Choosing a Crib Mattress...

[mandaa1220]

have you done it? Or have you bought one for a previous LO?

I'm at a loss and want to make a decision here soon (especially since I just bought a crib sheet and want to see it in the nursery )

 

[Kiwiberry]

I bought one. As far as I can tell they all seem pretty standard. Same size, with a plastic like material on the outside (not sure if its plastic). I would suggest a waterproof mattress cover / pad to go with it. Then put the fitted sheets on top.

 

[DolceBella]

The one I have is made of organic contents, with a waterproof/dust mite proof outer layer.

 

[mandaa1220]

I bought one. As far as I can tell they all seem pretty standard. Same size, with a plastic like material on the outside (not sure if its plastic). I would suggest a waterproof mattress cover / pad to go with it. Then put the fitted sheets on top.

Thanks for the reply! It's not the covers, pads or sheets I'm worried about it. It's how to select an actual mattress. The prices are all over the place, which means that there are obviously some better than others and I've read the consumer reports page, which explains how to select a good one, but I'm looking more-so for suggestions for good ones that were chosen and why they chose them.

 

[Kiwiberry]

My mattress was $150 at buy buy baby. To me, a mattress is just a mattress.

 

[mandaa1220]

My mattress was $150 at buy buy baby. To me, a mattress is just a mattress.

Ok, thanks

 

[Kiwiberry]

My mattress was $150 at buy buy baby. To me, a mattress is just a mattress.

Ok, thanks

No problem, hope you find what you are looking for.

 

[t1017]

I got the colgate brand, all natural organic mattress, its highly rated and had really good reviews.

 

[Ashersmomma]

You really do want to watch the quality. We had one for DS that we got at a fairly good price. It did not last. In fact the seams started tearing, and after a bit DS started digging into the mattress and chewing on the filling. (He would move the sheet out of the way to get into it) My aunt actually still had one(a Serta) and let us have it. It is great! A much stronger material and the seams seem to be much sturdier. Obviously, since it is several years old. I think it was for one of her grandkids, and the youngest is about 5 years old. We are going to have to look into one for the new LO(as DS will be using it in his toddler bed)

 

[Kiwiberry]

I doubt I will have to worry about our baby chewing on the mattress. We have so many air tight layers. Waterproof mattress pad, pillow top mattress pad, and the sheet liner. If my child decided to eat her mattress, I would notice before she even got close. As for the quality of our mattress, It is good quality, it is not like we did not go for quality. We just don't think that slapping an organic sticker on a mattress is worth the price. Especially since we will most likely be buying a new one, once we convert her crib to a toddler bed (built to convert, excited to try it out lol).

 

[itsnowmyturn]

Avoid foam or any that seem to lose shape easily. Chose one that u would be happy sleeping on is my rule, I will only sleep on a comfy spring or something of similar quality so I won't expect less for my baby, afterall he or she will be in there for a good 18 months, longer if it's a cotbed

 

[Ashersmomma]

I doubt I will have to worry about our baby chewing on the mattress. We have so many air tight layers. Waterproof mattress pad, pillow top mattress pad, and the sheet liner. If my child decided to eat her mattress, I would notice before she even got close. As for the quality of our mattress, It is good quality, it is not like we did not go for quality. We just don't think that slapping an organic sticker on a mattress is worth the price. Especially since we will most likely be buying a new one, once we convert her crib to a toddler bed (built to convert, excited to try it out lol).

I'm glad you would notice before your child would get close to eating her mattress. By the way, my DS was 20 months when he started doing this, not an infant, and very good at getting into anything. We don't use anything more than a sheet, as most recommendations I've read say minimal is best when it comes to crib bedding, so he was able to pull it out of the way. As soon as we noticed he'd found the hole, we got rid of it. I was merely giving an example of what could happen with a poor quality mattress and giving advice to the OP. From what you wrote, it seems like you think I wrote my reply in regards to yours, but it was not. Just stating a fact that I learned. I'm sorry if you didn't mean it this was, but with my hormones the way they are, this kind of irritated me.

 

[Kiwiberry]

I was just speaking in general. The only part that was in reference to anything you said was the chewing of the mattress. The rest is just addressing the thread as a whole. It's very easy to misunderstand people on the internet. So, I am sorry if I irritated you.

I try not to pay attention to 90% of the elitist mom stigmas out there. Next thing you know they are going to want to start suspending your baby in air, since the only thing left to take out of the crib is the mattress.

 

[mandaa1220]

You really do want to watch the quality. We had one for DS that we got at a fairly good price. It did not last. In fact the seams started tearing, and after a bit DS started digging into the mattress and chewing on the filling. (He would move the sheet out of the way to get into it) My aunt actually still had one(a Serta) and let us have it. It is great! A much stronger material and the seams seem to be much sturdier. Obviously, since it is several years old. I think it was for one of her grandkids, and the youngest is about 5 years old. We are going to have to look into one for the new LO(as DS will be using it in his toddler bed)

Thank you so much! I definitely want to avoid issues like this. We want to get a mattress that will be used into the toddler years, so definitely want to be cautious of what we buy and spend practically. The one that you had previously - was it foam or spring?

I've read that both can be fine for up to toddlers if they are the two sided ones, but am curious about which way we should go. I have not seen a ton of Sertas, but have seen a few, so maybe I'll do some research on them.

I really appreciate your response!

