What's Your Baby Sleeping On?

Yesterday I had a training session with Barry Cik the founder of Naturepedic. Naturepedic makes eco-friendly and organic mattresses for babies up through adults.

I had no idea what kinds of chemicals could be found in regular mattresses. Did you know that many mattresses are currently made of Polyurethane foam? And did you know that Polyurethane foam is essentially “foamified” petroleum and is extremely flammable? That's dangerous enough, but then add to that the fact that companies then have to heavily treat it with fire retardent chemicals to make sure the mattress won't catch fire. And that's only the beginning.

Thankfully there's Naturepedic. Naturepedic mattresses not only use organic cotton, but also a non-toxic food grade waterproof / dust mite proof surface and an extra firm innerspring, all while avoiding the use of potential allergens such as latex and wool.Healthy Child Healthy World is just one of the organizations that recommends Naturepedic mattresses and bedding. This site has all sorts of tips and information for healthy living, including a checklist for a healthy bed.

I got to feel the mattresses and the cotton they put inside. They're so soft! I understand that price is always a concern, but when it comes to the health of your baby I strongly recommend considering an organic mattress.

Browse Naturepedic's organic crib mattresses at CSN Baby. If you have a round or oval crib or need a different size, feel free to give us a call. Barry and his team are very accomodating and can customize their mattresses to fit any crib or cradle.