A calm, bare cot
General notes on what belongs in a cot and what does not.
Health bodies generally advise a firm, flat mattress that fits the cot snugly, with no pillows, loose blankets or toys inside, and baby placed on the back to sleep. This is general guidance, not medical advice. Follow what your doctor or health visitor tells you, and read the maker's guide for the right mattress size and slat gap.
