CR partnered with Made Safe to analyze materials used to construct 12 crib mattresses. From our review, we determined which ones were good choices for baby’s health and the environment.

With 5+ years of mattress testing experience, we use our different sleeping position and body type perspectives to offer well-rounded, honest reviews.

Continue to keep an eye out for these on a regular basis as long as baby uses the crib. Almost all cribs use standard, U.S-sized mattresses. It's important to purchase them new – and make sure ...

Once you choose your mattress and put it in your crib, it should be covered with a fitted sheet only — no blankets, pillows, or lovies, for example. In fact, your baby, placed on his or her back ...

Young infants should sleep in a crib at the crib mattress’ highest support height. As the baby gets older, you should lower the mattress, decreasing the likelihood that the baby will be able to ...