Newton Baby Essential Crib Mattress
The Newton Baby Essential Crib Mattress weighs 11 lb and is 4 in thick, per Newton Baby. A slimmer 4 inch version of the Newton mattress with the same woven polymer core.
- $199.99List price
- 4 inThickness
- 11 lbWeight
- PolymerCore
How the Essential Crib 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).
Below the typical range for two-stage crib mattresses (5 in to 6 in).
Above the typical range for two-stage crib mattresses ($89.99 to $189.99).
What sets the Essential Crib Mattress apart
Measured against the 82 two-stage crib mattresses we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- No waterproofunlike most: 69 of 72 two-stage crib mattresses have it
- Weight: 11 lbin the middle half of the 69 two-stage crib mattresses that publish it (7.5 lb to 14 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- Moonlight Slumber Little Dreamer Crib Mattress (Dual-Sided)Next to it, the Essential Crib Mattress is 1 in thinner; no waterproof (the Little Dreamer Crib Mattress (Dual-Sided) has it).
- Lullaby Earth Healthy Support Waterproof Crib MattressNext to it, the Essential Crib Mattress is 4 lb heavier; 2 in thinner; $21 more; no waterproof (the Healthy Support Waterproof Crib Mattress has it).
- Delta Children Sweet Beginnings Two-Stage Crib and Toddler MattressNext to it, the Essential Crib Mattress is 2.3 lb heavier; 1 in thinner; no waterproof (the Sweet Beginnings Two-Stage Crib and Toddler Mattress has it).
Fit check
| Size, per the maker | 52 × 28 × 4 in |
|---|---|
| Sides | Two-stage, per the maker |
Crib types on Cribpicks that take a full-size crib mattress:
Listed features
- Lower price in the Newton line
- Slim profile
- Washable core and cover
Worth checking
- Thinner than the Original
- Not waterproof
- Excluded from sitewide sales
Where to buy the Essential Crib Mattress
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- 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
| Newton Baby Essential Crib Mattress | |
|---|---|
| Type | Two-stage crib mattress |
| List price | $199.99 |
| Size | 52 × 28 × 4 in |
| Thickness | 4 in |
| Weight | 11 lb |
| Core | Polymer: Wovenaire core, 90% air and 10% food-grade polymer (per the maker) |
| Two-stage | Yes, infant and toddler sides |
| Waterproof | No |
| Washable cover | Yes |
| Breathable design | Yes, per the maker |
| Certifications | GREENGUARD Gold |
| Federal standard | Maker says it meets it |
| Warranty | Core: limited lifetime; cover and encasement: limited 2-year |
| Trial | 100 nights |
Compare the Essential Crib Mattress with
How each closest rival differs from the Essential Crib Mattress, from the makers' specs.
- Moonlight SlumberLittle Dreamer Crib Mattress (Dual-Sided)5 in thick$199$199.99
- 1 in thicker
- Lullaby EarthHealthy Support Waterproof Crib Mattress7 lb6 in thick$179
- 4 lb lighter
- 2 in thicker
- $21 less
- Delta ChildrenSweet Beginnings Two-Stage Crib and Toddler Mattress8.7 lb5 in thick$199.99
- 2.3 lb lighter
- 1 in thicker
- Newton BabyEssential Waterproof Crib Mattress13 lb4 in thick$249.99
- 2 lb heavier
- $50 more
Essential Crib Mattress: questions answered
From Newton Baby's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.
Will the Newton Baby Essential Crib Mattress fit my crib?
The maker lists it at 52 × 28 × 4 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 Newton Baby Essential Crib 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 Newton Baby Essential Crib Mattress made of?
Wovenaire core, 90% air and 10% food-grade polymer (per the maker). The maker lists GREENGUARD Gold. It weighs 11 lb, which matters when you change sheets.
Is the Newton Baby Essential Crib Mattress waterproof or washable?
The maker does not list it as waterproof, so a fitted waterproof protector helps. It has a removable, machine-washable cover.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More two-stage crib mattresses
- Sealy Baby (Kolcraft)Cozy Dreams Premier 2-Stage (EM032)9 lb6 in thick$189.99
- BabylettoPure Core Crib Mattress with Dry Waterproof Cover (2-Stage)11 lb5 in thick$249
- BabylettoPure Core Crib Mattress with Hybrid Quilted Waterproof Cover (2-Stage)11 lb5 in thick$249
- Sealy BabyOptiCool 2-Stage (EM822)11.9 lb5.3 in thick$149.99
- EvolurBarbie Chasing Dreams 2-in-1 Crib and Toddler Mattress5.8 in thick
- Serta (made by Delta Children)Perfect Balance Deluxe Firm16 lb6 in thick$179
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-02. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.