Pram carrycot mattress

When reusing a Moses basket/cot etc you have to get a brand new mattress. Is it the same when reusing a pram? I’m using my sons pram, do I need to get a brand new mattress for the carry cot part?

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Ooh really good question. Keen to see some answers ☺️

Yeah I think so I’ve replaced my prams mattress. I didn’t bother with Moses as my first spent so little time in it but replaced all the others

What feels right in your gut? Do that! I personally haven’t bought a new mattress for the pram or the Snuzpod. We bought them brand new for our daughter born October 2023. She went into a cot at around 7 months & was out of the pram carry cot a little over 4 months. They’ve been stored well & show no signs of wear. If you scroll down on the following link, there is advice on 2nd hand mattresses from outside the home (therefore ‘worse’ than 2nd hand from your own usage), & that helped me make my mind up ☺️ https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/baby-product-information/mattresses-and-bedding/

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