SIDS: Simmons
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Crib Mattress Recommendation Needed
Asked by A.J. from San Francisco
on November 6, 2007
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I have heard so much about foam mattresses verses coil for cribs, which is better? I have read the coil are "safer" for SIDS prevention but are so heavy they're really...
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- To prevent SIDS you need to buy a chemical free mattress. I'd recommend going to http://ecobaby.com/ for more info. There is an Australian research study that shows ...
- Because regular mattresses can be so toxic I recommend going to www.lifekind.com and getting a natural latex organic mattress. Mold, mildew and dust mite resistant. I...
- Check out this site. http://moonlightslumber.com/starlight_support.cfm I have one for my son. They're probably the best mattresses out there. All foam, flame r...
From Cradle to Crib
Asked by D.D. from Phoenix
on June 16, 2008
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My daughter will be 4 months old on June 19th and I still have her in a cradle next to my bed. Last night was the first night she slept all the way through the night, ...
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- Having your baby sleep on her back is the best way to prevent SIDS. Realistically, unless you are listening for her breathing all night, her sleeping next to you won'...
- It is safe to sleep in the crib as it is the cradle. Always have your baby sleep on there back as you know. Our sons room was upstairs and we were down. He never sl...
- My son was sleeping through the night at 7 weeks so we decided to try the crib. We have had no problems at all - he doesn't even cry when we put him in there - he goe...
Selecting a Crib Mattress
Asked by M.K. from Las Vegas
on August 28, 2011
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What crib mattress did you choose and why? Are there any good websites that have rated crib mattresses?
If you got an organic one please tell me which one.
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- Naturepedic Organic no compromise crib mattress. Super happy with it- chose it because the owner of our local all natural baby store recommended it. It was close to ...
- Simmons Lifetime. It was around $120 at Babies R Us. Similar to this one: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3452268&searchURL=true I chose it beca...
- I got an organic one -- not too much more, but with no chemicals, no plastics, no need to "air it out" and organic cotton. Since she is sleeping on it for about 4 yea...
Need Crib Mattress Help
Asked by A.N. from Philadelphia
on January 12, 2009
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Hoping to get some advice/feedback... I need to buy a new crib mattress for a baby due in March and I haven't bought one in over 6 years! Is there any specific brands...
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- This is how I would (and did!) approach it...decide what amount you want to spend and buy the best one for that amount. You can put a cushy mattress pad on any mattress!
- I went with the Serta and I like it (mine was about $95). The only complaint I have about matresses in general are that they have a flimsy cover compared to just 8 yea...
- We also have the Ikea crib mattress, but I think ours was a bit more expensive than $20 (we got the one with springs, I think, rather than the foam one ... that was my...
Which Mattress to Buy
Asked by E.S. from New York
on April 11, 2008
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my month old has been in a bassinet and i am getting her crib ready. i dont know which matress to buy. any advice?
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- Hi! My bun is still in the oven but I got great advice from my sister-in-law for when I starting looking at baby mattresses. She's very good about researching products...
- I think any brand is OK just so long as you get a FIRM one - it may seem hard to you, but get a FIRM one - safer for baby.
- Don't do what I did and buy a mattress without seeing how heavy it is. We bought ours from Bellini and I can not pick up the mattress to change the sheets. My big s...
Seeking Advice on Cribs
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on January 23, 2008
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Hi. We're starting to look at nursery furniture and I was wondering if you had any advice as far as cribs go. Maybe some you definately love, some to stay away from,...
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- A great book to buy would be 'Baby Bargains' - the authors are all about penny pinching, but still using safe and high-quality products. They have an entire section d...
- I am not a fan of the convertible cribs. The conevertibles that I looked at did not have a rail that lowered (you will want the rail to lower since your baby will jus...
- Childcraft is a great brand as far as being quality made. I bought a childcraft crib used and it is still in just about perfect condition. They are not the cheapest,...
Grandma Looking for Recommendations for Crib Mattress for New Grandson Due Soon.
Asked by C.B. from New York
on January 19, 2008
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Hi. I would love to know some good and bad features the Mom's on this site have had with crib mattresses. I promised my son a mattress and I want to get the best rec...
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- Sealy mattress from babies r us.
- Do not get Kolcraft 800. My daughters grandparents bought us a crib and a mattress when we had my little one. Well as soon as she started standing up in her crib I fou...
- We bought a firm Simmons from Burlington Coat Factory for a little over $100 which our daughter used for 3 years. Now she is 6 and it is still in our basement. It st...
Getting My Daughter to Sleep in Her Crib
Asked by B.K. from Rapid City
on January 3, 2008
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I have a almost 4 month old daughter who has only slept in her swing since birth. I am trying to get her to sleep in her crib and it seems to be almost impossible. My ...
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- read "good night sleep tight" by the sleep lady. I just finished reading it and already my little boy is sleeping through the night by himself. (I bought it a week ago!)
- Oh my gosh I had the same problem!!!!! It's really frusterating and on top of that you are sleep deprived and cranky. I ended up, after trying to soothe my son all n...
- Hi Britnee- My son is 3 1/2 months old and for the first 2+ months, he slept on his tummy on my body for all naps and bedtime too! He now sleeps in his bed at night ...
Crib Vs. Bassinet
Asked by M.R. from Provo
on July 2, 2010
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We are buying items for our first child who is on the way soon :). I am looking at all the things to buy, and was wondering about a crib vs . bassinet. I know bassine...
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- We used only a crib with both of our kids. We formula fed (please no bashing), so there was no advantage to having a bassinet. We had to get up anyway and walking 10 f...
- I agree that the bassinet is a waste of money too. With my first we only used the crib and #2 we started in the bassinet. It was nice having the bassinet so close to m...
- If you buy a bassinet I HIGHLY recommend you purchase one that has a LIGHTED UP MOBILE! (Ours is Kolcraft.) Our kids LOVED it. It would put them to sleep all the ti...
Used Cribs? a Yes or No?
Asked by E.S. from Bellingham
on February 21, 2008
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I am getting ready to shop for my first baby crib. I recently read the book "Baby Bargins" and they recommended NEVER getting a used crib. I know older cribs don't fal...
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- Well, I suppose that depends on your financial situation. I can tell you, though, after having three children, it doesn't matter much if you have good used things or ...
- I think it depends on the crib. I got a used crib for my daughter when she was born (2 xmas's ago), and it's worked out fine. It's a metal one, so it screws together...
- I bought a used crib when I was getting ready for my son. I bought it at a consignment shop. I just made sure that all the screws/bolts/springs are good on it, the sl...
