Organic Crib Mattresses
Organic Crib Mattresses
We are dedicated to bring you organic crib mattresses that do not contain any toxic chemicals! Our organic crib mattresses use only organic cotton and/or naturally grown and processed wool. There are no toxic chemicals used in the growing of the materials used, the processing of these materials or in the finishes applied. Don't be fooled by the word "organic" used in your local department store! Be sure to ask questions, especially about their fire-retardant process and the finishes used.
Over the last 30+ years, crib mattress materials have been replaced with petroleum-based synthetics. Nearly all crib mattresses in use today contain polyurethane foam, vinyl (PVC), phthalates, chemical fire retardants or barriers, and an extensive list of added industrial chemicals. Recent studies have questioned the use of these materials.
There is growing concern among physicians, health
professionals, public safety officials, environmental advocacy groups, and
consumers regarding the possible effects of these chemicals on our children.
Many researchers suspect that toxic chemicals are playing a significant role in
the dramatic increase in childhood disorders.
Just as lead paint was once widespread
before it was recognized as toxic and banned, many components of today’s baby
mattresses, even though currently legal, are likely to eventually be banned as
well. In fact, certain chemicals which have been widely used in baby mattresses
for many decades have already been banned (e.g. certain phthalates) and/or
voluntarily removed over the last few years (e.g. PBDEs) with more sure to
follow.
Babies and toddlers spend 10-14 hours a day sleeping and playing on a crib mattress. Furthermore, a child’s every breath inhales air no more than six inches away from these chemicals. As such, for the first few years of a child’s life, the mattress is the single most prominent object in the child’s environment.
Q. What type of organic crib mattress should I buy?
There are definitely a lot of different mattresses to choose from on the market today. You have latex, cotton, wool, tufted, quilted, non-innerspring and innerspring. Not to mention all the choices for coil count. Just like adult mattresses though, most of it is personal preference. The most important thing to keep in mind is firmness. You want the mattress to be firm enough so that your baby doesn't sink down into the mattress which might cause suffocation problems. A nice firm, flat mattress also helps to keep the bedding tight across the mattress. As far as fit, make sure the mattress fits snugly next to the crib. You should not be able to fit 2 adult fingers in between the mattress and the crib.
You'll find that every organic crib mattress we sell fit these criteria.
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NaturePedic Crib Mattresses - Food grade plastic used as fire-retardant. |
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 Organic Cotton Classic Crib Mattress Innerspring $259 |
1 Organic Cotton Ultra Crib Mattress Innerspring $359 Free Shipping! |
1 Organic Cotton Quilted Deluxe Crib Mattress Innerspring $339 Free Shipping! |
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EcoBaby Crib Mattresses -
Naturally grown and processed wool used as
fire-retardant. |
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$267 |
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$320 |
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$320 |
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Other EcoBaby Mattresses -
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Natural Latex Co-Sleeper Mattress |
Natural Latex Mini Co-Sleeper Mattress |
Natural Latex Co-Sleeper Sleigh Bed Mattress |
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Natural Latex Baby Bunk Mattress |
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