Crib Mattresses

For peaceful nights with a new baby, the right crib mattress  for a baby's crib is vital. At Best Buy, we carry a wide selection of crib mattresses from trusted family brands like Sealy and Safety 1st that were specially made to keep babies dreaming all night long.

Support for happy, safe sleeping babies

Developing little ones need a mattress that's firm enough to support their growing bones and minimize suffocation hazards, with a top that's kept plush and gentle for a comfortable, baby-friendly sleeping surface. Many crib mattresses, besides being firm, will feature extra border reinforcements that keep the sides, corners, and edges sturdy.

Fitting mattresses to frames

Mattresses should fit cribs snugly, allowing for no more than 2 finger-widths of space between the mattress and the crib frame. Some crib mattresses will also fit toddler beds, growing with your child and providing familiar comforts to carry them through the next stages of their development.

Accounting for allergies and accidents

Babies' tiny bladders often wake up before they do, making accidents during the night inevitable. Many crib mattresses feature water-resistant or fully waterproof top layers that are easy to clean in the wee hours of the morning. Hypoallergenic top layer cushioning keeps allergens from gathering and disturbing your little one's peaceful rest.

Foam vs innerspring crib mattresses

There are two basic types of crib mattresses: foam and innerspring. Foam is usually lighter, less expensive, and available in a variety of thicknesses from 3” and 6” high. Innerspring mattresses are usually more costly yet more durable than foam, and feature the same coil design of adult mattresses. Typically, the more coils and lower the gauge, the firmer the mattress will be.

Crib bedding and accessories

After you've decided on the crib mattress that best suits your baby’s needs, you’ll need to purchase crib bedding, and that’s all about preference. It's best for newborns to sleep on a fitted sheet, but after a few months you can take your pick of an array of cute and colourful bedding made just for crib use. You can also adorn the crib with bumpers, pads, mobiles, and other crib accessories that complete your little one's sweet sleep spot setup.

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