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Aller-Ease
Question from liz Hi Debra, Thanks for your wonderful site. I am looking for an inexpensive dust-mite barrier for my son’s mattress. Aller-Ease has a mattress cover (the “Original” style) made from polypropylene fabric with a polyethylene film. Do you think that would be safe? I know that you’ve stated that polyethylene is safe and […]
December 11, 2009
Bed Bugs
Question from JJM Hey Debra…I wondered if you had time to look into this product I just bought and about to return from Protect-A-Bed…I saw this whole show just last week on Dr. OZ about bed bugs and when you travel and how these bugs do not discriminate and how easy they can be brought […]
December 3, 2009
Wood finish Recipe for Crib?
Question from Emily Hi all, We just set up the baby’s (very non-toxic) wooden crib and I had to get my husband to make homemade bed risers for the legs of the crib so get it at the right height to the bed, so we could have the crib mattress at the lowest setting but […]
October 19, 2009
Polyfil
Question from Erna As I am (still) in search of the perfect sleep sack for my baby, I have found a company called Passport Baby – they claim to not sell “kinder sacks” (sleep sacks) that have flame retardant, but the warm sacks are described thusly: “All cotton fabrics, polyfil has a hypo-allergenic quality to […]
October 13, 2009
Box springs without metal?
Question from Cynthia I like the “give” of a box spring under my matress, but would like to eliminate metal from my sleeping environment. Does anyone know of a substitute? Debra’s Answer The alternative is a wood slat frame. It’s not a “box” like a box spring, but rather slats of flexible wood placed across […]
September 2, 2009
Safe Bedding covers
Question from charlene My daughter has allergies to pet dander and dust mites. She is on Shaklee all-natural vitamins which has stopped all of her allergies, but her doctor also recommended covering her mattress and pillows in covers to eliminate dust mites. Most of the ones I have found are made from plastic. I don’t […]
August 24, 2009
Molded Organic Pillow
Question from Marshann Burnette I am trying to create organic bed because I can’t sleep. I have covered our mattress with an organic mattress pad, use organic sheets and pillow cases, and use an organic wool blanket. Now for the pillow. Where can I find an organic choice that resembles the molded Tempru Pedic pillow […]
August 17, 2009
Flame preventing chemicals in beds
Question from Ron I am reading from some sources that even natural mattresses are now required to add some sort of flame resistant chemical to their beds because even wool can no longer pass the open flame test that is used. The article claims that these manufacturers are not required by law to show what […]
July 27, 2009
Silhouette Sleep Solutions bed
Question from Marcia Hi Debra: The other day I tried out a mattress at a company called Ergo Cusdtomized Comfort in Irvine,which is in Orange County, Calif. They carry the Natura bed and a bed called the Silhouette Sleep Solutions bed. It comes on a slat suspension which consists of two parallel rows of responsive […]
June 9, 2009
Organic toddler Nap/Sleep Mat
Question from Michelle Clark My daughter will start school next week and we need a sleep mat. I would like to find an organic one. She already sleeps in all organic bedding/bed/mattress, and it only seems appropriate to have an organic mat for school. any suggestions? Debra’s Answer Readers?
Wool Topper
Question from laa Hi Debra, We recently purchased a high-quality featherbed (made from polyester, “down alternative”). Trying to relieve hip pain from a saggin innerspring mattress. Well – the pain after the first night was the worst I’ve had in years – I sunk way, way down into the featherbed (in the hip area) – […]
June 2, 2009
Formaldehyde fumes
Question from Roxanne Can formaldehyde fumes be absorbed through the skin, such as from a new mattress or furniture? Debra’s Answer Per The Journal of General Physiology: The Penetration Of Vesicant Vapors Into Human Skin, the answer is YES, chemical vapors can pass through skin.
May 18, 2009
Natural Latex Sofa upholstry?
Question from mamta Hello, I am thrilled to come across your website ! I have been looking online for waterproof natural sofa. Since I have a 10 month old baby, I read all about the off-gassing from vinyl couch. I also want to stay clear from leather. So we just bought a natural latex/wool/silk mattress […]
May 12, 2009
Going Bright Green for the Baby
Question from MS Hi Debra, I’ve always been a somewhat green-oriented person: I recycle, I use reusable shopping bags, I eat organic as much as possible, and use mostly organic beauty products. You could say that until now my green has been a shade of soft sage. Maybe seafoam. However, now that we are having […]
April 21, 2009
PVC & PHLALATES In Baby Products
Question from Ethel Hello Debra, I had a question about PVC & PHLALATES, I just called the munchkin company about their products containing either one of these chemicals and her response to me (which she wasnt 100% sure)was the phlalates is a chemical added to PVC products. So if the Phlalates are removed from the […]
April 20, 2009
Can paint seal in toxins and reduce off-gassing?
Question from rendi We rent so I cannot make structural changes) and I’m a single mom that stays with her all day to help with her treatment and recovery. She has numerous medical conditions that I know are caused by environmental toxins; autism, EGID, and systemic endocrine disorder. I’ve switched all food to organic, installed […]
March 16, 2009
Washable wool
Question from 2eyes I’ve been considering purchasing a washable wool mattress topper. From my research so far, I’ve gotten that wool becomes washable because it is bonded with “a resin” or Teflon. With further digging around, I found that the wool batting that quilters use is bonded with a resin that is typically acrylic. So, […]
February 17, 2009
Do it Yourself Platform Bed Frame
Question from ch We recently purchased a wool mattress and needed a bed frame for it. My husband was able to build a simple platform bed frame using materials we purchased at Lowes for about $50.00. This not only saved us money, but I didn’t have to deal with worrying about toxic finishes or outgassing. […]
February 10, 2009
What is spandex made from? Is it toxic?
Question from Beverly Hi again, What is spandex from, and is it toxic or offgassing? I’m going through clothes, deciding what to keep and what to do without. Thanks, Beverly Debra’s Answer Spandex, also called lycra, is a synthetic fabric with a plastic base. It has the unique ability to expand up to 600% and […]
November 17, 2008
Espresso Machine
Question from kpc hi before i start contacting random manufacturers i was wondering if you have any recommendations for an espresso machine with no internal plastic parts? thanks! p.s. i purchased a mattress from white lotus per your rec. thanks!! Debra’s Answer I haven’t done any research on espresso machines. Readers?
September 8, 2008
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