The lowdown on crib mattresses Types of mattresses What to look for when buying Important safety notes What it's going to cost you The lowdown on crib mattressesA good mattress not only makes bedtime cozier – it supports your growing baby and keeps her safe. Consider cost, comfort, and durability, as your baby will probably sleep in a crib for up to 3 years.Browse dozens of cribs.Types of mattresses“Breathable” mattresses, made of materials that are supposed to allow a baby to breathe freely even if his or her face is pressed up against it, are getting more popular. Experts haven’t yet weighed in on their efficacy.What to look for when buyingDensity: You want high density so it’s firm enough to keep your baby safe while sleeping. Most foam mattresses don't list density on the packaging, but weight can be a good indicator. As for innerspring mattresses, manufacturers often equate the number of coils with firmness, but the gauge of the wire is just as important. Lower gauge means thicker wire, which is stronger and therefore firmer.
Look for a mattress with 135 or more coils and a gauge of 15.5 or lower.Weight: A typical foam mattress weighs about 7 to 8 pounds, although mattresses made of memory foam (an especially dense form of polyurethane) can weigh close to 20 pounds. Innerspring crib mattresses are heavier in general, weighing in at about 15 to 25 pounds. Keep in mind that you'll be hoisting up a side of the mattress, or lifting the whole thing, when changing your baby's sheet.Cleaning: Most traditional mattresses suggest spot-cleaning only. Some have removable covers that can be machine-washed. The innards of at least one crib mattress on the market can be hosed down in the tub once its washable cover is removed.Certification seals: Crib mattresses for sale in the United States must meet safety standards defined by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the American Society for Testing and Materials. (The Juvenile Products Manufacturer Association does not test or certify crib mattresses.) A manufacturer's claim that a product is organic can mean a variety of things, but look for an Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification (a worldwide uniform certification), which assures you that certain flame retardants and heavy metals were not used to make the mattress.
Important safety notesNo matter what mattress parents choose, they should continue to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics’ safe-sleep guidelines and put babies to sleep on their backs on a firm, bare surface.What it's going to cost youCrib mattresses start at about $40 and can range to more than $350. Organic mattresses start at about $80 and can reach $400. Download our illustrated guide to crib mattressesAmerican Academy of Pediatrics. /English/ages-stages/prenatal/decisions-to-make/Pages/Choosing-a-Crib.aspx [Accessed May 2016]Consumer Reports. Crib mattress buying guide. /cro/crib-mattresses/buying-guide.htm [Accessed May 2016]Consumer Reports. /cro/cribs/buying-guide.htm [Accessed May 2016]CPSC. Learn how to put your baby to sleep safely. http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/cribs/ [Accessed May 2016]A unique combination of support and comfort, at a price that won't keep you up at night! Featuring Pressure-Response Zoned Coils and High Density 1.8lb foam, the Doctor's Choice gently cradles your body while you sleep, helping to eliminate pressure points and tossing and turning.
Why the Right Mattress? Lowest to Highest Price Highest to Lowest Price -- Ratings & Reviews -- Lowest to Highest Rating Highest to Lowest Rating Doctor's Choice® Euro Top Doctor's Choice® Elite Plush Doctor's Choice® Elite Firm Doctor's Choice® Elite Euro Top Compare up to 4 Products Ratings >> Memory Foam Mattresses > Leesa Mattress Reviews Based on 149 Consumer Experiences Gathered From 32 sources THE GOOD: No-risk, convenient trial • strong customer service • "B" company rating. THE BAD: One model available • too firm for some side sleepers • somewhat questionable durability / longevity. THE MATTRESS: The Leesa mattress (made in USA ) is priced $450 to $965. It is 10 inches thick and consists of latex-like (Avena) foam, memory foam, and base foam. It comes compressed and vacuum sealed, expanding when opened. THE COMPETITION: Low- and mid- priced beds especially latex-hybrids and memory foam.
Compare Leesa to other brands in the mattress comparison.(See buying a mattress online: what to know.) Person Size and Sleep Position Suitability The ratings – based on 140+ consumer reviews gathered using an unbiased, accurate methodology – show how the Leesa mattress rates compared to the average mattress. The ratings below – based on consumer experiences and the evaluation of Sleep Like The Dead – show how Leesa compares to the average mattress manufacturer. "Main Competition" in the charts refers to mattresses that when compared to Leesa have mostly similar feel, prices, owner satisfaction, benefits, construction, and return policies. The Leesa mattress has 78% owner satisfaction. This rate is similar to that of main competitors overall (80%) and better than the rate of all mattresses (74%). Learn how owner satisfaction is determined. The Leesa mattress is significantly less expensive than the average mattress and similar priced to main competitors.
The Leesa mattress appears to have somewhat worse durability / longevity than its main competitors. Reports of sagging, loss of support, and the development of body impressions are not uncommon. This may be due to its top layer, a different material / design than that used by main competitors. The Leesa, nevertheless, likely performs no worse than the average mattress on this issue. About 8% of Leesa owners – especially side sleepers – need to add a topper to the mattress to lessen firmness. This rate is similar to that of main competitors and all mattresses overall. About 5% of Leesa owners report bothersome heat retention. (General analysis: mattresses and sleeping hot.) At least 6% of Leesa owners report a significant, enduring unpleasant initial odor. (General analysis: mattress off gassing.) Leesa performs better than the average mattress company and about equal to its main competitors as a group based on warranty coverage, customer service, return policy, access to customer reviews, integrity of customer reviews, time in business, marketing accuracy, specifications disclosure, and BBB ratings.
Owner experience data suggests that the Leesa is medium-firm (after break in) on average. In other words, on a 1 to 10 scale with 1 being very soft and 10 being very firm, Leesa is on on average regarded as a 6.5. Leesa's firmness level suits most owners, but not all. Beyond break in about 9% of owners find it too firm and about 3% find it too soft. About an additional 12% find the firmness to be acceptable but not ideal. The table below evaluates the Leesa mattress for person size and sleep position. It shows what tends to be true for Leesa owners; your own personal evaluation may differ. See the mattress firmness guide for details based on your body type. And people of below- and above-average weight, see the mattress guide for large and small people. The following discusses the construction of Leesa, its thickness and its weight. The top layer consists of 2 inches of 3.6 lb/ft density (Avena) convoluted foam which appears to have properties similar to that of synthetic latex.