Is this mattress 2 sided? with a newborn or toddler side? Or can either side be used for newborns?
883361
It has a firmer and a less firm side, but, both are fine for an infant to use. I still use mine with my toddler now, two years later. It's a great mattress.
2205691
There is a difference in the sides, but my regret about this mattress is that being both firm and coated in plastic makes it not very cozy. In hindsight I would have purchased the quilted Naturepedic mattress and then used my American Baby Company Organic Waterproof Quilted Crib and Toddler Pad Cover, because that cover works great to keep the mattress dry and then you wouldn't have to have the uncomfortable plastic.
273681
You can take one side off but it doesn't come with anything to on a small side on to keep kiddos in. The mattress does drop down very low though so even if they fall out they're not falling far
1106712
I have 2 of these and have not had that problem at all. One is now being used in a toddler bed and rolling to the edge is still not a problem. And to respond to the other persons comment about comfort- my son is now 3 and able to tell me whether he's comfortable and he still sleeps well on this bed. At this point, he's slept on adult mattresses at grandparents' houses and we've had no problem with this mattress when he comes home. An infant mattress is supposed to be firm and this is but I don't find it to be uncomfortable or excessively hard.
638373
We've had this mattress for 2.5 years (1 year on infant side and 1.5 on toddler side) and haven't really noticed much of any sag. Just like any mattress, whether it's for a child or an adult, rotating (not flipping) it every once in a while is probably a good idea though. Honestly, If you're on the fence, aiso check out the Lullaby Earth Super Lightweight Crib Mattress 2-stage. It's made by the same company, except I believe that the Naturepedic line offers organic materials whereas Lullaby Earth does not. The Lullaby Earth is a very good option if you want a mattress that's free from chemicals (and you don't mind that it's not organic). We've had this mattress for 2.5 years (1 year on infant side and 1.5 on toddler side) and haven't really noticed much of any sag. Just like any mattress, whether it's for a child or an adult, rotating (not flipping) it every once in a while is probably a good idea though. Honestly, If you're on the fence, aiso check out the Lullaby Earth Super Lightweight Crib Mattress 2-stage. It's made by the same company, except I believe that the Naturepedic line offers organic materials whereas Lullaby Earth does not. The Lullaby Earth is a very good option if you want a mattress that's... » Read More We've had this mattress for 2.5 years (1 year on infant side and 1.5 on toddler side) and haven't really noticed much of any sag. Just like any mattress, whether it's for a child or an adult, rotating (not flipping) it every once in a while is probably a good idea though. Honestly, If you're on the fence, aiso check out the Lullaby Earth Super Lightweight Crib Mattress 2-stage. It's made by the same company, except I believe that the Naturepedic line offers organic materials whereas Lullaby Earth does not. The Lullaby Earth is a very good option if you want a mattress that's free from chemicals (and you don't mind that it's not organic). « Show Less
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anytime. it is just a portable crib, so safe for baby from birth, but i personally think that babies prefer a smaller space when tiny so I always liked using a portable bassinet when they were really little, like the Brica fold and go travel bassinet.
1106711
I've used this mattress with my two year old since she was 6 mos and am using a second one with my three month old. So far, I've not had that problem. The mattress is flat.
257558
The 2-stage mattress actually has two different firmnesses. One side of the mattress is the "infant" side which is more firm, and the opposite side is the "toddler" side which is less firm. The idea is that a firmer side is more appropriate for an infant, which I think is more relevant to parents who chose the stomach-sleep method with their babies. This is strictly my speculation, but I think a firmer infant side is meant to ease parental concerns about SIDS. Again, just my speculation. I sincerely doubt the less expensive version is any less safe or is of lesser quality, so it's really a matter of your comfort. This is the language from the product website: "The 2-Stage Lullaby Earth crib mattress features a firm, flat surface on the infant side (as recommended by pediatricians and the Consumer Product Safety Commission), and a softer sleep surface on the other side for growing toddlers. Strong edge and side support adds structural stability and makes the Lullaby Earth mattress an excellent choice for toddler beds." Hope this answers your question.
2140198
You can just use one pad if you want, but both will fit in a bassinet. I used both in a bassinet because the mattress was so thin that my little one was on a weird angle if I only used one
800738
We plan on flipping it when we convert to a toddler bed... perhaps around 15 months. I imagine it's mostly just important to have the infant side the 1st year--when SIDS is a higher risk. There isn't a dramatic difference between the two sides.
323951
To my knowledge, it's designed for both. I bought it for my toddler and she sleeps well in it. I wish I had it when she was an infant.
2214837
I saw the negative reviews as well before we purchased, but our Pediatrician (w/o making a brand recommendation) highly suggested we go with a mattress on the firmer side. Our four month old at the time took to it immediately and is still sleeping soundly on it today. We have rotated the mattress, because it has given in slightly over the time. I hope this helps!
365169
I assume you mean the piece the mattress goes on, and yes. There are four settings I think, the highest setting is fine for newborns. That's where I have it for my two month old.
1310089
We did one set on our twin, which we prefer. Having just one on each side of the bed protects our toddler from rolling out, but allows him space at the bottom of the bed to crawl out. It's worked out well for us so far.
289887
This mattress is not double sided. It's a pillow top and you only use one side.
1689293
There is a strap you run under your mattress to the other side. But honestly, we never used ours. It does not move easily so I felt secure in not using it. We just pulled it up right next to the bed. PS- one of the best baby items we bought. Loved having the babies so close to us, but still very safe.
173657
No, each seat has two recline handles that need to be pulled up simultaneously in order to recline either side. The seats can be put back in the upright position with one hand though. As for newborns, I'm not sure since our twins were already 2 years old when we bought it. It does bring a couple of head huggers, but if that's not enough I'd get a newborn stroller cushion.