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Single-sided crib mattresses

Full-size crib mattresses with one firm sleep surface.

Quilted cream crib mattress standing beside a wooden crib in front of a hills muralSingle-sided
  • 42models tracked
  • $39 to $299price range
  • 3.5 lb–26 lbweight

Single-sided crib mattresses by budget

The 39 single-sided crib mattresses with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $7012
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Mid-range$70 to $9914
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Splurge$99 and up13
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All 42 single-sided crib mattresses

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DaVinci Comfort Crib Mattressfoam, 5 in thickBreathable designGREENGUARD GoldFoam coreWaterproofWashable cover $995 in9.3 lb?✓✓
DaVinci Complete Slumber Waterproof Crib & Toddler Mattressfiber, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldWaterproof $1195 in7 lb?✓?
Delta Children Aire Standard Crib and Toddler Foam Mattress 5"foam, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldFoam coreWaterproofWashable cover $79.995 in10.9 lb✕✓✓
Delta Children Disney Winnie the Pooh Dual Sided Crib and Toddler Mattresstwo-stage, fiber, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldTwo-stageWaterproofWashable cover $69.995 in–✓✓✓
Delta Children Twinkle Galaxy Dual Sided Recycled Fiber Core Crib and Toddler Mattresstwo-stage, fiber, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldTwo-stageWaterproofWashable cover $74.995 in–✓✓✓
Delta Children Twinkle Stars Breathable Baby Bed Crib Mattress and Toddler Mattressfiber, 5 in thickBreathable designGREENGUARD GoldWaterproofWashable cover $99.995 in8.5 lb?✓✓
Dream On Me Clover 5" Fiber Crib & Toddler Bed Standard Mattressfiber, 5 in thickGREENGUARD Gold $54.995 in4.5 lb???
Dream On Me Fleur 5" Fiber Standard Crib & Toddler Mattressfiber, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldWaterproof $54.995 in4.5 lb?✓?
Dream On Me Flora 132 Premium Coil Inner Spring Standard Crib and Toddler Mattressinnerspring, 6 in thickGREENGUARD GoldInnerspring coreWaterproof $84.996 in14 lb?✓?
Dream On Me Floral Dreams Firm Fiber Standard Crib Mattressfiber, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldWaterproof $59.995 in6 lb?✓?
Dream On Me Honeycomb Orthopedic Firm Fiber Standard Crib Mattressfiber, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldWaterproof $69.995 in8 lb?✓?
Dream On Me Jasmine 4" Full Size Foam Standard Crib & Toddler Mattress, Reversible Designfiber, 4 in thickGREENGUARD GoldWaterproof $45.994 in3.5 lb?✓?
Dream On Me Meadow Firm Fiber Crib and Toddler Mattressfiber, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldWaterproof $59.995 in6 lb?✓?
Dream On Me Nap Nest Crib and Toddler Mattressinnerspring, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldInnerspring coreWaterproof $49.995 in12 lb?✓?
Dream On Me Snooze Crib & Toddler Mattressfiber, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldWaterproof $79.995 in6 lb?✓?
Dream On Me Star Bright Crib and Toddler 180 Coil Mattressinnerspring, 6 in thickGREENGUARD GoldInnerspring coreWaterproof $91.996 in9 lb?✓?
Dream On Me Star Light Crib And Toddler, 202 Coil Mattressinnerspring, 6 in thickGREENGUARD GoldInnerspring coreWaterproof $107.996 in26 lb?✓?
Dream On Me Starbright Breathable Foam Crib and Toddler Mattressfoam, 6 in thickBreathable designGREENGUARD GoldFoam core $75.996 in6 lb???
Dream On Me Starry Night Crib and Toddler Mattressinnerspring, 6 in thickBreathable designGREENGUARD GoldInnerspring coreWaterproof $69.996 in15.5 lb?✓?
