Kolcraft sells no adult mattresses. It's a third-generation, family-run Chicago baby-gear maker that has operated for about 80 years. It sells five budget crib mattresses from $39.99 to $79.99, in polyfoam and 150-coil innerspring. Key models are GREENGUARD Gold Certified, waterproof and US-assembled, with 5 to 10-year warranties. It's best if you're furnishing a nursery on a budget. The catch is that kolcraft.com often shows mattresses out of stock, so most shoppers buy through retailers. You won't find a published sleep trial.
Good fit: parents furnishing a standard-size crib, mini crib or convertible toddler bed on a tight budget; shoppers wanting a firm infant-support mattress with a wipe-clean waterproof cover; buyers who value a lightweight foam crib mattress for easy sheet changes; GREENGUARD Gold and US-assembled shoppers; gift-registry buyers (Babylist).
Poor fit: adult-mattress shoppers - Kolcraft sells no adult, latex, hybrid or memory-foam adult models; shoppers requiring a published sleep trial, free brand-direct returns, white-glove delivery or old-mattress removal; strict-organic shoppers (no GOTS or GOLS published); shoppers wanting published per-retailer ratings before buying.
Outside review scores
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CRIB SPECIALTY - Kolcraft sells no adult mattresses. Kolcraft is a third-generation, family-run Chicago baby-gear maker operating about 80 years, selling five budget Kolcraft-brand crib mattresses from $39.99 to $79.99 (polyfoam and 150-coil innerspring). Key models are GREENGUARD Gold Certified, waterproof and US-assembled, with 5- to 10-year mattress warranties. Best for budget nurseries. Biggest caveat: kolcraft.com often shows mattresses out of stock, so most shoppers buy via retailers, and no sleep trial is published.
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When Kolcraft makes sense
Parents furnishing a standard crib, mini crib or toddler bed on a budget
Shoppers who want a firm infant-support mattress with a wipe-clean cover
Buyers who like a lightweight foam mattress for easy sheet changes
GREENGUARD Gold and US-assembled shoppers
Gift-registry buyers on Babylist
When Another Mattress May Suit You Better
Adult-mattress shoppers
Shoppers who need a published sleep trial or free brand-direct returns
Buyers who want white-glove delivery or old-mattress removal
Strict-organic shoppers, since no GOTS or GOLS is published
Review site scores
How the big review sites score Kolcraft
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.
CRIB SPECIALTY - no adult-mattress guidance applies; all five models are firm infant/toddler crib mattresses, not rated by adult sleep position. Infants: all Kolcraft crib models are positioned as firm infant-support surfaces meeting CPSIA and flammability requirements; follow pediatric guidance (firm, flat, bare sleep surface).
Foam-vs-coil choice: the lightweight polyfoam models (Fresh Start, Pediatric 800) suit parents prioritizing easy lifting and sheet changes; the Pure Sleep 150 innerspring suits buyers wanting a coil core with a 10-year warranty. Mini cribs: choose the Pediatric Mini Crib model; standard-crib models do not fit mini frames. Toddlers: Fresh Start and Pure Sleep 150 are stated to fit convertible toddler beds.
Adult side, back, stomach, hot and heavier sleepers: not applicable - Kolcraft publishes no adult firmness, cooling, motion-isolation, edge-support or weight-capacity data as of Sept 2026.
Firmness finder
Which Kolcraft feel fits you?
Weight chart not yet researched
Weight and sleep position can change how a bed feels. We have not yet checked whether Kolcraft 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.
Kolcraft lists 5 models. Feel names are the brand's labels.
Fresh Start Crib Mattress (foam flagship, KM001, $79.99): 27.88 x 52 x 5.13 inches, 7.6 lb, polyfoam core positioned for firm infant support, waterproof wipe-clean cover, rectangular corners for a snug standard-crib fit, fits standard cribs and toddler beds, GREENGUARD Gold Certified, 5-year warranty on workmanship and materials; kolcraft.com listed it out of stock with Amazon, Target and Wayfair buy links.
Pediatric 800 Crib Mattress (value foam, $39.99): deluxe-firm polyfoam standard-crib mattress at the entry price point; per-model dimensions, weight, certifications and warranty length: not published as of Sept 2026. Pediatric Mini Crib Mattress (mini size, $39.99): sized for mini cribs; per-model construction, dimensions, certifications and warranty length: not published as of Sept 2026.
