Naturepedic's Breathable Baby Crib Mattresses come with a breathable layer on the surface of the mattress, rather than making the mattress itself breathable which can compromise the sanitary integrity of the mattress. The breathable layer is removable and machine washable making it more sanitary, practical, and user-friendly.

Crib mattresses that are breathable all the way through pose a safety risk to the baby without any added breathability benefit. Babies are messy, and accidents will happen! When urine, vomit, or feces seeps into the interior of a mattress, it is virtually impossible to clean, leading to mold growth and contaminating the air your baby breathes in. Some designs allow you to wash the mattress core in the shower using cold water, but this is impractical because drying can take several hours. Additionally, that kind of breathable crib mattress is often made with phosphate flame retardants, which are known to be toxic. With Naturepedic's breathable cover design, you get breathability without compromising the sanitary integrity of the mattress itself.

There is an official test for crib mattress breathability that is administered by a third-party lab. In the test, a device is placed on the mattress surface and mimics a baby breathing face down. The score is between 0 and 100, with a lower score denoting higher breathability. Naturepedic breathable crib mattresses scored a two, which is nearly a perfect score! The Naturepedic design provides the highest level of breathability, without compromising on a safer, healthier, hygienic and high-quality crib mattress underneath.

"Organic" and "breathable" are both important. However, a breathable crib mattress alone will not protect your baby from possible toxic exposure. A Naturepedic certified organic mattress guarantees that there will be no off gassing of flame retardant chemicals or other toxic materials, either inside or outside the mattress. Naturepedic is the only manufacturer that makes crib mattresses that are certified organic, breathable, and waterproof.

A lightweight crib mattress is a few pounds lighter than an innerspring. However, an innerspring crib mattress doesn't weight that much to begin with, and you will rarely pick up the entire mattress once you've placed it into your crib. SLEEP365 recommends a more practical approach to selecting which one will be best for your family. If you will use your crib mattress long-term, either for multiple babies or as a toddler bed as your child grows older and heavier, then the innerspring version is a better, more durable choice. If you're planning on using the crib mattress less than a couple years, either one will be suitable. And if you're not sure, get the innerspring just in case you end up using it longer than you expected.

The Breathable Organic Baby Crib Mattress has a waterproof backing while the Breathable Ultra comes with a separate flat waterproof pad that is meant to go between the mattress and the breathable cover. The flat waterproof pad included with the Breathable Ultra is also great for traveling to use as a changing pad. The Breathable Ultra also has a thicker breathable layer for extra airflow as well as an upgraded, softer organic-cotton surface making it look and feel much nicer when compared to the regular Breathable version.

All full size cribs in the United States are a standard size.  As long as you have a standard crib (roughly 52" x 28"), Naturepedic crib mattresses should fit.

We recommend using a sheet with all of our crib mattresses. You can launder your crib sheets without removing the breathable layer, which only needs to be laundered if there is a spill that leaks through the sheet. The breathable layer should be laundered every 1-2 weeks.

Most standard crib sheets allow enough airflow that the breathability will not be affected.  You can test your sheets by making a seal with your mouth and trying to breathe through them.  You should not feel a lot of resistance.  Densely woven or coated fabrics may reduce breathability.

Both the Breathable and Breathable Ultra Organic Baby Crib Mattresses come with their respective breathable covers.

"2-Stage" means the crib mattress has a firm side and a slightly softer side.  For infants, use the firm side.  Once the baby is approximately one year old, turn the mattress over for a more comfortable sleep surface.  Both sides are firm enough to be safe for an infant.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) recommend a firm, flat crib mattress. Soft mattresses can form depressions that may become a suffocation hazard. Additionally, if the baby is in an uncomfortable position or needs to move their head or body in order to get clear of an obstruction, it will be much easier on a flat, firm surface. All Naturepedic crib mattresses meet the CPSC guidelines.

Yes.  Toddler beds are the same size as cribs.  The only difference is that they are usually open on one side so your toddler can climb in and out.