A crib mattress caddy includes at least two top mounting straps and at least two bottom mounting straps. The caddy also includes front and back brackets each including an inner surface for interfacing with a mattress. A primary tilting strap and a primary lifting strap are also included. The inner surfaces of the front and back brackets interface with a mattress. The top and bottom mounting straps are both attached to the front and back brackets. The primary tilting strap is attached to the front bracket. The primary lifting strap is attached to the back bracket.