Pure Sleep 150 Crib Mattress (innerspring step-up, KM301, $69.99): 51.63 x 27.25 x 5 inches, 150-coil innerspring core for firm support, Perma-Dri moisture-resistant wipe-clean cover, padded low-allergen sleep surface, fits standard US cribs and convertible frames, GREENGUARD Gold Certified, 10-year warranty on workmanship and materials, made in the USA of US and imported parts; kolcraft.com showed it unavailable.
Sleepy Little One Crib Mattress (budget crib, $49.99): entry crib mattress below the Fresh Start; per-model construction, dimensions, certifications and warranty length: not published as of Sept 2026.
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Queen $
Coil Count
Fresh Start Crib Mattress (KM001)
A polyfoam core with a waterproof wipe-clean cover and rectangular corners. GREENGUARD Gold Certified, with a 5-year warranty.
5.13 inches
Firm infant support
Crib size only
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Pediatric 800 Crib Mattress
A polyfoam standard-crib mattress at the entry price point.
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Deluxe firm
Crib size only
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Pediatric Mini Crib Mattress
Sized for mini cribs.
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Firm
Crib size only
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Pure Sleep 150 Crib Mattress (KM301)
A 150-coil innerspring core with a Perma-Dri moisture-resistant wipe-clean cover. GREENGUARD Gold Certified, with a 10-year warranty.
5 inches
Firm
Crib size only
150 coils
Sleepy Little One Crib Mattress
An entry crib mattress priced below the Fresh Start.
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Firm
Crib size only
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Where the maker doesn't publish a number, we say so.
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Coil gauge
Coil count
Foam density
Latex
ILD
Model 1 of 5
Fresh Start Crib Mattress (KM001): Not yet researched
Fresh Start Crib Mattress (KM001)
Fresh Start Crib Mattress (KM001), product photo
ConstructionNot yet researched
Profile5.13 inches
FirmnessFirm infant support
Queen $Crib size only
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A polyfoam core with a waterproof wipe-clean cover and rectangular corners. GREENGUARD Gold Certified, with a 5-year warranty.
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Mattress prices and value
Why this matters to you: A starting price can rise with size, base and delivery. Get the full price for your size in writing before you choose.
Five-model Kolcraft crib lineup spans $39.99 to $79.99: Pediatric 800 Crib $39.99; Pediatric Mini Crib $39.99; Sleepy Little One Crib $49.99; Pure Sleep 150 Crib $69.99; Fresh Start Crib $79.99. Shipping offer on kolcraft.com: free shipping on orders above $59 across the 48 contiguous states. Financing, promotions and size-level price grids: not published as of Sept 2026.
Value read: Kolcraft undercuts most name-brand crib mattresses (including sibling Sealy Baby) while carrying GREENGUARD Gold on key models and 5- to 10-year warranties on the two fully specified models; however three of five models lack published specs, the maker site frequently shows out of stock, and street prices must be confirmed at Amazon, Target, Walmart or Wayfair.
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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: Fresh Start carries a 5-year warranty and Pure Sleep 150 a 10-year warranty on workmanship and materials; the sitewide warranty page states crib mattresses are covered at least 12 months with longer terms shown on each mattress label or store display, honored by repair or replacement at Kolcraft's option for the original owner only.
Sag thresholds (e.g. indentation depth), foam-fatigue data and coil-durability figures: not published as of Sept 2026. Independent durability testing (rollator, ASTM sag or third-party longevity tests): not published as of Sept 2026. Company track record (brand-reported): about 80 years as a family-run US baby-products maker and one of the leading US crib-mattress manufacturers headquartered at 901 W.
Jackson Blvd, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607; independent verification of factory or line longevity: not published as of Sept 2026.
What to watch for, and when:
Ownership, deals, lawsuits & launches
Company History & Model Evolution
Show the full company history
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 SAYSFresh Start 5-year warranty
NOT PUBLISHEDNo sag thresholds published
THE BRAND SAYSPure Sleep 150 10-year warranty
NOT PUBLISHEDNo independent durability testing
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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 on kolcraft.com: not published as of Sept 2026. No trial period appears in the product or warranty content, only a link labeled Shipping and Returns with no details. Return mechanics, exchange policy, restocking fees and return-shipping terms on the maker site: not published as of Sept 2026.