Dream On Me Sweet Dreams 88 Coil Spring Crib and Toddler Bed 6" Mattressinnerspring, 6 in thickGREENGUARD GoldInnerspring coreWaterproof $69.996 in10 lb?✓?
Dream On Me Twilight 5" 88 Coil Innerspring Crib And Toddler Mattressinnerspring, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldInnerspring coreWaterproof $39.995 in12 lb?✓?
Dream On Me Twinkle 5" Standard Crib and Toddler Bed Mattressinnerspring, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldInnerspring coreWaterproof $39.995 in12 lb?✓?
Evolur Customized Premium Breathable Crib & Toddler Bed Mattressinnerspring, 6 in thickBreathable designGREENGUARD GoldInnerspring coreWaterproof –6 in10 lb?✓?
Evolur Sleep Breath Flow Classic Inner Spring Crib and Toddler Mattressinnerspring, 6 in thickBreathable designGREENGUARD GoldInnerspring coreWaterproof –6 in10 lb?✓?
Graco Basics 5-Inch Crib & Toddler Mattressfiber, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldWaterproofWashable cover $109.995 in7.5 lb?✓✓
Graco Basics 5-Inch Mesh Crib & Toddler Mattressfiber, 5 in thickBreathable designGREENGUARD GoldWashable cover $99.995 in7.5 lb??✓
Graco Basics 5-Inch Water-Resistant Crib & Toddler Mattressfiber, 5 in thickGREENGUARD Gold $79.995 in7.5 lb???
Graco Deluxe Foam Crib and Toddler Mattressfoam, 4.5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldFoam coreWaterproofWashable cover $99.994.5 in7 lb?✓✓
Graco Premium Foam Crib and Toddler Mattressfoam, 5 in thickBreathable designGREENGUARD GoldFoam coreWashable cover $99.995 in7 lb??✓
Halo DreamWeave Breathable Crib Mattresstwo-stage, polymer, 4.5 in thickBreathable designGREENGUARD GoldTwo-stageWaterproofWashable cover $199.994.5 in–✓✓✓
Kolcraft Fresh Start Premium Waterproof Crib Mattressfoam, 5.13 in thickGREENGUARD GoldFoam coreWaterproof $79.995.13 in7.6 lb?✓?
Kolcraft Pediatric 800 Extra Firm 80 Coil Crib Mattressinnerspring, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldInnerspring coreWaterproof $39.995 in11 lb?✓?
Kolcraft Pure Sleep Therapeutic 150innerspring, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldInnerspring coreWaterproof $69.995 in–?✓?
Kolcraft Sleepy Little One Crib and Toddler Mattressinnerspring, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldInnerspring coreWaterproof $49.995 in–?✓?
Lullaby Earth Gentle Start Breathable Crib Mattressfiber, 5 in thickBreathable designGREENGUARD GoldWaterproofWashable cover $1995 in–?✓✓
Moonlight Slumber Breathable Air Crib Mattress5.5 in thickBreathable designWaterproofWashable cover $299.995.5 in–?✓✓
Naturepedic Classic Organic Cotton Crib Mattresstwo-stage, innerspring, 6 in thickOrganic materialsGREENGUARD GoldInnerspring coreTwo-stageWaterproof $2796 in–✓✓✕
Safety 1st Heavenly Dreams Supreme Firm Baby Crib Mattressfiber, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldWashable cover –5 in11.5 lb??✓
Serta (made by Delta Children) Perfect Embracetwo-stage, fiber, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldTwo-stageWaterproofWashable cover $89.995 in8 lb✓✓✓
Serta Signature Dual Sided 5-Inch Crib and Toddler Mattress in a Boxtwo-stage, foam, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldFoam coreTwo-stageWaterproof $695 in10.9 lb✓✓✕
Simmons Kids Quiet Nights Dual Sided Crib and Toddler Mattresstwo-stage, fiber, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldTwo-stageWaterproofWashable cover $63.995 in9.6 lb✓✓✓
Simmons Kids Radiant Sky Dual Sided Baby Crib Mattress and Toddler Mattresstwo-stage, foam, 5 in thickGREENGUARD GoldFoam coreTwo-stageWaterproof $109.995 in–✓✓✕

