Second hand cot mattresses
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Topic: Second hand cot mattresses
Posted By: whitewave
Subject: Second hand cot mattresses
Date Posted: 24 December 2008 at 4:39pm
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I got an innersprung mattress included when I got my second hand cot, which is in really good condition. Am planning on investigating cleaning companies to see if they can remove all the likely nasties.. does anyone know anything about this or which companies may be good to contact?
I'm hoping the cost of this will be cheaper than buying a new mattress, but be just as effective! |
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Posted By: TraceyA
Date Posted: 24 December 2008 at 5:14pm
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I thought that SIDS say second-hand mattresses are a no-no... ------------- TTC #2 |
Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 24 December 2008 at 5:20pm
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We had a second hand innersprung mattress and havent had any problems at all ..
All we did was air it out 
(Oh and the cot she uses at Mum and Dads house also has a second hand mattress on it) ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year  http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 24 December 2008 at 5:31pm
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if it were me i would get a new one.. it's the germs that are right in the mattress that are the problem.. I didn't know there were companies that could clean them? ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 24 December 2008 at 6:21pm
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Companies are likely to use chemicals which I wouldn't really want in a matress.
If you really want to use it just air it out for a few months and maybe get a cover to go overtop of it |
Posted By: Danaj
Date Posted: 25 December 2008 at 7:24pm
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I the sids thing was to do with the release of chemicals in older/second hand mattresses? That's what those poly covers are for.
I'd get a new one personally but we all know how expensive it can be setting up for a little one. ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wyI1oWn/"> 
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Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 26 December 2008 at 4:51am
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Getting a new one is the healthiest option.
Short of that, I'd just air it for a while then cover with a Dr Sprott cover - those are about $20 from the baby factory so heaps cheaper than new mattress ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 26 December 2008 at 11:38am
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Do some google work on seeing how you can clean it?
If in doubt keep it for later as having a spare could come in handy. We used our cot mattress a lot after Alia was out of her cot as a spare bed. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 26 December 2008 at 5:56pm
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we got a new one and aired it and put a dr sprtts cover on it. ------------- |
Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 26 December 2008 at 9:32pm
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With all 3 of my kids they have had second hand mattresses and there were no problems at all... I don't think we even aired it out.
------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3) 
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Posted By: kriss
Date Posted: 29 December 2008 at 3:08pm
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We have a second hand mattress with a plastic cover over and it seems to be fine. We have folded a sheet and tucked it under the mattress before putting the fitted sheet over as the plastic was quite cold ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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 Little Angel, April 10
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 1:35pm
| Thanks for your advice everyone! Still haven't quite decided, but I'll keep my eyes open for any good specials on new mattresses. |
Posted By: SBM
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 6:30pm
| All the books I've read so far say you should get a new mattress for each child! Though that sounds a little OTT to me. I think if it looks to be in good nick, if you left it in the sun to kill any nasties and aired it out heaps, I'd probably be OK with using it. Using a cover as well sounds like a good idea. |
Posted By: pikelets
Date Posted: 03 January 2009 at 2:08pm
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I would think that by the time you pay for it to be cleaned it may not be much more to buy a new one??
Farmers have good specials everynow and again with 30% off nursery items so you could keep an eye out for a new one if you decide not to keep the old that is. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 3 Angels - Dec10 / Mar11 / Dec11
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 03 January 2009 at 2:41pm
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I've found a company called Health Protect that use a 4-stage sanitation process (uses UV treatment as one stage) suitable for mattresses and carpets, and they say its very safe for children. And apparently only charge $30 for a cot mattress!
So will be finding out more this week. |
Posted By: pomikiwi
Date Posted: 03 January 2009 at 3:09pm
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Good luck. We used a new foam mattress for DD and she was fine with that but I'm going to buy a new inner sprung one this time (i think i'm more paranoid 2nd time round!) A friend of mine got an inner sprung one from the Warehouse on special. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
DD-Carys Amelia 17.03.06 |
Posted By: SuperDaddy
Date Posted: 03 January 2009 at 9:01pm
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Issy had a second hand innersprung and this bub will have Issys bassinette and hammock (so third hand mattresses)
I would say that bub 2 will have a second hand cot and mattress too. We just air them .. (seems to have worked so far)  -------------  
 
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Posted By: Troods
Date Posted: 03 January 2009 at 9:12pm
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yeah i'd just air it in the sun for a bit then use a cover. if you're worried about any surface stains, you could try gently spot cleaning them with a cloth dabbed in a water/white vinegar solution before putting it out in the sunlight to bleach/dry/air. When you use those covers, place a wool/cotton blanket or a large folded cotton sheet between it and your fitted sheet. Makes a nice layer for baby to lie on rather than the crunchy plastic. ------------- 
Missed MC July 2011
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Posted By: SuperDaddy
Date Posted: 03 January 2009 at 9:53pm
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I dont get the concept of the plastic covers. Surely mattress protectors do the same thing and they have a nice cushion part on the top.
Well they keep the bubs leaks from getting to the mattress so I cant see how stuff can get from the mattress to the baby. -------------
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