Decisions, Decisions (crib mattresses)

Fun2Dream

So...I've been trying to figure out which crib mattress to buy for DD2 (still nameless), and have narrowed it down to the following criteria:

At least "eco-friendlier"

Less than $200 (preferably $150 or less)

Foam core - no springs

 

I've found the following two options 

Sealy Soybean Foam Core https://www.buybuybaby.com/product.asp?SKU=16902659&

Pros: Waterproof cover, soybeans grown in USA, meets all criteria

Cons: Not sure if it has a "toddler side" (does this matter?)

Colgate Eco Classica 1 https://www.amazon.com/Colgate-Classica-Crib-Mattress-Beige/dp/B002EL4J14

Pros: We have a Colgate mattress for DD1 and it seems great (though it's just a regular mattress), I can get it for $151 on albeebaby.com right now, I like that it calls itself "eco-friendlier" and doesn't try to claim to be 100% good for the earth, has "baby side" and "toddler side" (I think)

Cons: I think I'd have to get a waterproof mattress cover because the outer is fabric (with a waterproof backing)

 

Thoughts?  Does anyone have either?  What did you think?   

luvlieK

Isn't the waterproof cover where most the "bad stuff" is anyway?

Mystery2B

So while this one doesn't fully meet your criteria, we got the foam one from Ikea.  It's $40, fits our non-ikea crib perfectly and has a baby side and a toddler side. Also, the foam density fit in the range that baby bargains said to buy. I'm very pleased with it - while I originally wanted an "eco" one I decided that the $100+ difference could be spent in more important ways (for us/imo).

It does not have a waterproof cover nor does it claim to be eco-friendly foam.  But we opened it up in advance to let it offgas before C arrived/came home, and honestly the plastic covered changing pad had way more noticeable smell than the mattress did even though it's less than half the size.