Single-sided crib mattresses by the numbers

The 42 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

  • Weight3.5 lb to 26 lb; the middle half 7 lb to 10.9 lb (33 of 42 publish it)
  • Thickness4 in to 6 in; the middle half 5 in to 5.1 in (42 of 42 publish it)
  • Price$39.99 to $299.99; the middle half $63.99 to $99.99 (39 of 42 publish it)

How common each feature is

  • Two-stage8 of 9 that list it
  • Washable cover15 of 18 that list it

Core types compared

Medians across the single-sided crib mattresses on Cribpicks, from maker specs. Core type is how the maker describes the inside.

CoreProductsMedian priceMedian weightMedian thickness
Fiber18$74.997.5 lb5 in
Innerspring14$69.9912 lb6 in
Foam8$79.997.6 lb5 in
Polymer1$199.99–4.5 in

Sizing: full-size vs mini vs pad

TypeProductsMedian L × WThickness rangeSize listed
Single-sided4252 × 28 in4–6 in42 of 42
Two-stage8252 × 28 in4–6 in82 of 82
Mini3438 × 24 in2–5 in34 of 34
Play yard & bassinet pads832 × 18 in1–2 in3 of 8

Shortlist: 2 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

Weight vs price

Each dot is one of the 30 single-sided crib mattresses with both specs published; further left is lighter, lower is cheaper. Numbered dots are the shortlist.

