With a new baby on the way, time is no doubt at a premium as you fit in doctor’s appointments, pre-natal classes, all those baby showers and of course schedule some downtime for you and a little fun time to outfit your little one’s nursery.
Now with all this going on in your life – plus a growing midsection — who has the patience to sit at a computer or hit the shopping malls, to begin the arduous process of comparison shopping for a new crib mattress. You want the best your budget will allow, but where do you begin and what brand and style will deliver the best possible sleep for your new son or daughter. Right?
Memory Foam Doctor has already done the legwork for you and we’re happy to provide you with a short-list of what we consider to be some of the top crib mattresses on the market.
So, let’s begin our search by taking a look at seven superior quality options that have been rated by parents and caregivers for their comfort, durability, firmness, and versatility.
The iconic Simmons brand has developed a super-versatile variation on it’s adult-sized Beautyrest mattress that is specifically designed for babies and toddlers. The Beautyrest crib mattress uses 231 individually pocketed coils to ensure an always comfy, restful sleep for your little one and because of it’s dual-purpose design you not only receive the firmer sleep surface that experts recommend for infants but by flipping the mattress, you transition to a softer, cozier surface that toddlers and young children will love to snuggle up on at night. A natural cotton cover with a superior waterproof barrier will help keep your young one dry throughout the night and because it’s GREENGUARD GOLD and CertiPUR-US certified, you know it’s a safe, hypoallergenic environment that will safeguard from allergens and irritants. Superior quality and a mattress that grows with your child are what scored this crib mattress a 4.5 out of 5.0 by consumers.
My First Mattress Premium Foam Crib Mattress is one of the top-scoring memory foam options on the market, having been rated 4.8 out of 5.0 by parents and caregivers. Offering that all-important extra firm, high-density foam construction that experts recommend as being solid enough for your little one to sleep upon safely, it’s still soft enough in texture that baby will feel warm and cradled during nap-time – which as all parents know, means junior will drop off quickly and sleep more soundly. The My First Mattress is constructed from CertiPUR-US flexible polyurethane foam with a super-soft velour cover that is not only gentle-to-the-touch but is a snap to remove and machine wash for a guaranteed quick and easy clean-up of all those messy moments that babies can create. Further aiding in the clean-up process, the lightweight construction of this crib mattress makes it easy to lift and remove bedding while it’s 5-inch thick sizing means it works with most standard fitted crib sheets. But there’s more, because this memory foam mattress is also designed to transition to a toddler bed, making the need for a second purchase down the line unnecessary and the purchase of the My First Mattress brand, a smart and highly practical investment in your child’s first few years of sleep.
Sealy’s Soybean Foam-Core Crib Mattress is an ideal option for eco-conscious parents who want to ensure the sleep space of their new baby respects their environmental values. Scoring an impressive 4.8 out of 5.0, this all-natural crib mattress is made with renewable soybean oils versus chemicals that might spur allergies or respiratory issues in infants. Its pearl-embossed all-natural cotton fabric cover is resistant to stains, is waterproof and ultra easy to spot clean. And because this 5-inch deep mattress is not only perfectly sized for fitted sheets and super lightweight – just 8 pounds – it makes clean up and sheet changing a lot easier for a continually sanitary sleep surface. In spite of it’s natural composition, the Sealy Soybean foam-core crib mattress has passed over 60 different inspection points that cover content, workmanship and ultimately the product’s durability which means quality was never sacrificed to achieve an eco-friendly mattress. And because an extra-firm sleep surface is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for the first year of baby’s life, this crib mattress can provide your little one with a safe, comfy sleep space from infancy right through toddler-hood. An interesting observation from parents of highly active babies just learning to stand up on their own is that because memory foam crib mattresses have less bounce than those with coil-spring construction, there is a greater sense of safety.
You’ll sleep like a baby when you know your little one is safely tucked in on a Sealy Baby Posturepedic crib mattress. Veteran mattress manufacturer Sealy uses 220-coils for optimum support while four layers of cushioning coupled with natural airflow pockets for added breathability, deliver a 5-inch thick sleep surface that is both firm enough for a newborn, yet comfy enough for a toddler or young child up to 4 years of age or 60 pounds. What this means for you is that your Sealy crib mattress grows with your little one and eliminates the need to purchase a new toddler bed down the line. And because the entire perimeter of this mattress is reinforced with steel rods to prevent sagging, then lock-stitched to eliminate tears and rips around the seams, it’s super durable and even comes with a lifetime warranty on workmanship and materials. No surprise this GREENGUARD GOLD certified crib mattress ranked 4.6 out of 5.0 by parents and caregivers.
Moonlight Slumber Little Dreamer
When value is an important factor in your decision-making process, this ultra-versatile memory foam crib mattress is the perfect choice because it’s designed to grow with your child. Featuring dual-firmness levels, the Moonlight Slumber Little Dreamer offers an easy, affordable way to transition your infant from a crib to a toddler bed and even a child’s bed as they grow. But delivering great value isn’t the only reason this mattress scored a whopping 4.9 out of 5.0 by parents and caregivers. Wrapped in a vinyl, cover that’s free from harsh chemicals that might trigger respiratory issues or allergies in a young child, this crib mattress features the firmer, denser mattress recommended for newborns and infants on one side but by simply flipping it over, you have a softer, lower-density memory foam mattress that is perfect for cradling toddlers and young children. And because the Little Dreamer uses memory foam versus coil-spring construction, this mattress will not sag or break down over time – making it a durable, long-term investment that can be used for years. Better still, the 5-inch thick memory foam mattress is perfectly sized to fit standard crib sheets and, a feature every parent will appreciate, the lightweight construction of this bed make lifting and changing sheets a quick and easy process – important for those middle-of-the-night emergencies.
Naturepedic Organic Crib Mattress
Tuck your baby in at night, knowing that they are sleeping on a GREENGUARD certified crib mattress that features innerspring construction and 100% US-grown organic cotton filling versus polyurethane foam. This organic crib mattress features a non-toxic, polyethylene cover for a comfortable, waterproof sleep surface that is not only easy to wipe clean but protects your little one from dust mites, allergens and microbes. The Naturepedic crib mattress also delivers the safe, extra firm surface recommended by experts for young babies without sacrificing the soft, cozy comfort that is perfect for toddlers and young children up to 60 pounds to snuggle up on when nap or bed-time calls. Heavy-duty border rods prevent this thick, 6-inch crib mattress from sagging over time and enhance its durability – making it one more reason this versatile, organic baby mattress scores a full 4.7 out of 5.0 by consumers.
Parents rated the Safety 1st Heavenly Dreams crib mattress an impressive 4.6 out of 5.0 not only for it’s attractive price-point, but the many features that make it an ideal sleep-space for a newborn. Features such as the ultra-firm memory foam mattress with thermo-bonded foam core construction that will ensure your infant is not only comfortably, but safely supported as they sleep. But there’s more because this mattress is designed to take your baby through the toddler stage, supporting children up to 30 pounds and in spite of it’s firm support, it’s also warm and cozy enough to make even the most restless toddler settle quickly during nap time. The Heavenly Dreams memory foam crib mattress is free of harsh chemicals including phthalates and leads that may cause allergic reactions in infants. It’s also conveniently enclosed in a waterproof vinyl cover that is not only stain and odor-proof but zippered as well so you can easily remove, spot clean and quickly get back on the mattress before the next nap time so that you always have a fresh, sanitary sleep surface for your child. And because the thicker, 5-1/2-inch depth will fit virtually any standard crib-sized fitted sheets, you won’t waste precious time trying to squeeze mattress corners into too-small crib sheets.
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