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Crib Mattresses For A Healthy Start

March 4th, 2011 by

When you have a new baby you are constantly worrying over any and everything. You worry that they will grow up correctly, that they will meet their developmental milestones at the appropriate ages, and that they will sleep through the night. You wonder about every choice you make—breastfeeding or formula, babysitter or daycare, and even about the items you buy for them. With all that is going on in a family with a new child, the last thing you need to worry about is whether the baby’s mattress is harming them.

A newborn baby spends most of its day in bed. Aside from eating and a brief time playing, he is usually napping (or supposed to be napping!). This is why it is imperative that a baby’s mattress be the best it can be—which means buying an organic crib mattress.

Organic crib mattresses are usually more expensive, it’s true, but with good reason. The natural fibers they are made of and the reduced treatments in chemicals they undergo result in softer material for your baby and stronger fibers that mean the mattress lasts longer, making it a good deal.

Organic crib mattresses also have proven to reduce dust and allergens, protecting your baby’s new airways and reducing the chance of respiratory problems, including asthma. Regular mattresses are treated with numerous harmful substances including dyes, chemicals, and flame retardants. In fact, some flame retardant chemicals used in baby mattresses in the United States have been outlawed in Europe because of studies showing links to SIDS and even cancer. A mattress made with polyurethane, which is a mix of organic compounds used today, is believed to cause breathing and skin problems.

The only way to avoid these in today’s mass-produced crib mattress market is to buy an organic crib mattress for your child. Although the initial cost may be more compared to other mattresses, organic crib mattresses offer a much better deal, as they are safer, softer, stronger, and more durable than other mattresses. Make the right choice for your family and buy organic.