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In your home, the nursery is a sacred place where your baby sleeps, eats and plays. As parent's, we put a lot of thought into what goes into the nursery. We choose items carefully, and make sure everything is comfortable, healthy and safe. The crib is your baby's sanctuary, and the crib mattress is an integral part it.
During the first year, babies rapidly developing systems are more sensitive and vulnerable to chemicals and toxins in the environment. Traditional mattresses are made from polyurethane foam, vinyl and polyester treated with fire retardants and coated with other substances. It's a little worrisome having your little one sleeping on something that has been bathed in slurry of chemical. The "new mattress smell" is actually off-gassing of substances. That is why it is recommended to "air" out your crib mattress when you first buy it. SIDS has also been linked to conventional mattresses but the studies are controversial.
Natural crib mattresses are a safe and healthy option for parent's looking for an alternative to a conventional crib mattress. Natural mattress would most likely be made with natural foam rubber (manufactured from the sap of the rubber tree in South East Asia), untreated wool, organic cotton and sometimes silk.
Natural Latex Rubber is: Untreated Wool is: Organic Cotton is: Read our product review on Organic O'Canada Mattresses. Labels: Bedding and Nursery
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posted by Eco Baby Products on Thursday, September 06, 2007
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