REASONS TO BUY
Waterproof cover
Recyclable polyester core
Organic cotton cover
REASONS TO AVOID
Tight fit some cribs
Fewer natural materials
Harder sheet changes
Babyletto Pure Core with Dry Waterproof Cover Review
A lightweight and affordable mattress, but mostly lacks natural materials
Finding a great crib mattress that offers transparent materials and an eco-friendly design is important.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
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Our Verdict
The Babyletto Pure Core with Dry Waterproof Cover is a nice, lightweight mattress that uses a recyclable polyester batted pad core. We appreciate the use of something other than polyurethane and the polyethylene waterproof layer, which makes clean-ups easier and keeps the mattress clean. We love that it is a budget-friendly choice and think it could be the right fit for some families. This mattress does not include any natural materials outside of the cotton cover, and this could be a deal breaker for families looking for natural or organic materials. However, we appreciate that it is a firm and affordable mattress that is potentially better than other inexpensive options that rely heavily on petroleum-based foam.
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| Awards |  Best Bang for the Crib Mattress Buck |  Best Overall Crib Mattress | |||
| Price | $200 List $199.00 at Amazon | $289 List | $240 List $179.99 at Amazon | $200 List $199.99 at Amazon | $90 List $89.99 at Amazon |
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| Bottom Line | A polyester core mattress that is firm and lightweight with no polyurethane foam and a lower price | A nice quality mattress with healthier materials, but the weight and price could be prohibitive for some | A polyester pad mattress that is lightweight and fits cribs well, but we dislike that there is no way to contact the company | A polyurethane foam option that isn't as firm as we'd like with a price higher than we'd expect | Polyurethane foam and a soft feel with rounded edges create a mattress we don't love |
| Rating Categories | Babyletto Pure Core... | My Green Emily Natural | Wonder Dream Baby | Moonlight Slumber L... | Graco Premium Foam |
| Materials (50%) | |||||
| Sheet Changing (30%) | |||||
| Crib Fit (20%) | |||||
| Specifications | Babyletto Pure Core... | My Green Emily Natural | Wonder Dream Baby | Moonlight Slumber L... | Graco Premium Foam |
| Weight | 12.0 lb | 19.4 lb | 9.6 lb | 9.0 lb | 8.8 lb |
| Height | 5.0 in | 6.1 in | 4.9 in | 4.8 in | 4.4 in |
| Length | 52.4 in | 52.4 in | 52.1 in | 53.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Width | 28.4 in | 28.0 in | 28.0 in | 28.0 in | 29.0 in |
| Mattress Tag Materials | Cover Top: 100% Organic staple cotton Cover batting: 100% Modacrylic Cover bottom: 100% Organic staple cotton Waterproof layer: 100% Polyethylene Core: 100% Polyester |
Coconut Pad 80% Wool Batting 20% |
100% Polyester | 100% Polyurethane Foam Pad | 100% Polyurethane Foam Pad |
Our Analysis and Test Results
For more than ten years, Babyletto has been operating out of California, designing modern nursery components. They make simple and stylish cribs, dressers, mattresses, and more. Their goal is to create detailed and thoughtful furniture that is “consciously crafted.”
The Babyletto is made from a recyclable polyester pad with a waterproof cover and modacryl layer to meet flammability specifications.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Materials
The Babyletto does not use natural materials to create the inner core pad or the waterproof cover. However, we still prefer these materials over polyurethane foam.
The inner core of this mattress is recyclable polyester batting, which is wrapped in flame-retardant modacrylic batting. The materials also include organic cotton for the cover and polyethylene as a waterproof layer.
The Babyletto is a firm sleep surface that is the same on both sides.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
The dry waterproof cover is triple laminated and easy to clean, and the entire mattress is free from PVC, vinyl, and phthalates.
The collective size and weight measurements of the Babyletto indicate that sheet changes should be fairly easier compared to heavier or larger mattresses.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Sheet Changing
This mattress did not score well in our tests for sheet changes despite being lightweight.
The difficulty of sheet changes is comprised of two main components: weight and how snuggly the mattress fits in the crib. While you want a mattress to fit snug enough to be safe (less than a two-finger-width gap on any side), you don't want it so snug that it is deformed by the crib slats or takes great effort to pull loose for sheet changes.
The Babyletto is one of the lighter options in the group, weighing 12 lbs, while a couple weigh more than 20 lbs. It is easy to pick up and carry, but the snug fit in most test cribs hurt its overall score for sheet changes. As your baby grows, your mattress platform will get lower, and reaching deep into a crib to pull a mattress free can be a challenge. However, most testers felt that they'd rather have a snug fit than a heavy mattress.
The Babyletto fits well in even our smallest test crib, but the fit is snug on the ends and sides.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Crib Fit
The Babyletto is on the larger side in this group of tested mattresses and as a result only scored about average for the group.
This mattress did fit in all of our test cribs. However, it is one of the longest and widest, with measurements of 52.4 X 28.4 inches in our tests. While this is within the standard guidelines, it is somewhat larger, and this results in a very snug fit with no gap in some cribs we paired it with.
While safe for a baby, this snug fit could make getting the mattress up and exposed for sheet changes could be challenging. However, it did successfully fit in all of the test cribs.
The Babyletto is a lightweight solution for those who are less concerned with all-natural materials and looking for a simple, non-off-gassing choice.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Should You Buy the Babyletto Pure Core with Dry Waterproof Cover?
If you want a high-quality, lightweight mattress that isn't polyurethane foam, the Babyletto is one of the best in the bunch. This option comes with a waterproof layer to help keep the inside clean, and the cover is made of organic cotton. It is a simple, straightforward mattress with a budget-friendly price and a recyclable core.
What Other Crib Mattresses Should You Consider?
The Bayletto is a little bigger than some competitors, and we recommend checking it with your current crib before missing your return window. The My Green Mattress Emily Natural fits better in our crib tests and uses more natural materials if that is a goal. If you want the most natural materials with the highest degree of transparency, the Avocado Organic and the Naturepedic Organic Cotton Classic 150 Seamless 2-Stage are our favorites, but they come with higher weights and prices.
—Wendy Schmitz
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