Is it as 'safe' as the premium options?

From a materials and certification standpoint, the Emily uses the same GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool categories as the premium brands. The main differences are in cover finish and brand polish, not in chemical safety.

Does it contain latex?

No. The Emily uses a steel coil core rather than natural latex, which can be a benefit for families concerned about latex allergies.

Is the cover waterproof?

No. A separate organic waterproof mattress protector is recommended and sold by the brand.

Baby & Nursery

My Green Mattress

Emily Organic Crib Mattress

A family-owned, GOTS and GREENGUARD Gold certified organic innerspring crib mattress — built around accessible pricing without compromising on certified materials.

GOTS
GREENGUARD Gold
Family Owned
Organic Cotton
Made in USA

Our Editorial Standard

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Editorial

Why we recommend it

GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool over an individually wrapped steel coil core — the same material categories used by premium organic brands at a meaningfully more accessible price.
GREENGUARD Gold certified for low VOC emissions, with public certification documentation rather than vague 'non-toxic' marketing.
Family-owned and made in Illinois by a small company that builds the mattress itself rather than outsourcing production overseas.
Designed by a family of allergy sufferers, which shows up in the conservative material choices and willingness to publish a complete build sheet.

At a glance

Pros & cons

Pros

GOTS and GREENGUARD Gold certified
Family-owned US manufacturing with direct-sale pricing
Natural Dunlop latex core plus wool fire barrier
Meaningfully less expensive than tier-one competitors

Cons

Smaller brand with limited retail presence
Single firmness (no dual-firmness option)
Latex may not suit families with latex allergies
Longer shipping times than mainstream mattress brands

Who it suits

Best for

01
Families wanting a certified organic mattress at a more accessible price
02
Households preferring to buy from small family-run US brands
03
Parents comfortable with a firmer single-firmness mattress

Transparency

Things to know

01
Less luxurious aesthetic finish than premium brands like Avocado — the value is in the materials and certifications, not the cover stitching.
02
Available primarily direct-to-consumer; in-store availability is limited.
03
Wool provides natural flame resistance; no chemical flame retardants are used.
04
A waterproof organic mattress protector is sold separately and recommended.

Composition

Materials & ingredients

Cover

GOTS-certified organic cotton

Fill

GOTS-certified organic wool

Core

Individually wrapped steel coils

Independently verified

Certifications

GOTS
GREENGUARD Gold
MADE SAFE (select models)
Made in USA

The standard

Why it made the cut

The most accessible price point in our crib mattress recommendations without sacrificing certified organic materials.
Genuinely small, family-owned operation with a long, consistent product history.
Transparent disclosure of materials and certifications, including the trade-offs that come with the lower price.

FAQ

Common questions

Is it as 'safe' as the premium options?: From a materials and certification standpoint, the Emily uses the same GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool categories as the premium brands. The main differences are in cover finish and brand polish, not in chemical safety.
Does it contain latex?: No. The Emily uses a steel coil core rather than natural latex, which can be a benefit for families concerned about latex allergies.
Is the cover waterproof?: No. A separate organic waterproof mattress protector is recommended and sold by the brand.

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