$50$75$100 lighter & cheaper than most 5 lb10 lb15 lb20 lb25 lb Weight Kolcraft Pediatric 800 Extra Firm 80 Coil Crib Mattress: 11 lb, $39.99aDream On Me Twinkle 5" Standard Crib and Toddler Bed Mattress: 12 lb, $39.99bDream On Me Nap Nest Crib and Toddler Mattress: 12 lb, $49.99Nap Nest Crib and Toddler MattressDream On Me Clover 5" Fiber Crib & Toddler Bed Standard Mattress: 4.5 lb, $54.99Clover 5" Fiber Crib & Toddler Bed Standard MattressDream On Me Fleur 5" Fiber Standard Crib & Toddler Mattress: 4.5 lb, $54.99cDream On Me Meadow Firm Fiber Crib and Toddler Mattress: 6 lb, $59.99Meadow Firm Fiber Crib and Toddler MattressDream On Me Floral Dreams Firm Fiber Standard Crib Mattress: 6 lb, $59.99dSimmons Kids Quiet Nights Dual Sided Crib and Toddler Mattress: 9.6 lb, $63.99Quiet Nights Dual Sided Crib and Toddler MattressSerta Signature Dual Sided 5-Inch Crib and Toddler Mattress in a Box: 10.9 lb, $69eDream On Me Sweet Dreams 88 Coil Spring Crib and Toddler Bed 6" Mattress: 10 lb, $69.99Sweet Dreams 88 Coil Spring Crib and Toddler Bed 6" MattressDream On Me Honeycomb Orthopedic Firm Fiber Standard Crib Mattress: 8 lb, $69.99fDream On Me Starry Night Crib and Toddler Mattress: 15.5 lb, $69.99Starry Night Crib and Toddler MattressDream On Me Starbright Breathable Foam Crib and Toddler Mattress: 6 lb, $75.99gGraco Basics 5-Inch Water-Resistant Crib & Toddler Mattress: 7.5 lb, $79.99Basics 5-Inch Water-Resistant Crib & Toddler MattressKolcraft Fresh Start Premium Waterproof Crib Mattress: 7.6 lb, $79.99Fresh Start Premium Waterproof Crib MattressDelta Children Aire Standard Crib and Toddler Foam Mattress 5": 10.9 lb, $79.99Aire Standard Crib and Toddler Foam Mattress 5"Dream On Me Snooze Crib & Toddler Mattress: 6 lb, $79.99hDream On Me Flora 132 Premium Coil Inner Spring Standard Crib and Toddler Mattress: 14 lb, $84.99iSerta Perfect Embrace Crib and Toddler Mattress: 8 lb, $89.99Perfect EmbraceDream On Me Star Bright Crib and Toddler 180 Coil Mattress: 9 lb, $91.99Star Bright Crib and Toddler 180 Coil MattressDaVinci Comfort Crib Mattress: 9.3 lb, $99Comfort Crib MattressDelta Children Twinkle Stars Breathable Baby Bed Crib Mattress and Toddler Mattress: 8.5 lb, $99.99Twinkle Stars Breathable Baby Bed Crib Mattress and Toddler MattressGraco Premium Foam Crib and Toddler Mattress: 7 lb, $99.99jGraco Basics 5-Inch Mesh Crib & Toddler Mattress: 7.5 lb, $99.99kGraco Deluxe Foam Crib and Toddler Mattress: 7 lb, $99.99lDream On Me Star Light Crib And Toddler, 202 Coil Mattress: 26 lb, $107.99Star Light Crib And Toddler, 202 Coil MattressGraco Basics 5-Inch Crib & Toddler Mattress: 7.5 lb, $109.99Basics 5-Inch Crib & Toddler MattressDaVinci Complete Slumber Waterproof Crib & Toddler Mattress: 7 lb, $119Complete Slumber Waterproof Crib & Toddler MattressDream On Me Twilight 5" 88 Coil Innerspring Crib And Toddler Mattress: 12 lb, $39.992Twilight 5" 88 Coil Innerspring Crib And Toddler MattressDream On Me Jasmine 4" Full Size Foam Standard Crib & Toddler Mattress, Reversible Design: 3.5 lb, $45.991Jasmine 4" Full Size Foam Standard Crib & Toddler Mattress, Reversible Design
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  1. 1Dream On Me Jasmine 4" Full Size Foam Standard Crib & Toddler Mattress, Reversible DesignLightest
  2. 2Dream On Me Twilight 5" 88 Coil Innerspring Crib And Toddler MattressLowest price
All 30 on the chart, cheapest first
  1. Dream On Me Twilight 5" 88 Coil Innerspring Crib And Toddler Mattress12 lb · $39.99
  2. Kolcraft Pediatric 800 Extra Firm 80 Coil Crib Mattress11 lb · $39.99
  3. Dream On Me Twinkle 5" Standard Crib and Toddler Bed Mattress12 lb · $39.99
  4. Dream On Me Jasmine 4" Full Size Foam Standard Crib & Toddler Mattress, Reversible Design3.5 lb · $45.99
  5. Dream On Me Nap Nest Crib and Toddler Mattress12 lb · $49.99
  6. Dream On Me Clover 5" Fiber Crib & Toddler Bed Standard Mattress4.5 lb · $54.99
  7. Dream On Me Fleur 5" Fiber Standard Crib & Toddler Mattress4.5 lb · $54.99
  8. Dream On Me Meadow Firm Fiber Crib and Toddler Mattress6 lb · $59.99
  9. Dream On Me Floral Dreams Firm Fiber Standard Crib Mattress6 lb · $59.99
  10. Simmons Kids Quiet Nights Dual Sided Crib and Toddler Mattress9.6 lb · $63.99
  11. Serta Signature Dual Sided 5-Inch Crib and Toddler Mattress in a Box10.9 lb · $69
  12. Dream On Me Sweet Dreams 88 Coil Spring Crib and Toddler Bed 6" Mattress10 lb · $69.99
  13. Dream On Me Honeycomb Orthopedic Firm Fiber Standard Crib Mattress8 lb · $69.99
  14. Dream On Me Starry Night Crib and Toddler Mattress15.5 lb · $69.99
  15. Dream On Me Starbright Breathable Foam Crib and Toddler Mattress6 lb · $75.99
  16. Graco Basics 5-Inch Water-Resistant Crib & Toddler Mattress7.5 lb · $79.99
  17. Kolcraft Fresh Start Premium Waterproof Crib Mattress7.6 lb · $79.99
  18. Delta Children Aire Standard Crib and Toddler Foam Mattress 5"10.9 lb · $79.99
  19. Dream On Me Snooze Crib & Toddler Mattress6 lb · $79.99
  20. Dream On Me Flora 132 Premium Coil Inner Spring Standard Crib and Toddler Mattress14 lb · $84.99
  21. Serta Perfect Embrace Crib and Toddler Mattress8 lb · $89.99
  22. Dream On Me Star Bright Crib and Toddler 180 Coil Mattress9 lb · $91.99
  23. DaVinci Comfort Crib Mattress9.3 lb · $99
  24. Delta Children Twinkle Stars Breathable Baby Bed Crib Mattress and Toddler Mattress8.5 lb · $99.99
  25. Graco Premium Foam Crib and Toddler Mattress7 lb · $99.99
  26. Graco Basics 5-Inch Mesh Crib & Toddler Mattress7.5 lb · $99.99
  27. Graco Deluxe Foam Crib and Toddler Mattress7 lb · $99.99
  28. Dream On Me Star Light Crib And Toddler, 202 Coil Mattress26 lb · $107.99
  29. Graco Basics 5-Inch Crib & Toddler Mattress7.5 lb · $109.99
  30. DaVinci Complete Slumber Waterproof Crib & Toddler Mattress7 lb · $119

