https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:23:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dual-side-crib-mattress#post-2435903 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:14:49 +0000 ShootingStar 2435903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think we have this one - <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=23328276&#038;cp=2255956.2273442.4213325.4083736.2929185&#038;parentPage=family" rel="nofollow">http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=23328276&#038;cp=2255956.2273442.4213325.4083736.2929185&#038;parentPage=family</a></p> <p>It seemed to be middle of the road price-wise, and I didn't like the ones that had the vinyl covers. They seemed like they'd be loud for baby to sleep on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dual-side-crib-mattress#post-2435801 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 09:06:32 +0000 Mrs D 2435801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Truth Bombs: Thanks for the input. I was planning to check it against my friends who just bought a new one and see how the firmness was. DD was a peanut (18lbs at 14 mos when we flipped it) so I was hoping she hadnt dented it much! ;)</p> <p>The new one we bought is not dual sided. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dual-side-crib-mattress#post-2435791 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 09:01:12 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2435791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Truth Bombs: a ha! Good rule of thumb- flip when pillow is added to the crib. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dual-side-crib-mattress#post-2435790 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 09:00:01 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2435790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: I'm so glad you like the Sealy mattress! I figured we wouldn't need to spend an arm &amp; a leg for a decent mattress. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dual-side-crib-mattress#post-2435788 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:59:32 +0000 Truth Bombs 2435788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: just FYI I would switch and give the baby the new one. It's not recommended to reuse mattresses because after a toddler has slept on it for a couple years it's not as firm for a newborn and can increase the SIDs risk.</p> <p>We didn't have a dual sided one for our toddler, but I did buy one for the new baby. I plan to switch it whenever I get comfortable giving him a blanket and a pillow. Probably around 18 months? Ours is Colgate but I think it was closer to $200 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dual-side-crib-mattress#post-2435779 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:52:05 +0000 Mrs D 2435779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: We have the sealy you mentioned I think. I could tell a difference in the different sides - but not a huge one. We flipped it with K when she was about 14 mos because I forgot to do it sooner! ;)</p> <p>There are some great reviewed mattresses on Amazon in the $100 and under category. I just got K one for her toddler bed that was $60 and it seems very nice quality. We are leaving the Sealy dual sided in the crib for the new one... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dual-side-crib-mattress#post-2435764 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:35:47 +0000 Foodnerd81 2435764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine is not dual side, both sides are very firm, and I wish it had a softer side because my toddler prefers that. We layer a soft blanket under the mattress pad instead, but just commenting to say it actually is a good idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dual-side-crib-mattress#post-2435761 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:31:32 +0000 Smurfette 2435761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have one. Slight difference and switched around a year. Might have been a little later cause I forgot about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dual-side-crib-mattress#post-2435756 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:26:24 +0000 avivoca 2435756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one. The toddler side is a bit softer. H likes it just fine. We flipped it when she turned one. I also prefers a lighter mattress because changing the sheets is awkward and I'd rather not wrestle with anything heavier than I have to when it's awkward. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dual-side-crib-mattress#post-2435753 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:23:30 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2435753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm looking into a dual side crib mattress. One side is firm for baby and one side is softer for toddler. I'm guessing after a year or so you just flip the mattress over until baby is ready to move out of the convertible crib and into a real toddler bed or larger bed?</p> <p>Questions for parents that bought one of these...</p> <p>1) could you tell a difference between the sides?</p> <p>2) when did you flip the mattress?</p> <p>3) any recommendations for a sturdy/ heavier dual mattress? I put the Sealy one Lucie's List recommends on my gear list, but am open to other suggestions. Budget max $150</p> <p>TIA </p>