Newton Baby Essential Crib Mattress vs Newton Baby Essential Waterproof Crib Mattress

The Essential Crib Mattress is 2 lb lighter. The Essential Crib Mattress lists for $50 less.

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Newton Baby Essential Crib MattressNewton Baby Essential Waterproof Crib Mattress
TypeTwo-stage crib mattressTwo-stage crib mattress
List price$199.99Lowest price$249.99
Size52 × 28 × 4 in52 × 28 × 4 in
Thickness4 in4 in
Weight11 lbLightest13 lb
CorePolymer: Wovenaire core, 90% air and 10% food-grade polymer (per the maker)Polymer: Wovenaire core, 90% air and 10% food-grade polymer (per the maker)
Two-stageYes, infant and toddler sidesYes, infant and toddler sides
WaterproofNoYes
Washable coverYesYes
Breathable designYes, per the makerYes, per the maker
CertificationsGREENGUARD GoldGREENGUARD Gold
Federal standardMaker says it meets itMaker says it meets it
WarrantyCore: limited lifetime; cover and encasement: limited 2-yearCore: limited lifetime; cover and encasement: limited 2-year
Trial100 nights100 nights

Newton Baby Essential Crib Mattress

A slimmer 4 inch version of the Newton mattress with the same woven polymer core.

  • Lower price in the Newton line
  • Slim profile
  • Washable core and cover
  • Thinner than the Original
  • Not waterproof

Newton Baby Essential Waterproof Crib Mattress

A slim 4 inch Newton mattress with a waterproof lined cover.

  • Waterproof cover lining
  • Slim and washable
  • Two-stage
  • Thinner than the Original
  • Weighs 13 lb
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Essential Crib Mattress or Essential Waterproof Crib Mattress?

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Is the Essential Crib Mattress cheaper than the Essential Waterproof Crib Mattress?

Yes. $199.99 versus $249.99 list price.

Which is lighter?

The Newton Baby Essential Crib Mattress at 11 lb versus 13 lb, per the makers.

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