All too often, the mattress is an afterthought to the cot itself. But not with BabyRest. We specialise in premium mattresses featuring multiple layers of technology, designed to help you baby sleep safely, soundly and for longer.
We believe the cot mattress is the most important purchase you will make for your newborn. Your cot mattress needs to be safe, comfortable and supportive. Afterall, your little one will be spending approximately 14 to 16 hours a day sleeping on it during their first year alone.
But where do you begin? To assist you in choosing the best mattress for your newborn baby, we’ve put together a handy guide to show the key features and differences of our most popular mattresses, so you can find the best solution for your family’s needs.
BabyRest Cot Mattress Overview
DuoCore Mattress |
ComfiCore Mattress |
ComfiCore |
Deluxe Innerspring |
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Basic overview |
Unique dual-sided technology engineered to provide the right amount of support from newborn through to toddler. Ventilation, bamboo cover and reinforced sides ensure ultimate safety and comfort. |
Solid foam core with ventilation channels - firm enough to be safe and supportive of your little ones' growing body, but also comfortable to sleep undisturbed. |
All the benefits of |
Superior innerspring mattress featuring a damask cotton cover, air vents, double heat-treated spring unit and an ultra-support foam layer. |
Core type |
Foam |
Foam |
Foam |
Innerspring |
Cover fabric |
Bamboo |
Polyester |
Polyester |
Cotton |
Dual-sided |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Baby and toddler side |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Ventilated |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Reinforced sides |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Removable, washable cover |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Foldable for compact storage |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Warranty |
5-year |
5-year |
5-year |
5-year |
Country of manufacture |
Australia |
Australia |
Australia |
China |
Thickness |
9.5 cm |
9.5 cm |
9.5 cm |
12.5 cm |
Weight |
3 kg |
2.5 kg |
1.8 kg |
8.5 kg |
Meets firmness standard |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Multiple sizes available |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
What is the difference between foam and innerspring mattresses?
Innerspring mattresses are usually made using a core of steel coil springs, which are then covered in several layers to provide comfort. These layers may include netting/webbing, felt pad, foam and fabric.
A foam core mattress is typically made from a polyurethane foam core with a cover. Sometimes manufacturers will use varying grades of foam glued together to make up the core. It is much lighter than innerpring and can offer varying levels of support within the same mattress by utilising two or more different foam grades. This is the case with the DuoCore cot mattress, which has been engineered to achieve one side of the mattress to provide optimal support for a baby, and one side that is optimal for a toddler.
Innerspring mattresses are typically quite firm due to their steel spring unit, which may not be the most comfortable for your baby. With a foam core, providing the right foam grades are used, it is possible to achieve a better balance of firmness, comfort and support.
When it comes to foam, quality matters. If you are looking for a particularly low-price mattress, it is better to purchase a cheap innerspring mattress than a cheap foam core mattress. However, if you really want the best for your baby, a good quality foam mattress with the features such as a ventilated core, reinforced sides, as well as both baby and toddler sides, is better than an innerspring mattress.
Read more about the differences between foam and innerspring →
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