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I am currently overseas and have borrowed a travel cot that appears to have a less firm mattress that would unlikely meet Australian standards. Do you have any recommendations as to firm Up a mattress or create a safer sleeping environment?

Red Nose only recommendation is to use a portacot that meets Mandatory Australian, New Zealand Standards.(AS/NZS:2195)
Also includes only using the mattress that come with the cot.
https://rednose.org.au/article/portable-cots

Product Safety Australia (ACCC) develop & monitor all safety standards in Aust….. recommends to get a new mattress from the original supplier if it needs to be replaced.
Is the rest of the portacot ok? - mesh intact & locking mechanism working?
https://www.productsafety.gov.au/products/babies-kids/kids-furniture/folding-cots

How old is your baby?
What country are you travelling in? Does the cot meet safety standards for that country?

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I am currently overseas and have borrowed a travel cot that appears to have a less firm mattress that would unlikely meet Australian standards. Do you have any recommendations as to firm Up a mattress or create a safer sleeping environment?

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