REASONS TO BUY
Good crib fit
Natural materials
Innerspring
REASONS TO AVOID
Heavy
Higher price
My Green Mattress Emily Natural Review
A high-quality mattress made with natural wool and organic cotton materials
Credit: Matt Lighthart
By Wendy Schmitz ⋅ Senior Review Editor ⋅ April 8, 2025
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Our Verdict
The My Green Mattress Emily Natural is a natural material mattress with an inner coil spring. The option includes the use of steel coils, organic cotton, wool batting for flame retardant, and coconut coir. It is Greeguard Gold Certified. It is a good size with an average measurement size that fits equally well in the smallest and largest test cribs from our crib review. It is somewhat heavy at just over 19 lbs, making it one of the biggest options we tested, but it is significantly lighter than the heaviest option, which is closer to 25 lbs. But it is something to consider if you are on the smaller side or if anyone has restrictions on what they can lift. It also is not dual-sided, offering a firm surface suitable for infants and toddlers on both sides instead of a slightly less firm surface on the toddler side. We appreciate the quality materials and design of the Emily and think most families will as well. While it does cost more than some competitors, it isn't as expensive as others and is one to consider saving up for if it suits your goals.
Our Analysis and Test Results
My Green Mattress is owned by the Masters family. Tim Masters, father and husband, was inspired to create an organic mattress after his daughter suffered from allergies and eczema. What resulted was a commitment to healthier sleep surfaces and organic mattresses that continues today. The Masters have five children and make mattresses in various sizes from GOTS and GOLS-certified materials.
The My Green Mattress uses natural materials in its crib mattress, like cotton, wool, coconut coir, and latex.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Materials
The Emily Natural offers a transparent list of material sn and scores well in our material metric for that reason.
The My Green Mattress uses wool batting to meet flammability standards, thereby avoiding the use of chemicals.
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The Emily uses recycled steel inner coils to create an innerspring on which to build. They then use layers of coconut coir bound together with organic latex to create a firm base, with wool and cotton over the top. The quilted cover and contrasting seam edges are highly detailed. Everything feels firm, and the edges do not crush under normal pressure.
The Emily Natural fit in our smallest test crib with enough space to lift it freely for sheet changes.
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Sheet Changing
Sheet changing could be a daily occurrence as your baby grows bigger. It isn't uncommon to be changing sheets every night in the middle of the night after your baby over fills their overnight diaper.
We love the Emily Natural for everything it is and everything it isn't.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Weight is a major contributor to how difficult it is to change sheets. Heavier mattresses can make lifting the mattress challenging, especially for petite parents, and the mattress platform gets deeper in the crib, something that typically occurs as your baby becomes more mobile.
Emily did not perform as well on sheet changes as the lighter-weight synthetic material-based mattresses. Weighing 19.4 lbs in our tests, the Emily Natural is on the heavy side compared to the competition, where the lightest is closer to 7 lbs. However, out of the all-natural mattresses, it is one of the lightest, with a couple weighing over 20 lbs. However, while it is a sturdier product, it isn't as wide as some competitors, making it is to pull up and out of a crib to wrap a fitted sheet in place. The difficulty will largely depend on your ability to reach into a low-place platform and lift the mattress up.
The Emily Natural fit easily into our smallest and largest test cribs.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Crib Fit
Emily Natural earned a higher score for the crib fit than some competitors.
The Emily Natural has a Goldilocks measured size that is not too big or too small.
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With an average measurement size, it fit in all of our test cribs with ease. It had enough of a gap to make lifting it easier but not too large of a gap to be dangerous or ill-fitting.
The Green Mattress fits in our test cribs with a small gap that is considered safe and makes it easier to lift up and out for sheet changes.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
It fits well in the smallest and larger cribs, indicating that finding a good marriage between your crib of choice and this mattress is higher than it might be with other pairings.
The Emily Natural is a quality crib mattress that uses natural materials and an innerspring core to create a non-off-gassing choice that isn't too expensive.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Should You Buy the My Green Mattress?
The Emily is our favorite mattress and one we'd recommend to most families. It uses organic cotton and wool with an innerspring core that offers support and structure. It doesn't off-gas and has a sturdy build that feels like good quality. It is a heavier mattress, which could make sheet changes more challenging for some. It is also somewhat expensive, though not the most expensive in the group, and it could be a no-go for families with smaller budgets. However, if you are looking for a mattress focused on high-quality materials and organic components, then it is hard to find a lower-priced option than the Emily.
What Other Crib Mattresses Should You Consider?
If you want to skip innerspring, the Avocado Organic is a worthy contender with a coconut coir and latex design with organic wool and cotton. It is heavier and more expensive, but it offers a dual-side unlike the Emily. If price is a concern, the Babyletto Pure Core with Dry Waterproof Cover is our favorite budget option, and it is also lightweight! This mattress is made of polyester batting and avoids the use of polyurethane foam, making it a standout for a lower-priced, non-toxic choice. Both options fit well in our test cribs, but the Avocado is harder to lift given its heft.
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