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What are the best crib mattresses under $200?

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Most of your baby's early years will be spent on a crib, sleeping for hours on end. It is best to choose the perfect mattress that is safe and made of non-toxic materials, fits perfectly into your crib to avoid hazard, has water and stain resistance that prevents mold build-up inside and has a low overall weight.

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Best crib mattresses under $200	Price	Weight	Dimensions (L x W x H)
-- Colgate Eco Classica III	$179.99	9.6 pounds	51.7 x 27.5 x 6 inches
-- Sealy Soybean Natural Dream	$140.53	9.2 pounds	51.6 x 27.2 x 5 inches
-- NaturePedic (customizable sizes)	$174	Variable	Customizable apart from the fixed 2 inches of height

Colgate Eco Classica III

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Will accommodate your children till they grow into a toddler

The Eco Classica is a dual-sided mattress, with one side firmer than the other. You can initially use the firm side for your infant and you can transfer the mattress to a toddler bed and use the softer side when he outgrows the crib. See More

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Pricey

The Eco Classica Series is one of the most expensive crib mattresses, mainly because it is eco-friendly. However, many parents don't mind spending a few extra bucks to ensure their baby isn't exposed to harsh chemicals used in conventional mattresses. See More

Specs

Weight:9.6 pounds

Dimensions (L x W x H):51.7 x 27.5 x 6 inches

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Has no harsh chemicals that are harmful for babies

Babies sleep and are exposed up-close to the mattress for at least 14 hours a day, during their most fragile years. They are prone to breathing in and absorbing, through their skin, whatever chemicals are in a regular, non-organic mattress. The Eco Classica is Greenguard Gold Certified, meaning it generates no harmful emissions, ensuring that your baby won't be exposed to them. See More

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Resists flame and heat in case of a fire emergency at home

The first two layers of the mattress are 100% organic cotton and they act as flammability barriers. It will not catch fire and resists heat in the event of a fire. See More

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Waterproof backing prevents mold and mildew from building up

Liquid has no means of permeating the surface. The foam inside stays dry forever and no harmful fungi will ever build up. It lets nothing into the mattress. See More

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Maintains body temperature with its breathable design

The cotton cover and foam core are created to allow air and heat passage, keeping your baby cool and comfortable during warm days. It also retains your baby's body temperature when it gets cold. See More

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The firm surface helps prevent sudden infant death

A firm mattress eliminates the chances of babies getting stuck in dips or indentations which can result in suffocation if they are face down. See More

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Its firm surface is great for babies' physical development

When your baby starts to crawl and stand on his own, he will need a surface that resists against pressure, push-ups and helps strengthen his muscles. See More

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Crib sheets won't loosen on a 6-inch thick mattress

This mattress is six inches thick, which ensures that your standard-size crib sheets are really tight and snug. When your baby moves around on a thinner mattress, the sheet might loosen from the edges and crumple up and cause suffocation when it ends up covering his nose. See More

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Easy to lift up and turn over

It is easy to lift the mattress from the crib, even with just one hand, due to its 9.6 pounds weight. Changing sheets in the middle of the night is a piece of cake. See More

Sealy Soybean Natural Dream

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Suitable for heavy babies, since it is extra firm

The mattress is resilient and stands up to pressure. If used by a heavy baby, it never indents more than 0.5 inches and stays almost flat. It lessens the risk of infant death, when babies get suffocated due to loose crib sheets crumpling up because of excessive indentation on surfaces. See More

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Unremovable cover will get grimy over time

The cover is not removable and you can only clean it by wiping. Even though it is resistant, major stains will still likely be left on the fabric. See More

Specs

Weight:9.2 pounds

Dimensions (L x W x H):51.6 x 27.2 x 5 inches

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Edges are extra firm and won't sag over time

A mattress' extremities usually are the areas that suffer the most pressure since it is where the baby/toddler stands on most of the time. The Natural Dream has extra firm sides to prevent sagging over time, with use. See More

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Reduces the risk of SIDS with its breathable foam

Even if your baby turns and accidentally lays on his stomach, he'll still be able to breathe through the fabric and not suffocate. See More

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Easy to clean since it is water and stain-resistant

Water and other stains do not seep through the fabric and just stay on the cotton surface. It has lock-stitching binding it together, preventing mold and mildew from developing inside, since there is no way water can get through. It is easy to clean by wiping with mild soap and water. See More

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Easy to lift and flip over due to its light weight

Frequently changing sheets with the Natural Dream is easy, since it only weighs 9.2 pounds. See More

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Fits every standard-sized baby crib

The Natural Dream has a square-edge design that fits snugly on any standard-sized baby crib, making sure that the baby's limbs do not get trapped in the small space in between the mattress and the crib. It measures 51.6 x 27.2 x 5 inches. See More

NaturePedic (customizable sizes)

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Ideal for those who own non-standard size cribs

Send Naturepedic your crib's measurements on a template, and they will send you a custom-sized mattress that fits your crib perfectly. A perfectly matched crib and mattress help eliminate the dangers of babies falling and getting entrapped in the extra space. See More

Top Con

Susceptible to wear due to its thinness

Your child's crib mattress will be subject to weight and force as soon as your baby learns to walk, stand and jump around. Since these custom mattresses only have a fixed width of 2 inches, they are more prone to deteriorate easily compared to thicker mattresses. See More

Specs

Weight:Variable

Dimensions (L x W x H):Customizable apart from the fixed 2 inches of height

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Your baby won't be exposed to chemicals since the mattress is organic and non-toxic

Organic mattresses are made with organic and non-toxic materials instead of conventional and chemical materials. They use natural and organic cotton which helps provide a healthy and natural alternative to today's crib mattresses. Unlike brands which 'greenwash' or claim that their products are environmentally-friendly but really are not, Naturepedic is 100% organic. It does not have the chemicals that regular crib mattresses have. See More

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Standard size crib sheets are loose and may cause sudden infant death

Since these custom mattresses only have a fixed thickness of 2 inches, all the standard size crib sheets do not fit and will surely scrunch up and crumple up. Your baby's movements will pull the sheets loose from underneath the mattress. To prevent this, you can either purchase custom fitted sheets or have your current sheets repaired to fit the new measurement. See More

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Easy to lift and frequently change sheets

While the weight is not the same for every Naturepedic mattress (because of its custom sizes), it is definitely lighter than all the other competitors, as it is only 2 inches thick. See More

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Can be used for years and handed-down to a younger baby

While in most cases, parents are discouraged to buy used mattresses for hygiene reasons, when it comes to the Naturepedic, it will last you for many years, since it is dust mite proof. If not in use, it is best to protect the mattress with a clean, tight wrap and store it in a dry place. See More

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