Let’s be real: A non-toxic crib mattress is generally more expensive than a regular one. So it leads you to wonder, is an organic crib mattress actually better? Is it worth the money?
Newborns and older infants sleep up to an average of 16 hours a day. That’s a lot of time to spend breathing in high concentrations of toxic chemicals from conventional crib mattresses.
While there’s no such thing as a chemical free crib mattress (everything is made of chemicals), you can certainly look for the safest non-toxic crib mattresses out there.
No flame retardants in crib mattresses. Polyurethane foam is highly flammable. Children are at even more risk than adults to this toxin because they’re still undergoing development.
Look for vinyl-free mattresses and crib mattress covers. Vinyl is typically used in waterproof mattress covers. However, it's also a known carcinogen that has been linked to MANY health problems.
A non-toxic crib mattress is an investment in your child’s life long health. Yes, it’s a little pricier, but it will pay off for years (and even decades) to come.