Disclosure: I received the product below to review in exchange for sharing my honest opinion.
As a new mom my first thought was my baby did not need a nice mattress because its not like he needed support really. Then I thought about how that is his first mattress that he will grow and development on and use for awhile so it should be supportive. I figure a crib mattress lasts anywhere from 2-5 years as the crib mattress can be used for toddler beds as well, which is what we did. We also used that same mattress from my first son for my other two kids so it definitely got its use.
The Sealy Cool Beginnings 2-Stage Foam & Gel crib mattress is a mattress that offers the firmness of an ultra sturdy and lightweight polyethylene core plus the cooling comfort of soybean cool gel on the softer side. So it is like two mattresses in one, one side is firm and the other cooling.
The Infant Side features a 100% Air-Flow Polyethylene foam core for optimum firmness for infants. It is free of harmful chemicals (moms have enough to worry about) and durable.
The toddler side features natural soy-enhanced cool gel perfect for maximum comfort and cooling.
Some more features:
- The Cool-Tex two tone cover is soft and enhances the cooling gel to keep babies comfortable while sleeping.
- Airflow pockets for freshness
- The whole mattress is encased in PVC-free cover that is both liquid and stain-resistant for a more sanitary sleeping surface.
- The stitching used will not unravel or trap liquids and odors.
- Square corner design for snug fit in cribs
- Lightweight for easy crib sheet changing
- Protective cotton wrap encloses the whole mattress
While my babies are not babies anymore and they have moved onto bigger beds, I couldn’t help checking out this new mattress for a friend who is pregnant. My daughter was thrilled to lay on a small mattress again (she is now on a twin bed.)
I will say mattresses sure have come a long way since I bought our first crib mattress. I don’t remember anything fancy about it at all. It was encased completely in wipeable plastic and I paid a little more for a softer one but that was it. I love that this mattress is designed for growing with your child and enhancing their sleep, which is a must, right? I used to think all mattresses were built the same but there are definitely some nicer ones out there, such as this one that makes you want the best for your baby. For how much time a baby sleeps (which is hopefully a lot) in their crib and then toddler bed and then if you pass it on for another baby, a mattress like this is a great investment. Its durable enough too that putting it in storage in between kids would be fine as well I would think!
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Marti Tabora says
I never knew there was such a thing as a gel crib mattress, we didn’t see one like it when we were shopping for my grandson. It does seem pretty nice.
Brianna Beers says
I am totally adding this to my baby registry! Thank you for this review!!
Dawn Reid says
I love that it has cooling gel.
Racquelle says
The cooling gel is awesome!
Katyann Marne Driver says
I love the airflow pockets to keep it fresh 😉 thank you for the chance
Christie says
I think the cooling gel is the best feature.
Candace says
I love that it has cooling gel.
Monique Rizzo says
I really like that it is stain resistant. A very important feature!! Thanks for the chance.
Breanne says
I like the PVC-free cover.
stephanie baker says
Chemical free, cooling & comfortable…. perfection for my little one! There are so many things to worry about when you’re a parent, when they’re sleeping safely & soundly should be a time to rest. I really would love this for both of my girls.
Leah Shumack says
The cooling gel is the best feature!
Lisa V. says
The wipeable mattress seems like a life saver.
steve weber says
I like that it’s lightweight.
Erica B. says
The liquid resistant cover is great.
tina reynolds says
I like that it does not trap any odors in the mattress
Jon Giddens says
Why not give them the same quality mattress that we sleep on? They deserve the best! I like that it has cooling technology. PVC free is always a plus.
Laurie Nykaza says
I like that the mattress is encased in PVC-free cover that is both liquid and stain-resistant so it wont get stains on it which is so amazing.
Vera says
I like that it keeps babies cool while sleeping. I live in the South so that’s a huge plus as well as the two stage design.
Christine Herrera says
I love how the Protective cotton wrap encloses the whole mattress
abedabun dawn says
Hypoallergenic, Stain Resistant, Water-resistant which are very important to me.
Karen Drake says
I love that it is two sides for babies and then for toddlers.
Kayla Allen says
I like that it is water proof.
tonya dreese says
I love the design, the stain and liquid resistant sounds great as well.
Michele P says
the PVC free cover which is stain and liquid resistant is great since it sounds like it will be easy to keep clean and also keep harmful chemicals away from the baby.
Holly Thomas says
I love that the stitching used will not unravel or trap liquids and odors.
Kristen Nieves says
odor reducing technology!
Natalie S says
I love the square corner design and that it is completely water proof!
Robin Abrams says
I love the that The whole mattress is encased in PVC-free cover that is both liquid and stain-resistant for a more sanitary sleeping surface.
Gina H. says
I like the that it has a 100% Air-Flow Polyethylene foam core.
Trisha Burgess says
I love the stitching that won’t unravel or trap odors!
Patti Hess says
I like that it doesn’t trap odors!
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Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I love that it’s liquid and stain-resistant!
jill rivera says
Protective cotton wrap encloses the whole mattress my old crib mattress had a plastic wrap, well it felt like it.
Dana Rodriguez says
I love that it keeps your baby cool and is both liquid and stain-resistant .
Brenda Haines says
The airflow pockets for freshness sound great! Thanks for the chance! 🙂
Maija says
I absolutely love the two-stage feature!!!
Rebecca Orr says
I really like that this mattress is light weight and stain resistant. My niece is expecting and this would be perfect for her little guy.
Shannon says
I love that it is a gel foam mattress allows children to stay cool!
Angela Y says
I like that it is liquid and stain-resistant.
Carol says
The cooling gel is my favorite feature.
