sprinkles
11-04-2013, 08:21 PM
What do you put on the bottom of travel cots? A blanket?

nikki thomson
11-04-2013, 08:43 PM
I put a fitted sheet on my travel cot. X

jo.jo76
11-04-2013, 08:45 PM
I have waterproof matress protector and fitted sheet, then a fleece blanket or sheet over them if necessary

sprinkles
11-04-2013, 08:46 PM
It doesn't fell very comfy for lying on with just a sheet?

jackie 7
11-04-2013, 08:46 PM
Just a fitted sheet. Easy to wash.

greanan
11-04-2013, 08:50 PM
I put a fleecy blanket on mattress then the fitted sheet over the top. I found it quite hard and uncomfy without the fleecy blanket

sprinkles
11-04-2013, 08:53 PM
I put a fleecy blanket on mattress then the fitted sheet over the top. I found it quite hard and uncomfy without the fleecy blanket

I don't know if mine even has a mattress in it....:/

Ooh, just realised - is that want to be a mattress??? Think I'll get a fleece blanket too!!

mrstom
12-04-2013, 06:08 AM
We have made-to-measure mattresses for our travel cots. The bases were rock hard without them and DS wouldn't sleep as well on the hard surface. They didn't cost too much - they fold in half and come in their own zip up bags.

Daftbat
12-04-2013, 06:49 AM
I use a bath towel underneath the sheet . I know what you mean about it being a bit uncomfortable with just a sheet.

MessybutHappy
12-04-2013, 07:06 AM
I have visions of you all testing your travel cots!!! I add a fleecy, but I don't think the children notice as much a we do? I think car seats are hard, but the kids never ssy anything!

Rubybubbles
12-04-2013, 07:07 AM
Just the mattered that comes with the travel cots with terry fitted sheet, the babies sleep 2 hrs+ so taking it is comfy lol

ziggy
12-04-2013, 07:08 AM
oh dear, i feel quite awful now. I've used travel cots for years and never put anything other than a sheet on:blush:

havent got any mindees using travel cots at the moment but when new baby starts in September think i will try fleecy blanket or towel idea

harleyrider
12-04-2013, 07:15 AM
I have 2 single quilts that have been cut in half and re-sown (so I have 4sets). I lie them flat and pull the fitted sheet over, so lo's are sleeping ontop of not under. I keep that quilt with that sheet for each lo.

jackie 7
12-04-2013, 07:25 AM
All mine sleep so well they can't be too hard for them. I don't have any space to store more stuff. So long as they sleep that is all that matters! In day care they sleep on a mat on the floor and sleep well.

mummyMia
12-04-2013, 08:49 AM
We have made-to-measure mattresses for our travel cots. The bases were rock hard without them and DS wouldn't sleep as well on the hard surface. They didn't cost too much - they fold in half and come in their own zip up bags.

I have one of these too. I got mine from babymattressonline.co.uk and it was not too expensive. It is 5cm thick foam and folds in half with a carry bag. When the little ones start being a bit old for the travel cot I just put the same mattress on the floor. I have also taken it with me on holiday for dd to sleep on so I have definitely got a lot of use out ot it.

dawn100
12-04-2013, 12:37 PM
I purchased a travel cot mattress from toys r us for mine, it's just like a normal cot mattress but not quite as thick and obviously the size of a standard travel cot, wasn't very expensive.

natalie28
12-04-2013, 12:56 PM
I use a bath towel then the fitted sheet in my travel cot. It's a bit more comfy I think :-)

Nicola Carlyle
12-04-2013, 12:57 PM
I don't have special mattresses either. Just what comes with the travel cot. Have used it for my own daughter now 2 years old since she was months old whenever we go away and she has always slept 12 hours if an evening in it and a couple of hours afternoon nap so I'm thinking it must be fine for her lol.

phoenix2010
12-04-2013, 01:53 PM
as well as te base mattress that comes with the cot , I put a regular cot mattress in there too from my sons old cot , i just sold the frame on , fits perfectly and much more comfy

shortstuff
12-04-2013, 01:57 PM
I have some lovely furry blankets I lay in mine, depending on age. It goes in four layers thick so makes it beautiful and soft to lay on

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