We haven't
tested organic mattresses, so we can't say whether they're safer for your baby.
Not exact matches
Named the World's Healthiest Mattress by Delos and the International Well Institute, Essentia's top of the line
organic performance
mattresses have also been
tested by the John's Hopkins School of Medicine.
Some big box chains are eager to start selling a $ 300
organic crib
mattress that was
tested to ensure it doesn't emit any dangerous gases.
The company has five goals for its crib
mattresses: no harmful chemicals; no allergenic materials; natural,
organic and renewable materials wherever possible; practical, easy to clean design; and third - party
testing by GreenGuard to ensure they meet strict standards.
If this fit your situation, look for crib
mattresses that are GREENGUARD certified — this is an independent third - party
test standard for
mattresses that are low in VOC's (volatile
organic compounds).
This superior
mattress is made of 100 %
organic cotton and has the Greenguard Certification assuring that
testing for chemical emissions has been completed.
Researchers
tested the the foam padding in crib
mattresses, and found they release significant amounts of volatile
organic compounds (VOCs), potentially harmful chemicals also found in household items such as cleaners and scented sprays.
This requires acutely toxic and known, cancer causing chemicals in or next to the surface of all
mattresses — even
organic ones (untreated
organic wool can not pass this
test as it burns at 600 degrees).
We eventually settled on a major
organic mattress brand that had good sourcing of their materials and were
tested to be non-toxic.
Avocado Green
Mattresses are made with 100 % natural Dunlop latex rubber foam, which has been
tested and certified by the eco-INSTITUT ® in Cologne, Germany, by our manufacturer to be free of volatile
organic compounds, persistent
organic compounds, heavy metals, pesticides, formaldehyde and phthalates.