Organic Crib Mattresses

When I was pregnant with Emma, my aunt Louise graciously offered to purchase for us an organic crib mattress.  At the time, I didn't know what the big deal was, but knew it couldn't be bad.  Since then, I have come to realize the importance of having an organic crib mattress, and have decided to purchase another one for baby-on-the-way, Leah.  The biggest thing to think about is how often your baby is going to be laying on this mattress.  They do sleep a lot!  10-14 hours a day to be specific.  And they are inhaling whatever they lay on.  Regular mattresses are made with toxic chemicals such as phthalates, which studies over the past few years have shown to cause health defects.  Think of it like when we learned about lead paint.  Bad.  You want to make sure that you purchase a mattress that is certified under the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS).  Just because a mattress says it's "green" or "eco-friendly" doesn't mean that it's truly organic.  The most confusing part of shopping is making sure you get a mattress that has an organic waterproofing.  Some mattresses will be organic everywhere except the outer waterproofing, which is the closest part to your baby's face.  Visit the Naturpedic website to learn more about organic mattresses.