Because kolcraft.com frequently shows mattresses out of stock and routes buyers to Amazon, Target and Wayfair, returns and exchanges are effectively governed by the selling retailer. Shoppers should confirm the retailer trial/return window, return-shipping or restocking fees, and exchange rules before buying, and keep tags and receipts since warranty claims require them.
Your trial, night by night
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What each choice costs you
Keep it$0Nothing more to do
Return itNot publishedReturns follow the selling retailer
Swap itNot yet researchedNot yet researched
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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 Kolcraft.
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: kolcraft.com offers free shipping on all orders above $59 across the 48 contiguous states; carrier, speed, tracking, Alaska/Hawaii coverage and freight thresholds: not published as of Sept 2026.
Setup: place the crib mattress directly in a standard crib or convertible toddler bed (Fresh Start 27.88 x 52 in; Pure Sleep 150 51.63 x 27.25 in); unboxing, expansion-time, foundation/slat-gap and bunk-bed guidance: not published as of Sept 2026. White-glove setup and old-mattress removal: not published as of Sept 2026 and generally not applicable to lightweight crib mattresses.
Warranty logistics: if Kolcraft asks for a goods return under warranty, the buyer prepays postage and insures the parcel.
Typical wait: Not yet researched
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.
Sitewide warranty (kolcraft.com warranty page): Kolcraft, Contours Baby, Sealy Baby and Tempur-Pedic Baby are warranted free of defects in materials and workmanship; crib mattresses are covered at least 12 months with longer terms stated on each mattress label or store display; mattress pads/changing pads 60 days; gear 12 months (Contours earns a second year on registration); cribs/nursery furniture 12 months.
Model terms (brand-reported): Fresh Start 5-year warranty; Pure Sleep 150 10-year warranty on workmanship and materials. Remedy: repair or replace at Kolcraft's option (sole remedy), original owner only, proof of purchase required, keep tags, be ready to send photos/details.
Excludes: improper assembly, misuse, poor maintenance, outside repairs, damp/rust/mold/sun/sweat/cleaner damage, unauthorized-retailer or secondhand/floor-model purchase, crash/freight handling, normal wear, comfort preference, paint/finish, business use and use beyond infants/toddlers. Claims: web contact form, customerservice@kolcraft.com, 1-800-453-7673, or 901 W.
Jackson Blvd, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607; buyer-paid insured return postage if a return is requested; coverage only in country of purchase.
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.
Brand-site reviews: no on-site star-rating or review system found on the retrievable Kolcraft product pages; the Fresh Start and Pure Sleep 150 pages showed out-of-stock/unavailable status rather than review counts. Third-party ratings: Amazon showed only a Kolcraft waterproof crib-mattress pad accessory (4.2 out of 5 stars, 11 reviews) rather than a mattress; we could not confirm ratings on Target, Walmart or Wayfair as of Sept 2026.
Google, BBB, Sleep Foundation and RTINGS crib-mattress ratings for these five models: not published as of Sept 2026. Complaint themes from retrievable sources: none documented with review text as of Sept 2026. whose maker site often defers to Amazon, Target and Wayfair buy links, so feedback fragments across retailer SKUs and thin review trails are expected at this price tier.
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
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Platform
Rating
Sample
Platform mark:Amazon (crib mattress pad)
4.2 out of 5
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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.
Polyfoam models (Fresh Start and, by name, Pediatric 800): light foam interior engineered for firm infant support; Fresh Start adds a textured waterproof outer layer that wipes clean and rectangular corners. Innerspring model (Pure Sleep 150): 150 metal coils with a firm low-allergen sleep area and Perma-Dri moisture-resistant wipe-clean cover. Sizes (brand-reported): Fresh Start 27.88 x 52 x 5.13 in at 7.6 lb; Pure Sleep 150 51.63 x 27.25 x 5 in.
