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Babyletto Pure Core Crib Mattress w/ Dry Waterproof Cover (2-Stage) vs Lullaby Earth Breathe Safe (Breeze) Breathable 2-Stage Crib Mattress, LE16

The short answer

Lullaby Earth Breathe Safe (Breeze) Breathable 2-Stage Crib Mattress, LE16 comes out ahead overall with 8.0/10 against 7.8/10 for the Babyletto Pure Core Crib Mattress w/ Dry Waterproof Cover (2-Stage). Babyletto Pure Core Crib Mattress w/ Dry Waterproof Cover (2-Stage) is stronger on value. Lullaby Earth Breathe Safe (Breeze) Breathable 2-Stage Crib Mattress, LE16 is stronger on materials & chemical safety, certifications & transparency, cleanability & waterproofing and weight & ease of use. At current verified prices, the Babyletto Pure Core Crib Mattress w/ Dry Waterproof Cover (2-Stage) costs about $50.01 less.

Scores by criterion

CriterionBabyletto Pure Core Crib Mattress w/ Dry Waterproof Cover (2-Stage)Lullaby Earth Breathe Safe (Breeze) Breathable 2-Stage Crib Mattress, LE16
Materials & Chemical Safety 7.4Foam-free and vinyl-free; modacrylic fire barrier; no added FRs per the maker only. 8.0Polymer core and PE base with no foam, vinyl or FRs, per the manufacturer; odor-free in Reviewed's 2018 test.
Certifications & Transparency 7.2GREENGUARD Gold and OEKO-TEX cover; PFC claim is retailer-sourced. 7.6GREENGUARD Gold, EWG Verified and MADE SAFE (core only); LeafScore flags limited transparency.
Safety: Firmness & Crib Fit 7.8Firm (BabyGearLab); snug, oversized fit with no gaps. 8.0Very firm infant side in a 2018 test of the same LE16 SKU; no current fit measurements.
Cleanability & Waterproofing 8.5PE waterproof layer under the cover. 9.0Sealed waterproof base plus a removable, washable breathable layer.
Weight & Ease of Use 7.2Light at 12 lb, but sheet changes are tight. 7.6Retailer copy suggests it is lightweight, but I could not confirm the weight on a primary page.
Durability, Warranty & Trial 7.2Both sides have the same firmness per BabyGearLab; warranty not confirmed. 7.0Dual-firmness; warranty and long-term durability unverified.
Value 8.8$248.99, sold by Amazon; the cheapest foam-free waterproof pick. 8.2$279.99-$299 at regular price.

Specifications

SpecBabyletto Pure Core Crib Mattress w/ Dry Waterproof Cover (2-Stage)Lullaby Earth Breathe Safe (Breeze) Breathable 2-Stage Crib Mattress, LE16
Core material 100% polyester (recyclable) core with modacrylic batting WaveSupport food-grade polymer core
Cover / surface material 100% organic cotton top and bottom with polyethylene waterproof layer (BabyGearLab) 3D breathable mesh layer over food-grade polyethylene waterproof base
Polyurethane-foam-free Yes Yes
Vinyl/PVC-free Yes Yes
Flammability approach Inherently flame-resistant modacrylic batting; no chemical FRs per Babyletto No chemical flame retardants (manufacturer)
GREENGUARD Gold certified Yes Yes
Other certifications OEKO-TEX (cover) MADE SAFE, EWG Verified
Waterproof surface Yes Yes
Dual-sided (infant/toddler) Yes Yes
Removable washable cover/pad Yes Yes
Weight 12 lb —
Thickness — 6 in

Babyletto Pure Core Crib Mattress w/ Dry Waterproof Cover (2-Stage)

Pros

  • Lowest price among the picks
  • Sold directly by Amazon
  • Waterproof layer, organic cotton cover
  • Light at 12 lb
  • GREENGUARD Gold

Cons

  • Modacrylic batting contains a vinyl-chloride copolymer
  • Oversized, so sheet changes are harder
  • Firmness is the same on both sides despite the 2-stage label
  • No measured VOC results in the review

A good value for parents who want waterproofing and a short list of avoided materials without paying much. Check the snug fit against your crib.

Full Babyletto Pure Core Crib Mattress w/ Dry Waterproof Cover (2-Stage) review →

Lullaby Earth Breathe Safe (Breeze) Breathable 2-Stage Crib Mattress, LE16

Pros

  • Under $300 at its regular price
  • Waterproof base with removable, washable top layer
  • Foam-free and vinyl-free per the maker
  • GREENGUARD Gold certified
  • Firm infant side, softer toddler side

Cons

  • Polymer core, not organic
  • MADE SAFE covers the core only
  • Sold under several names, which makes listings confusing
  • Independent testing is dated

The best fit for most budget-minded parents who want waterproofing and foam-free construction. It is not the most certified or most natural option here, but it is the most dependable on price.

Full Lullaby Earth Breathe Safe (Breeze) Breathable 2-Stage Crib Mattress, LE16 review →

Both products are part of our guide The Best Non-Toxic Crib Mattresses Under $300 of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.