Hello, our existing crib mattress is too firm for my toddler, she doesn't seem to sleep very well. Is the toddler side noticeably softer? Thank you
1077720
I noticed that it does indeed seem softer. I wouldn't say it a huge difference, but it is noticeable
1077721
The toddler side is still very firm,but my grandson still sleeps well on it
1077722
It is, I bought my nephew the exact one and my sister put the mattress on the baby side by mistak. I layed on his bed and did notice the difference from my daughter's bed. His was much firmer than my daughter's which was softer to lay on.
803354
It's firm but not stiff, my son isnt heavy enough to give it the "sinking" effect when laying on it, he is 24lbs 15 months and sleeps well on it, soft and cushy isn't good for their spines at this age so I opted to wait for the super "comfy" you can cover it with a nice fleece baby blanket & get a similar effect (I did this) hope I answered your concern.
1159580
this mattress was for my 6 yr old daughter. She sleeps on her side all the time and says it is very comfortable and firm. She loves it better then her old conventional mattress
775253
I would say its a little bit firmer than a crib mattress however it's not uncomfortable. It reminded me of a softer gym mat. Like the ones we used in gym class as kids. It's actually quite perfect for a bed away from home... In my opinion. :-)
581174
It is similar, but because it is thin it is softer in my opinion. You may want to look into the toddler one if you are looking for something a little more dense. I have both. I will submit a picture of the two in the reviews so you can see the difference.
470163
Yeah I have noticed that, because I sleep alone on my queen size one and I have to switch sides every couple of months. Other wise once side would be deeper than the other :/ also its becoming a bit too soft for me.
1266085
I bought it for my toddler but would have felt safe if he were an infant. I actually use a soft mattress pad because it isn't plush
2814
To my knowledge, no. A toddler bed still uses the mattress from the original crib and the sides come off of the crib and turns into his first little bed. I believe a twin mattress is larger... But you can always google it to be sure :)
161811
We used this bed for the first time last night. We used crib sheets on it, and I never once "heard" the bed when she moved. The material is kinda "peachy" or soft on the side that faces toward your child, so there wasn't any squeakiness to the material.
1868307
No. It was a temporary sleep arrangement. Once we transitioned to the crib (shortly before baby was too big for this anyways), we chose a firm mattress.
1110006
There are no set rules for flipping this mattress for a toddler. The infant side is the more firmer side which is recommended for infants. My granddaughter is 15months old now and weighs 22lbs and we haven't flipped it yet. There's not a huge difference from one side to the other. We will flip the mattress when granddaughter moves into a youth bed around age 2. Good Luck. By the way, this crib mattress has held up beautifully with no sags, tears etc. Very satisfied with the quality for the price. Good Luck
1266089
It isn't too plush (in fact I was hoping it would be softer). I bought it for my then 3 month old and it worked well for him as I think the crib mattress was too hard. Newborns don't sleep on their stomach so I would think it shouldn't be a breathing concern. And by the time they can flip themselves over they are usually big enough that the little bit of cushion doesn't cover their noses when they are on their stomach. Also as a point of reference I have the Phil and ted portable crib and that mattress is way softer than this one. And my son slept in the portable crib as a newborn.
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.
37600
It's is not firm. As my daughter was not happy with her mattresse's level of firmness being too high. However it's not ultra soft as my wife prefers a little more give. I would say it's about 3/4 soft and 1/4 support. My daughter, 125 lbs, finds it perfect for her.
39313
The included mattress is only about 1 inch thick...you'll probably want to upgrade it. When we placed the order, there was a suggested upgrade on the mattress, which we purchased. My grandson was only 4 months at the time and not very mobile. For the next visit in Feb. 2014, I'm planning to buy a "better" mattress for the bed. The crib itself is very sturdy but not very big (by US standards) but is the same size that they use for him in Spain. Hope this information helps!
1746268
It certainly isn't as thick as a mattress and is probably as hard as I remember crib mattresses. I think it might be a neat "bed" for a toddler for nap time. Thickness is only about two inches.
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