Why a mattress that grows with your child just makes sense

Why a mattress that grows with your child just makes sense

The short version (for tired parents):

Your baby will spend more time on their mattress than anywhere else. Their needs change fast. A mattress that grows with them means longer use, safer sleep, better comfort, fewer purchases... and one less thing to overthink.

That’s exactly why the award‑winning BabyRest DuoCore™ Bamboo Cot Mattress exists.




One mattress. Multiple layers of technology.

A newborn’s body is very different to a 5-year-old’s body, so why should their mattress be the same?

The DuoCore™ is designed with two distinct engineered sleep sides:

  • Baby side (0–12 months): The ideal level of support for their developing bodies and safer sleep

  • Toddler side (12 months+): Added comfort and support for heavier, growing and wriggly sleepers

When your child is ready, you simply flip the mattress. 


Why this actually matters (and why you should care)

A mattress isn’t just a place to sleep. It supports physical development, temperature regulation, immune health and sleep quality (for them and you)

It’s also a critical part of safer sleep.

That’s why every BabyRest mattress is designed with research‑led Safer Sleep technology, including:

  • Firm, supportive sleep surfaces that meet Australia and New Zealand’s strict safety standards

  • CO2 rebreathing testing, designed to help reduce rebreathing risk

  • Ventilated materials to support airflow, freshness and temperature regulation

Learn more about safer sleep


Backed by experts, loved by families.

The DuoCore™ doesn’t just talk the talk. It has led the way in safety since its inception, and continues to lead the way, with the BabyRest team committed to continual innovation.

Parents have trusted DuoCore™ since 2020. The awards just confirm what families already know: this mattress is built for real life, real sleep and real peace of mind.

The BabyRest DuoCore™ Bamboo Cot Mattress in Toddler Mode


The details parents actually love

Beyond the dual‑sided design, the DuoCore™ is packed with thoughtful features, including:

  • Reinforced sides for added stability when they learn to stand on the edge of the cot

  • Clever ventilation channels for improved airflow, keeping the mattress fresh but also helping to regulate your little one’s temperature during the hot summer months

  • A natural, OEKO-TEX-certified bamboo cover that’s breathable, removable and machine washable

It’s built to last and backed by a 5‑year warranty, covering the life of the mattress. (Just in time for your child to graduate from a Junior bed to a single bed.)

One mattress. Five years. Done!


Better sleep for them. More rest for you.

When your child is properly supported for their stage, it can mean:

  • Better comfort

  • More settled sleep

  • Fewer night disruptions (we’ll take every win we can get)

And when baby sleeps better? The whole family can too.


The BabyRest Safer Sleep System

Safer sleep doesn’t stop at the cot. Our Safer Sleep mattress technology extends across home, bedside and travel – from the DuoCore™ Bamboo Cot Mattress, to the Swan Smart Bassinet, Alfie² Bedside Bassinet and Journey 2‑in‑1 Travel Cot.

Safer sleep, wherever sleep happens.

Learn more about the BabyRest Safer Sleep System → 

The BabyRest DuoCore™ Bamboo Cot Mattress in a Junior Bed

Designed by parents, for parents 

At BabyRest, we design every piece with purpose. For 50 years, our family-owned Australian brand has created safe, beautiful and long-lasting nursery products to support your family’s journey.  

For generations, our family business has been dedicated to developing products that enhance better sleep and peace of mind. From our premium, award-winning mattresses, to our thoughtfully designed nursery furniture, we create pieces built to last, tested over and above industry standards, and designed with both beauty and function in mind.  

BabyRest has a team of passionate expert representatives. Get in touch with us today with any questions about nursery sleep essentials - and even product maintenance advice. We’re here to help you create the ultimate space for your little one.  


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