Newton Baby Essential Waterproof Crib Mattress
The Newton Baby Essential Waterproof Crib Mattress weighs 13 lb and is 4 in thick, per Newton Baby. A slim 4 inch Newton mattress with a waterproof lined cover.
- $249.99List price
- 4 inThickness
- 13 lbWeight
- PolymerCore
How the Essential Waterproof 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 Waterproof Crib Mattress apart
Measured against the 82 two-stage crib mattresses we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Weight: 13 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
- Babyletto Pure Core Crib Mattress with Dry Waterproof Cover (2-Stage)Next to it, the Essential Waterproof Crib Mattress is 2 lb heavier; 1 in thinner.
- Babyletto Pure Core Crib Mattress with Hybrid Quilted Waterproof Cover (2-Stage)Next to it, the Essential Waterproof Crib Mattress is 2 lb heavier; 1 in thinner.
- Newton Baby Original Crib MattressNext to it, the Essential Waterproof Crib Mattress is 1 lb lighter; 1.5 in thinner; $50 less; has waterproof (the Original Crib Mattress doesn't).
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
- Waterproof cover lining
- Slim and washable
- Two-stage
Worth checking
- Thinner than the Original
- Weighs 13 lb
Where to buy the Essential Waterproof 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 Waterproof Crib Mattress | |
|---|---|
| Type | Two-stage crib mattress |
| List price | $249.99 |
| Size | 52 × 28 × 4 in |
| Thickness | 4 in |
| Weight | 13 lb |
| Core | Polymer: Wovenaire core, 90% air and 10% food-grade polymer (per the maker) |
| Two-stage | Yes, infant and toddler sides |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| 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 Waterproof Crib Mattress with
How each closest rival differs from the Essential Waterproof Crib Mattress, from the makers' specs.
- BabylettoPure Core Crib Mattress with Dry Waterproof Cover (2-Stage)11 lb5 in thick$249
- 2 lb lighter
- 1 in thicker
- $1 less
- BabylettoPure Core Crib Mattress with Hybrid Quilted Waterproof Cover (2-Stage)11 lb5 in thick$249
- 2 lb lighter
- 1 in thicker
- $1 less
- Newton BabyOriginal Crib Mattress14 lb5.5 in thick$299.99
- 1 lb heavier
- 1.5 in thicker
- $50 more
- Newton BabyEssential Crib Mattress11 lb4 in thick$199.99
- 2 lb lighter
- $50 less
Essential Waterproof Crib Mattress: questions answered
From Newton Baby's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.
Will the Newton Baby Essential Waterproof 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 Waterproof 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 Waterproof Crib Mattress made of?
Wovenaire core, 90% air and 10% food-grade polymer (per the maker). The maker lists GREENGUARD Gold. It weighs 13 lb, which matters when you change sheets.
Is the Newton Baby Essential Waterproof Crib 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 Newton Baby Essential Waterproof Crib Mattress and the Babyletto Pure Core Crib Mattress with Dry Waterproof Cover (2-Stage)?
By the maker specs, the Pure Core Crib Mattress with Dry Waterproof Cover (2-Stage) lists for $0.99 less, the Pure Core Crib Mattress with Dry Waterproof Cover (2-Stage) is lighter (11 vs 13 lb). See them side by side.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More two-stage crib mattresses
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- Newton BabyWaterproof Crib Mattress14 lb5.5 in thick$349.99
- Lullaby EarthBreathe Safe Breathable Crib Mattress 2-Stage6 in thick$299$299
- Moonlight SlumberLittle Dreamer Crib Mattress (Dual-Sided)5 in thick$199$199.99
- Lullaby EarthHealthy Support Waterproof Crib Mattress7 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.