Nook Pebble OrganicA relatively new crib mattress manufacturer is Nook Sleep Systems. They’ve recently released a line of crib mattresses called the Nook Pebble Organic and the Nook Pebble Lite series. They feature a dappled exterior, which gives the mattresses a very unique look. Nook claims that they are the world’s most considered crib mattress.

The Pebble Organic mattresses feature organic materials. The cover materials include Eucalpytus and organic cotton, while the core of the mattress is constructed of organic wool, a natural latex, and PETE. The mattress construction features a unique air layer which is designed to foster breathability and the pebbled exterior creates a slightly uneven surface for your baby to sleep on, which also promotes airflow. It is a good crib mattress to stop sweating.

The Pebble Lite range are very similar to the organic except they feature a non organic wool core. Instead the core is made up of a non-toxic foam. We’ve previously discussed the advantages of a foam crib mattress. Another advantage here is a foam core is obviously cheaper than a core made of organic wool, and so the price comes down significantly. Another advantage is that the mattress is significantly lighter. Some users of the Nook Pebble Organic series have commented that the weight of the mattress has caused the mattress to dip in the middle on spring based cribs .  The Pebble Lite range should avoid this problem by being lighter.

These crib mattresses are certainly not cheap, but they seem to be quality products with a quality build standard. They also have a unique look which I find very appealing. Purchasers of this crib mattress have pointed out that there baby seems to sleep very well and the breathable nature of this mattress has been very effective in stopping their babies from sweating while sleeping.

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You may be in love with an antique crib that you’ve seen that you think would look beautiful in your nursey. You are probably even right, I’m sure it would look fantastic. However, prior to 1974 there were no regulations about how a crib was built. After 1974 strict safety standards were introduced to regulate the size of cribs.

The standard size for a crib is (measured from the innermost surfaces):

  • 28 5/8 inches wide
  • Between 52 3/8 and 5/8 inches long

More information about standard crib sizing can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 16, Part 1508.

Any crib that you should buy should accomodate a standard crib mattress. You don’t want to buy a crib that is no a non-standard size because your mattress might not fight properly and your baby could crawl underneath the mattress or get stuck between the mattress and the crib.

When shopping for a crib you should get the best quality crib
possible and look for these features:

  • Durability: the crib should be strong and durable
  • Strength: the crib should be well constructed and not appear flimsy or weak
  • Non Allergenic Materials:some woods can cause allergic reactions in babies, you should look for a non-allergenic crib

When I was shopping for a crib for my son Aiden I ran across a manufacturer that produces extremely high quality cribs. I ended up purchasing a crib made by this manufacturer and could not be happier. I also ran across some amazing cribs that would look spectacular in a nursery. Unfortunately they are not cheap, but if you do buy something extravagant like a Corsican Sleigh Crib or a Tiffany Crib With Canopy please send us some pictures to marvel at! Remember though, that you get the highest quality crib mattress that you can afford before you splash out on such opulence.

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