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26267&PID=676196&title=2nd-hand-bassinette-mattress-options#676196 <![CDATA[2nd hand bassinette - mattress options? : You can replacement Cariboo matresses...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26267&PID=675994&title=2nd-hand-bassinette-mattress-options#675994 Author: lilfatty
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Posted: 01 May 2009 at 9:27pm

You can replacement Cariboo matresses from places like the Sleepstore, also Nature Baby stock them.]]> Fri, 01 May 2009 21:27:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26267&PID=675994&title=2nd-hand-bassinette-mattress-options#675994 <![CDATA[2nd hand bassinette - mattress options? : Yeah, I had seen mattresses on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26267&PID=675803&title=2nd-hand-bassinette-mattress-options#675803 Author: myfullhouse
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Posted: 01 May 2009 at 6:29pm

Yeah, I had seen mattresses on their shelves and assumed that there would be one that fitted.
Have just bought the bassinette so will head into BF and have a look at the matresses they have. Thanks]]> Fri, 01 May 2009 18:29:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26267&PID=675803&title=2nd-hand-bassinette-mattress-options#675803 <![CDATA[2nd hand bassinette - mattress options? : We borrowed a cariboo last time...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26267&PID=675734&title=2nd-hand-bassinette-mattress-options#675734 Author: MrsMojo
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Posted: 01 May 2009 at 5:33pm

We borrowed a cariboo last time and DH picked me up a mattress from baby factory for $25.  The staff had also told us they couldn't get the 'cariboo' mattress so we just took our own measurements and bought a standard mattress that fit.  I think it's a ploy to get you to spend more money.

]]> Fri, 01 May 2009 17:33:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26267&PID=675734&title=2nd-hand-bassinette-mattress-options#675734 <![CDATA[2nd hand bassinette - mattress options? : I am looking to buy a 2nd hand...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26267&PID=675694&title=2nd-hand-bassinette-mattress-options#675694 Author: myfullhouse
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Posted: 01 May 2009 at 4:57pm

I am looking to buy a 2nd hand bassinette from TM, it says it was only used a few times. I feel that I should get a new mattress for it, even though it says that it hasn't been used much.

It's a Cariboo Classic and both Baby Factory and Urban Baby say that the mattresses they have in stock won't fit and they can't get one made. BF did suggest that I just get a Dr Sprott (sp???) cover for it at about $20-something. Para Rubber can cut me a foam mattress to size for about $20-something but then I would need some sort vof cover for it as well as mattress protector etc

What do you think is the best things to do? Are there any other options? I want to decide what I am going to do about the mattress before bidding as will have to take the mattress cost into account as well.
Thoughts please!!!]]> Fri, 01 May 2009 16:57:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26267&PID=675694&title=2nd-hand-bassinette-mattress-options#675694