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CONSUMER REPORTS: Organic Mattress Labels You Can Trust
Consumer Reports has a great review of the certification labels used on organic mattresses. I was thinking I wanted to write a report like this, and then found this one. According to their research only two certification meet their qualifications: Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) I agree. These are the […]
May 23, 2017
Happsy Organic Mattress-in-a-Box
The first and only affordable certified organic mattress.Made in the USA from GOTS certified organic cotton, organic wool, and GOLS certified organic latex,specifically designed to sell at direct-to-consumer prices. $749 twin to $1499 king for basic model, additional organic pillowtop available for extra softness. Free shipping. 120-night trial and money back guarantee. Happsy now also makes […]
May 14, 2017
Antimicrobials in Polyurethane Foam Used in Mattresses and Upholstered Furniture
Often when I am researching one chemical or product I will get clues about other chemicals in products. And so it was that I came across a mention of “antimicrobials in polyurethane foam” and so of course I had to go find out which antimicrobials are used in polyurethane foam. And it took me about […]
April 25, 2017
Avocado Green Mattress vs Naturepedic
Question from Shilpa Hi Debra, I have been researching for a safe mattress ever since I learnt about off gassing. My kid has turned 5 and I was startled to find out how dangerous it is, to be sleeping on the regular memory foam. I am planning to rid all mattresses at home. I found […]
February 28, 2017
Any Experience with Hypnos or Saatva Mattresses?
I’ve received two comments asking about these mattresses. Specifically these readers are wanting to know if anyone has experience with these mattresses—good or bad. Hypnos is a long established manufacturer from the UK that uses “natural and sustainable” materials, but doesn’t say what they are. They use such luxurious materials as cashmere, camel hair, silk […]
February 5, 2017
Nontoxic Mattress Pad for Bedridden Elderly?
Question from Karen Hi Debra, I am looking for a mattress pad that will help eliminate bed sores and ulcers for my bedridden husband. We tried a polyurethane product that was nearly $100 for a single bed. It emitted an odor that was unacceptable and we returned it. I have found some websites that are […]
January 3, 2017
Sleeptek Mattresses
Question from Melissa Mazer Hi Debra, Thank you for your wonderful site! I am in the process of decorating my daughter’s bedroom. What do you think of this mattress? (the Sleeptek Classic 1000). www.sleeptek.ca/products/classic-1000 I have seen others at the same price-point that are Greenguard certified (this one is not), but those others contain latex, […]
July 14, 2015
Breathable Crib Mattresses
Question from Susan Quigley Hi Debra, What do you think about these “breathable” crib mattresses? Is this something I really need to be concerned about? Debra’s Answer The thinking behind “breathable” mattresses is concern about risk of suffocation when the baby is lying face down. Years ago there were baby mattresses constructed in ways that […]
Saatva Mattress
Question from Jamie Smith Hi Debra, I am looking for an organic mattress. I have never heard of this brand but it claims to be organic. From what you know, does this seem legit? Thank you so much for all you do!! http://www.saatvamattress.com/saatva-mattress.html Debra’s Answer There is a very specific definition of organic mattress. The […]
March 10, 2015
Make Your Own Mattress
Today my guest is Deborah Brenton, owner of DIY Natural Bedding. We’ll be talking about how you can make your own custom mattress with the materials she provides, and why you should. Deborah is a foodie, a forager, and strongly believes in living a natural life. In 2010 she began looking for mattresses for her children, but the only type available contained a whole host of chemicals. Her Do It Yourself attitude kicked in and she gathered resources to create her own mattresses from scratch. She soon realized that other people share her natural living convictions but lack resources in the bedding market. DIY Natural Bedding was started with this goal in mind: to provide affordable, natural and chemical free bedding products. Deborah now offers natural components that customers can use to build their own mattresses, toppers and pillows. Her products include wool from local farms, 100% natural latex, and GOTS certified organic fabric. She also offers sewing patterns for those who would like to save a dime by sewing their own mattress ticking and custom latex cuts for any DIY furniture project. www.diynaturalbedding.com
February 24, 2015
Intellibed Mattress Again
Question from Jorjia Blom Hi Debra, This bed is supposedly non-toxic: http://www.mommypotamus.com/favorite-non-toxic-mattress/ Have you heard any feedback from anyone with MCS regarding this product? Debra’s Answer Supposedly is right. Here’s what I learned about this bed: Intellibed Mattress Has anyone with MCS purchased one of these beds?
GOTS Certified Organic Mattress
Question from Vivian I found a Natural Sleep Shop in Cranberry township, PA 16066 whose mattresses are certified both by GOTS and GOLS. They have some beds set up to try out so you can determine what firmness you want before you purchase. I took me forever to find this place and thought others my be […]
February 2, 2015
Sams Club Organic mattress
Question from Bonnie Johnson Hi I was surfing the on line Sams Club page for some organic products and noticed they carry an organic mattress set. It is called American Sleep Organic Mattress. It says it is composed of ;atex and wool. Just wondered if you have heard anything about it? Debra’s Answer I went […]
January 30, 2015
Floor Model Organic Mattress and Air Mattress
Question from Lauren Hi Debra, Thank you for taking the time to answer readers’ questions—I can’t tell you how many times your website has been a valuable resource! My question is we found an organic mattress from a reputable company and the only way it is affordable for us is if we buy a floor […]
January 27, 2015
100% wool baby mattress
Question from Terry Hi Debra, congratulations on the work that you do to make our environment a safer place. I’m hoping you can give me your opinion. I’ve researched a lot about baby mattresses as we have twins due in 2 weeks. I am leaning towards a 100% organic wool mattress in an organic cotton […]
December 9, 2014
Wool as fire retardant and other mattress concerns
Question from TA Debra, do you know if wool alone is sufficient to pass the flame test required by law for mattresses? I see natural mattress companies that claim they use no fire retardant because wool is naturally flame resistant, and that’s how they pass the flame test. But then I see other natural mattress […]
November 4, 2014
IntelliBED mattress
Question from TA Are you familiar with the IntelliBed mattresses? Here is their website: www.intellibed.com Sounds interesting. The video gives more detail about the nature of the intelliGEL than I have found (so far) on their website. I am interested in finding a mattress for my toddler which will last throughout the childhood and teenage […]
October 5, 2014
Organic Mattress for Adjustable Bed
Question from Bonnie Johnson I noticed Dr Weil has put his name on a new mattress. It is supposed to be natural and is made by Beautyrest. So far I have not been able to get any answer about if it has fire retardents. Although it is not organic I was looking at the fact […]
September 9, 2014
Mattress Wraps That Block Toxic Outgassing
Question from shema Debra, these people sell food grade polyelthelene mattress wraps for $40. www.yourguidetogreen.com/store/greg-39-s-picks/mattress-covers-no-chem-mattress-wraps/prod_1768.html Debra’s Answer Yes, this will block outgassing of toxic chemicals from mattresses, but it feels like you are sleeping on plastic and makes noise as you move around in bed. It will do the job, but is not the optimum […]
August 26, 2014
Waterproof mattress cover with Polyurethane backing
Question from TA I am looking for a waterproof mattress protector to take along while traveling, to protect the bed from any leaks my toddler might have. It seems like the best options I’ve found so far are the “waterproof breathable” mattress covers, which are cotton terry with a polyurethane membrane: MALOUF SLEEP TITE Hypoallergenic […]
August 24, 2014
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