Product Spotlight 5/17 - Mattresses and Blankets

themadcamel

Mattresses:

• Foam or innerspring?
  
• Brands or specific ones you prefer?
• Dual-sided or age specific?
  
• What type of pads/bedding will you use?

Blankets:

• What types of blankets do you plan on using?
• NB: according to the AAP, loose blankets should not be used in cribs
  

kgg2241

Thanks for being so on top of these, @themadcamel. The mattress thing is stressing me out lol. There is such a big range in price points. And so so many out there. I keep getting ads for the Newton, but $300 seems very excessive. So is it?!? Idk! 

themadcamel

I went with the Colgate Regal II Deluxe two stage mattress. It was $180.
@kgg2241 I decided against a more expensive mattress since we will be using the Snoo for the first six months. My reasoning was that I wouldn't have to worry as much about her in the crib at that point so why spend the max amount of money on a mattress. Who knows if that logic even makes sense though .

lillywonderland

We got the following mattress and mattress pad (prolly should get 2-3 of those). Works well, not too expensive and so far has held up to Olympic toddler gymnastic practice 🤣. Word of caution: Do NOT buy an additional mattress for your pack n’ play.

Safety 1st Heavenly Dreams White Crib & Toddler Bed Mattress

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004044LD4/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_i2R3CbV40AB6M

American Baby Company Waterproof Fitted Crib and Toddler Protective Mattress Pad Cover

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MUZVKY8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_d8R3Cb59RGBT5

My old boss told me she spent a ridiculous amount of $ on a mattress and warned me not to ::cough @kgg2241 cough::. I also didn’t want to accidentally put DS down on the “wrong” side of the 2 sided mattress so I just got a regular one.Most kids sleep so deeply and easily (and in random places to boot...) and they’re so damn young that they don’t have aches and pains yet.

DH’s boss got this blanket for us and it is so soft and warm. I use it all the time for our stroller walks in the winter. It is pretty thick, but not too thick.

https://www.potterybarnkids.com/m/products/chamois-baby-blanket/?cm_cat=Google&sku=6479981&catalogId=15&cm_ite=6479981&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg8z99t2i4gIVgsVkCh19wQMnEAQYASABEgJuGfD_BwE&cm_ven=PLA&cm_pla=Bedding%20%3e%20Blankets%20%26%20Swaddles%20%3e%20Baby%20Blankets

kgg2241

@themadcamel @lillywonderland Thanks, I'll look those up! I totally agree with your reasoning on not needing a super expensive mattress, Mad. We got the Snoo too, so she won't be in the crib for a while. 

threes_companypu

So jealous of all you Snoo mamas! We are using the mattress from DS so I don’t remember what brand, but I know it’s foam and not expensive or 2 sided. I will say a life saver was putting a waterproof mattress cover, a sheet, and then another waterproof mattress cover, and another sheet down so when baby leaks you can just rip it off and you have an already made bed 

nomangos23

@duewithpu2 Absolutely genius. 

cheshyre319

@duewithpu2 I was told to do that too! Make lasagna out of mattress pads and sheets (all the layers) 

threes_companypu

@cheshyre319 haha I love that you refer to it as make lasagna!!

monkeysmom80

@duewithpu2 It works for the middle of the night throw ups too! 

nda_roxybabe

Mattresses:

• We got a Sealy or something for baby #1 and honestly, though listed as firm, I felt it could've been firmer. Hoping to get a firmer one for this babe. The mattress is often waterproof, so just a fitted sheet here. I find the sheet easy enough to change that I didn't bother with all the layers. Never had an issue 

Blankets:

• For swaddling, jersey is hands down the best! The stretch and the way the material clings to itself makes such a perfect swaddle. KB Cute and Milkmaid have great option.
• Once we stopped swaddling (by 8 week!) we switched to sleep sacks. Burts bees, Halo, some Amazon brand, they rock! Henry is 2 and still sleep sacking it. 
• NB: according to the AAP, loose blankets should not be used in cribs. Up until at least 18 months! Just babe in the crib, nothing else. 

zuuls_mom

We use the Safety 1st mattress like @lillywonderland and it’s worked very well! Super durable and DS sleeps really well on it. Gonna get another one for this LO.

For blankets we just use Muslin swaddles. I have several Tula blankets that DS cycles through and have a small stash going for baby girl too. We didn’t put blankets in the crib until at least 18m. DS still kicks his off most nights.

janat1717

At home we use shikibuton futons (4 in thick) which are super firm. We co sleep but if I was doing a Montessori floor bed for a little one they'd work well too. I admit to using a latex topper since about 16 weeks as it has saved my hips! It won't be on after baby though.

cateyes543

We have never really used blankets except as a covering when out and about, and just recently (like a month ago) at daycare. We are team halo or swaddleme swaddles and then sleep sacks. We have used them since day 1 and DS (just shy of two) still loves his. I could never quite get the swaddle right with blankets and halo makes both fleece and thin swaddles so we just went with those!

cheshyre319

Bumping this as I was out shopping for mattresses recently and I know many of us are *finally* starting to assemble our nursery type spaces. 😉

kgg2241

@cheshyre319 replying to this and your post on another thread. Yeah, I was kind of shocked at the price of baby mattresses. We ended up getting the Colgate brand. It was around $120. It seems nice. Also, I've noticed white cribs aren't as popular anymore too. Kind of like white kitchens. I don't think you can go wrong with white though. It is still a timeless color!

cmdesigner

@cheshyre319 I really wanted a white crib with some walnut wood accents. I ended up getting the Marley 3-in-1 on AllModern.com because there were so little options in stores. As for my mattress I went with a dual sided mattress called Big Oshi. We’ll see how it goes, it had good reviews and didn’t break the bank.

threes_companypu

@cmdesigner you have so much done! You’re giving me anxiety lol

cheshyre319

@cmdesigner I'm loving seeing your space come together 

cmdesigner

@duewithpu2 haha oh no! I am one of those people that once I start thinking about something I have to get it done. I’m a perpetual planner. One big reason why we are getting things done this early is because I am feeling ok right now and I’m worried my hips are going to give me even more trouble along with the heat and my low BP in the third tri. So, I’m just pushing to get things done before the baby shower on July 7. That way I can figure out what I still need and get things done (see a pattern?) But really...this is all because I am neurotic and love to control my environment (at least this is what my therapist tells me ). Should be a great trait when she actually gets here! lol

cheshyre319

@cmdesigner ...do you use a day planner by any chance?

nightdreamr13

@lillywonderland why do you say not to get another mattress for the pack n play? I didn't think we needed one but my mom's insisting and honestly I can't even find one....

lillywonderland

@nightdreamr13 They’re not rated for safe sleep - baby could get wedged in between and suffocate. 

cmdesigner

@cheshyre319 no, but there are spreadsheets and project management software 

nightdreamr13

@lillywonderland thanks!

threes_companypu

I was ordering a bunch of swaddles and felt obligated to get this...

themadcamel

@duewithpu2 yasssssss! 

cheshyre319

@duewithpu2 Yes!
Also, Target has so much pineapple stuff right now. It's insane! 

LJMoon6

I'm loving the pineapple connection! Every time I see a pineapple now I think of you ladies lol.

lillywonderland

cheshyre319 said:

@duewithpu2 Yes!
Also, Target has so much pineapple stuff right now. It's insane! 

BRB, going to Target to buy all the pineapple stuff. LOL. 

kiddiesandkitties

Off to buy the pineapple swaddle....