Winner of the Right Start Best Baby Essentials 2011 Also awarded GOLD for Practical Pre School and GOLD for Babygear Few parents realise that a mattress is one of the most important things you can buy for your baby, particularly when they can sleep up to 20 hours a day during the first few months. The PurFlo cot bed mattress uses the very latest technology to ensure you have total peace of mind when it comes to your baby's sleep. Its unique foam free design provides a genuine dust mite free environment for your little one helping to prevent the harmful build up of allergens which are known to aggravate childhood allergies such as asthma and eczema. In addition, its soft, air permeable surface can help your baby regulate its temperature while sleeping great news for those parents who worry about them getting too hot or too cold during the night. The durability of the PurFlo cot mattress means that it is also suitable for machine washing. Simply slip of the outer cover and put it in the washing machine at 60 degrees. This will ensure it is totally dust mite free. A fitted organic cotton sheet is also available to buy from ASDA for those who would prefer the added comfort of a cover for their mattress. The PurFlo cot mattress comes in an easy to assemble format. Its light weight design is also strong, and can comfortably hold up to 30kg, making it suitable for young children up to the age of six.