Review: Get a good night’s sleep with Newton Baby
Buying a crib mattress is hard! I think it’s right up there with choosing a stroller and a car seat. Your child will spend a lot of time on their mattress and in both the stroller and car seat. You’re looking for something safe that fits and is easy to use.
So how do you choose a mattress?
When it comes to where your child is going to sleep, I always suggest you put your money into the mattress (not literally!) and not the actual crib.
The reason being is that all cribs are now made to the same standard. They don’t have dropdown sides; there is a maximum gap between the bars (2 3/8 inches or 6 centimetres), they are painted in non-toxic paint, etc.,. The only difference is how they look.
And, of course, there are similar regulations around mattresses. They must be nonflammable and be a specific size (so there is no gap between the mattress and the side of the crib.). But some things are legally okay, but when you look into this, it may not be something you want your child sleeping on. Remember, your child’s head is on that mattress for up to 15 hours a day.
Some things I look for in a crib mattress are-
1. Waterproof. Babies make quite a bit of mess! No doubt you’ll be changing sheets in the middle of the night. There should be some waterproof protective layer on the mattress to stop fluids from getting into the main body of the mattress and going mouldy. But be mindful of how the mattress is made waterproof (check out point #4).
2. Breathable. The more breathable, the better. Not only is this good when baby rolls onto their tummy, but it helps your little one keep cool. That means they’re more comfortable, and comfort = sleep.
3. What’s washable? As I mentioned before, babies are messy; you’ll be amazed at how much laundry something so small can create.
4. Minimal off-gassing. Anything new that you buy will off-gas; it’s that new smell, and that new smell isn’t something we want to be breathing in; they can cause irritations and health issues and mess with hormones.
There are a few mattresses I recommend to families, and Newton Baby mattress is one that I do recommend.
A Newton Baby mattress checks all of the boxes I look for in a crib mattress. That makes it quite special.
What makes it so special?
The Newton Baby mattress is the only mattress that is fully washable. Yep, you read that right. The entire thing is washable. The cover can unzip and be thrown in your washer. The mattress’s body is made of a woven food-grade polymer called Wovenaire®. The mattress’s body can be cleaned or even hosed down to clean. This is the only crib mattress on the market where everything can be cleaned.
The Wovenaire® creates lots of airflow, keeping baby cool and making the mattress breathable.
The wovenaire® doesn’t off-gas; it has been independently tested and certified by UL to meet GREENGUARD Gold standards for the lowest chemical emissions.
The wovenaire® core is recyclable.
It’s comfortable, like, really comfortable. I wasn’t expecting something made from a food-grade polymer to feel so comfortable. It’s firm (as it should be), but it is not like sleeping on a board (like some crib mattresses are). The more comfortable your child is, the easier time they’ll have sleeping.
100-night trial (buy on the Newton Baby website).
The lows.
Yes, it’s washable, but it does take between 2 and 6 hours to dry; it’s not something you can easily wash and dry if you need to.
It’s more expensive than other crib mattresses.
It’s not waterproof, but the cover is water-resistant, which means liquids may get through it. Using a waterproof mattress protector makes the mattress less breathable and shouldn’t be used for the first 12 months. There is a waterproof mattress option which is more expensive.
It’s not organic but remember the incredibly low off-gassing.
Is it worth it?
I think it is. The comfort level and breathability make it worth the higher price. Your child will spend up to 15 hours a day on their mattress and may use it for three years; that’s a lot of hours. I think it’s worth every penny when you look at how long you’ll use the mattress.
