Owner Reviews4.8 of 5 from about 51.2K Amazon reviews (Premium Foam)
Ship TypeShips in a box
The 30-Second Verdict: Quick Summary
Graco is the baby-gear giant behind the Premium Foam Crib and Toddler Mattress on gracobaby.com. It's a Newell Brands company founded in 1942. It sells standard-size foam crib mattresses at about $100 to $128. They carry GREENGUARD Gold certification and waterproof washable covers. It's best for budget nursery shoppers. The catch is that it's a crib-only line, with no published trial or warranty.
Premium Foam Baby Crib and Toddler Bed Mattress
Premium Foam Baby Crib and Toddler Bed Mattress, product photo
FirmnessFirmNot yet researched
Mattress TypeFoamNot yet researched
Queen $Crib size onlyNot yet researched
Coil CountNot yet researchedNot yet researched
Key Strengths
Parents furnishing a standard crib or toddler bed on a budget of about $100
Chain-store and registry shoppers
Buyers who want GREENGUARD Gold certified foam
Families who want a waterproof machine-washable cover and a firm standard-size fit
Good to Know
Adult, teen or plus-size sleepers
Strict-organic buyers who want GOTS or GOLS latex
Shoppers who want a published sleep trial or written warranty
Buyers who want white-glove setup or old-mattress removal
Good fit: parents furnishing a standard crib or toddler bed on a roughly 100-dollar budget; chain-store and registry shoppers wanting GREENGUARD Gold certified foam with a waterproof machine-washable cover; families needing a firm standard-size fit. Poor fit: adult, teen or plus-size sleepers; strict-organic buyers wanting GOTS or GOLS latex; shoppers needing a published sleep trial, written warranty, white-glove setup or old-mattress removal.
Outside review scores
Review sites checked: Not yet researched. Their scores: Not yet researched. Model they tested: Not yet researched. Each site tests in its own way, so read each row on its own.
Graco is the baby-gear giant behind the Premium Foam Crib and Toddler Mattress, a Newell Brands company founded in 1942 selling standard-size foam crib mattresses at about 100 to 128 dollars with GREENGUARD Gold certification and waterproof washable covers. Best for budget nursery shoppers. Caveat: crib-only line with no published trial or warranty.
1942
Founded
GREENGUARD Gold
Certification
Newell Brands
Parent company
When Graco makes sense
Parents furnishing a standard crib or toddler bed on a budget of about $100
Chain-store and registry shoppers
Buyers who want GREENGUARD Gold certified foam
Families who want a waterproof machine-washable cover and a firm standard-size fit
When Another Mattress May Suit You Better
Adult, teen or plus-size sleepers
Strict-organic buyers who want GOTS or GOLS latex
Shoppers who want a published sleep trial or written warranty
Buyers who want white-glove setup or old-mattress removal
Review site scores
How the big review sites score Graco
Each site's own score and the exact bed it tested, side by side.
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Publication
Reported Score
Configuration Tested
Testing Scope
Evaluation Focus
Main configuration: Not yet researched. Read each row's testing scope before comparing scores. Each outlet uses its own method, so we don't combine these scores into one rating.
Reading the scores
Why we don't average the scores
Use the dates and sources shown with each result. Prices, models and policies can change.
Chapter 02
Comfort and firmness: which mattress fits you
Why this matters to you: Feel names are the brand's words, not measurements. Use them to shortlist two or three beds, then let your body decide.
Newborns and infants: use the firm infant side with a snug-fitting standard-crib sheet and nothing else in the crib per safe-sleep guidance; Graco dual-sided models are positioned with a firmer infant face. Toddlers: flip dual-sided models to the toddler face at the toddler-bed transition. Hot or mess-prone sleepers: waterproof machine-washable covers suit spit-up and diaper leaks.
Allergy-focused families: GREENGUARD Gold certified options with CertiPUR-US foam on the Ultra. Fit by position, weight or firmness scale: Not published as of Sept 2026.
