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01-07-2013 at 6:29 PM
Alpine Eng...
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Organic Mattress

Hi ladies,

I'm finally starting my registry and am interested in having an organic mattress for the baby's crib. Do I still want an organic mattress even if I plan on putting an organic waterproof mattress cover over it? What brand do you recommend? I was looking at the Sealy Soybean on Amazon which claims to be wet resistant.

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01-07-2013 at 9:13 PM
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The organic label is a bit of a marketing gimmick, because often a very small component of the mattress can actually be organic and still be advertised as such.  For instance the foam core, the major component of the soybean mattress, is not organic but a synthetic chemical product.  The soy component percentage varies, but the main ingredient is usually still polyurethane. The cover may contain only a portion of organic fibers and still carry an organic label.  Read the mattress descriptions carefully so you know what you are getting and if it's in line with your rationale for buying organic.  Some other popular brands are LA baby, which sells some reasonably priced "organic" mattresses with various organic components and Naturepedic, whose line has some expensive "organic" mattresses.  

Similar thing for most "organic" covers.  The waterproof lining is usually some sort of synthetic liner or membrane, polyester batting and then an organic cotton cotton top.

 

 

 

 

  


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01-07-2013 at 10:45 PM
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ellewoodsSC:
The organic label is a bit of a marketing gimmick, because often a very small component of the mattress can actually be organic and still be advertised as such. nbsp;For instance the foam core, the major component of the soybean mattress, is not organic but a synthetic chemical product. nbsp;The soy component percentage varies, but the main ingredient is usually still polyurethane. The cover may contain only a portion of organic fibers and still carry an organic label. nbsp;Read the mattress descriptions carefully so you know what you are getting and if it's in line with your rationale for buying organic. nbsp;Some other popular brands are LA baby, which sells some reasonably priced "organic" mattresses with various organic components and Naturepedic, whose line has some expensive "organic" mattresses. nbsp;Similar thing for most "organic" covers. nbsp;The waterproof lining is usually some sort of synthetic liner or membrane, polyester batting and then an organic cotton cotton top.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;


All this is true I'd also add that being organic doesnt mean free if chemicals. All mattresses will have fire retardants added to them unless they use wool as a natural fire retardant.

You can purchase a chemical free and plastic free mattress that is organic. There are some out there that aren't that expensive. I bought one like that and use it with a wool puddle pad to repell moisture with an all cotton mattress pad over top. The mattress pad absorbs most if the wet while the wool layer beneath keeps the mattress dry.

This is the one I purchased:
http://thenaturalsleepstore.com/products/ecobabyinnerspringcribmattress.html


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01-07-2013 at 10:52 PM
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I agree with all that PPs have said. 

We went with the LA Baby organic mattress because I was super turned off by Sealy's "organic" label when really, only 5% was actually organic! The mattress we got was much more affordable ($120-ish) and though I don't know how organic the actual thing is, it was one I felt better about buying. My mom also got us an organic cover, which is 100% organic cotton, chemical free and super soft. 

01-08-2013 at 8:08 AM
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As PP said organic mattresses aren't all that organic actually. We decided to skip it all together. We got a Colgate mattress I am very happy with it

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01-08-2013 at 8:25 PM
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Check out the Naturepedic No Compromise Organic mattress. It's 100% organic cotton, waterproof and free of toxic chemicals and flame retardants. Lullaby Earth also makes a less expensive option. 

I think it's very important to get a non-toxic mattress. You're baby spends more than half their day on that mattress.  


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01-09-2013 at 1:28 PM
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mrsannie:

Check out the Naturepedic No Compromise Organic mattress. It's 100% organic cotton, waterproof and free of toxic chemicals and flame retardants. Lullaby Earth also makes a less expensive option. 

I think it's very important to get a non-toxic mattress. You're baby spends more than half their day on that mattress.  

 

exactly this! I have three of these mattresses and can't say enough great things about them. I think this is one product that is worth the extra money. 


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