Moses basket mattress

[H16]

Hi Ladies,

I will be reusing my daughters moses basket for new baby in September but just wondered what everyones thoughts were on getting a new mattress for it?

It has only ever been used by my daughter for 12 weeks but she was a bit sicky on it now and again etc (it is only foam so I can put it in washing machine) so not sure if I should be reusing it or buying a new one? x

 

[summer15]

Think it depends how it was stored. If it was in the attic I'd be a bit worried about dustmites etc? a good boil wash in the washing machine should get rid of any nasties though (if it will withstand it) - Im just a bit of a worrier!
Xxx

 

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I bought new for a second hand Moses basket we borrowed as the original mattress was dented where baby had been lying. I'll probably do the same this time too, though we have a snuz pod which DD ended up in after about 3 weeks as she was a chunk!

I thought I remembered a safety link too and found this on the Lullaby Trust website "It can be common to use a second-hand mattress either from friends and family, or from your previous children. There is some research that found an increased chance of SIDS when using a second-hand mattress although the link is not yet proven. To help reduce this risk, if you are using a second-hand mattress make sure the mattress you choose was previously completely protected by a waterproof cover, and then use one for your baby as well. The mattress should also still be firm and flat to keep your baby sleeping safely."

Xx

 

[mrsolly]

I'm reusing the same moses basket as my daughter used but bought a new mattress from mothercare for £9.99. Glad I did as when it came down from my mums attic there were tiny bits of mould on it xx

 

[WTT_june 2014]

My sister gave me a Moses basket, but thought for the sake of £10 it would be nice to have a brand new mattress, bought this one and although I haven't used it yet, very happy with the quality:

http://www.tesco.com/direct/kit-for...8cm/211-0727.prd?skuId=211-0727&pageLevel=sku

Put the old mattress to use as a kneeler for doing the gardening! So didn't get wasted

 

[kumber]

I bought a whole new rig because previous Moses was stored in my mom's attic without any covering so I didn't want to use it in case of hidden bugs. If it had been stored properly, I would have just bought a new mattress cus they're only cheapo

 

[hayes]

Mine's a funny shaped Moses basket/crib that is very old so it had a new mattress for Harry which had to b made for it, I'm hoping when we get it down out the loft it will b fibe to reuse but if I have got any doubts at all I've told hubby we will get a new one.

Michelle.x

 

[H16]

Thanks for the replies ladies

It was stored in the attic for around 6 months but covered with bin bags so I am just going to wash all the covers for it etc but I think I will go and get a new mattress after reading your replies. I have to go and get a new cotbed mattress this weekend anyway so may aswell get one for moses basket at same time! x

 

[violet13]

Ours is brand new as in mattress and basket but it's foam with some sort of plastic sheet that can't be removed so it's a wipe clean style came with a fitted sheet too though, we were told you can boil foam mattresses and you can also use non bio tabs but just get some mattress covers too xx