Stacey B says
I love many features but I think my favorite is that it’s 2 stages, and also that one side has a gel top.
xty cruz says
I would say that the cooling gel is my favorite feature
wen budro says
The air flow pockets for freshness is my favorite feature. This mattress sounds awesome.
Stephanie Galbraith says
I like the Cool-Tex two tone cover is soft and enhances the cooling gel to keep babies comfortable while sleeping..
Georgie C says
I really like that the mattress has a Protective cotton wrap which encloses around the entire mattress.
Maria C says
I am impressed that it has a gel foam. This makes baby more comfortable & gives them a cool comfort
debra markel says
love you can use for baby and toddler
debra markel says
like it can be used for baby and toddler
KATHRYN TEEL says
I love the idea of air pockets for freshness I think that’s a great thing! I think the coolness is a great idea also my grandbaby always sweats in her sleep no matter what we do!
Miranda says
I love how this mattress can be used for both infants and toddlers! A wonderful way to save money by allowing a product to grow with a baby.
Sherry S. says
I love that the Cool-Tex two tone cover is soft and enhances the cooling gel to keep babies comfortable while sleeping.
greentopiaries says
I love that it is Greenguard Gold Certified. A healthy air sleeping environment is essential! Thanks for the chance!
Sara says
I love the idea of the cool gel because my son gets hot, and it seems like the stain resistance would make it more sanitary for little ones
James Robert says
My favorite is 2-stage foam mattress is made with hypoallergenic, incredibly firm and ultra lightweight polyethylene foam for infants
Flip mattress over for the cool comfort of our exclusive soybean cool gel, an infused gel memory foam topper
Angie Moeller says
COOL GEL
Kristi C says
I like that the stitching will not trap liquid or odors.
Ed Jones says
Just in time for the birth of my great grand son!
Maggie says
Love cool gel
Alona Y says
I love the cool gel on the toddler side, that’s a great feature.
Sheryl says
I like that the mattress is free of harmful chemicals.
Billie R says
I like that it’s liquid and stain resistant, both important for littles.
courtney b says
I like the protective cotton wrap.
I love new mattresses, they are just soo nice to sleep on and I would love one for one of my babies!
jeanette sheets says
THE COOLING GEL
McKim says
I like the airflow pockets.
Carly D. says
I love the cooling gel the best. My husband and I both love our cooling gel pillows so we both would love this feature the best!
Terra Heck says
I like that the mattress is encased in PVC-free cover that is both liquid and stain-resistant. Thanks.
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Sandra Watts says
This would be nice for my niece. She is expecting her first child in August. I think that it is like 2 mattresses in one, firm and cooling is a great feature.
Darlene Carbajal says
I like that it’s lightweight.
Sara says
Love that there r two different sides to get the most use out of it!
nickie says
Cooling gel
Leslie says
The liquid and stain resistant cover seems helpful.
Deborah W. says
I love that it has two different sides; one with cooling and soft and the other a little firmer. I also like how it repels moisture and odors.
Julie L says
I like how it keeps babies cool while they are sleeping!
Dandi D says
I really like the cooling gel to keep the baby cool.
JLin says
Cool-Tex two tone cover
rachel cartucci says
I like that it is light and that one side is cooling which is awesome because I know my son sweats in his sleep and the one on the way will probably be a sweaty little boy too. ha!
D Schmidt says
My favorite feature is The whole mattress is encased in PVC-free cover that is both liquid and stain-resistant for a more sanitary sleeping surface.
Jessica Padilla says
I love that it has the Airflow pockets for freshness. 🙂
april p says
I like that it’s a 2 stage mattress so I can use it now with my newborn, but can flip it for a softer side when he’s a toddler
Kelly D says
I like that the PVC-free cover is both liquid and stain-resistant.
Darlene Sullins says
Omg I LOVE that it doesn’t trap liquids and odors!!! That is my biggest problem with things and my kiddos!!!
Richard Hicks says
I like that it is Lightweight for easy crib sheet changing
erin dear says
My favorite feature is that the whole mattress is encased in PVC-free cover that is both liquid and stain-resistant for a more sanitary sleeping surface
Sarah Jestings says
I really like that the stitching used will not unravel or trap liquids and odors.
Dawn Monroe says
I like that its memory foam and has two separate side for different ages. This is my introduction to that feature.
Jacquelyn Cannon says
I love that the cover is liquid and stain-resistant
Nannypanpan says
I like the 2 sides, toddler and infant
Leela says
The stitching used will not unravel or trap liquids and odors.
Andrea v says
Cooling gel
mycraftingworld says
Airflow pocket helps keep mattress fresh
Wendy McBride says
I like that it is chemical free! who wouldn’t like that feature.
Patricia says
I like the cooling feature.
Ellie Wright says
My favorite feature is that it’s chemical free.
Nancy says
I like that one side is cooling.
Stephanie Phelps says
I love the Airflow pockets for freshness. So nice when you have a little one!
Julie Matek says
I love the air flow pockets for freshness
Elisabeth says
I love that it’s free of harmful chemicals, that’s a big deal to me!
Mia says
I like that it has a square corner design to fit in a crib.
Apryl Potter says
I love the fact that the whole mattress is encased in PVC-free cover that is both liquid and stain-resistant for a more sanitary sleeping surface. That is a comforting thought for us moms to know that it will always be sanitary for our little one.
sandra says
I like that the cover is liquid- and stain-resistant
vickie Couturier says
i like it has two sides one for infants and one for toddlers
June S. says
I like this the most about their mattress; The whole mattress is encased in PVC-free cover that is both liquid and stain-resistant for a more sanitary sleeping surface.
Em Mahr says
One of my favorite features is that it has a PVC-free cover that is both liquid and stain-resistant