Standard And Crib Mattresses (Natural And Organic)
A good mattress is essential for everyone in the family including your new baby. It is very important to have a good firm crib mattress for the safety of your new infant. It helps to keep their little bodies supported, keeps them from suffocating, getting trapped on the edges of the baby crib or in the corners. The standard mattress is 6 inches thick but some are available up to 9 inches.
Mattresses today come in a variety of thicknesses and materials. Here we are going to talk about the natural and organic mattresses. Most have cotton padding with either 100% cotton or a cotton-polyester blend ticking. Cotton today is either naturally grown or available in organic. The natural cotton is unbleached and unprocessed. The organic cotton is USDA certified, unprocessed and grown without any synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. It all is a matter of personal preference in which you choose. The organic materials just like with all organic grown products are more expensive. All mattresses that do not contain wool have boric acid added as a fire retardant, this is the type of crib mattress most commonly found in retail stores.
Wool is now being used in some of the newer mattresses, it can either be natural or organic much like the cotton crib mattress. All wool mattresses are available but usually a layer of wool is wrapped around cotton and/or foam, or a latex core. They are then covered with 100% cotton or cotton/ polyester ticking. They do not require any boric acid to be added since wool is a natural fire retardant as well as a natural dust mite repellent. This type of mattress will cost slightly more but is worth the extra few dollars for the natural qualities and the natural ability to be fire retardant, this is a great quality because you don't have to have any chemicals that must be used to make other mattresses fire retardant.
If you are looking for a longer lasting crib mattress you might want to try one that has a latex core. The latex is usually wrapped with cotton or wool and is known for its supreme comfort, resilience, and excellent support. There is synthetic latex and natural latex which comes from the rubber tree. Of course the natural latex is by far the most healthy alternative. Latex is a natural dust mite repellent but unless wrapped in wool must be treated with a fire retardant. The Dunlop and Talalay are the two methods of manufacturing natural latex. The Talalay is the newest and uses the most modern technology. If you are looking for a longer lasting crib mattress one of these types might be what you need. They will of course be slightly more expensive but you will not need to replace them for a longer period of time therefore this crib mattress might be less expensive in the long run. With the new lifetime baby cribs of today that convert from baby crib to toddler bed this type of mattress might also be a good choice especially if you are just starting your family and plan on having more than one child.
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Sealy Baby Ultra Rest Mattress List Price: $89.99 Sale Price: $85.00  |
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Sealy Baby Ultra Rest Mattress The Sealy Baby Ultra Rest Mattress is a phenomenal crib mattress. It is one of the most comfortable models of baby crib mattress around. The Sealy crib mattress includes 204 heavy gauge interlocking steel coils which are heat tempered for strength and durability... |
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Sealy Stain Protection Crib Mattress Pad List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $19.88 |
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Sealy Stain Protection Crib Mattress PadTired of your crib mattress getting stained? Try out the Sealy Stain Protection Crib Mattress Pad. With deep pocketed skirts to prevent sliding and shifting, the Stain Protection Crib Mattress Pad is safe for your child... |
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American Baby Company Waterproof Fitted Quilted Porta-Crib Mattress Pad List Price: $13.99 Sale Price: $12.95 |
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Help ensure a good night's sleep (for everyone)! This 100% cotton mattress pad is quilted for soft comfort and features a waterproof layer to protect your mattress. Made to protect the mattress quietly so no one will even know its there... |
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Serta Nightstar Extra Firm Crib Mattress List Price: $79.95 Sale Price: $62.06 |
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An extra firm sleeping surface will provide peaceful sleep for your baby. The Serta Nightstar Extra Firm crib mattress features extra firm, balanced support throughout with heavy gauge coils and full perimeter border wire... |
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Dream On Me Portable Crib Mattress, White List Price: $24.99 Sale Price: $23.95 |
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24 Features: -3'' portable mattress. -Softly cradles your baby for comfort. -The mattress creates a cloudlike environment for your baby to soundly sleep on. -Construct with quality materials and workmanship... |
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Sealy Perfect Rest Crib Mattress List Price: $89.99 Sale Price: $73.26 |
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Sealy Perfect Rest Crib MattressShouldn't your child have nothing but the best in his nursery? The 150 heavy gauge interlocking coils of this Sealy Crib Mattress are heat tempered for strength and durability... |
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Sealy Baby Posturepedic Crown Jewel Mattress List Price: $149.99 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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Sealy Baby Posturepedic Crown Jewel Crib MattressThe Sealy Posturepedic Crib Mattress will have your little darling sleeping like a queen in no time. The Crown Jewel Crib Mattress features Posture Tech innersprings... |
