OHbaby! Forums : innersping vs foam cot mattresses https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:10:07 +0000 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:09:49 +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=35638 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[innersping vs foam cot mattresses : The cot we were gifted came with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1148714&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1148714 Author: 4thtymlucky
Subject: 35638
Posted: 09 September 2010 at 8:09pm

The cot we were gifted came with a foam mattress, quite a nice firm dense one. Bubs sleeps well on it and sleeps well when he's with us on our sleepyhead kingsize. We've got no preference at the moment but wouldn't go for the cheapo flimsy foam mattress at all. Might as well sleep on nothing they're such poor quality unless you layer it with a thick blanket before the cover sheet. ]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:09:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1148714&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1148714 <![CDATA[innersping vs foam cot mattresses : I bought foam as well. I did a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1148052&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1148052 Author: Blat3
Subject: 35638
Posted: 09 September 2010 at 10:36am

I bought foam as well. I did a lot of research, spoke to a lot of 'experts' and they all claimed that a baby weighs so little that spending a fortune on a great spring mattress wasn't necessary.

Of course, once my DS goes into a proper bed, he will be getting a proper inner spring mattress!

Personal choice though, everyone has differing preferences.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:36:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1148052&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1148052 <![CDATA[innersping vs foam cot mattresses : We use foam and it&#039;s not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1148032&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1148032 Author: E&L+1
Subject: 35638
Posted: 09 September 2010 at 10:23am

We use foam and it's not a problem I am intending on getting a new one for the next baby. I put it in the sun to air on sunny days and regularly flip it too.

I agree that they don't make a dent in it at all! It is dense foam. When she goes into a proper bed she'll have a inner sprung mattress]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:23:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1148032&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1148032 <![CDATA[innersping vs foam cot mattresses : I was recommended foam by the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1147780&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1147780 Author: CarrieMum
Subject: 35638
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 10:29pm

I was recommended foam by the baby shop as babies are so light that they don't sink into it. It's very dense anyway. A foam mattress is also very light & easy to lift for changing the sheets etc.
They are cheaper too so easy to throw away after use by one baby as it's recommended not to re-use cot mattresses. It would only be used for about 2-3 yrs anyway.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:29:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1147780&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1147780 <![CDATA[innersping vs foam cot mattresses : A got a free mattress when I purchased...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1147532&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1147532 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 35638
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 5:44pm

A got a free mattress when I purchased my cot decision made.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:44:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1147532&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1147532 <![CDATA[innersping vs foam cot mattresses : A chiropracter told me inner sprung...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1147511&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1147511 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 35638
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 5:18pm

A chiropracter told me inner sprung for a cot was a waste of money and decent foam mattress would do fine!

Having seen just what liitle affect DS has on the mattress when he is on it, Im glad I listened! He hardly makes a dent in it!

But like anything, it's a personal choice... ]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:18:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1147511&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1147511 <![CDATA[innersping vs foam cot mattresses : We went with a dense foam. As...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1147466&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1147466 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 35638
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 4:38pm

We went with a dense foam. As freckle pointed out, the teeny weight of a baby means the lumbar support of an inner sprung mattress isn't actually necessary. I spent ages trying to find info/studies/anything online about which was "better" and then ended up talking about it with my SIL and a few friends with older kids. A couple of them pointed out the weight thing. Even at >10kg DS didn't "sink into" his cot mattress at all!

He has an inner sprung mattress now that he's in a bed as he will be in that for a good few years to come, I hope!]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:38:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1147466&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1147466 <![CDATA[innersping vs foam cot mattresses : Hey Freckle, check out the specifications...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1147455&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1147455 Author: Jacobsmumma
Subject: 35638
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 4:25pm

Hey Freckle, check out the specifications below of a Touchwood mattress.  Might help you decide when you go to buy.

