Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Natural Mat Coco Mat Review

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(More customer reviews)This mattress is GREAT!I had originally bought a regular crib mattress from BabiesRus.It seemed really good for the price - firm, but not too uncomfortable for baby.Then, I started researching cribs and stumbled upon information about cribs and especially crib mattresses containing chemicals that leach formaldehyde.The mattresses are worse, though, since it is the law that they be flame retardant.Many chemicals are put into these mattresses, including roach killer, arsenic and antimony, and solid petroleum.Babies spend SO much of their time in them, in VERY close proximity.There is even research to suggest that a leading cause of SIDS is these chemicals that the babies ingest.

So, while on the hunt for a healthier mattress, I saw many so called "organic" products.Naturepedic in particilar markets an "organic" mattress.But as with food and dairy industries, organic does not always mean so.Per the USDA, a product only has to contain 70% organic ingredients to use the phrase "organic" on its packaging.So, the mattress might be made with organic cotton, but there are still other components.And unless you have a doctor's prescription for no flame retartants, or have a mattress made with wool, a natural flame retardant (which this mattress has), you're still going to get the bad chemicals.So, for the same price as a Naturepedic with the bad chemicals, I got this mattress (found it on sale through another website, even though I'd have gladly paid Amazon's price!).It is made entirely of the following:A core of organic coir (coconut fibers), organic wool, and 2 unbleached cotton covers.The wool acts as a water barrier itself, so you don't have to use horrible vinyl mattress pads.(Vinyl is one of the most toxic plastics known).The wool is also anti dust mite.The mattress provides ventilation and maintains temperatures to stay warm or cool, depending on the needs.

The mattress fits perfectly in my Pali Paula crib (even better than the first mattress I purchased, since that one was a little short on the sides).It is firm, yet springy.This will be GREAT for use as a toddler mattress, since it will still be comfortable for a younger child.All in all, I believe I found the BEST crib mattress out there.This, coming from an "organic OCD" mother, as my husband calls me, is a very high praise.[...].

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Product Description:
Due to hygiene reasons, this item is not returnable!