Firmness finder
Which Graco feel fits you?
Weight chart not yet researched
Weight and sleep position can change how a bed feels. We have not yet checked whether Graco publishes a fit chart by body weight, so use a trial, where one is offered, to test the bed the way you sleep at home.
Neck: on your side, your nose should line up with the middle of your chest, not tip up or down.
Shoulders: your bottom shoulder should sink in. Tingling or a numb arm means the bed is too firm for you.
Lower back: on your back, slide a flat hand under your waist. A big gap means too firm; no room at all can mean too soft.
Hips: ask someone to look from the side. Hips lower than shoulders means the bed is too soft for you.
Figure 2.1: Four checks to run in a store, lying still in the position you sleep in most. The store test in chapter 11 says how long to lie on each bed.
Chapter 03
Compare the mattresses
Why this matters to you: Models from one brand can differ in feel, height and layers. Match the feel label and height to how you sleep before you compare prices.
Graco lists 5 models. Feel names are the brand's labels.
MODEL MINI-REVIEWS (Amazon prices, Sept 2026): 1) Premium Foam Baby Crib and Toddler Bed Mattress about 99.97 dollars -- flagship standard-size foam crib mattress positioned with firm support, GREENGUARD Gold certification, waterproof machine-washable cover, rated 4.8 out of 5 from about 51.2K reviews with 8K plus bought in past month.
2) Ultra 2-in-1 Premium Dual Sided Baby Crib and Toddler Mattress 127.99 dollars list 149.99 -- dual-sided infant and toddler faces, GREENGUARD Gold plus CertiPUR-US certified foam, machine-washable cover with waterproof surface, 4.7 from about 1K reviews. 3) 6-Inch Dual-Comfort Baby Crib and Toddler Mattress 111.98 dollars list 139.99 -- machine-washable cover with 100 percent waterproof surface, fits standard cribs, 4.8 from about 350 reviews.
4) Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Baby Crib and Toddler Mattress 109.98 dollars list 139.99 -- Made in USA, GREENGUARD Gold, washable premium waterproof cover, 4.8 from 56 reviews. 5) Premium Crib Mattress and Changing Pad Nursery Starter Pack 117.19 dollars -- two-piece GREENGUARD Gold crib mattress plus diaper pad bundle, 4.6 from 18 reviews.
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Visual
Model
Build
Profile
Firmness (brand words)
Queen $
Fiberglass
Premium Foam Baby Crib and Toddler Bed Mattress
Foam core crib mattress
Not yet researched
Firm
Crib size only
Not yet researched
Ultra 2-in-1 Premium Dual Sided Baby Crib and Toddler Mattress
GREENGUARD Gold plus CertiPUR-US certified foam. Machine-washable cover with a waterproof surface. Rated 4.7 from about 1K reviews.
Not yet researched
Dual-sided, firmer infant face and a toddler face
Crib size only
Not yet researched
6-Inch Dual-Comfort Baby Crib and Toddler Mattress
Machine-washable cover with a 100 percent waterproof surface. Fits standard cribs. Rated 4.8 from about 350 reviews.
6 inches
Dual-comfort
Crib size only
No
Essentials 6-Inch Dual-Sided Baby Crib and Toddler Mattress
Made in USA, GREENGUARD Gold, with a washable premium waterproof cover. Rated 4.8 from 56 reviews.
6 inches
Dual-sided
Crib size only
No
P
Premium Crib Mattress and Changing Pad Nursery Starter Pack
A two-piece GREENGUARD Gold crib mattress plus diaper pad bundle. Rated 4.6 from 18 reviews.
Not yet researched
Not yet researched
Crib size only
Not yet researched
Where the maker doesn't publish a number, we say so.
