This time I have decided to review one of the more popular selling crib mattresses that have good ratings from customers. This review is for the Da Vinci Emily II 2 sided 260 coil crib mattress, a two in one mattress that can be used for an infant or a toddler.
Here are the facts (from DaVinci):
Size:
This coil mattress is a standard size of 52″L x27.5″W x 6″H and should fit most standard cribs.
Coils:
This mattress has a relatively high coil count of 260. The coils are thinner (15.5 guage) than a 150 coil mattresses but more tightly spaced, giving good, even support.
Cover:
This mattress has two distinct sides – one side infant (firmer support) and the other side for toddler with a softer layer of cushioning. The outer cover is a non-toxic reinforced triple laminate cover that provides tear and water resistance.
Support:
The mattress also has a 6 guage border wire on infant side for extra firm support – a definite plus.
Fire Resistance:
Meets all Federal standards CFR-1632 and comes with 25 year warranty.
Weight:
16 pounds
Meets all federal requirements for full-size cribs
My comments:
One thing I noticed was that they have used an “ultra-fresh” additive formulated into vinyl for anti-bacteria surface. If you are not interested in extra additives in your crib mattress, you may want to pass on this mattress.
The fire safety standards have been “met by Antimony formulated into the vinyl surface”. You should know that antimony is toxic and can leach from materials it is combined with and can therefore make its way out of the vinyl cover. It is thought that the use of a mattress pad (assuming it does not have any antimony in it) will reduce exposure. At least this manufacturer is upfront about how the fire protection guidelines are met so you can make an informed decision. If you are uncomfortable with this method of meeting the federal standards, you might consider an organic crib mattress.
This mattress does not have handles on the sides so turning it may be a bit cumbersome but it is light enough that the average person should be able to turn it when the time comes.
Customers who purchased this crib mattress were happy with the fit (one found a gap between the crib and mattress) as well as the firmness of the mattress.
For more information, you can read some customer reviews of the Emily II 2-Sided 260 Coil Crib Mattress with Borderwire.
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will last for as long as your baby needs it. There are some manufacturers that increase the length of the warranty and the price of the mattress. Don’t spend more than you have to for a warranty that you will probably never need.
. Unless you really know the history of a used crib, you can be letting yourself in for problems. If the crib mattress was not stored properly, or a spill was not cleaned thoroughly, bacteria and mold could be growing on or in the mattress. When you buy a new mattress, especially for your first baby, make sure you take care of it properly so you can use it for your next child.