I think if you use it for your other kids it is fine to use for baby (as long as good condition) but i wouldnt buy a 2nd hand mattress as you dont know where it has been iyswim!

I didnt know there was an association with cot death tbh!  I thought it was just hygeine etc.

We bought a second hand cotbed but i did not take the mattress as I am getting a new one £60 in Argos for Mamas and Papas deluxe mattress not too bad i thought.

Sarah & bean

19+1

im buying a new mattresses useing my ds cot and cradle and buying new 4 both just to be on safe side im unsure what to belive my self

im also using my dd cotbed for this baby ive already binned the mattress and gonna get a new one nearer the time ill need it as have moses basket to begin with.

dont know why i decided not to keep mattress there was nothing wrong with it was like new but just something i did without even thinking bout it prob because of the assosiation with cot death wether its true or not i feel better to be safe than sorry and depending what type you want mattresses start quite low prices

sorry not much help

bex 22+6

How does everyone feel about getting new mattresses. I have my little boys cotbed to use once baby is out of moses basket and everyone keeps telling me different things on whether i should buy a new mattress for it. Some people say use same mattress as it wont be a problem while others are saying every baby needs a new one but when i ask why they say they've heard its related to cot death but not 100%.....