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OHbaby! Forums : Cot bedding advice please https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 03:33:50 +0000 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 10:06:05 +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=37371 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Cot bedding advice please : DD started off in a moses basket...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1235269&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1235269 Author: kabe
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Posted: 09 January 2011 at 10:06am

DD started off in a moses basket then moved to a cot at about 4 mths.

In the cot I had a Dr Sprott mattress cover, a woollen blanket over top, a 100% fitted cotton sheet and a cotton flat sheet over top. On the top we had a cotton aircell blanket (they breath well). I only used the blanket if it was cool. We never used a quilt. I personally think a woollen or cotton blanket is safer. Best to avoid polafleece blankets too, as they don't breath well and baby can overheat.

When baby was small I swaddled her in muslin wrap and moved to a bag (gogo or grobag), when she moved to her cot and started rolling. They are definately a good investment, but I wouldn't use one on a NB (although I know people who have)

Edited by kabe]]> Sun, 09 Jan 2011 10:06:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1235269&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1235269 <![CDATA[Cot bedding advice please : Another Go Go bag fan here...but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1235250&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1235250 Author: Jaune
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Posted: 09 January 2011 at 9:28am

Another Go Go bag fan here...but I only started using them around 2-3mths. They're so easy and can be used from newborn.
Before moving into his bag DS wore a short or long sleeved cotton bodysuit, merino gown, cotton swaddle, had a sheet and/or a merino blanket depending on the temperature.

ETA: Check out the table a little bit down the page here - http://www.merinokids.co.nz/FAQ.html
It details what to wear under the Go Go bag depending on the temperature. Extremely reassuring!

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Posted: 08 January 2011 at 11:28pm

I had two winter babies.

Ive always used a quilt and its fine, it was tucked in tight and my babies were swaddled or in a safe t sleep.
I used cotton or flannelett sheets and also woolen blankets if needed.]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:28:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1235169&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1235169 <![CDATA[Cot bedding advice please : Woollen blanket, cotton sheet,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1235111&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1235111 Author: busymum
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Posted: 08 January 2011 at 9:51pm

Woollen blanket, cotton sheet, baby, cotton sheet, woollen blanket, thicker woollen blanket or quilt if needed]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 21:51:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1235111&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1235111 <![CDATA[Cot bedding advice please : We used Grobags once we moved...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1235028&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1235028 Author: MummyFreckle
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Posted: 08 January 2011 at 8:42pm

We used Grobags once we moved him into a cot (at about 5mths).

This bubs is due in Feb and I am planning on putting her in the basinett with cotton singlet on, muslin swaddle and just a cotton top sheet. If if gets chilly during the night I will pop a cotton blanket on I think.

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Posted: 08 January 2011 at 7:05pm

Sleeping bags all the way! So much easier and once they start wriggling you know they'll still be warm. We use Go Go Bags and Grobags and I recommend both.]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 19:05:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1234963&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1234963 <![CDATA[Cot bedding advice please : Jacob was born in August, and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1234955&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1234955 Author: Hopes
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Posted: 08 January 2011 at 6:54pm

Jacob was born in August, and he'd sleep in a woolen singlet, a stretch-n-grow with feet, a cotton sheet and a woolen blanket. Some cold nights I put another blanket on him.

Now he sleeps in a short onsie and his cotton wrap, and I usually pop his light cotton sleeping bag on if he wakes up in the middle of the night as it's a bit cooler then.]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 18:54:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1234955&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1234955 <![CDATA[Cot bedding advice please : When bubs was first born she was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1234947&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1234947 Author: caliandjack
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Posted: 08 January 2011 at 6:42pm

When bubs was first born she was in a merino singlet, cotton aio, cotton sheet and initially cotton/bamboo blanket.
Now she is 11 weeks old and its hot, she's in a cotton singlet and stretchy muslin wrap when she first goes to bed and I add a cotton sheet later in the night. ]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 18:42:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1234947&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1234947 <![CDATA[Cot bedding advice please : yup. ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1234901&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1234901 Author: fire_engine
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Posted: 08 January 2011 at 4:56pm

yup.]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:56:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1234901&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1234901 <![CDATA[Cot bedding advice please : We live in canterbury & bubs is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1234900&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1234900 Author: carys
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Posted: 08 January 2011 at 4:52pm

We live in canterbury & bubs is due end of march. What about the merino go go bags is it okay to just use them by itself?]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:52:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1234900&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1234900 <![CDATA[Cot bedding advice please : Where do you live, and which season...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1234899&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1234899 Author: maya22
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Posted: 08 January 2011 at 4:49pm

Where do you live, and which season will baby be born?
No to quilt, not recommended for suffocation reasons.

A NICU nurse taught me cotton wool, cotton wool - so a layer of cotton next to the skin, then wool/merino, then cotton aio, then wool/merino blanket etc etc. ]]> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:49:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1234899&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1234899 <![CDATA[Cot bedding advice please : I need some advice from experienced...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37371&PID=1234822&title=cot-bedding-advice-please#1234822 Author: carys
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Posted: 08 January 2011 at 2:48pm

I need some advice from experienced parents please!

what kind of bedding (quilt, woollen blanket etc) did you use in your cot? We just went to have a look this morning & am more confused than ever. Did you go for 100% cotton & 100% wool? Any recommendations would be great.

any advice would be greatly appreciated to a first time mum, thanks

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