Petition 100,000 Parents against VAT on Baby Mattresses

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We (The Little Green Sheep) are looking for the government to review the VAT on Baby Mattresses.

Other items like baby clothes (zero rated) and car seats (reduced rate of 5%) have lower rates of VAT because they are seen as essential or carry a certain safety element for the baby.

Our argument is that all independent bodies (NCT / FSID) recommend a NEW mattress for each baby and that a firm, flat and supportive cot mattress is the safest place for a baby to sleep.

We want all cot mattress to be zero rated VAT or at the least at the reduced rate, to make buying a new mattress as accessible as possible for all parents and to encourage parents to follow the guidelines and use a new mattress for each child. This will also ensure every penny the parents spend actually goes in to providing the very best quality mattress for their baby.

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Date closed 31 January 2013
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