Buying an Organic Crib Mattress
Have you been trying to decide whether you should purchase an organic crib mattress? If so, this information is for you!You may be surprised at how important this one decision can be for your baby. 
For example, did you know that conventional mattresses may be made with synthetic materials which can break down over time and release chemicals into the air while your baby sleeps? Because children are particularly vulnerable to toxin exposure during the early years of life, it makes great sense to protect where they sleep.
According to the experts, your newborn will spend an average of 16 hours a day sleeping. That's alot of time spent in the crib!
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Green Nest is an online company specializing in natural products for your home. They offer two natural mattress options:
 Their Natural Rubber Crib Mattress provides a 6-inch core of Firm Natural Rubber that provides that perfect feel for a newborn baby. Surrounded with quilted layers of wool and encased in an organic cotton fabric, this mattress is extremely durable and resilient to moisture build up.
It is also naturally antibacterial and hypoallergenic.
Another option is the
Innerspring Crib Mattress which
employs traditional Bonnell style coils surrounded with quilted layers of organic cotton and wool that with extra tufting achieve a truly firm mattress to provide that perfect feel for a newborn baby.
Conventional vs. Natural Mattresses
Conventional baby mattresses:
- Most likely contains polyurethane foam as the inner filling. Polyurethane, which is petroleum-based, is highly flammable and contains other unhealthy ingredients.
- Typically have an external cover made from vinyl/PVC (polyvinyl chloride) which contain phthalates which have are known animal carcinogens and have been shown to cause fetal malformations and reproductive disruptions in humans.
- May be made with flame retardants containing harmful ethers such as PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers) which can leach into the air causing thyroid and other neurobehavorial disruptions.
Organic Crib Mattresses:
- Feature environmentally friendly materials such as certified organic cotton.
- Promote baby's health and safety by using only fibers that are chemical-free
- May contain a layer of natural wool under the cotton layer which helps improves air circulation, wisks moisture away from baby's skins and helps to keep baby cool
- Provide firm support and fire protection that is non-toxic
Purchasing natural, organic products for your baby's sleeping environment is a great start toward ensuring that your child is sleeping in a safe, toxin-free environment.
Want to Find Out More?
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Benefits of Organic Crib Bedding
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Natural Floors
Find out what to look for and where to find it.
Using Nontoxic Paint
Information about natural paints including low-voc, zero-voc, milk-based and more.
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