Organic Crib Mattresses

An organic cotton crib mattress should be used because it uses 100 % certified cotton. This cotton is grown in such a manner that no pesticide or herbicide is ever used on the plant. Also, no chemical fertilizer is used in the soil in which these plants grow.

Organic cotton crib mattresses are naturally resistant to fires because they use natural fibres like wool as fire blockers. Non organic mattresses use chemicals like antimony, arsenic, and phosphorous as fire resistant materials, and these emit toxic gases that are lethal for a baby. It has been found that antimony actually is absorbed by the body of the child.

Though there might not be any immediate effects, but this remains latent and can show up later in the child having serious learning difficulties. The covers of the organic crib mattress are made of organic cotton and polyethylene and are waterproof as well as stain resistant. These covers can be removed and machine washed quite easily.

Very importantly, it is to be remembered that the organic crib mattresses breathe unlike the non organic ones. This allows the air to circulate and so keeps the temperature even. All the requirements of the Federal law agencies and the standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission are maintained in organic crib mattresses.

Since organic cotton is used, there is no danger to the baby from dust or mites or other allergens, all of which are found in the synthetic mattresses. No compromise should be made where your baby is concerned. The firmness of organic mattresses allows for the muscles and bones of the baby to become strong and firm. The back has enough support so that it is straight when the baby lies on the mattress. This helps the spinal cord to remain straight.

When you go to buy a mattress, make sure that you do not get carried away by the sales pitch of a clever salesman. There are many manufacturers who try and sidestep the requirements for organic cotton crib mattresses. Be sure to ask questions and buy the mattress only if you are 100% satisfied that this is what is going to be good for your baby. The thickness of the organic crib mattress is a matter to be taken seriously.

The ideal thickness is 6". This means that the density should be 1½ pounds per cubic foot. This thickness of mattress will give your baby all the support it needs. Since many manufacturers do not mention this, you can do your own checking. What you should be looking for is a dense and supportive mattress. Consult your pediatrician about which thickness would be the best for your baby.

The size of the mattress should be such that it snugly fits the crib. Use a crib made with natural wood. Check out all the other purchases you have made and see to it that none of them contain non-organic material. Handmade mattresses are the best mattresses and since the raw materials are drawn from sources that are 100% renewable and sustainable, they are of superior quality and comply with all Federal requirements. Even the packaging that is used for the organic cotton crib mattress is 100% bio-degradable and recyclable.