Read all about our expertise as well as, news and ideas for your new baby nursery. We hope the blogs help inspire your first a few years of your parenting journey!
Getting your baby’s sleep environment ready involves plenty of little decisions, and choosing the right bedding is one of them. Should you use a baby sleeping bag or a traditional blanket? Is one safer than the other? And how do you know if your baby is warm enough without adding too many layers? When it […]
Choosing a mattress for your baby’s cot might seem straightforward, but there is more to consider than simply finding one that looks comfortable. Mattress thickness, firmness, dimensions and fit all play an important role in creating a safe sleeping environment. Even a mattress that looks like the right size may not be suitable if it […]
Choosing nursery furniture is about more than finding pieces that look good together. From the cot your baby will sleep in to the wardrobe that holds their growing collection of clothes, the materials used can make a difference to how long your furniture lasts, how it looks over time and how well it fits your […]
You’ll often see “120 x 60 cm” quoted as the standard cot mattress size in the UK. But “standard” doesn’t always mean it fits yours. Some cot beds take a bigger mattress, some cribs take a much smaller one, and a mattress that’s just a few centimetres out can leave dangerous gaps. So what does […]
Whether you’re setting up a nursery or checking a hand-me-down cot, the questions start quickly. What size is a standard cot mattress? Is a cot bed mattress bigger? Are all baby mattresses the same size? The short answer is that UK cots are fairly standard, but the cot bed, crib and Moses basket world is […]
Grandparents do the school run, nursery pick-ups and weekend trips. A second family car might be used for childcare, carpooling or the odd longer journey. But your baby or toddler’s car seat usually lives in your car. So what should you do about a car seat for a grandparent’s car in the UK? Do the […]
A dual-sided cot mattress has two faces: a firm infant side and a softer toddler side. It’s a clever way to get more years from one mattress, but the big question is timing. When should you flip a baby mattress? This guide explains which side your baby sleeps on, the age most manufacturers suggest for […]
Pick up a cot mattress and the label can read like a chemistry exam: polyester fibre, coir, foam, anti-allergy treatment, flame-retardant standards. Parents often ask the same questions. What are baby mattresses made of? Are the materials safe? Is that new mattress smell harmful? This guide explains the common cot mattress materials, what to look […]
You’re booking a taxi, or you’ve just stepped out of the station with a baby, and the driver has no child seat. Are you breaking the law? Is it safe? This guide explains the UK rules on whether you need a car seat in a taxi, what the legal exemption for taxis and minicabs actually […]
Search for a cot mattress and you’ll soon see the word “breathable”, on foam, sprung and fibre mattresses alike. It sounds reassuring, and many parents wonder whether a breathable mattress is safer or whether they need one at all. This guide separates the facts from the marketing: what a breathable cot mattress actually is, whether […]
Foam mattresses are everywhere, from budget cot mattresses to premium adult beds, so it’s no surprise parents ask whether a foam or memory foam mattress is safe for a baby. The short answer is that a firm foam cot mattress that meets UK safety standards can be a safe choice, but an adult memory foam […]
Choosing a cot mattress feels like it should be simple, until you’re faced with foam, sprung, pocket sprung, fibre, coir, latex and “orthopaedic” all at once. If you’re wondering what type of mattress is best for a baby, the honest answer is that the type matters less than getting the basics right: a mattress that […]
