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Second hand mattress
Hi
I know its a big no no to use a second hand mattress but I have been given a brand new sealy mattress, which has only been used for 6 weeks by a toddler visiting a friend. It is a spring mattress with a vinyl wipe clean cover and was also used with an additional mattress cover. It would be a shame not to use it as its virtually new, but I WON'T put our baby at risk if its not recommended as I'd rather buy a new one.
If it has a vinyl cover can bacteria still get in? Just wanted your opinions! xx
I know its a big no no to use a second hand mattress but I have been given a brand new sealy mattress, which has only been used for 6 weeks by a toddler visiting a friend. It is a spring mattress with a vinyl wipe clean cover and was also used with an additional mattress cover. It would be a shame not to use it as its virtually new, but I WON'T put our baby at risk if its not recommended as I'd rather buy a new one.
If it has a vinyl cover can bacteria still get in? Just wanted your opinions! xx
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Tubbs can I ask why a second hand one is such a no no? We have a second hand cot, and know it came from a very nice home and its very very clean. It has a removable cover that we will wash - but assuming most mothers would ensure its clean etc etc why no second hand ones??
Forgot to add, Tubbs, if it was only used that much and has a vinyl cover then I agree with what everyone else said, I would have thought it would be fine.
[Modified by: Bedhead on March 06, 2008 07:52 PM]
Thanks bedhead. I wouldn't put my baby at risk for the sake of a few quid but it would be a shame to chuck it if its ok as its really good quality. I'll have to find out about steam cleaning xx
As you say - better to be safe than sorry