Specifications:
* 100% natural cotton covers
* Natural pure rubber latex on both sides
* Made out of 100% hypo-allergenic materials
* Double-sided wool pillow top
* Fully Inner-Spring System
* Easy lift handles

]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:25:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1147455&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1147455 <![CDATA[innersping vs foam cot mattresses : If you go with foam you need to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1147171&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1147171 Author: freckle
Subject: 35638
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 12:32pm

If you go with foam you need to make sure you get a dense foam as they hold their shape better than the cheaper versions. Foam mattresses are less suspectible to allergens as springs can often collect dust particles.
Innersprung are said to provide better support - however, I understood that when they are so little that level of support is redundant as they don't weigh enough to necessitate it IYGWIM. I think if you are looking for a mattress to use with more than one child though, innersprung would be the way to go as they last longer. For us the allergy thing was a big consideration with DD2 as I have terrible allergys as does my oldest child... still haven't decided what we're gonna do this time...

Edited by freckle]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:32:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1147171&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1147171 <![CDATA[innersping vs foam cot mattresses : When I was deciding on which mattress...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1147124&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1147124 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 35638
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 11:54am

When I was deciding on which mattress / cot to get. It was like comparing a camp bed to a normal bed. Foam mattress would be ok for 1 or 2 nights but not something I'd want to sleep on all the time. IYKWIM.

]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:54:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1147124&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1147124 <![CDATA[innersping vs foam cot mattresses : We also have an innerspring cot...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1147110&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1147110 Author: Jacobsmumma
Subject: 35638
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 11:39am

We also have an innerspring cot mattress.  Foam probably wouldn't last as long either, I'm guessing.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:39:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1147110&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1147110 <![CDATA[innersping vs foam cot mattresses : ou rboy is a tummy sleeper (he...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1147071&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1147071 Author: MyLilSquishy
Subject: 35638
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 10:59am

ou rboy is a tummy sleeper (he will not sleep on his back. even if he falls asleep on his tummy and gets gently rolled over, he knows ) hehe so i wouldnt want to risk him sinking tummy first into the foam. have also heard that it doesnt breathe aswell and can mouldy. also i just dont like foam. it feels weird lol. ]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:59:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1147071&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1147071 <![CDATA[innersping vs foam cot mattresses : We also have an inner sprung mattress,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1146816&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1146816 Author: MrsEmma
Subject: 35638
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 7:14am

We also have an inner sprung mattress, I was the same as caliandjack - I wouldn't want to sleep on one so I wouldn't expect DS to either!

I found the foam too spongy and just not good for his back - especially for babies who would sleep so often on it!]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:14:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1146816&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1146816 <![CDATA[innersping vs foam cot mattresses : We have latex rubber on our beds,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1146742&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1146742 Author: JoJames
Subject: 35638
Posted: 07 September 2010 at 9:39pm

We have latex rubber on our beds, totally natural, and hypoallergenic, comfortable, but our queen sized one is heavy.]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:39:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1146742&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1146742 <![CDATA[innersping vs foam cot mattresses : To me, foam mattresses seem more...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1146738&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1146738 Author: MrsH
Subject: 35638
Posted: 07 September 2010 at 9:35pm

To me, foam mattresses seem more 'chemically' (I imagine a machine that just pumps them out into moulds.... bleugh!! ) so we bought an innerspring one for our son.]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:35:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1146738&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1146738 <![CDATA[innersping vs foam cot mattresses : I wouldn&#039;t want to sleep...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1146682&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1146682 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 35638
Posted: 07 September 2010 at 8:48pm

I wouldn't want to sleep on a foam mattress why would I want my baby to.

Inner sprung is better for their backs and posture, given the amount of time they spend in their cots I prefer them to have a good bed.

The only choice I was making was how much padding on the inner sprung was I wanting.]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:48:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1146682&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1146682 <![CDATA[innersping vs foam cot mattresses : We have innersprung, were told...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1146666&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1146666 Author: High9
Subject: 35638
Posted: 07 September 2010 at 8:41pm

We have innersprung, were told at AN that foam doesn't breathe plus from experience we had a foam mattress for guests and it somehow went mouldy though not sure why exactly! ]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:41:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1146666&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1146666 <![CDATA[innersping vs foam cot mattresses : Does anyone know which is better,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1146615&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1146615 Author: amme_eilyk
Subject: 35638
Posted: 07 September 2010 at 7:54pm

Does anyone know which is better, is it just preference or is there evidence one way or another.]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:54:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35638&PID=1146615&title=innersping-vs-foam-cot-mattresses#1146615