Naturepedic Organic Breathable 2-Stage Crib Mattress (Lightweight) vs Avocado Green Crib Mattress
Naturepedic mattress scores higher overall: 86 vs 83. See all crib mattresses ranked.
- Materials & safety: tie at 95
- Parent consensus: Naturepedic mattress (86 vs 84)
- Value & longevity: Naturepedic mattress (70 vs 58)
About as clean as crib mattresses get: organic cotton, no polyurethane foam, no flame-retardant chemicals, and seven third-party certifications. It's expensive, but it lasts into the toddler years and comes with a 100-night trial.
All 4 materials and safety checks clear.
Full Naturepedic mattress review →Organic latex and coconut coir, made in California, with the most certifications of any mattress here. It's heavy, the priciest pick, and has no waterproof layer.
To know: Latex: Contains natural latex; check for family latex allergies
Full Avocado crib mattress review →Which should you choose?
Choose Naturepedic mattress if you want
- Very firm infant side, as safe-sleep guidance calls for
- Breathable design with a removable, machine-washable cover
- Testers rate its materials and durability among the best
Trade-off: Among the priciest crib mattresses
Choose Avocado crib mattress if you want
- No polyurethane foam, chemical adhesives or vinyl
- Excellent craftsmanship
- Firm infant side, softer toddler side
Trade-off: Highest price in this group
Questions parents ask
Which is better, Naturepedic mattress or Avocado crib mattress?
Naturepedic mattress scores higher overall: 86 vs 83. Naturepedic mattress: About as clean as crib mattresses get: organic cotton, no polyurethane foam, no flame-retardant chemicals, and seven third-party certifications. Avocado crib mattress: Organic latex and coconut coir, made in California, with the most certifications of any mattress here.
Which has better materials and safety, Naturepedic mattress or Avocado crib mattress?
They tie on materials and safety at 95. Both pages list each check and its source.
Which do parents prefer, Naturepedic mattress or Avocado crib mattress?
Naturepedic mattress has stronger parent and tester consensus (86 vs 84). Top praise for Naturepedic mattress: Very firm infant side, as safe-sleep guidance calls for. For Avocado crib mattress: No polyurethane foam, chemical adhesives or vinyl.
Which is the better value, Naturepedic mattress or Avocado crib mattress?
Naturepedic mattress scores higher on value and longevity (70 vs 58). Prices: Naturepedic mattress $369, Avocado crib mattress About $500.
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