Setting Up the Portacot - Bedding etc
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Topic: Setting Up the Portacot - Bedding etc
Posted By: BikeBaby
Subject: Setting Up the Portacot - Bedding etc
Date Posted: 13 January 2012 at 10:07pm
Can anyone give me advice on getting the portacot all nice for bubs? Do you need special bedding or does the bedding off the cot fit? I have both fitted and flat sheets for her cot so guessing I just use the flat sheets on the portacot? What do you use as far as mattress protector? ... lol it's the simple things that seem so confusing haha  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 13 January 2012 at 11:07pm
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My portacot came with a sheet so I use that first & then tuck a folded single sheet around the base as well so it's a bit thicker. Don't use a mattress protector.
I find a folded single better as it doesn't slip so much. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: BikeBaby
Date Posted: 14 January 2012 at 9:22am
Thanks. Just out of interest why not use a mattress protector? Just a little worried as DD has a bit of an explosive bum and I quite often end up with a bed full of poo!  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Casablanca
Date Posted: 14 January 2012 at 11:02am
| I just use a beach towel under the sheet as a mattress protector. Cheap and effective ;) |
Posted By: Red
Date Posted: 14 January 2012 at 12:33pm
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I have a woolen underlay which I use as a mattress protector in the portacot, also gives a bit more cushioning. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 14 January 2012 at 3:02pm
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Sorry, that was that I don't use a mattress protector, if DD has an explosive bum then definitely use one. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com">
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: mummymonster
Date Posted: 14 January 2012 at 6:11pm
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When DS was younger we used an extra layer under the sheet, not now though. (fingers x)
The fitter sheet probably won't fit your portacot (conspiracy?), we had to buy a different sheet for it. We've pretty much only gone away in summer, so as for blankets, nothing or a baby sleeping bag. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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