| When you get the joyous news that you have a child | | | | consider buying a new cot and mattress for your child. |
| on the way one of the first purchases you’ll need | | | | The reasonably priced economy cot comes in stylish |
| to consider is a cot. Babies and young children need | | | | teak, pine or white and meets safety standards with |
| plenty of sleep to help them grow and so a | | | | rounded corners and edges and a gloss varnish. This is |
| comfortable and secure cot and mattress will be an | | | | a durable cot which also features swivelling castors |
| essential addition to your home. | | | | for easy movement so that you can wheel the cot |
| A cot is definitely the safest and most popular option | | | | wherever you want it and a drop-side mechanism for |
| for babies to sleep in and you can expect their first | | | | easy access. |
| cot to last them from the day they come home in | | | | You can buy a breath easy spring mattress with a ten |
| your arms from the hospital until around the age of | | | | year warranty separately which will fit perfectly into |
| three years old. | | | | your cot. |
| Cots have traditionally been fashioned from wood with | | | | Your baby will spend many hours in their cot and so it |
| two solid ends and a set of bars on either side which | | | | is worth investing in one which will stand the test of |
| help to keep your baby secure and ensure they | | | | time. To help your baby enjoy their cot you may also |
| can’t fall out of bed. Generally one side of the cot | | | | want to fit a mobile or activity centre. However, these |
| will slide down to allow you easy access to your baby | | | | should be removed at night so that your baby can get |
| and make it easier to periodically turn the mattress and | | | | a peaceful night of rest. |
| change the bedding. This is known as a drop-side | | | | There are also cots that come equipped with a |
| mechanism and you can also use it to place the cot | | | | teething rail which can be a great help to your child as |
| next to your bed and lie next to your baby without | | | | they go through the painful process of cutting their first |
| disturbing them. | | | | teeth. |
| Cots and mattresses are usually sold separately and | | | | You may also want to consider a larger cot when |
| you should ensure the mattress you select is a snug | | | | your baby grows a bit older and there is an option |
| fit. The cot itself should conform to safety standards | | | | which can be converted into junior bed ideal for |
| and be free of sharp edges or parts which could trap | | | | introducing your child to a new bedtime routine without |
| small hands. | | | | unsettling them. |
| While it may be tempting to re-use your own childhood | | | | Cots ordred online should be easy to assemble and |
| cot safety standards have moved on in recent years | | | | for your convenience delivered direct to your door. |
| and to reduce the risk of any problems you should | | | | |