https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:10:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2168411 Wed, 06 May 2015 00:23:50 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2168411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We reused the mattress we had for DD with DS. DD got it for 2 years, and he got it for another 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2168409 Wed, 06 May 2015 00:11:22 +0000 wonderstruck 2168409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: At the risk of being a bit off-topic, there actually is some amazing new research on SIDS - we could potentially be so close to figuring it out! <a href="http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/one-seattle-childrens-doctor-thinks-he-close-to-stopping-sids/" rel="nofollow">http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/one-seattle-childrens-doctor-thinks-he-close-to-stopping-sids/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2168407 Wed, 06 May 2015 00:04:01 +0000 lemondrop 2168407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never heard that, never considered not reusing the mattress. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2168405 Tue, 05 May 2015 23:57:00 +0000 lamariniere 2168405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: same for us. We reused the crib mattress and our older LO got a new twin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2168340 Tue, 05 May 2015 22:04:38 +0000 FannyMae 2168340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never even considered that I might need a new one... it's been in storage in my spare room for nearly a year and DD has been using it as a trampoline :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2168317 Tue, 05 May 2015 21:36:39 +0000 autumnlove 2168317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We will be reusing LO 2's mattress for the new baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2168316 Tue, 05 May 2015 21:33:50 +0000 shopaholic 2168316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We'll be reusing LO's mattress when #2 arrives. She's still sleeping in it now, so if I had any concerns, she wouldn't be on that one anyway. It's also been covered in a waterproof cover, but we've never even had an issue with leaking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2168004 Tue, 05 May 2015 15:46:55 +0000 Anagram 2168004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: never! But we haven't potty trained, and she's always slept in a sleep sack (can't take her diaper off) and doesn't take liquids into the crib. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2167983 Tue, 05 May 2015 15:37:36 +0000 78h2o 2167983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: wow, no accidents?! Our crib matyress has seen some hard times! It is supposedly waterproof though and at least half the time we had a second cover on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2167977 Tue, 05 May 2015 15:31:18 +0000 Truth Bombs 2167977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My older LO will be moving into a full size bed, but we are getting a new mattress for our second. My bigger concern is that they lose firmness over time which increases the risk of SIDS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2167963 Tue, 05 May 2015 15:12:12 +0000 dolphin 2167963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We will be reusing DD's crib mattress when baby comes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2167952 Tue, 05 May 2015 15:00:06 +0000 birdofafeather 2167952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm reusing the mattress as we're getting DD a big bed before the baby comes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2167904 Tue, 05 May 2015 14:23:16 +0000 Corduroy 2167904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I've read three 'new causes' or SIDs articles this week. It's scary and sad but they just don't know the cause. My LO2 will reuse LO1's mattress. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2167831 Tue, 05 May 2015 13:45:52 +0000 Anagram 2167831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So when you google "SIDS and mattress toxins", several websites pop up that have impressive names like "The SIDS prevention organization", but then they actually just sell mattress covers that supposedly prevent this toxic gas, and therefore prevents SIDS.</p> <p>When trying to find any credible sources, I found this: <a href="http://www.firstcandle.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Toxic_Gas_Theory.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.firstcandle.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Toxic_Gas_Theory.pdf</a></p> <p>We already know that the medical community doesn't totally know what causes SIDS, and the mattress theory doesn't explain why babies sleeping on couches or in rock-n-plays, etc would die from SIDS.</p> <p>TL;DR: It's an unsubstantiated claim that mattress toxins cause SIDS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2167797 Tue, 05 May 2015 13:31:24 +0000 Mamaof2 2167797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you need a 2nd mattress anyway I would get a new one for the baby and let your DD keep her old one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2167794 Tue, 05 May 2015 13:30:01 +0000 Torchwood 2167794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's really confusing because I've heard what you said, that reusing mattresses is a no-no. But I've also heard that new mattresses are questionable because they're off-gassing more than one that's been well aired out. I *think* I'd get the new mattress for the new LO, just so the toddler could have the consistency of keeping their mattress. Not that that answers the question really, but with so much conflicting information I wouldn't be able to decide any other way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2167748 Tue, 05 May 2015 13:13:04 +0000 Chillybear 2167748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>FWIW, We have the Safety first mattress and have no issues with it after almost 2 years of use </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2167738 Tue, 05 May 2015 13:04:41 +0000 Anagram 2167738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm reusing our crib mattress. It's also been covered with a waterproof mattress cover, and LO has never had an accident in there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2167732 Tue, 05 May 2015 13:03:21 +0000 Foodnerd81 2167732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm- I was planning to reuse the mattress for the next baby. I didn't really even consider not. It's still very firm, and has always been a covered with a waterproof mattress cover, so I don't see how it could be that dirty or fungus-y. Maybe I'm wrong though? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/safe-to-reusue-crib-mattress#post-2167710 Tue, 05 May 2015 12:49:24 +0000 78h2o 2167710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm wondering what would be a safer option for baby... reusing our Moonlight Slumber Little Dreamer mattress (~$200 mattress - Phthalate Free, Latex Free, Lead Free, BPA Free, Vinal Free) or getting a new, less expensive (~$53) mattress - Saftey First Heavenly Dreams (Phthalate and Lead Free but not Vinal Free) mattress? (Buying a 2nd $200 mattress is not in the budget right now).</p> <p>Our toddler would get one of the mattresses... either her old Moonlight Slumber mattress or the new Saftey First mattress.</p> <p>I have heard it's best not to reuse a mattress for an infant because of the possibility that fungus in the mattress could cause SIDS??? So I guess I am wondering what is riskier... the possibility of fungus or a less natural/less chemical free mattress?? </p>