Nestivo

Ecosa Cot Mattress

Cot mattresses

Nestivo’s take

A practical option for frequent spills because both the cover and core can be washed. That cleaning convenience is its clearest advantage over mattresses that can only be surface-cleaned. It is a premium-priced, mostly synthetic option and needs time to dry fully.

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Mattress size & cot fit

Recorded assessment size only: 130 × 69 × 8 cm. Other size variants are not assumed equivalent.

Dimensions shortlist options; actual fit, firmness, condition and manufacturer approval still need checking.

Manufacturer dimension source · Dimensions checked 2026-10-31

Scores at a glance

What these scores mean and how we assess them

Low toxins
62 / 100
Performance
85 / 100
Sustainability
45 / 100
Availability
55 / 100
Price / value
48 / 100

Why parents choose it

What to think twice about

Evidence behind the scores

Low toxins — 62 / 100

The published make-up is a Tencel/polyester cover, polyester mesh, recycled TPEE core and recycled-polyester/polypropylene base. Ecosa describes RoHS/REACH compliance, no added flame retardants and independent testing to AS/NZS 8811.1 Method 1; Nestivo did not retrieve the underlying laboratory reports.

Material composition and potentially concerning inputs

Published materials: Tencel/polyester cover; polyester mesh; recycled TPEE core; recycled polyester/polypropylene base.

Score: 9 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Full layer/material disclosure.

VOC / odour / emissions disclosure

Ecosa describes no added flame retardants, RoHS/REACH compliance and independent AS/NZS 8811.1 Method 1 testing. No full finished-product VOC/emissions report was located in the reviewed public source.

Score: 3 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Recognised low-emission testing/certification.

A product-specific emissions or VOC test report was not found.

Formaldehyde, adhesive and binder disclosure

Ecosa describes no added flame retardants, RoHS/REACH compliance and independent AS/NZS 8811.1 Method 1 testing. Public disclosure is limited to what the brand describes; Nestivo did not infer absence of formaldehyde, adhesives or binders where it was not stated.

Score: 3 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Product-level testing/certification.

Product-specific information on adhesives, binders and formaldehyde remains incomplete.

Flame-retardant treatment disclosure

Ecosa describes no added flame retardants, RoHS/REACH compliance and independent AS/NZS 8811.1 Method 1 testing. No chemical-treatment absence is assumed where the page does not say so.

Score: 7 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Clear no-added-flame-retardant evidence plus materials.

Whether flame-retardant treatments are used remains unconfirmed.

Independent material, certification or standards evidence

Red Nose Product Review Committee review; AS/NZS 8811.1 Method 1 firmness testing (brand-published evidence). Ecosa states that the mattress has been independently tested to AS/NZS 8811.1 Method 1 and reviewed by Red Nose’s Product Review Committee. These are verification claims, not a blanket chemical-safety certification.

Score: 6 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Multiple relevant product-level certifications/tests.

The certificate number, current validity and product coverage remain unconfirmed.

Ingredient/material disclosure completeness

Tencel/polyester cover; polyester mesh; recycled TPEE core; recycled polyester/polypropylene base. Ecosa describes no added flame retardants, RoHS/REACH compliance and independent AS/NZS 8811.1 Method 1 testing.

Score: 9 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Full formulation/component list with functions or composition.

Performance — 85 / 100

Both the cover and core can be washed after an accident, a meaningful cleanup advantage over mattresses with only a washable cover. The trade-off is drying: the components need to dry fully before reuse. Long-term sag resistance is less well established than the cleaning benefit.

Confidence: Medium. Care instructions and recorded independent firmness evidence are useful; long-term sag resistance remains less certain.

Firmness and safe-sleep suitability

Fully washable cover and core, 130 x 69 x 8 cm size, 100-night trial and five-year warranty. ACCC safe-sleep guidance emphasises using the size and thickness designed for the cot and a firm, flat, level surface. Two relevant reviews are labelled incentivised. Sizes and purchase versions differ; this is not a long-term durability sample.

Score: 10 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Firm, flat surface supported by applicable evidence.

Correct cot fit and size availability

Fully washable cover and core, 130 x 69 x 8 cm size, 100-night trial and five-year warranty. Two relevant reviews are labelled incentivised. Sizes and purchase versions differ; this is not a long-term durability sample.

Score: 8 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Exact sizing and fit guidance.