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Colgate Classica I Foam Crib Mattress, White List Price: $179.99 Sale Price: $137.00 |
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HC515237F The most recognized and popular foam crib mattress by name in America. The Colgate Classica I extra firm foam mattress crib mattress was rated #1 of all crib mattresses tested by one of the nation's leading consumer products magazines and has been a recommended buy for over fourteen years by another popular baby products publication... |
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Dream On Me Extra Firm Portable Crib Mattress, White List Price: $28.99 Sale Price: $26.95 |
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24x Features: -3'' firm portable mattress. -Provide your baby with a comfortable and restful sleep. -Construct with quality materials and workmanship. -Easily wipes clean with warm water and mild soap... |
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Sealy Soybean Foam-Core Crib Mattress List Price: $179.99 Sale Price: $125.00 |
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A Kolcraft Soybean Foam-Core Crib Mattress That is Better for Baby and the Environment FEATURES: * Hypoallergenic Soybean Foam-Core prevents sagging & is ultra- supportive * Soy Based Foam-Core offers improved durability over conventional foams and uses renewable resources instead of crude oils * Square Cut Corners for snug fit in cribs * Entire Cover and Lock-Stitched Binding wipe clean preventing allergens from clinging to the mattress * Lightweight to easily change sheets * Cover is wet-resistant & cleans easily * Airflow Pocket at bottom so mattress can "breathe" without small metal parts * Soybeans are a renewable resource & grown in the USA * Soy Foam-Core uses less Petroleum & Oil Product * Meets Federal Flammability Standard 16 CFR 1633 * Lifetime Warranty on workmanship and materials * Mattress is Free of Phthalates Antimony PBDE's and Boric Acid |
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American Baby Company Waterproof Fitted Quilted Porta-Crib Mattress Pad List Price: $13.99 Sale Price: $12.95 |
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Help ensure a good night's sleep (for everyone)! This 100% cotton mattress pad is quilted for soft comfort and features a waterproof layer to protect your mattress. Made to protect the mattress quietly so no one will even know its there... |
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Nojo Jungle Babies 6 Piece Crib Bedding Set List Price: $169.99 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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Set includes Quilt, Bumper, Fitted Sheet, Dust Ruffle, Diaper Stacker and Valance. |
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Bedtime Originals Baby Zoo 4-Piece Baby Crib Bedding Set - Chocolate List Price: $79.99 Sale Price: $66.99 |
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Baby Zoo 4 Piece Crib Bedding Set from Bedtime Originals by Lambs and Ivy. This nursery set includes a quilted comforter that can also double as a wall hanging, 4-sided crib bumper, fitted crib sheet and dust ruffle... |
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Lambs & Ivy Bedtime Originals Hello Kitty and Puppy 4-Piece Baby Crib Bedding Set, Pink List Price: $69.99 Sale Price: $55.99 |
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Hello Kitty and Puppy 4 Piece Crib Bedding Set from Bedtime Originals by Lambs and Ivy. This nursery set includes a quilted comforter that can also double as a wall hanging, 4-sided crib bumper, fitted crib sheet and dust ruffle... |
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BreathableBaby Crib Bumper for Slatted Cribs - Sage List Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $19.99 |
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The Award-Winning Breathable Baby Breathable Bumper reduces the risk of suffocation, entanglement and climbing. With the increased awareness of crib safety, the Breathable Bumper is an exclusive fabric with A... |
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Bedtime Originals Travel Time 4-Piece Baby Crib Bedding Set - Blue List Price: $64.99 Sale Price: $51.99 |
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Set includes Quilt, Bumper, Sheet and Dust Ruffle. |
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NoJo Ladybug Lullaby 6 Piece Crib Set List Price: $194.40 Sale Price: $137.00 |
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This 6-piece set includes a Quilt, Bumper, Fitted Crib Sheet, Dust Ruffle, Valance and Diaper Stacker. All items are machine washable for easy care. Quilt: Pink, green, white and chocolate brown patchwork... |
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American Baby Company Organic Cotton Interlock Crib Sheet - Natural List Price: $14.99 Sale Price: $13.25 |
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The organic knit cradle sheet is made of super soft and breathable knitted organic cotton interlock material for baby's comfort. Once upon a time I was organically grown in a land far far away. I am grown free of pesticides whereas conventional cotton accounts for 275 million pounds of pesticides annually... |
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Soho Sage & Brown Suede 10 pcs Baby Crib Bedding Set List Price: $189.95 Sale Price: $54.44 |
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This Soho Sage and Brown baby bedding set features a complementary color palette of baby brown and sage green. The fresh colors and fun patterns make this perfect for any baby room. The adorable accented rich micro suede give this set a wonderful texture... |
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Cotton Tale Designs Lizzie 4 Piece Crib Bedding Set List Price: $162.00 Sale Price: $135.00 |
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The set includes a quilt, bumper, sheet, and dust ruffle. |
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