The Best Toddler Bed Mattresses

This two-in-one mattress offers GREENGUARD Gold certification and a waterproof cover for those inevitable nighttime leaks. One of my favorite features of this mattress is the weight—7lbs, which makes it easy to lift and change the sheets, even in the middle of the night (why is it always in the middle of the night?) Another feature I like is the absence of latex and soy—which can be sneaky allergens for some.

This double-sided mattress is made with organic cotton for a soft sleepytime spot. It’s 11 pounds, which is still on the lighter side and is made without latex and soy (common allergens). It’s waterproof and meets flammability standards without a bunch of chemicals—this one is also GREENGUARD Gold certified.

I love Babyletto for their stylish, minimal crib design, but they also produce thoughtful crib-sized mattresses perfect for a toddler bed. Though they offer several options, I like this hybrid cover for a waterproof backing with a cotton topper to keep your little one dry and cozy. This is another two-sided design with a slightly softer toddler side. It’s also dust mite resistant—no additional cover required.

This parent and expert favorite is made with antimicrobial organic cotton, organic wool, and a chemical-free flame barrier. The cover is washable and waterproof. You’ll find an extra firm baby side and a comfy toddler side—plus they make a youth version to get you through the pre-teen years.

Newton has several versions of their mattress available, but as a person in the toddler trenches, I’m all about the one with the waterproof backing on the cover. This is also a two-stage mattress and has a breathable design that is intended to help promote safer sleep. It’s GREENGUARD gold certified and, like all their mattresses, the cover is fully washable, meaning you don’t have to buy extra mattress pads (unless you want a backup).

You might recognize this brand from your own mattress research, but they also have smaller versions for your little ones. There are a few crib mattress options here, but I like this one for the dual-sided design and organic certification. It’s made with cotton, wool, and latex—all organic, for the natural approach to softness, breathability and sustainability.

If you trusted Halo for your sleepsacks, swaddles, or bassinet (or even if you didn’t), you might want to check out this crib mattress from the brand that’s all about safe, comfortable sleep. It offers a mesh cover for maximum airflow and the toddler side has a waterproof component to keep the bed dry. This mattress is made without foam, latex, springs, glue, or added flame retardants and the cover is washable.

If you’re looking for a foam mattress, this is a great one—the toddler side is the first to have breathable, cooling memory foam, for total comfort all night long, especially if your little one runs hot like mine, or if you’re in a warmer climate. The interior is plant-based soy foam and the cover is water and stain-resistant.

You might know Nook for their signature pebbled mattresses in all sizes—this updated version of their classic crib mattress is organic and plant-based (coconut fibers help make the baby side more firm, while rubber tree latex adds softness to the toddler side).

I love Brooklyn-based Oeuf for their sleek, simple style and this crib mattress doesn’t disappoint. It has a 100% organic cotton cover, cotton batting and plant-based foam and has a two-sided design.