Learn about Organic Crib Mattresses

Organic Cotton Crib Mattresses

Traditional crib mattresses are made with many dangerous and toxic chemicals that pose a threat to your child's safety and the future of the environment. Thankfully, there's another option for smart parents who want the best in quality, comfort, and safety for their little bundle of joy.

Top Four Reasons to Choose an Organic Cotton Crib Mattress

No chemicals
Traditional child mattresses are filled with toxic chemicals such as polyurethane foam, PVC vinyl, phthalates, and many other industrial chemicals that are added – or in some cases, simply not removed from the mattress – to cheapen the cost of manufacturing. These chemicals usually serve a purpose that could easily be performed by another type of material (such as fire protection), but as many parents are unaware of the risks that traditional mattresses pose, the manufacturers continue to build their mattresses from the more dangerous, yet much cheaper, toxic chemicals. Unfortunately, until the warnings about traditional mattresses become more widespread, the mattresses will continue to be sold to unsuspecting parents and their children. It is predicted that eventually the chemicals will be banned, just as lead paint was banned in 1978. In contrast, organic cotton mattresses are made of a clean, sustainable resource that continues to grow in consumer popularity for its wonderful properties.

Non-toxic fire protection (pure grow wool)

Some of the industrial chemicals that are added to crib mattresses are used for their flame-retardant properties. While it is of the utmost importance for all your child's furnishings to be safe from fire, the effects that these chemicals can have on your child can be devastating. Many of these chemicals have been correlated to undesirable effects and illnesses for the developing children, including cancer. Sadly, many parents are unaware of the carcinogens that they may be exposing their child to every day, while other parents don't know of alternative solutions to traditional crib mattresses.
Pure grow wool is the solution that many organic mattress manufacturers are beginning to use to make their mattresses fire-retardant. Rather than filling or coating the mattress with toxic substances to make the mattress artificially flame-retardant, the pure grow wool reduces the risk of fire without the addition of any unnatural substances because of the nature of the material.
Environmentally friendly
By purchasing an organic cotton mattress, you'll be able to feel better about your contribution to the Earth's climate crisis solution. Instead of giving your hard-earned money away to companies that make issues worse by using toxic, carcinogenic chemicals and non-disposable plastics that will end up stuck in the Earth's atmosphere forever, you'll be supporting companies that are doing their part to make a difference by using renewable, environmentally-friendly resources. Organic cotton is made with very low-impact on the environment and doesn't release any toxins into the air and doesn't get treated with any nasty pesticides. You want a comfortable place for your child to sleep, so it makes sense that you want a comfortable place for your child and your family's future generations to live.
Comfortable, Supportive, Soft
Although safety is every parent's number one concern, with so many options for consumers it can be difficult to choose the right product for your child. Thankfully, parents no longer have to compromise their child's comfort just to ensure their safety, because organic cotton has come a long way from the early days of scratchy fabric and boring colors. In fact, organic cotton is now well-known and adored for its incredible softness and breathability, which explains its recent popularity in the clothing industry. There are many organic cotton options for mattress accessories too, such as sheets, pillowcases, blankets and toys. Most organic cotton mattresses are extremely comfortable and provide excellent support for your child's back and neck.

Quick Facts

Children are more susceptible to damage from chemicals in mattresses than adults because their levels of exposure are greater in comparison to their bodyweight.

Babies spend about 14 hours sleeping per day. This means your child will spend about 60% of their first few years of life in bed, with their face in close proximity to their mattress.

Scientists have hypothesized that the chemicals in traditional mattresses may be a contributing factor to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)

Organic cotton mattresses contain no dangerous chemicals, which is good for your child and good for the environment.

The organic cotton industry is projected to continue growing as consumers become more educated about their family's safety and the environmental benefits associated with organic farming.

What is in a mattress?

Organic Mattresses often contain...

Organic Cotton

Organic cotton is cotton that is grown from pesticide-free plants that have not been genetically modified in any way. In comparison to non-organic cotton, organic cotton requires no toxic chemicals for production and is often favored over traditional cotton because it is considered less irritating to the skin.

Pure grow wool

This is a naturally fire-retardant material that comes from sheep. Pure grow wool is subject to strict standards, meaning that all the wool is made without bleaches, dyes, formaldehyde, or animal cruelty. Wool is a nature-friendly product that absorbs moisture during sleep, providing your child with an exceptionally comfortable sleeping environment.

NO toxic chemicals

NO plastic

Traditional Mattresses often contain...

Phthalates

Phthalates are esters of phthalic acid that are added to plastics to make them more flexible. Phthalates are used most often in PVC. Phthalates have been linked to health disorders such as cancer, organ damage, birth defects, and allergies in children.

Vinyl (PVC)

Polyvinyl chloride is used in many industries today and is often used to replace other materials such as wood or metal. Additives that are found to make PVC more flexible have been linked with several health issues and the dioxin emissions in PVC are considered dangerous to humans.

Polyurethane Foam

Polyurethane is used in traditional mattress foams for comfort and support. Polyurethane is flammable and will ignite if exposed to heat for a long enough period of time, and if heated over 200 degrees will emit several harmful chemicals. Polyurethane dust can be very irritating to the eyes and lungs.

Dangerous fire protective chemicals (PBDE's, Antimony)

PBDE's are chemicals used to prevent fire, often found in home furnishings. PBDE exposure can effect nervous system toxicity, and disrupts estrogen and thyroid function. Antimony is similar to arsenic in its poisoning of the human body, and can result in vomiting, headaches, dizziness, and even death.