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- Sleepy Time
- Crib Mattress Basics
- Choosing a Mattress
- Innerspring Mattresses
- Foam Mattresses
- Greener Alternatives
- Safety Issues
- Ready to Shop?
- Crib Mattress Buying Checklist
Crib Mattress Buying Checklist
- Firmness is key. Test the inside and the edges of the mattress.
- Look for exterior fabric that can withstand tears, spills, and jumps like multi-layered or quilted vinyl.
- Check that you can't put more than a two-finger width distance between the crib mattress and the crib.
- Make sure that the crib sheet fits snugly and can't be pulled off the mattress.
- Consider buying a mattress with fire-retardant fabric.
- Don't buy a crib mattress at a store where you can't return it if it doesn't fit right.
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