Matress for Ikea SNIGLAR Crib?

Toni79

I vagely remember seeing posts that ikea cribs are differant sizes than a regular crib and that you need to get the ikea specific matress and sheets?

However ...

I'm looking at the SNIGLAR crib for an inexpensive crib for grand-ma's ($70).  Ikea's website says "For your child's safety, use a 27 1/2 x 52" crib mattress with our cribs."  I did a very quick search on BRU and Amazon and it looks like the standard size crib matresses ARE 52 x 27.5 inches.

So, why have i hear people say you HAD to use ikeas matresses???

Honestly, their is a Safety First Matress for $53 on Amazon and BRU that is 5'' thick.  Compaired to the ikea matresses that are only 2-3 inches thick for the same price or more. 

Hevenly Dreams White Crib Mattress:

https://www.amazon.com/Safety-1st-Heavenly-Dreams-Mattress/dp/B004044LD4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355951385&sr=8-1&keywords=crib+mattress

lovemygs

I'm not sure why that info is out there. Ikea's cribs fit standard sized crib mattresses. We have 2 of the Gulliver cribs and use Sealy Soybean Foam mattresses.

cast920

When ikea first came to the US market their beds and cribs were euro sizes I think. They have been using standard sized beds and cribs for a while now though. Pick whatever standard size mattress you like and you shouldn't have any problem.

pb_bride

We have the Sundvik crib and Colgate Classica III mattress. I must say that the Colgate mattress seems a bit short (length-wise) initially.  however, after we put on a waterproof mattress cover and then the crib sheet, the mattress is pretty snug.