Speaking of which, let’s move onto a consideration that every parent wants to take into account: the cleaning of your crib mattress. Other Considerations When Buying A Crib Mattress For safe waterproof protection, consider the Newton Baby Waterproof Crib Mattress. It offers a 2-stage design with our classic breathe-thru cover on the infant side and an added layer of TPU waterproofing on the other side, making it perfect for the toddler years.

The Newton Crib Mattress is a firm (7) model for infants and toddlers that’s manufactured by Newton Baby. Founded in 2015, Newton Baby aims to help babies sleep more safely and comfortably. In addition to crib mattresses, Newton Baby makes crib-sized sheets and covers, crib and twin-sized mattress pads, and swaddles. If you require any other information that this Newton mattress review did not include, you can get in touch with the brand in the following ways: Not all chemicals have a scent when they off-gas, and not all items with a scent are off-gassing. This means many items in your home — including your baby’s mattress — might be off-gassing without you even realizing it. With this crib option, you can take your nursery design into account and choose from three designs: the Austin, Soho, or Domino. Create A Non-Toxic Environment Your crib’s owner’s manual should list the specific dimensions of the mattress it takes. If it doesn’t, you’ll need to take your own measurements to ensure you buy the correct size.

What to look for in the best crib mattress

Obviously, the crib needs to fit around the crib mattress like a glove. Cribs are sometimes made in shapes like ovals and circles, and if you opt for a shaped crib, it will typically come with the corresponding mattress. TIP: The encasement is made with natural Viscose material which may develop an odor if allowed to remain damp (like a wool sweater). To refresh, add 1/2 cup baking soda to the wash The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is one of the top textile processing standards for organic fibers. This standard defines worldwide recognized requirements that certify organic status of textiles from harvesting the raw materials through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing. “If you want organic materials, GOTS means that [the product] is made of 95 percent organic materials,” Levy notes. Waterproof Materials In terms of structure, the crib mattress has waterproof seams to prevent unwanted liquids from entering inside and reinforced edges for a sturdy fit that’ll stay in place all night long. You can also sleep soundly knowing that this crib mattress is free from flame retardants, phthalates, PVC, and other compounds that can be potentially harmful. Plus, it has a firm side and a slightly more plush side for when the infant grows into a toddler and can benefit from a softer sleep surface. Infants, toddlers, and kids in general are prone to messes—which is why a crib mattress that’s machine washable is a big perk. We love the Halo Breathable Crib Mattress for this reason, as it’s washable to the mattress’s very core. While the cover (which is sold separately) can be tossed in the washing machine to remove stains, spit-up messes, and dirt without hassle, the mattress can also be rinsed off when accidents happen.

When creating the Newton Baby Crib Mattress, we opted out of toxic fire-retardant chemicals. Instead, we use a material called viscose: a natural, chemical-free approach for exceeding rigorous federal flammability standards. This encasement is removable, fully breathable and machine washable. Regardless of breathability claims, if safety is top of mind when you’re choosing a mattress, “the most important thing for your baby's safety while sleeping in a crib is to make sure the mattress fits snugly in the crib and that you cover it with a mattress pad and fitted sheet,” says Trofe. The most important thing to consider is safety. You need your crib mattress to fit snugly and be firm; otherwise, it’s unsafe and could contribute to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).When it comes to comfort for your sweet baby, we love the Newton Baby Crib Mattress. Unlike traditional mattresses — which are often hard, wrapped in plastic, and made with springs, foam, and latex — ours is comfortable and designed for better sleep. Sleeping on a firm mattress might not sound appealing to you. But just remember that for babies, it is the safest way for them to snooze.

While many of our competitors use toxic chemical fire retardants, we do not. Instead, we use a layer of viscose material sewn into our cover. Viscose material is made from reconstituted wood pulp and is chemical free. We quilt this material into our mattress covers for a safer, non-toxic solution. And the mattress cover is made with two layers of Breathe-Thru spacer fabric, quilted together in an attractive cloud pattern to create soft pillows of air.There are certain baby items that are always better to buy new — the car seat, crib mattress, and breast pump. With other baby items, if you want to choose used or hand-me-down items, go right ahead. Here at Newton Baby, our Crib Mattress is Greenguard Gold Certified, but it is not the only product that boasts that label! Our crib mattress covers and mattress pads have also been independently tested and certified. Organic Crib Mattresses As for the fitted sheet, look for one that is not only cute (and matches your nursery decor!) but is also easy to wash, breathable, hypoallergenic, and comfy for your baby. If you’re jumping onto the non-toxic crib mattress train, welcome aboard! To make your baby’s entire environment as non-toxic as possible, don’t forget about other nursery items, such as the crib, crib sheets, and the like.