Too close to label: a Kolcraft Pediatric 800 Extra Firm 80 Coil Crib Mattressb Dream On Me Twinkle 5" Standard Crib and Toddler Bed Mattressc Dream On Me Fleur 5" Fiber Standard Crib & Toddler Mattressd Dream On Me Floral Dreams Firm Fiber Standard Crib Mattresse Serta Signature Dual Sided 5-Inch Crib and Toddler Mattress in a Boxf Dream On Me Honeycomb Orthopedic Firm Fiber Standard Crib Mattressg Dream On Me Starbright Breathable Foam Crib and Toddler Mattressh Dream On Me Snooze Crib & Toddler Mattressi Dream On Me Flora 132 Premium Coil Inner Spring Standard Crib and Toddler Mattressj Graco Premium Foam Crib and Toddler Mattressk Graco Basics 5-Inch Mesh Crib & Toddler Mattressl Graco Deluxe Foam Crib and Toddler Mattress

What to look for in single-sided crib mattresses

The range across every crib mattress here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Weight

You feel this every time you lift it into a trunk, up stairs, or onto a bus.

Jasmine 4" Full Size Foam Standard Crib & Toddler Mattress, Reversible Design
3.5 lbmiddle 8.5 lb26 lb

Typical: 7 lb to 10.9 lb. 33 of 42 list it. Lightest: Jasmine 4" Full Size Foam Standard Crib & Toddler Mattress, Reversible Design.

Thickness

Thickness affects which fitted sheets work.

4 inmiddle 5 in6 in

Typical: 5 in to 5.1 in. 42 of 42 list it.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

Twilight 5" 88 Coil Innerspring Crib And Toddler Mattress
$39.99middle $79.99$299.99

Typical: $63.99 to $99.99. 39 of 42 list it. Lowest price: Twilight 5" 88 Coil Innerspring Crib And Toddler Mattress.

Ask the meadow

Questions about single-sided crib mattresses

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

What is the most affordable crib mattress?

The Dream On Me Twilight 5" 88 Coil Innerspring Crib And Toddler Mattress at $39.99 list price, of the 42 we track.

Which full-size crib mattress is lightest?

The Dream On Me Jasmine 4" Full Size Foam Standard Crib & Toddler Mattress, Reversible Design at 3.5 lb, per the maker. A lighter mattress is easier to lift for sheet changes.

What size crib mattress do I need?

Check that the mattress size matches what your crib's maker specifies. Safe sleep: see the AAP's guide to safe sleep and NICHD Safe to Sleep. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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