The Best Crib Mattresses for Your Baby

March 10, 2025

As a new parent, the health and safety of your baby is always top of mind. If you are a first-time parent, there will be a lot of decisions to make in terms of the products that you are going to invest in for your little one! This includes the kind of car seat and stroller you are going to buy, the bassinet that you will choose, and of course, the safest and best crib mattress. Like any product for infants, there are a lot of crib mattresses on the market. So, to make things easier for you, I’ve rounded up all of the best crib mattresses according to the experts just for you!

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Saatva Crib Mattress

ICYMI: Kenny and I got a Saatva mattress for our bed and we love it! Cannot recommend it enough. The Saatva crib mattress seems to be a winner as well! This mattress has a removable, water-repellent cover, a lifetime warranty, and free returns within 45 days. It is also dual-sided, however, the technology behind each side goes beyond how firm or soft it is. The firmer infant side of this crib mattress is designed to keep your baby in the center of the crib, and the toddler side is topped with a breathable layer that creates a supportive sleep surface for your little one. Saatva thought of everything!

Pros:

Dual-sided and able to keep your infant in the center of the crib
Removable, water-repellent cover
Lifetime warranty
Free returns within 45 days
Very breathable

Cons:

Not really a con per se, but it is important to note that this mattress is six inches in height, which is the maximum height allowed by U.S. government regulations, so plan accordingly with your sheets!

Moonlight Slumber Crib Mattress

This dual-sided crib mattress from Moonlight Slumber has an eight-year lifespan according to the company, which is longer than most crib mattresses out there! At $200, it is a reasonable price and comparable to many other crib mattresses on this list. The infant side of the mattress is made of high-density foam, while the toddler side is made to feel a bit softer, so it is perfect for both stages. The cover is hypoallergic and waterproof, however, the mattress itself is not washable.

Pros:

Dual-sided
Waterproof/hypoallergic cover
Eight-year lifespan
Lifetime warranty against any defects

Cons:

Not washable

Naturepedic Organic Crib Mattress

Although the Naturepedic Organic Crib Mattress is the most expensive on this list, many parents say that it is well worth the money!! This crib mattress is dual-sided to make the transition from infant to toddler a breeze. As the name suggests, the mattress is all organic, and it has a removable, washable, breathable layer as well as a nontoxic waterproof layer. The mattress comes with a free mattress protector, and Naturepedic even offers a free 100-night sleep trial with free returns and a lifetime warranty!

Pros:

Dual-sided with a waterproof layer
Organic
Washable
Free mattress protector
100-night sleep trial with free returns
Lifetime warranty

Cons:

A bit pricey

Halo DreamWave Crib Mattress

Halo DreamWave was rated the most breathable infant crib mattress by Forbes! This mattress is designed for maximum airflow from core to cover, so you can sleep well at night knowing that your baby is safe (even if he or she is a stomach sleeper!!). Coming in at $250, this mattress is right in the middle in terms of price. It is a dual-sided mattress (the toddler side is waterproof), it’s washable, and it is also 100% recyclable!

Pros:

Dual-sided
Very breathable
Waterproof toddler side
100% recyclable
Washable

Cons:

Only the toddler side is waterproof

Newton Baby Essential Crib Mattress

The Newton Crib Mattress is probably the one that you have heard of the most – it seems to be very popular amongst new parents! This mattress is a best seller on Amazon, and for good reason. It is fully washable, hypoallergic, and extremely breathable (Newton says that its mattress is made of “90% air!”). Like Naturepedic, Newton offers a free 100-night sleep trial and free returns. The one downside is that this crib mattress is not dual-sided, so you may have to invest in a new mattress once you are ready to switch to a toddler bed.

Pros:

Washable
Hypoallergic
Very breathable
100-night sleep trial and free returns

Cons:

Not dual-sided

Lullaby Earth Breathe Safe Crib Mattress

Lullaby Earth has the most affordable option on this list, but don’t let that fool you. This mattress is extremely lightweight at just seven pounds, making sheet changing a breeze for mom and dad! The core of this mattress provides extra support for babies, and the surface is waterproof for spills, spit-ups, and accidents.

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