Your cot mattress buying guide

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Your cot mattress buying guide

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 your baby sleep safely, soundly, and for longer.

We believe the cot mattress is one of the most important purchases you will make for your newborn. Your cot mattress needs to be safe, comfortable, and supportive. After all, your little one will spend 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 baby, we’ve put together a handy guide outlining 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
(Folding)

Deluxe Innerspring

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
the ComfiCore, but foldable for compact storage. Folding design for folding cots.

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

✅

✅

✅

✅

Baby and toddler side

✅

❌

❌

❌

Ventilated

✅

✅

✅

✅

Reinforced sides

✅

❌

❌

❌

Removable, washable cover

✅

✅

✅

✅

Foldable for compact storage

❌

❌

✅

❌

Warranty

5 years

5 years

5 years

 5 years

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

✅

✅

✅

✅
Meets CO2 Rebreathing Standard ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌
Certifications & Ratings

CHOICE "Recommended" - 100%

INPAA Approved

Safer Sleep Tested

CHOICE "Recommended" - 80%

INPAA Approved

Safer Sleep Tested

CHOICE "Recommended" - 100%

INPAA Approved

 CHOICE "Recommended" - 100%

Multiple sizes available

✅

✅

❌

✅


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 →

 

Understanding CO2 rebreathing and safer sleep

When it comes to your baby’s sleep environment, ensuring a focus on safer sleep is key. One critical factor is the risk of CO2 rebreathing. This happens when a baby breathes in exhaled carbon dioxide that accumulates in soft or non-breathable bedding, which can lead to harmful outcomes.

At BabyRest, we’re committed to safer sleep. Our DuoCore bamboo cot mattress undergoes rigorous testing to reduce the risk of CO2 rebreathing. With its firm and breathable design, it ensures your baby is sleeping in a safer environment.

For more information on CO2 rebreathing and its significance for your baby’s sleep safety, check out our detailed guide: Decoding the detail on CO2 rebreathing →


Read the guide: Sleeping 101 →

 

BabyRest DuoCore cot mattress


What do the certifications & ratings mean?

When it comes to choosing a cot mattress, it’s essential to consider not only comfort and durability but also safety certifications that ensure peace of mind. BabyRest mattresses go above and beyond to meet stringent safety and environmental standards.

Here are some of the certifications you’ll find on our mattresses:

  • Safer Sleep Tested: Our mattresses meet rigorous sleep safety standards, including the latest CO2 rebreathing tests, to ensure your baby sleeps on a firm, ventilated surface.
  • OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certified: This certification ensures that our materials are free from harmful substances, providing a safer sleep environment for your baby.
  • GreenTag Certified: Our commitment to sustainability means we’ve partnered with GreenTag, a trusted environmental certification body, to ensure our mattresses are eco-friendly and sustainable.
  • CHOICE Recommended: BabyRest’s DuoCore™ mattress has been recommended by CHOICE, Australia’s leading consumer advocacy group, for its superior design, safety, and performance.


By choosing a BabyRest mattress, you are not just investing in quality but also in the peace of mind that your baby is sleeping on a product that’s been recognised for its safety and environmental responsibility.

 

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