https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 11:23:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cot-and-crib-bedding-checklist-what-am-i-missing#post-812106 Tue, 28 May 2013 06:33:50 +0000 T.H.O.U. 812106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would use something to protect the mattress. Even if its a cotton protector or a small mat/square that you lay the baby on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cot-and-crib-bedding-checklist-what-am-i-missing#post-812037 Tue, 28 May 2013 03:45:10 +0000 Kemma 812037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a woollen underlay on my cot mattress and rather than use a mattress protector, I use a "dry-cot" blanket on top of the underlay. My LO is almost eight months and the only messes I've had in the cot or bassinette are spills and baby vomit.</p> <p>If you can find some sort of mattress protector made of natural fibres like cotton or wool it shouldn't compromise the breathability of your mattress.</p> <p>My only other suggestion would be to have three sheets so you can have one on the bed, one in the wash and one spare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cot-and-crib-bedding-checklist-what-am-i-missing#post-812031 Tue, 28 May 2013 02:46:37 +0000 evenstar982 812031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just getting our crib and cot bedding organised - am I missing anything or is there anything on these lists you wouldn't bother with?</p> <p>Crib (first few months):<br /> - new mattress<br /> - fitted crib sheets x2<br /> - baby sleepsacks<br /> - lightweight/breathable blankets<br /> Do I also need waterproof sheets/liner to protect the mattress?</p> <p>Cot:<br /> - new mattress (with waterproof and breathable cover)<br /> - fitted cot sheets x2<br /> - breathable bumpers<br /> - continue to use sleepsacks/breathable blankets as above.<br /> Again, do I need an extra waterproof sheet as well?</p> <p>I'm a bit confused by whether adding any kind of mattress protector will impede the 'breathability' of the mattress; so any thoughts would be welcome! </p>