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Model
Coil gauge
Coil count
Foam density
Latex
ILD
Model 1 of 5
Premium Foam Baby Crib and Toddler Bed Mattress: Not yet researched
Premium Foam Baby Crib and Toddler Bed Mattress
Premium Foam Baby Crib and Toddler Bed Mattress, product photo
ConstructionFoam core crib mattress
ProfileNot yet researched
FirmnessFirm
Queen $Crib size only
Not yet researchedNot yet researched
Flagship standard-size foam crib mattress with GREENGUARD Gold certification and a waterproof machine-washable cover. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from about 51.2K reviews, with 8K plus bought in the past month.
Ultra 2-in-1 127.99 (list 149.99). Official gracobaby.com pricing was not available as of Sept 2026. Value read: Graco competes as a budget chain-store crib specialist near 100 dollars, well under premium organic crib rivals; frequent list-price discounts appear on Amazon.
Financing, bundles beyond the starter pack, and size-level pricing: Not published as of Sept 2026.
Not yet researched
White-glove delivery, setup, and old-mattress removal are covered in Delivery & Setup.
Prices and sales discounts come from current brand catalogs. Prices may change during holiday promotions.
Are the expensive ones worth it?
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Chapter 05
How well do the mattresses hold up?
Why this matters to you: A mattress is a long buy. Lean on the written warranty and real owner reports to judge how it will last.
Brand-reported durability: no mattress warranty length, sag threshold, rotation guidance or cover-care limits were retrievable from official pages (gracobaby.com returned 403) as of Sept 2026. Foam crib mattresses in this class are typically used through the crib and toddler-bed years, which is category context rather than a Graco claim. Independent rollator, longevity or wash-cycle testing: Not published as of Sept 2026.
What to watch for, and when:
Ownership, deals, lawsuits & launches
Company History & Model Evolution
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1942Founded
a Newell Brands company founded in 1942
Baby-gear company, now a Newell Brands company
Each milestone comes from the brand's own pages, government and court records, or named news reports, each with the date we checked it. Factory suppliers may update minor parts over time.
What we could confirm, and what the brand doesn't say
The left column is what we checked. Rows marked THE BRAND SAYS only report what the brand says. The right column is what the brand doesn't publish. Use the right column as your list of questions for a store or the brand's chat.
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What we checked
What the brand doesn't publish
THE BRAND SAYSNot yet researched
NOT PUBLISHEDNo warranty length or sag threshold published
THE BRAND SAYSNot yet researched
NOT PUBLISHEDNo independent longevity testing
THE BRAND SAYSNot yet researched
NOT PUBLISHEDNo foam densities or ILD ratings published
THE BRAND SAYSNot yet researched
NOT PUBLISHEDNot yet researched
Where sources disagree
Chapter 06
Sleep trials, returns, exchanges and fees
Why this matters to you: Feel is hard to judge in a store or in a week. Know your exit plan and its cost before you pay.
Sleep trial length, return window, exchange policy, return-shipping and restocking fees on gracobaby.com: Not published as of Sept 2026 (official pages returned 403). Marketplace purchases follow the selling retailer return policy (Amazon, Walmart, Target, Kohls, buybuyBaby). Shoppers should confirm the return window, condition rules for washed covers, and who pays return freight before buying.
Your trial, night by night
Not yet researchedNot yet researched
Not yet researchedNot yet researched
Not yet researchedNot yet researched
What each choice costs you
Keep it$0Nothing more to do
Return itNot publishedMarketplace purchases follow the selling retailer's return policy
Swap itNot yet researchedNot yet researched
Not covered by the trial: Not yet researched
Figure 6.1: The trial in three dates and three prices. Put the last date in your calendar the day the bed arrives.
Check the terms for your seller and order date before buying from Graco.
Chapter 07
Delivery, setup and old-mattress removal
Why this matters to you: Delivery terms decide your first week with the bed. Confirm the date, setup and old-bed removal before you pay.
