Kuwugi 4-Piece Queen Bed Sheet Set - 1000 Thread Count Ultra Soft 100% Egyptian Cotton, 12 Inch Deep Pocket Fitted Sheet, Wrinkle & Fade Resistant, Navy Blue - Perfect for Luxury Bedrooms & Guest Rooms

I bought this to fit a Chicco next to me crib that we borrowed from a friend. It's a perfect fit and similar in firmness to the original mattress that came with the crib. There is a lightweight breathable mattress cover that can be removed and washed which we have done on several occasions and it washes well. It's not a waterproof cover but I found that putting a few extra under sheets down underneath the top sheet protects the mattress from getting soiled with spit up etc.I did a lot of research before settling on this mattress and found it to be the best value in terms of quality and have not been disappointed. I've used this for two of my children now, each for 6 months, and it has worn well .I'm a mum of 2 who does lots of research and relies on reviews to help me choose the best products for my family. If you found this review helpful I'd love if you clicked the helpful button below to let me know, thanks!I don't usually leave reviews but since I relied heavily on reviews before purchasing this, I thought I should.My little boy is 19 days old and won't settle in his next 2 me at night. I've sat up holding him for hours, and the only place he'll lay down is in my bed, which makes me nervous whilst he's so tiny. The only difference I could find between his next 2 me and our bed, considering they're in line with each other, is that his mattress is hard and ours is much more comfortable.I did some searching and came across this mattress. I read lots of the reviews, and although I was dubious over whether it'd help, I decided it was worth a gamble. I ordered it and it arrived the next day (yesterday) - this tired mama was very impressed!We used it for the first time last night and it was the best nights sleep we've had since he was born. He woke his usual three times for a feed, but rather than cry when I laid him back down, he went straight to sleep every time. I'm amazed. He usually wakes up for the day around 6/7am but he went back to sleep after his feed so I managed a lay in until 9:30am. It was worth the purchase for that alone!The only reason I haven't given it 5 stars is because it has a funny smell that had transferred to my baby and his clothes. I'm really hoping that will fade. Other than that I'm so happy with it!I can't understand people moaning about this! Absolutely perfect fit and it's sooo much softer than the standard one. My daughter slept on it for a while last night and then came in with me but that's an improvement. I put mine over the top of the standard mattress as other reviews suggested, works well.Looks 30% thinner than the original Chicco mattress but feels like 50% thinner. I have no idea whether to return it because I was not planning on using the old (used) mattress underneath for hygienic reasons. This Suzy one on its own will feel just too hard for the baby, I have a feeling. I am disappointed nobody pointed this out in earlier reviews. As I opened the mattress today, I realised that it does not make sense to buy a second hand Chicco Next to me...unless you are going to use someone else’s old mattress and that it is not advised by the midwives.The mattress does have slight chemical smell as any new mattress,but i have remived the cover and washed it, then i left the base to air out for two days. After putting the cover back smells ok to me( i am a fussy type of person who usually sending things back what not good enaugh) For my first child i bought little green sheep cot mattress but my son have never stayed or settled in it, i think it is too hard and i heard from others too babies does not settle in mattresses if they are too firm. It must be true. So i decided to give a try for a softer mattress. This mattress not too firm and not too soft. My baby will arrive soon so i am hoping that she will love to stay in her crib in this mattress. I will write update soon.