We recommend that you turn your mattress every 3 months. This will help provide your baby with an even sleeping surface. Unlike foam mattresses, there is no need to leave your mattress to breathe before use, since no chemicals are present.

We use a 100% organic cotton cover that this is non-removable and isn't waterproof. This is because encapsulating the entire mattress with a waterproof barrier can restrict air circulation and the breathability of your mattress. Therefore we instead recommend that you use a waterproof mattress protector, which lies flat over the top of your baby's mattress. This will help keep out dust mites and protect from any accidents, whilst still allowing the cot mattress to breathe from the sides and underneath through the bed slats.

Through using three layers of organic wool instead of thick layers of latex, air can circulate freely through the mattress helping to control your baby's temperature.

Dust mites can be a nightmare for allergy sufferers, and there are a few simple things that you can do to reduce the risk. Based on advice from the NCT, we recommend that you use a waterproof mattress protector to start. This will provide a barrier for the dust mites and together with the wool (which naturally disperses moisture) will make it more difficult for dust mites to survive. It is also recommended that you vacuum your mattress regularly.

Yes. The Foundation for the Study of Infant Death (FSID) recommends buying a new mattress for every new baby. This is because of the bacteria that can pool in mattresses over years of use and for general hygiene reasons. However, if you cannot afford a new mattress and you're buying second hand, be sure that you know the history and level of use before committing.

Nearly all of our organic bedding is machine washable and tumble dryer safe (our cellular baby blankets are not tumble dryer safe). To ensure that all germs are killed in each wash, we recommend that you wash at 60°C where products allow. Please see the product care label or individual product pages for more product specific information. Once purchased, we recommend that you always wash your bedding prior to use.

Yes. A thin membrane of polyurethane runs through the middle of the two densely woven organic cotton layers, to ensure the protectors are 100% waterproof. Polyurethane is regarded as one of the safest plastics and is widely used in baby's toys, bottles and dummies. We feel that ensuring no bacteria gets through to the mattress is important enough to allow this small concession.

Most sleeping bags do have a recommended age for use (usually around 3-4 months), however every baby is unique and it is important to ensure that your baby fits the sleeping bag well and that they cannot wriggle down inside the bag (your baby's head should not be able to pass through the neck hole).