Delivery: Walmart listing titles the product Mattress in a Box, indicating compressed shipping; retailer shipping cost, speed, tracking, and Hawaii, Alaska and international coverage: Not published as of Sept 2026. Setup: standard-size crib mattresses drop into the crib with a snug two-finger gap check per safe-sleep guidance, which is category guidance rather than a Graco instruction.
White-glove setup and old-mattress removal: Not published as of Sept 2026.
Typical wait: Not published
Figure 7.1: What happens between your order and your first night. Clear a path to the bedroom before the team arrives.
Confirm the delivery date, setup and removal terms for your address before ordering.
Chapter 08
Terms checked on the brand's site · recheck before you buy
What do the warranties cover?
Why this matters to you: A warranty is only as good as its terms. Read the written terms and use a supported base, because the wrong frame can end coverage.
Full mattress warranty document: Not published as of Sept 2026. Warranty length, sag and defect coverage, stain, moisture and cover-removal exclusions, claim steps, contacts and proof-of-purchase requirements were not published as of Sept 2026. Shoppers should save receipts and confirm warranty terms with Graco or the selling retailer before buying.
Covered when the dip is deeper than Not yet researched, measured with nobody on the bed.
Strip the bed down to the mattress and wait a few hours so the top layers can recover.
Lay a straight edge (a broom handle or long level) across the dip, resting on the flat parts.
Measure from the edge down to the deepest point, then photograph the ruler for your claim.
Figure 8.1: How to measure a sag before you file a warranty claim. Drawing not to scale.
Chapter 09
Review counts checked on each site · they change daily
Customer reviews and complaints
Why this matters to you: Star ratings depend on who posts and where. Read the low-star reviews for patterns, not just the average.
Marketplace signal (Amazon, Sept 2026): Premium Foam 4.8 out of 5 from about 51.2K reviews with 8K plus bought in past month; Ultra 2-in-1 4.7 from about 1K; Dual-Comfort 4.8 from about 350; Essentials 4.8 from 56; Starter Pack bundle 4.6 from 18. Written review text and complaint themes were not available as of Sept 2026. Brand-site ratings, BBB, Google, and independent crib-mattress test scores for Graco: Not published as of Sept 2026.
How we read the reviews
Read each platform on its own: who runs it, its rating scale, how many reviews it has, and the date we checked it.
Reported praise and concerns:
Review sites side by side
What each review site says
Not yet researched
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Platform
Rating
Sample
Platform mark:Amazon Premium Foam
4.8 out of 5
about 51.2K
Platform mark:Amazon Ultra 2-in-1
4.7
about 1K
Platform mark:Amazon Dual-Comfort
4.8
about 350
Platform mark:Amazon Essentials
4.8
56
Platform mark:Amazon Starter Pack
4.6
18
Chapter 10
What are the mattresses made of?
Why this matters to you: Layer names say little without numbers. Ask what is inside your exact model, layer by layer.
Standard-size foam crib construction only; no adult mattress line published. Per marketplace listings: foam core with firm support positioning, waterproof machine-washable covers, GREENGUARD Gold certification across the line, CertiPUR-US certified foam on the Ultra 2-in-1, Made in USA labeling on the Essentials 6-Inch. Thickness is stated as 6 inches on Dual-Comfort and Essentials models.
Foam densities, ILD firmness ratings, cover fiber content, fire-barrier details and certification ID numbers: Not published as of Sept 2026.
Safety labels, and what each one covers
GREENGUARD Gold
Across the line
Our research sheet lists this certification for Graco. We have not yet checked it with the certifier.
CertiPUR-US
Foam on the Ultra 2-in-1
Our research sheet lists this certification for Graco. We have not yet checked it with the certifier.
What these labels do and don't prove
Read your law tag
How to read the law tag in three steps
Why this matters to you:
Law tag guide
How to read a mattress law tag
The three steps
1
Waterproof machine-washable cover
2
Dual-sided infant and toddler faces
3
CertiPUR-US certified foam (Ultra 2-in-1)
Full law tag guide, factory code decoding, and the certificate glossary live on our shared safety page.
