Typical
mattresses contain chemicals that are not healthy for anyone, but particularly not safe for babies and children.
Not exact matches
There are many crib
mattresses on the market made from petroleum by products and
containing dangerous
chemicals such as boric acid.
On the other hand, there are some crib
mattresses containing toxic
chemicals to reduce the flame but in the same time have negative influence to baby's health.
Also, even if a
mattress is certified organic, it may have a vinyl covering that
contains nasty
chemicals.
After a lot of research, we found a great crib
mattress that is both organic and
contains non-toxic
chemicals.
You'll have to do your own research, but we'll list several
mattresses that are both organic and
contain no nasty
chemicals for you.
Organic crib
mattresses are produced without any of the harmful
chemicals traditional non-portable and portable crib
mattresses contain.
Because organic crib
mattresses don't
contain any of the harmful
chemicals that could potentially be the cause of SIDS, you can put your baby to sleep knowing you're doing your absolute best for him or her.
Besides, a natural fiber
mattress doesn't
contain harmful
chemicals that might be bad for your baby's health.
Naturpedic takes safety to a new level with this crib
mattress: the waterproof cover features an impenetrable barrier to dust mites; it
contains no latex, wool or other high allergy materials; it has non-toxic fire protection without using fire retardant
chemicals (e.g. boric acid, antimony, PBDEs, etc), and it
contains organic cotton filling from the US (as opposed to polyurethane foam).
They investigated whether certain toxic gases are generated from fire retardant
chemicals contained in PVC - covered crib
mattresses.
Many
mattress materials used today
contain chemicals used to improve comfort, but Naturepedic believes the introduction of new
chemicals into our sleep environments is too high a price to pay for comfort.
Did you know that a standard crib
mattress might
contain some pretty harsh
chemicals and materials?
Nearly all new crib
mattresses contain polyurethane foam, vinyl, phthalates,
chemical fire retardants, and an extensive list of other
chemicals.
Did you know that many conventional
mattresses contain toxic
chemicals that could be potentially dangerous or, as some scientists speculate, even fatal to your child?
Crib
mattresses need not
contain harmful
chemicals; organic and hypoallergenic
mattresses can be very helpful.
They are typically much more expensive than other crib
mattresses, but don't
contain chemicals and industrial compounds including flame retardants known as PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers), vinyl, and polyurethane foam.
However, it does not mean the
mattress does not
contain certain flame retardants or
chemical - laden dyes.
All of Naturepedic's
mattresses contain no PVC's, polyurethane foam or
chemical fire retardants.
Other components of the
mattress may
contain harmful
chemicals.
In their opinion, other common products may
contain noxious
chemicals damaging their children's health, so natural
mattress is still their choice regardless of its high cost.
Naturepedic brand organic
mattresses are recommended by Healthy Child Healthy World and
contain no toxic
chemicals, vinyl, or polyurethane foam.
Some baby
mattress»
contain bad plastic
chemicals that in turn your baby breathes in when laying on.
Vinyl / PVC, the covering of most inexpensive waterproof crib
mattresses, is the most toxic plastic available and
contain chemicals that can leach out or off - gas into the surrounding air.
Although used
mattresses may appear to be a good alternative, the researchers noted that older
mattresses might
contain other harmful
chemicals such as flame retardants now banned in
mattress foams.
Mattress fill material in conventional
mattress may include conventional cotton or treated fibers
containing pesticides, antibacterial treatments, flame retardants, or other harsh
chemicals.
The quality of the
mattress is exceptional and I feel certain that my baby is getting enough support, as well as comfort, each time she sleeps on it» — iParenting Award Reviewer «With so many baby products
containing toxic
chemicals these days, it's nice to have companies like Naturepedic that give us better choices.»
More than 40 closed - circuit cameras affixed above and below the Concordia will be monitored for debris left behind, which could include
mattresses, luggage and other personal effects, and
chemicals such as engine oil or cleaning products
containing bleach and ammonia.
Harmful
chemicals found in pesticides, plastics, household cleaners, and even
mattresses can
contain hormone disrupting
chemicals that mimic hormones in the body and keep the body from producing real hormones.
«Toxins found in processed foods, pesticides, plastics, household
chemicals and even
mattresses can
contain hormone disrupting
chemicals that mimic hormones in the body and keep the body from producing real hormones.
Unfortunately, many memory foam
mattresses are
chemical based and
contain flame retardants and they can be too soft for many people (this was our experience).
Everything from
mattresses to pots / pans to kids PJs can
contain harmful
chemicals in indoor air.
Mattresses often
contain a variety of
chemicals designed to make the
mattress flame retardant.
In fact, the word «Natural» is not regulated in bedding and though it is often used in marketing materials, «natural»
mattresses may still
contain all of these harmful
chemicals and other additional ones.
Due to flammability laws, many
mattresses contain high levels of many harmful
chemicals including:
While certified organic
mattresses do not
contain these
chemicals by definition, many
mattresses labeled as «Natural» do
contain them.
Unfortunately, the only way to fully eliminate this problem is to use a
mattress that doesn't
contain the
chemical in the first place, but when that isn't an option, a
mattress encasement (not just cover) may help reduce exposure to off - gassing.
All of the prized and lovely things inside your home — everything from flooring to paint to
mattresses and furniture —
contain chemicals that off - gas into the air you breathe.
Since our pillows and
mattresses are made with natural latex foam, our products are a healthier alternative to the common innerspring
mattress and other memory foam
mattresses that
contain toxic
chemicals.
Most commercially manufactured
mattresses contain flame - retardant
chemicals, mold and mildew inhibitors, and stain guards to protect the exterior.