8 Best Crib Mattresses of 2024

Made from organic materials and high quality at a reasonable price, this earns our top spot. Constructed from organic latex and coconut fibers surrounded by an outer layer of wool and cotton, it's certified organic by GOTS and GOLS so you know the entire process follows strict standards. It also has a 365-night trial period, so if your baby doesn’t take to it, you can send it back for a refund. (You need to have had the mattress covered with a mattress protector for it to be eligible.)

Our testers gave the Emily a perfect score for overall satisfaction. One noted, "Structurally it seemed more firm and supportive than any other I've used." My Green Mattress also makes our best organic kids mattress and won our Sustainable Innovation Award for their corporate initiatives. Our only quibble is that the firmness is the same on both sides, so there’s not a softer side to move up to.

If you're looking to save, this style is frequently on sale at Amazon and has more than 7,000 five-star reviews. It's reversible with two firmness levels so you'll be able to use the firmer side during the first year and the softer side going forward.

It also features a reinforced, waterproof cover and binding that resist liquids and stains, super helpful for diaper leaks through potty training days. The downside is that the vinyl cover can be a bit noisy as your little one shifts around. The Dream On Me company also makes a mini crib mattress if you've purchased a mini crib instead of a full-size one.

What we really love is how the innerspring core of this crib mattress — 200 recycled-steel coils — is surrounded by firm edge support. It keeps your young baby toward the center of the mattress and when your toddler grows big enough to stand on the mattress edge, the support keeps the mattress from sinking down.

Our textile experts (including real moms!) also appreciate how it uses latex instead of foam, since foam has the potential to off gas. The outside of this crib mattress is cotton that you can take off to wash, and you can flip it from a baby side to a toddler side. The Saatva Classic Mattress is our best mattress pick for adults, plus the crib mattress is sold with free UPS ground shipping and has a 45-day free return window.

Instead of using traditional mattress materials, this breathable option is filled with compressed poly fibers to increase airflow. One GH staffer switched to this crib mattress when her daughter had night sweats as a toddler, and said that it really did help. The cotton cover has a water-repellant finish to protect against messes, and the dual-sided design means you can flip it over for the toddler years.

While some mattresses sink at the edges when baby stands on them, this one has a two-inch perimeter of edge support. The cotton cover is machine washable. The only complaints we found were that some online reviewers said this mattress had a synthetic smell when they first unwrapped it; the brand itself claims there are no harmful VOCs or off-gassing since it doesn't contain foam.

At some point every baby has a diaper leak or gets sick in their crib or toddler bed. With this brand the entire mattress can be cleaned. The removable cover was easy to zip off and machine wash in our tests, while the web-like material on the inside can be fully rinsed (think: hosed off in your shower). "I like this way more than any other crib mattress I have used or even seen because it is so much easier to clean," one consumer tester told us. Another said, "After you rinse the actual mattress off it will air dry quickly.”

The interior structure is firm yet breathable because the plastic webbing allows for lots of air to pass through. The inner core is even recyclable (just note that you'll have to find a recycling facility that can accept it; the brand says to reach out if you need help finding one). It's not made from organic materials, if that's important to you. Shown here is white, but it also comes in gray, pink and blue.

Naturepedic offers lots of organic crib mattress options at varying price points, but this one stands out because it weighs less than other organic options at just 11 pounds. It still boasts all the great qualities of a good organic crib mattress, like firm and flat support with a waterproof cover. It's also certified organic by GOTS so you know it's responsibly made throughout the entire process. Both the outside fabric and the inside filling of this crib mattress are made of organic cotton. Note that it is the thinnest on our list at only four inches thick.

Lifting the mattress can be a hassle when you have to reach inside a deep crib, but this model is the lightest in our roundup and weighs only seven pounds. It helps to make changing the crib sheet much easier, especially if you have to do it frequently to clean up diaper leaks and spit up.

The inside is a firm and durable woven plastic, with extra support around the edges for when baby starts to stand. While this mattress is not made from polyurethane foam, it is not an organic option. The brand does sell a heavier 15-pound crib mattress with a breathable mattress protector and dual-sided firmness for about $100 more.

For those willing and able to splurge, this bespoke, made-to-order crib mattress is absolutely worth it. Our experts were blown away by the quality construction, plus it's certified organic by both GOTS and GOLS. The dual-firmness mattress is made up of coils and organic materials like latex, cotton, wool and coconut fibers. Each mattress is hand-sewn to avoid the use of glues. But note that the end result is a 36-pound mattress, so it's super sturdy but requires some work to flip it and change the crib sheet.

The brand was a winner of our Sustainable Innovation Awards and earns our top spot for the best organic mattress for adults. Given that the price is significantly more expensive than most other mattresses, this is not a realistic choice for many, but if you’re looking for the very best, this is the one to buy.