How to read this: the law tag, the brand's own statements, and certificates each cover different things. A spec the brand doesn't publish isn't proof it's missing; it just isn't shared.
Chapter 11
Where can you try and buy the mattresses?
Why this matters to you: Where you buy sets the price, the trial and who handles problems. Check the seller's terms, not just the brand's.
Direct: gracobaby.com nursery section lists the Premium Foam mattress (page details are not published as of Sept 2026); no brand-owned mattress showrooms published. Chains and marketplaces: Amazon, Walmart, Target, Kohls and buybuyBaby (Bed Bath and Beyond) carry or list Graco crib mattresses, with Amazon listings verified; in-store availability varies by retailer and Target showed the item unavailable at check.
Phone ordering and live chat: Not published as of Sept 2026.
Showroom Network
gracobaby.com
Not yet researched
Store Access
Amazon, Walmart, Target, Kohls, buybuyBaby
Not yet researched
Sales Culture
No brand-owned showrooms
Not yet researched
Inventory & Delivery
Not yet researched
Not yet researched
How to test a bed in the store
Where Graco sells
A sample to show the mix of store types. Use the brand's store finder for the ones near you.
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Channel
Type
1
Online
Online direct
2
Amazon
Retailer
Not yet researched. Checked Amazon listings verified.
Chapter 12
Graco vs. other mattress brands
Why this matters to you: A fair comparison needs the same facts for both beds. Line up price, trial and warranty for each one.
Versus Delta Children: both compete near 100 dollars with GREENGUARD Gold two-stage options; Delta Children adds licensed Serta, Beautyrest and Simmons Kids innerspring builds while Graco often wins on chain-store and registry availability. Versus Babyletto: Graco wins on everyday price near 100 versus 199 to 359 dollars; Babyletto wins on published organic GOTS storytelling and the Avocado collaboration.
Versus Newton Baby: Graco wins on price; Newton wins on published breathability and washable-core documentation. Versus Sealy and Simmons Kids crib lines: comparable value foam and innerspring positioning, so compare certification labels and retailer price rather than brand alone.
Competitor details reflect published prices and specs on the date shown. Mattress brands may update prices and trial terms over time.
Chapter 13
How we research and report
This page is an early draft built from our research sheet for Graco. We read the brand's own pages and public listings, and we do not test mattresses ourselves. Fields marked "Not yet researched" are still being checked.
Researched Sept 16, 2026 from official gracobaby.com pages first (the Premium Foam mattress page and nursery section), then Amazon marketplace listings, Wikipedia company history and Newell Brands pages; official claims are labeled as brand-reported and gaps are stated. Key sources: Amazon Graco crib search results and Graco baby-products company history.
How we check this page
Stage 01Factory
Who built the bed
Stage 02Test results
Outside test results
Stage 03Safety
Fire safety papers and the law tag
Stage 04Pressure and motion
Outside pressure and motion tests
Stage 05Reviews
Review scores, side by side
Quick Answers
Quick Answers Before You Buy
Safety and materials
Buying and policies
Is Graco an adult mattress brand?
No, parent context is a baby-gear giant owned by Newell Brands (founded 1942); its sleep line covers standard crib and toddler mattresses only, not adult sizes.
Are Graco crib mattresses certified?
Listings cite GREENGUARD Gold certification across the line and CertiPUR-US foam on the Ultra 2-in-1; certificate ID numbers were not found.
What do dual-sided and 2-in-1 mean?
One face is firmer for infants and the reverse suits toddlers; flip at the toddler-bed transition.
How much do they cost?
About 99.97 to 127.99 dollars on Amazon as of Sept 2026.
Is there a sleep trial or warranty?
Neither was published as of Sept 2026; retailer return policies apply.
Where can I buy?
gracobaby.com plus Amazon, Walmart, Target, Kohls and buybuyBaby; availability varies by model.
Prices and promos checked Not yet researched. Recheck before buying.
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