Crib Mattress Review

If you’re looking to buy a baby crib mattress, here’s a great selection for you to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a replacement for your baby’s crib or you’re expecting a new baby, there’s a great range of mattresses on the market for you to choose from.

Maybe you want a natural crib mattress or a portable one, or perhaps you’re looking to buy one that’s simply a standard shape and size? Whatever you’re thinking to purchase, there’s bound to be one that meets your needs.

Most moms are conscious about the safety of their baby at all times and purchasing the right mattress for them to sleep on is part and parcel of protecting their wellbeing. It always pays parents to think outside the box when it comes to their children and buying the correct baby crib mattress will give peace of mind when both you and baby are sleeping.

An organic crib mattress will suit eco-conscious moms and dads. Or maybe you just want your little one to sleep on the most natural surface possible? Whatever underpins your choice to buy a natural mattress – you’ll find a large choice available.

As with the foam mattress, all come with a waterproof easy-clean surface and meet fire safety standards. This selection is also hypo-allergenic, allowing your baby to sleep easier if he or she is prone to irritants or has breathing issues.

Each one is manufactured from the most natural materials possible - 100% organic cotton or eco-friendly foam. This is made by using plant oils instead of the usual petroleum based oils that are used in the production of most foam mattresses.

Others are made from 100% Ingeo Fibre Fill, which is a completely sustainable material that’s derived from corn. The covers are all 100% cotton, again lending to the overall ‘naturalness’ of this selection of mattresses.

There are also a few made out of mohair and coco. The mohair mattresses are produced by using horsehair – which is broken down and stitched in between layers of organic coir.

And coco is slightly misleading – it’s actually a 100% coir mattress, claimed to be the most breathable of all mattress.

It’s layered with lambs’ wool which has been submersed in several oils, such as lemon and lavender. This lends to it being completely dust and mite free.

What’s more, lambs wool and coir provide great thermal insulation. This keeps your baby cool in the warmer months and keeps them naturally warm in the colder ones.

Foam Crib Mattress

A foam crib mattress is probably the most popular. Whether it’s a standard foam mattress of one or more expensive posture type, each and every one will have been afforded a full set of safety standard tests and be purposely designed to suit your babies needs.

They come with dri-covers, as a means of protecting the mattress from liquid seepage and they’re also removable – meaning that it’s easier to keep the mattress hygienically clean because you can pop them into the washer.

They incorporate extra support, to hold the shape of the mattress – usually by way of safely inserted steel support rods along the sides and through the corners. Babies may not be the heaviest of slumbering bodies but over time – they increase in both weight and activity, thus affecting the shape and support that a mattress affords.

All of the mattresses are covered by long term guarantees – most in excess of 10 years, which is longer than anyone remains a baby. Plus all are fire retardant, in accordance with rigorous safety standards.

Baby Portable Crib Mattress

Perhaps you need a portable crib mattress – because your baby sleeps at grannies house on occasion. The portable type tends to be a little smaller and lighter and is intended for sleeping on occasionally – so never be tempted to use them as a substitute for your babies normal mattress.

Due to their size, most are machine washable, which means that even though they’re not as hardwearing, they can be easily cleaned and their usefulness prolonged. They can be a great buy for a busy working mom – one that may have to bed baby down at a relatives for the evening because they’ve been called into work at short notice.

As with the regular sized baby crib mattress, they contain the usual high safety standards and attention to detail. Natural crib mattresses are also available in the portable range so those that prefer natural materials for their baby can still purchase a mattress made from organic materials.

Buying a baby crib mattress is as important as buying other baby related products and all the ones featured here are chosen because of their safety features and the fact that they’re best sellers.