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Caring for Baby’s Health: The Safest Organic Crib Mattress

12th June 2009 by Babies No Comments


Babies spend 16 hours sleeping. It is not surprising that every parent wants to make sure that there is nothing to harm his baby’s health when he lays down on his crib. The primary focus to consider is the crib’s mattress because it’s where baby lies on most of the time. Parents who have concern for nature and are pushing for the cause on sustainability would appreciate the benefits of an organic crib mattress.

What is the reason why an organic crib mattress is a good baby product to buy? The first consideration you should take into is what materials are used for the crib? Most of the traditional baby crib mattresses are made from materials like plywood and they are sealed in with the use of toxic substances like formaldehyde, which is what baby will be breathing as he lays on his crib’s mattress. They also have a high concentration of PBDE a flame retardant that causes sudden infant death syndrome and most cancers. On the other hand, organic crib mattresses are 100% pure cotton, organic wool, or natural rubber. With organic crib mattresses, you as a parent are assured that your baby’s bedding is non-toxic and non-irritating as well as hypoallergenic and antibacterial. With an organic crib mattress, you can be sure that there are no toxic chemicals that can harm your baby or cause him skin and respiratory problems.

Organic baby bedding are also free from harsh dyes and metals that may contain chemicals that cause respiratory problems and other more serious health complications after a prolonged exposure. Instead of formaldehyde, the sealant used for these rib mattresses is a tree-based oil and not formaldehyde which can cause respiratory complications for your baby. You can also choose organic crib mattresses whose natural materials are resistant to moisture build-up which makes it easy to clean or wash. A great crib mattress will take the shape of your baby’s body, serving as a blanket when he gets cold.

Some great brands of organic crib mattresses also come with organic bumpers and comforters that are made of the same organic substances. You may think that because it is organic it would have a queer look; on the contrary, you can find organic crib mattresses of stylish and sleek designs which are more pleasing to the eyes than any synthetic material.

Having organic baby crib mattresses will give any parent peace of mind, him being assured that no matter how long his baby stays asleep on his crib, there are no harmful elements that may cause him illness or any respiratory complication.

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