i've been there.
Not being able to find a firm, smooth mattress for safe bedsharing was extremely stressful.
But after two expensive mistakes and 18 months of research, we finally found a brand that checks off all the boxes for families like yours and mine.
Let me help you avoid the drama.
You're not gonna find anything better than this. It hits every requirement for safe bedsharing with an infant: it's firm, smooth, low-profile, and non-toxic.
extra firm
ORGANIc Dunlop latex
10.5 inches
UP TO 2,000 LBS.
10 years
This side sleeper pillow is an ideal head pillow for cosleepers like us. Simply unzip and add/remove organic kapok filling to create a perfectly-tailored fit for you, and only you.
You'll need a firm pillow behind your back to hold you upright as you lie in the c-position. This molded latex pillow holds its firm shape evenly and regulates temperature, too, which is always a plus when you’ve got a baby absorbing your body heat.
Sleeping with a small pillow between your knees will help align your hips and reduce pressure on them as the night goes on. This organic toddler pillow is the perfect size for this! You'll see, in the morning... game-changer.
...NOT THERE YET?
This comfy-but-firm wedge pillow will keep you reclined all night, so your baby won't be sleeping prone.
Invest in the pillowcase and waterproof protector, as well, to keep your pillow in good shape for years to come!
I am loving sleeping on it every night. I swear, even with three of us in a queen, I barely notice the other two moving.
— Summer, on the avocado green mattress
I love it. It's low to the ground, so it's easy to nurse to sleep and roll away. I feel a lot more at ease with this mattress.
— Jamie, on the ECO ORGANIC KID'S MATTRESS
It's really helped with my PPA. What a load off my mind to know that it's firm enough for safe bedsharing.
— ASHLEY, on the AVOCADO LATEX MATTRESS
If you can't afford an Extra Firm Mattress, this model takes second place. This is the one that my family sleeps on every night!
Note: In order for this mattress to be firm enough, you need to make sure that you select the firm, "tight-top" option.
Firm
organic dunlop latex
11.5 inches
NONE
10 years
When it comes time to transition your toddler or preschooler out of your bed, and into their own, this is the mattress to choose.
It's medium-firm for their growing bodies, and it's low-profile so they won't get hurt if they roll off. And they can continue using it until they're tweens! (sob)
MEDIUM
organic dunlop latex
7 inches
up to 115 lbs.
10 years
Every family bed needs a trusty mattress protector! Avocado's is incredibly soft, quiet, and works incredibly well at protecting your mattress from leaks of all kinds. (Take my word for it, on this one.)
Use a breathable, moisture-wicking material for your bedding to make nights safer and more comfortable for the whole family.
It's important to put something underneath your mattress that will allow airflow and prevent mold. This foundation is affordable, easy to put together, and low to the ground.
This blanket is cozy, but thin and airy enough for safe bedsharing. Buy more than one, and layer them when it gets cold.
@mssummerwebb
“Oh, I am so happy with my Avocado.”