Edge support and shape retention

Fully washable cover and core, 130 x 69 x 8 cm size, 100-night trial and five-year warranty. The source does not provide a standardised edge-compression result unless stated. Two relevant reviews are labelled incentivised. Sizes and purchase versions differ; this is not a long-term durability sample.

Score: 6 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Strong edge/support evidence.

Current-model edge-support tests have not been confirmed.

Cleanability and moisture management

Fully washable cover and core, 130 x 69 x 8 cm size, 100-night trial and five-year warranty. Two relevant reviews are labelled incentivised. Sizes and purchase versions differ; this is not a long-term durability sample.

Score: 10 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Removable washable cover plus strong moisture management.

Durability and warranty

Fully washable cover and core, 130 x 69 x 8 cm size, 100-night trial and five-year warranty. Two relevant reviews are labelled incentivised. Sizes and purchase versions differ; this is not a long-term durability sample.

Score: 8 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Long warranty and strong durability evidence.

Independent long-term durability evidence remains limited.

Sustainability — 45 / 100

The core is described as 100% recycled TPEE and parts of the cover/base include recycled polyester. Ecosa says the product is recyclable, but a collection route, recovery rate and independent lifecycle study were not located.

Renewable / plant-based material share

Recycled TPEE core and some recycled polyester components; recyclable claim without a public take-back route or LCA.

Score: 5 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

High quantified renewable share.

Durability and reuse lifespan

Fully washable cover and core, 130 x 69 x 8 cm size, 100-night trial and five-year warranty.

Score: 9 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Long size range, robust materials, warranty/repair data and reuse evidence.

End-of-life evidence and disposal honesty

Recycled TPEE core and some recycled polyester components; recyclable claim without a public take-back route or LCA. No Australian end-of-life collection or recovery outcome is assumed without published evidence.

Score: 3 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Precise, evidence-backed disposal limitations and pathways.

An Australian take-back or recovery option was not found.

Manufacturing powered by renewable energy

Recycled TPEE core and some recycled polyester components; recyclable claim without a public take-back route or LCA. No mattress-specific renewable-energy percentage was located unless explicitly published.

Score: 3 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Independently reported 100% renewable electricity at relevant manufacturing sites.

The mattress factory’s electricity sources and renewable-energy share are not disclosed.

Manufacturing impact / lifecycle evidence

Recycled TPEE core and some recycled polyester components; recyclable claim without a public take-back route or LCA.

Score: 3 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Public product LCA or independently assured impact metrics.

A product lifecycle assessment or independently verified impact figures were not found.

Packaging sustainability

No product-specific packaging sustainability evidence was located in the reviewed public source unless explicitly stated.

Score: 3 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Verified compostable/reusable or high-recycled-content recyclable packaging.

Packaging composition and suitable disposal options are not fully disclosed.

Sourcing transparency

Material origins and supplier traceability are not detailed in the reviewed information.

Score: 3 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Full product-material provenance and supplier/chain identifiers are documented across all relevant inputs. None of this catalogue is assigned 10 on current records.

Availability — 55 / 100

Sold direct online with free metro delivery according to Ecosa; this is less convenient than a broad retailer network.

Retail availability and purchase convenience

Ecosa direct online; free metro delivery stated.

Score: 6 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Broad major-retailer availability.

Price / value — 48 / 100

The published RRP is $540, with sale pricing changing over time. Its washable design, trial and warranty add value for some families, but it remains a premium option.

Typical unit / upfront price

$540 RRP; premium direct purchase.

Score: 4 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Among lowest relevant current prices.

Confirm the current live price; promotions and custom quotes change.

Value for performance / lifetime cost

$540 RRP; premium direct purchase. Value is Nestivo’s relative assessment of published price, warranty, design and evidence; it is not a claim that one choice suits every family.

Score: 6 / 10
What earns 10/10?*

Excellent performance-to-price or strong lifetime economics.

Value changes with price, fit, cot compatibility and family needs.

* Benchmarks describe the scoring rubric, not a guarantee of safety or suitability. Read them alongside the product’s findings and limitations.

Sources & evidence confidence

Ecosa publishes unusually detailed component materials, care instructions, a 100-night trial and product-specific safety/standards claims. The remaining uncertainty is that public third-party laboratory reports and the detail behind every chemical claim were not independently retrieved.

Product evidence last reviewed: 2026-10-08

General plastics research

These studies explain the wider research behind materials assessment. They do not test this product or establish its safety, chemical content or exposure.