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Satara Baby
Specializes in natural, organic and safe products for infants and toddlers: organic baby bedding, organic crib mattresses, baby clothes, cloth diapers, baby carriers, baby bath prodcuts, non-toxic toys, feeding products and more."
Tags: Fair Trade, Made in USA, Non Toxic, Organic, Renewable, Wisconsin
December 11, 2010
Heart of Vermont
All products are handmade in Vermont from natural fibers. All cotton is organic, FoxFibre™ Colorganic©, low-impact dyed, or untreated. Their pesticide-free wool is washed in hot water and soap, and processed into batting on their own machines without oils or mothproofing. Bedlinens come in all cottons, in several weights and colors, including flannels, chambrays and […]
Tags: Caters to MCS, Made in USA, Non Toxic, Organic, Renewable, Vermont
December 1, 2010
The Toxicity of Polyurethane
From Debra Lynn Dadd I just happened to receive two questions this week about the toxicity of polyurethane, so I thought I would write a separate post on this chemical. In the past, we mostly heard about polyurethane foam, which is used to make mattresses, seat cushions, and other such products. That likely contains toxic […]
November 22, 2010
A Happy Planet
A website devoted to organic, natural fibers, including clothing, bedding, mattresses, bath linens, carpets, table linens, curtains, and more. "Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all creatures (including our customers!), by offering sustainable, quality products which do not compromise labor, animals or the earth in their production, use, or disposal cycles."
Tags: Non Toxic
Green Sleep
This is the most luxurious latex foam mattress. 100% natural latex, wrapped with an organic cotton velour cover quilted with layers of organic silk and pure wool. Three interchangeable plates of natural rubber can be chosen to select the desired firmness. Two sleeping zones allow sleeping partners to select their own individual firmness. Zippered removable […]
Tags: Non Toxic
November 18, 2010
Garnet Hill
A breathtaking selection of beautiful cotton percale and flannel bed linens in many unusual styles and colors (some have formaldehyde-based “easy care” finishes, so read copy carefully). You can also choose from thick English flannel, natural cotton, and Italian linen bedlinens. Coordinating bedskirts, coverlets, and duvet covers make complete bed ensembles. Top your bed with […]
Tags: Non Toxic
October 9, 2010
Non toxic wood finish
Question from Annette Tweedel Hi Debra, We are considering purchasing a mattress from Shepherd’s Dream and my husband wants to build the bed frame himself instead of purchasing that from Shepherds Dream. The lady did mail my husband instructions on how to build the bed frame with slats. Now Shepherds Dream uses Tung Oil finish. […]
September 28, 2010
European Sleep Design
All-natural Euopean latex mattresses wool-filled high performance German stretch cotton covers. They come with adjustable-support slat suspension. “The slats’ give and rotation constantly respond to the shifting planes of your body. And the slat settings can be modified to accommodate changing body needs or comfort preferences over time…Both our mattress covers and all-natural Talalay latex […]
Tags: non-toxic
September 10, 2010
Clarification About Organic Cotton vs. Non-Organic…Pesticide Residues?
Question from Santa Cruz CA Debra, A while back I was browsing your site looking for information on buying a new bed. At that time, I thought you said that buying organic is good for the planet but made no difference at all in relation to people with MCS, since there were no pesticide residues […]
August 24, 2010
EcoChoices
Ten big websites offering all sorts of eco-friendly products with one shopping cart. “Create a home that is beautiful, natural and a safe environment for you and your family’s enjoyment. The best earth-friendly products available at the lowest prices possible…” Browse through EcoAnimal, EcoBathroom, EcoBedroom, EcoBicycles, EcoByDesign, EcoKitchen, EcoMattress, EcoPatio, EcoSofa and EcoToyTown.
Tags: Non Toxic
August 18, 2010
EcoMemoryFoam
Question from Molly My husband and I have gone through 2 organic latex mattresses and were not satisfied with either of them. Both made claims to be similar to the traditional memory foam mattress. Both ended up leaving permanent impressions where my husband would lie only after a few months. He is 6’3 & 200 […]
July 20, 2010
Spaldin Air Cell-Soy Beds…
Question from charity I would like to know if anyone has had experience with the Spaldin Air Cell-Soy Green mattresses. I’m in the market for a new bed and have been doing some research on the foam beds. I looked at the Tempur-pedic and was set on them till I read the reviews. Then I […]
Essentia Pillows
Question from dalilah61 I purchased a pillow from essentia and it had a horrible odor. It was the classic pillow and very pricey ($199). When I contacted the company, they told me that they do not return pillows and to air it out. I aired out the pillow for over a week and could not […]
Crescent Moon Duvet & Pillow Company
Handcrafted 100% organic duvets, mattress pads and pillows, covered with cotton and filled with soft alpaca wool (70% alpaca with 30% sheep’s wool to hold it all together). Alpaca is “warmer, stronger, lighter and cleaner than sheep’s wool…There are no chemicals, dyes or bleaches used when the wool is processed. Our materials are natural, renewable […]
Tags: Non Toxic
July 11, 2010
I have MCS and need help to buy a new Bed please
Question from Susan50 Dear Friends: I have severe MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities) and mild arthitis and need some help to buy a new bed please! I am located in Vancouver, BC, Canada and I ordered and love the Home Safe Home book of Debra’s (thanks Debra!) My current bed has to be thrown out as […]
May 20, 2010
Flame retardants in mattesses – which is best?
Question from Jasmine Debra, So glad to have found you! Am trying to choose a new non-toxic, comfortable and supportive mattress. I have an RX for flame retardant free, but even with an RX it is difficult to find. After several months of research, and getting nowhere, am finally down to two alternatives. The first […]
April 26, 2010
Laws Against Life
Today, I just need to get up on my soapbox for a few minutes and express my opinion. Over the weekend I learned that the Consumer Product Safety Commission is holding a discussion tomorrow on Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, which establishes safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. I’m […]
March 18, 2010
Somma Vinyl Waterbed
Question from Midwest Mom We have a vinyl waterbed (Somma) which consists of vinyl tubes filled with water, in a large plastic tray, covered with a vinyl covering, with a foam that fits over the tubes, sitting on a box spring. It is about 20 years old, and was my husband’s prior to our marriage. […]
February 18, 2010
Cheap Natural Bunk Bed
Question from wendyr1674 I am looking for a cheap natural twin mattress for the top of my sons bunk bed i bought him a Latex for the bottom but is was very pricey and do not want to spend that on one that only guests will use but I am very concerned with the gases […]
February 10, 2010
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