 

[Ashersmomma]

You really do want to watch the quality. We had one for DS that we got at a fairly good price. It did not last. In fact the seams started tearing, and after a bit DS started digging into the mattress and chewing on the filling. (He would move the sheet out of the way to get into it) My aunt actually still had one(a Serta) and let us have it. It is great! A much stronger material and the seams seem to be much sturdier. Obviously, since it is several years old. I think it was for one of her grandkids, and the youngest is about 5 years old. We are going to have to look into one for the new LO(as DS will be using it in his toddler bed)

Thank you so much! I definitely want to avoid issues like this. We want to get a mattress that will be used into the toddler years, so definitely want to be cautious of what we buy and spend practically. The one that you had previously - was it foam or spring?

I've read that both can be fine for up to toddlers if they are the two sided ones, but am curious about which way we should go. I have not seen a ton of Sertas, but have seen a few, so maybe I'll do some research on them.

I really appreciate your response!

You're welcome Both the previous mattress and the current one are spring. I'm not an expert on crib mattresses, but I would try to stay away from foam with a baby, possibly into toddler as well. They do tend to mold to the body, and may make it harder for baby/toddler to move around. Even the extra firm would start to break down over time. I used to sell mattresses, and even I had trouble moving around in them sometimes.(We were encouraged to try them out whenever we got a chance ) So in my opinion, if an adult has problems, little ones will have more. I know they say some are really good quality and all, but I still wouldn't trust them.
When looking at crib mattresses make sure to test them out, which I unfortunately did not do with our first, just went with what was local and cheaper(pretty fixed income at the time) Put it through some rigorous stuff. Pull on those seams, sit on it, step on it, whatever. If it holds up to you, it will hold up to baby Some top brand mattress makers will have crib mattresses as well.(Around here we have Sealy, Simmons, Serta, plus some others I can't think of) We have more Serta here because we have a plant not to far away.

 

[mandaa1220]

You really do want to watch the quality. We had one for DS that we got at a fairly good price. It did not last. In fact the seams started tearing, and after a bit DS started digging into the mattress and chewing on the filling. (He would move the sheet out of the way to get into it) My aunt actually still had one(a Serta) and let us have it. It is great! A much stronger material and the seams seem to be much sturdier. Obviously, since it is several years old. I think it was for one of her grandkids, and the youngest is about 5 years old. We are going to have to look into one for the new LO(as DS will be using it in his toddler bed)

Thank you so much! I definitely want to avoid issues like this. We want to get a mattress that will be used into the toddler years, so definitely want to be cautious of what we buy and spend practically. The one that you had previously - was it foam or spring?

I've read that both can be fine for up to toddlers if they are the two sided ones, but am curious about which way we should go. I have not seen a ton of Sertas, but have seen a few, so maybe I'll do some research on them.

I really appreciate your response!

You're welcome Both the previous mattress and the current one are spring. I'm not an expert on crib mattresses, but I would try to stay away from foam with a baby, possibly into toddler as well. They do tend to mold to the body, and may make it harder for baby/toddler to move around. Even the extra firm would start to break down over time. I used to sell mattresses, and even I had trouble moving around in them sometimes.(We were encouraged to try them out whenever we got a chance ) So in my opinion, if an adult has problems, little ones will have more. I know they say some are really good quality and all, but I still wouldn't trust them.
When looking at crib mattresses make sure to test them out, which I unfortunately did not do with our first, just went with what was local and cheaper(pretty fixed income at the time) Put it through some rigorous stuff. Pull on those seams, sit on it, step on it, whatever. If it holds up to you, it will hold up to baby Some top brand mattress makers will have crib mattresses as well.(Around here we have Sealy, Simmons, Serta, plus some others I can't think of) We have more Serta here because we have a plant not to far away.

Thanks! I'm kinda obsessing over the decision now. I tend to go a little crazy before making a decision like this LOL

 

[LoveMy2Boys2]

We got both of ours from babies r us.... I believe the brand was Sealy? But what I loved most about it is the mattress was reversible ...... Infant/toddler so when you are ready to convert baby to toddler bed... Just flip the mattress over and it gives much better support and sleep for your growing LO

 

[Kiwiberry]

We got both of ours from babies r us.... I believe the brand was Sealy? But what I loved most about it is the mattress was reversible ...... Infant/toddler so when you are ready to convert baby to toddler bed... Just flip the mattress over and it gives much better support and sleep for your growing LO

We got Sealy as well, but from Buy Buy Baby. I did not know it was convertible!!! At least mine is not convertible.

 

[londonangel]

I don't know whether by crib you mean 'crib' (as in a little moses-basket sized thing) or a cot. With a cot we bought a sprung mattress as that seemed more supportive for baby (who is still - at age three - sleeping on it as it was a cot bed that has now been converted into a bed).

Baby number 2 will get a sprung mattress too. They're more expensive than foam ones but personally I think they're more supportive.

 

[mandaa1220]

I don't know whether by crib you mean 'crib' (as in a little moses-basket sized thing) or a cot. With a cot we bought a sprung mattress as that seemed more supportive for baby (who is still - at age three - sleeping on it as it was a cot bed that has now been converted into a bed).

Baby number 2 will get a sprung mattress too. They're more expensive than foam ones but personally I think they're more supportive.

I mean crib in US, which sounds like it might be a cot for you. Not a moses basket. A full sized, convertible crib