Not exact matches
The most expensive
option on my list, but the only one that can be labeled truly «
organic», the Naturepedic No Compromise (click here to check price on Amazon) is an all - round excellent crib
mattress.
This is why 100 % all - natural
organic mattresses are the best
option for co sleeping with babies.
Luckily, there are
options for sustainable practices and recycled steel coils, creating a cozy hybrid
mattress that gains high marks for
organic shoppers.
If you're concerned about traditional
mattress materials and looking for an eco-friendly,
organic option, there is good news.
There are a lot of
options in terms of baby
mattresses but finding the best
organic baby
mattress can be challenging because of white lies from most manufacturers.
When buying a new crib
mattress, ask the retailer if they have PBDE - free
options or look for
mattresses made from natural materials such as
organic wool.
If you are concerned about the safety of chemicals used in the manufacture of your baby's bedding, or if buying eco-friendly products is important to you, you'll find plenty of
options for crib
mattresses labeled «natural» or «
organic.»
There are many reasons, and we will talk about those, but for now let's talk a little about the three types of
organic options you can find in
mattresses on today's market.
I am now a devoted fan of
organic and latex
mattresses, and am enthusiastically learning all that I know about the many new natural sleep
options that are available now.
If you find that you can't buy an
organic wool
mattress topper, but you are still interested in finding a natural, eco-friendly
option, there are some other things you can consider.
Another
option for parents interested in an
organic crib
mattress is an
organic latex
mattress.
More new parents are considering carefully the
options available in the crib
mattress industry, which now includes
organic baby
mattresses instead of the
mattresses produced from synthetic materials.
Another
option is the 3 inch
organic wool
mattress topper from Allergy Buyers Club.
Another
option you might want to keep in mind is buying an
organic cotton
mattress pad.
Natural or
organic mattresses are an environmentally friendly
option that can help reduce or eliminate allergy flare - ups.
Some other natural
mattress topper
options include latex, wool or cotton, though you'll need to find a brand that is
organic if you want to avoid the chemicals and pesticides normally used.
The No Compromise is not exactly the cheapest
mattress on the market, but it is comparable (and somewhat less expensive than) other
organic, chemical free
options.
Now I describe which is essential — video and audio baby monitor for internet viewing, smart socks, digital thermometer, homemade baby products, baby carrier, homemade baby food prepare
options, moby warp, cloth diapers, cloth wipes, swaddling blankets, baby food maker, breast pump,
organic sheet and
mattress cover, the best umbrella stroller, car seat, musical toy, snot sucker, natural disposable diapers, baby bouncer, potty etc..
To be really clear - the
mattress we chose is not certified
organic but I feel better about it than I did about any of the
organic options.
If you have an older
mattress (pre-2007) it may be worth keeping, at least until an
organic mattress is an
option, rather than replacing with a newer but less expensive
mattress.
If an
organic mattress isn't in your budget right now (I know it wasn't in ours for many years), they also have
mattress toppers that can be used on top any
mattress, though I'd recommend coating any non-
organic mattress in a safe plastic to avoid the problems listed above if you choose this
option.
But these days you're faced with the
option of getting everything
organic — from fruits and veggies to
mattresses and clothing.
While
organic is almost always the best
option when it comes to food (or even clothing), this is not always true for
mattresses.
I began replacing our
mattresses with
organic options as we were financially able, starting with the baby crib
mattress, as there is a lot of evidence that the chemicals in
mattresses are the most harmful to babies and small children.
Mattresses are full of harmful chemicals, so an
organic cotton, wool, or latex
mattress is a better
option.