Sentences with phrase «mattresses flame retardant»

According to Federal law, many of these chemicals are used to make mattresses flame retardant, and in order to accomplish this increased flame resistance, mattress making corporations were forced to add more toxic chemicals to mattresses.

Mattresses often contain a variety of chemicals designed to make the mattress flame retardant.

Not exact matches

Flame retardants such as PBDEs are found in foam products like mattresses, couches, and carpets and electronic plastic casings.

We spend far too much time in our homes and especially sleeping in bed to be spending it in a toxic filled home, on flame retardant sprayed mattresses and bed linens.

Flame - retardant free mattress that naturally thermoregulates to prevent overheating...

On top of that, the mattress is also flame retardant.

These mattresses are highly breathable and don't have any of the foam, latex, flame retardants, springs and glue common in other crib mattresses, which means no off gassing, toxic chemicals or allergens.

Moonlight Slumber uses no flame retardant chemicals on their Little Dreamer crib mattress.

If you can't afford organic wool mattresses, polyester is better than foam, because it's made flame retardant with silicon instead of chemicals.

It includes a waterproof mattress pad which doesn't contain toxic flame retardants.

Baby's nursery most definitely needs a non toxic, non flame retardant treated mattress.

Organic Crib Mattress: As the name implies, such mattresses are made of organic materials, and absent of any chemical and industrial compounds — flame retardants, PBDE, vinyl, polyurethane foam, latex, etc., in the fear of them causing unwanted harm to their occupants.

However, what Naturepedic is known for is their innovative natural design and intelligent mattress construction, which allows for Naturepedic to pass all Federal and State flammability standards without the use of flame retardant chemicals or barriers.

pocket spring mattress • dual side, progressive firmness mattress inverts to accommodate baby's increasing weight • natural rubber latex contours to baby's natural posture & promotes high breathability • pocket spring design — undisturbed night's sleep with long term durability and support • balancing net — evenly distributes body pressure • cotton felt — high density cotton layer for extra support & comfort • unbleached & undyed natural cotton cover - natural sleeping surface for baby flame retardants: our bloom pocket spring mattress is not chemically treated.

coco mat mattress • 100 % natural materials - inherently breathable allowing constant air circulation & ventilation • naturally anti-dust mite • certified allergy protection • 100 % cotton cover flame retardants: the bloom cocomat mattress also uses a barrier layer as a flame retardant (instead of using chemicals).

This crib mattress has a waterproof surface and meets flammability requirements without the use of flame retardant chemicals; its surface even meets food contact standards.

These certifications will attest to the safety of the mattress: whether or not it's made with formaldehyde, mercury, lead, other heavy metals, phthalates, flame retardants, etc..

In this exhaustively researched book, the authors (calmly) talk parents - to - be through everything from the safest laundry detergent to which crib mattresses contain toxic flame retardants.

Among the many factors to consider is the type of flame retardant found in the crib mattress.

Non-organic crib mattresses may contain materials that include vinyl, flame retardants — also referred to as polybrominated diphenyl ethers — polyurethane foam and latex.

Most crib mattresses are made with synthetic foam and vinyl, then they are treated with toxic chemicals including flame retardants.

* Polyurethane in all of these mattresses is not at all mixed with any flame retardants or chemicals to minimize any off - gassing effects

Environmental Science & Technology magazine reported in May 2011 that the foam found in many baby products (e.g. portable mattresses, baby carriers, changing table pads, etc.) contains chlorinated Tris, or other flame retardants.

The absence of foam and stuffing found in other crib mattresses, combined with the machine - washable sleep surfaces, creates a hypoallergenic setting, thus significantly reducing the presence of excessive carcinogenic flame - retardants and eliminating the threat of dust mites and bed bugs.

The good news is Naturepedic offers safer, healthier crib mattresses FREE of these polyurethane foams (i.e. soybean foam, eco-foam or harvest foam), flame retardants, waterproofing chemicals, wool, latex or other known allergens.

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.

Each mattress is also treated with flame retardant substances.

A natural latex mattress can only be labeled «organic» if no sand fillers were used in the design, if no synthetic materials were used in the mattress cover or topper, and if no flame retardant chemicals were applied to the mattress.

Many crib mattresses are known to be made with polyurethane foam and flame retardants and waterproofed with vinyl, phthalates or PFCs.

Check the ingredients label and, if necessary, ask a worker at the store about any flame retardants the mattress includes.

However, it does not mean the mattress does not contain certain flame retardants or chemical - laden dyes.

The TotalCoil 2 - in - 1 Crib and Toddler Mattress features 160 coils and polyester fiber fill for an extra firm dual - sided mattress that is 100 % non-toxic and free of polyurethane foam, vinyl, and chemical flame retardants.

Our vegan non-toxic mattresses are free of polyurethane foam, «soy» foam, vinyl, PVC, chemical flame retardants, dyes, allergens, phthalates, PFCs, synthetic latex, and off - gassing materials.

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Three popular brands of baby mattresses that were marketed in recent months to families and day care centers contained toxic flame retardants linked to increased cancer risk, according to laboratory tests conducted for the Chicago Tribune.

Lullaby Earth Breeze mattresses are made without vinyl, PVC, and phthalates; they are also free of flame retardants, yet still pass all government flammability standards.

If this is not possible, look for mattresses with a high wool content, which is a natural flame retardant or ones that use either hydrated silica or boric acid, both which are naturally occurring.

To provide extra protection for your baby, mattresses may also be waterproof, hypo - allergenic, flame - retardant, stain - resistant, and bacteria - resistant.

Though they can be expensive, they are completely free of the reportedly harmful flame retardants, vinyl, polyurethane foam, and latex used for ordinary crib mattresses.

However, the team say reuse of crib mattress must be considered carefully because older mattresses might contain toxic substances, such as flame retardants, that have been banned.

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.

Reuse of crib mattress must be considered carefully because older mattresses might contain toxic substances, such as flame retardants, that have been banned.

How to avoid: Avoid flame retardants by choosing organic cotton clothes and bedding, tight - fitting pajamas that don't legally require flame retardants, and Lullaby Earth crib mattresses and accessories.

Sometimes mattress companies don't even have to disclose their flame retardant ingredients if they use a fabric pre-treated with the chemicals.

It is free from toxic flame retardants, mercury, lead, and heavy metals, so you will rest easy knowing that you have chosen a responsible mattress, both for your body and for nature.

This means the mattress is made without ozone depleters, certain flame retardants, mercury, lead, or formaldehyde.

Other studies have shown that women exposed to high levels of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants common in cushions, carpet padding and mattresses — 97 percent of us have detectable levels of these chemicals in our bloodstreams — are more likely to have trouble getting pregnant and suffer from other fertility issues as a result.

Products that are advertised as free of flame retardants include BabyLuxe organic pads and mattresses, OrbitBaby strollers and car seats and Boppy nursing pillows.

Do nt fool with fire retardants Flame - retardant chemicals common in foam products and electronics, such as mattresses and televisions, have found their way into virtually every human body.