While the Newton is on the pricier side, it is a dual-sided mattress with one side for babies and the other for toddlers, giving you more years of use out of it. It comes with a removable mattress cover, and the interior mattress can also be washed in a bathtub (for those bigger messes we know will happen). Odom highly recommends this mattress, too. Food-grade polymers are a type of plastic that have become popular in crib mattresses in recent years, as they provide a plant-based material waterproofing instead of the typical polyethylene plastic, which many experts advise against.

The interior of the mattress is made up of food-grade polymer and “90% air,” according to the brand. The Newton Original is our top pick because it’s very breathable, and the only crib mattress that's 100% washable from the cover to the core. Why We Like It: Not only does the removable mattress cover make for easy cleanup, but the interior can also be washed in the bathtub when messier accidents occur.īut Take Note: At nearly $300, it is one of the more expensive options on the market. We spoke with experts and other parents, then looked at materials, construction, firmness, and price, and came up with this to set you on the right path to finding a mattress so great, you’d buy it twice. With my first daughter, I never had to wash the mattress, but my second spits up a lot, and I've had to wash it a few times, so I am grateful it is easily washable.” “If a mattress is easily washable, this can save us time and possibly having to purchase a new mattress! Personally, I have the same mattress for both of my little ones. “Babies can be messy with spit-up, diaper leaks, and sickness,” says mom of two and certified child sleep and behavior consultant Nichole Levy. Of course, you should also take into account price-which can range from $40 to $1,400-and how easy your mattress is to clean. “The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants sleep on a firm, flat surface tightly fitting mattress in a safety-approved crib,” says Brittany Odom, M.D., a board certified pediatrician in New Mexico. have to meet safety standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, but it’s up to you to make sure it fits snugly in your baby’s crib, where there are no gaps or other potential hazards. All cribs and crib mattresses sold in the U.S. While there are many factors to consider when purchasing a mattress for your baby, the most important one is safety.

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