Graco Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress
The Graco Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress weighs 7.5 lb and is 6 in thick, per Graco. A dual-sided 6-inch poly-fiber mattress with a zip-off machine-washable cover and a firmer infant side.
Made in the USA, per the maker “Proudly made in the USA (with U.S. and imported materials)” Source
- $139.99List price
- 6 inThickness
- 7.5 lbWeight
- FiberCore
How the Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress stacks up
Against the 82 two-stage crib mattresses we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for two-stage crib mattresses (7.5 lb to 14 lb).
Within the typical range for two-stage crib mattresses (5 in to 6 in).
Within the typical range for two-stage crib mattresses ($89.99 to $189.99).
What sets the Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress apart
Measured against the 82 two-stage crib mattresses we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- 18th lightestof the 69 two-stage crib mattresses with it published: 7.5 lb
Next to its closest matches
- Graco Essentials 6-Inch Mesh Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler MattressNext to it, the Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress is $10 more.
- Safety 1st Grow With Me 5" Dual Sided 2-in-1 Antimicrobial Crib & Toddler MattressNext to it, the Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress is 0.5 lb heavier; 1 in thicker; has washable cover (the Grow With Me 5" Dual Sided 2-in-1 Antimicrobial Crib & Toddler Mattress doesn't).
- Evolur Barbie Chasing Dreams 2-in-1 Crib and Toddler MattressNext to it, the Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress is 0.3 in thicker.
Fit check
| Size, per the maker | 52 × 28 × 6 in |
|---|---|
| Sides | Two: a firmer infant side and a toddler side, per the maker |
Crib types on Cribpicks that take a full-size crib mattress:
Listed features
- Machine-washable removable cover
- Light at 7.5 lb
Worth checking
- Highest priced Graco fiber option here
Where to buy the Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress
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- 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.
Full specs
| Graco Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress | |
|---|---|
| Type | Two-stage crib mattress |
| List price | $139.99 |
| Size | 52 × 28 × 6 in |
| Thickness | 6 in |
| Weight | 7.5 lb |
| Core | Fiber: high-density poly-fiber core with recycled content |
| Two-stage | Yes, infant and toddler sides |
| Firm for infants | Yes, per the maker |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Washable cover | Yes |
| Certifications | GREENGUARD Gold |
| Warranty | 10 year limited |
| Made in | USA of U.S. and imported materials |
Compare the Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress with
How each closest rival differs from the Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress, from the makers' specs.
- GracoEssentials 6-Inch Mesh Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress7.5 lb6 in thick$129.99
- $10 less
- Safety 1stGrow With Me 5" Dual Sided 2-in-1 Antimicrobial Crib & Toddler Mattress7 lb5 in thick
- 0.5 lb lighter
- 1 in thinner
- EvolurBarbie Chasing Dreams 2-in-1 Crib and Toddler Mattress5.8 in thick
- 0.3 in thinner
- Sealy BabyOmni-Breathe (EM023)6.8 lb4.5 in thick$109.99
- 0.8 lb lighter
- 1.5 in thinner
- $30 less
Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress: questions answered
From Graco's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.
Will the Graco Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress fit my crib?
The maker lists it at 52 × 28 × 6 in, a full-size crib mattress. 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.
How does a two-stage mattress like the Graco Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress work?
One side is firmer for infants and the other is softer for toddlers. Follow the maker's instructions on when to switch sides. 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.
What is the Graco Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress made of?
High-density poly-fiber core with recycled content. The maker lists GREENGUARD Gold. It weighs 7.5 lb, which matters when you change sheets.
Is the Graco Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress waterproof or washable?
The maker says it has a waterproof surface or cover. It has a removable, machine-washable cover.
What's the difference between the Graco Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress and the Graco Essentials 6-Inch Mesh Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress?
By the maker specs, the Essentials 6-Inch Mesh Dual-Sided Crib & Toddler Mattress lists for $10 less. See them side by side.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
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- Storkcraft6-Inch Dual-Sided Baby Crib & Toddler Bed Mattress8.5 lb6 in thick$99.99
- Sealy Baby (Kolcraft)Everlite Airy Polyfiber 2-Stage (EM005)5 in thick$109$109.99
- Sealy BabyAirial All-2-Fresh 2-Stage (EM012)10.6 lb5.5 in thick$109.99
- Serta (made by Delta Children)SleepTrue Sparkling Sky8.5 lb5 in thick$89.99
- Delta ChildrenRefresh 2-Stage Crib and Toddler Mattress8.5 lb5 in thick$89.99
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-02. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.