Certifications and safety (brand-reported): GREENGUARD Gold Certified on Fresh Start and Pure Sleep 150; meets or exceeds all flammability, lead, phthalate and CPSIA testing; does not contain toxic fire retardants; proudly made in the USA of US and imported parts. Cover, fire-barrier chemistry, foam densities, coil gauge, Pediatric 800 / Mini / Sleepy Little One layer details, OEKO-TEX, GOTS and GOLS: not published as of Sept 2026.
No cutaway diagrams published;.
Safety labels, and what each one covers
GREENGUARD Gold
Fresh Start and Pure Sleep 150
Our research sheet lists this certification for Kolcraft. 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
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3
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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.
Buy direct at kolcraft.com with Amazon, Target and Wayfair buy-now links and a Babylist registry option, though the two fully specified models showed out of stock/unavailable on the maker site as of Sept 2026. Buy at retail via Amazon, Target, Walmart and Wayfair plus a retailer locator; in-store trial rooms and brand-owned showrooms: not published as of Sept 2026.
Direct contact: 1-800-453-7673 (US/Canada; mattress/crib/furniture lines Monday-Thursday 8-5 and Friday 8-3 Central), customerservice@kolcraft.com, web contact form, and HQ at 901 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60607. Sibling brands sharing the Kolcraft portfolio: Sealy Baby, Contours Baby and Tempur-Pedic Baby.
Showroom Network
Buy direct at kolcraft.com
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Store Access
Retail via Amazon, Target, Walmart, Wayfair
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Sales Culture
No showrooms
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Inventory & Delivery
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How to test a bed in the store
Where Kolcraft 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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Chapter 12
Kolcraft 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 Sealy Baby (sibling brand): Kolcraft wins on entry price ($39.99 models vs Sealy Baby's higher positioning); Sealy Baby wins on brand recognition and broader retail review volume. Versus Graco crib mattresses: Kolcraft wins on GREENGUARD Gold availability at $69.99-$79.99 and a 10-year innerspring warranty; Graco wins on wider in-store trial presence and deeper rating history.
Versus Safety 1st crib mattresses: Kolcraft wins on US assembly claims and waterproof wipe-clean covers across key models; Safety 1st wins on rock-bottom everyday pricing breadth. Versus Moonlight Slumber: Moonlight Slumber wins on dual-firmness infant/toddler designs and specialty materials; Kolcraft wins decisively on price ($39.99-$79.99) for budget nurseries. Versus any adult-mattress brand: not comparable - Kolcraft sells no adult mattresses.
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 Kolcraft. 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.
Amazon, Target, Walmart and Wayfair. Key sources: https://www.kolcraft.com/product/kolcraft-fresh-start-polyfoam-crib-mattress/, https://www.kolcraft.com/product/kolcraft-pure-sleep-therapeutic-150-crib-mattress/, https://www.kolcraft.com/about-us/ and https://www.kolcraft.com/warranty/.
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
Does Kolcraft make adult mattresses?
No - Kolcraft is a crib specialty brand; all five listed models are infant/toddler crib or mini-crib mattresses with firm infant support, and no adult sizes, firmnesses or sleep-trial terms are published.
Which Kolcraft crib mattress is best?
Fresh Start ($79.99) is the foam flagship with GREENGUARD Gold and a 5-year warranty; Pure Sleep 150 ($69.99) is the innerspring pick with a 10-year warranty; the $39.99 Pediatric models and $49.99 Sleepy Little One are budget picks with thinner published specs.
Are Kolcraft crib mattresses certified?
Fresh Start and Pure Sleep 150 are stated GREENGUARD Gold Certified with CPSIA/flammability/lead/phthalate compliance and no toxic fire retardants; certifications for the other three models are not published.
Is there a sleep trial or free returns?
No maker-site trial is published as of Sept 2026; returns follow the selling retailer (Amazon, Target, Walmart or Wayfair), so confirm terms before buying.
What does the warranty cover?
At least 12 months on crib mattresses (5 years Fresh Start, 10 years Pure Sleep 150) for materials/workmanship defects via repair or replacement for the original owner; see the warranty section for exclusions and the claim process.
Where can I buy one?
kolcraft.com (often out of stock, with Amazon/Target/Wayfair links and Babylist registry) or directly from those retailers; no brand showrooms are published.
Prices and promos checked Not yet researched. Recheck before buying.
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