Newton Baby Original Crib Mattress vs Naturepedic Organic Breathable 2-Stage Crib Mattress (Lightweight)
Close call: Newton crib mattress edges ahead, 87 vs 86. See all crib mattresses ranked.
- Materials & safety: Naturepedic mattress (95 vs 86)
- Parent consensus: Newton crib mattress (92 vs 86)
- Value & longevity: Newton crib mattress (80 vs 70)
Testers' top pick: a core that's mostly air, fully washable, and very breathable. It isn't organic, but it skips polyurethane foam and flame-retardant chemicals.
All 4 materials and safety checks clear.
Full Newton crib mattress review →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 →Which should you choose?
Choose Newton crib mattress if you want
- Extremely breathable
- Light and easy to lift
- Whole core can be washed
Trade-off: Core is a food-grade polymer, not natural or organic
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
Questions parents ask
Which is better, Newton crib mattress or Naturepedic mattress?
Close call: Newton crib mattress edges ahead, 87 vs 86. Newton crib mattress: Testers' top pick: a core that's mostly air, fully washable, and very breathable. Naturepedic mattress: About as clean as crib mattresses get: organic cotton, no polyurethane foam, no flame-retardant chemicals, and seven third-party certifications.
Which has better materials and safety, Newton crib mattress or Naturepedic mattress?
Naturepedic mattress scores higher on materials and safety (95 vs 86). Both pages list each check and its source.
Which do parents prefer, Newton crib mattress or Naturepedic mattress?
Newton crib mattress has stronger parent and tester consensus (92 vs 86). Top praise for Newton crib mattress: Extremely breathable. For Naturepedic mattress: Very firm infant side, as safe-sleep guidance calls for.
Which is the better value, Newton crib mattress or Naturepedic mattress?
Newton crib mattress scores higher on value and longevity (80 vs 70). Prices: Newton crib mattress About $299, Naturepedic mattress $369.
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