Cribs

So here’s the thing — when you’re standing in a messy room staring at a crib you swore would last longer, the question hits: Will a crib mattress fit a toddler bed? Like… do you need to buy a whole new mattress just because the…

So here’s the thing — crib mattresses don’t come with an actual “use by” date printed on them like milk or medicine. But yeah, they do expire in a way that matters. Most will last around 3 to 5 years, maybe longer if they’re high…

So… quick answer? Yes, crib mattresses can be reused — if they’re in good shape. But it’s not as simple as pulling one out of storage or taking a hand-me-down from a friend and calling it good. There’s a real conversation here about safety —…

Kind of a gross question, right? But also… valid. Because yeah — crib mattresses can get bed bugs. And when you’re already running on fumes, the last thing you want is to discover your baby’s mattress is part of the problem. It’s not super common,…

So here’s the thing that kind of surprised me: crib mattresses aren’t actually universal. You’d think they’d be — I mean, cribs are regulated, right? And most of them are labeled “standard.” But when you’re standing there, trying to wedge a mattress into a crib…