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Old Crib Mattress Outgassing
Question from Carrie Hi Debra, We are anticipating the arrival of our third child in a few weeks and of course, I am in nesting mode and evaluating/re-evaluating all our choices for this baby. We have a co-sleeper made by Arms Reach that we LOVE for the capacity to have the baby basinett attached to […]
December 8, 2012
How do I know if Naturepedic mattresses REALLY are organic?
Question from amy Debra so naturepedic claims to have organic mattresses……how do i know that these mattresses are truly organic? What questions should I ask the representative that I talk to, what should I look for. I made the mistake, not knowing about offgassing and last year purchased my son a typicaI mattress which i […]
September 5, 2012
Toxic Materials in Baby Mattress?
Question from Hannah So, I know you have addressed polyurethane quite a bit. But my question is regarding a mattress made by a company called Cotton Cloud, here in Portland, Oregon. They claim to use no flame retardants besides boric acid in some models. The particular model I purchased is wool, without Boric acid. However, […]
August 29, 2012
Palm Visco mattress
Question from Jeanmarie I was looking to purchase a mattress online and came across a mattress made of palm visco. It claimed to be “natural” but as you know that means nothing. I could not find any info on palm visco. Could you help me? I don’t want to regret my purchase. Debra’s Answer It […]
Love Latex Mattress But Is it Toxic?
Question from Celestine I just got a latex mattress, used, that was said to be organic. That probably just means it is not synthetic. It is sublimely comfortable. I slept an extra hour with no wakeup in the night. However, I’ve been told that the latex is extracted with toxic chemicals! And that these stay […]
June 22, 2012
Wood Bed Frame and Mattress
Question from audrey What type of wood frame do you have? Been looking in to ash but not sure if that is okay for mcs (I know pine is bad). Is your wood frame is unfinished? If it is, does it get warped in the humidity of Florida – I too live in Florida. Also […]
May 8, 2012
How To Remove Musty Smell from Organic Cotton Mattress
Question from Mommy_of_Sebastian_and_Gabrielli Hi Debra! I am wondering if there is a natural way to get a musty smell out of my older son’s Naturepedic wool/cotton mattress. It was stored in a closet in our home for a year or so, and now it smells…I guess from lack of air circulation? my husband doesn’t notice […]
May 1, 2012
Organic Cotton vs Latex Mattress
Question from NS I was just about to buy a latex mattress, and found out that during the process of making latex they use zinc oxide and sulfur. They also use ammonia, but said they use a de-ammoniation afterwards. He said that it might not get all of the ammonia out though. I’m very wary […]
Polyurethane mattress still toxic after 6 years?
Question from sttlove I am in the process of buying a non-toxic crib mattress for my baby. I am not sure if I need to replace my first-born’s twin mattress. He is sleeping on a Ikea mattress that is made from polyurethane foam. The mattress is six years old. At the time I bought it, […]
April 3, 2012
What is an Organic Mattress?
Last week, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) and the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) issued a joint Fact Sheet regarding the labeling of organic mattresses. In May 2011, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program (NOP) issued a Policy Memorandum that changed how mattresses that incorporate organic fibers can be labeled. Basically, the rule […]
February 6, 2012
Do all organic mattresses smell?
Question from jkpone I’ve been extremely sensitive to chemicals for the last 6 1/2 years and the time has come to purchase a new mattress (ugh!). I’m definitely going to buy organic but I’ve heard many organic mattresses smell very strongly and make sensitive folks very sick. Do you have any suggestions as to which […]
January 10, 2012
“Band Aid” for Conventional Mattress Until We Can Afford Organic?
Question from starflower Hello Debra! I love your blog! We recently purchased an S-brand mattress (with a memory foam pillow top) from a local store that doesn’t offer any organic alternatives. It stunk, and I started researching, and found all the terrible info on traditional beds (wish I had started this research before we purchased!) […]
December 9, 2011
Confused…Safest twin mattress for toddler?
Question from DomsMom Hi, I’ve been researching through your site and just as I think I have FINALLY found a safe toxin-free mattress for my 2 year old, I feel unsure again. I was going to go with the Bella Sera Nove 3 mattress. I choose this mattress because it has organic wool, from the […]
October 18, 2011
Boric Acid in futon mattress
Question from RedondoSun Hello Debra! Since having our daughters, I am regularly on here and have found so much useful information! Thank you! I have a concern: I bought a futon crib mattress thinking it was a better alternative to the other mattresses on the market. Supposedly it has a ‘light’ coating of boric acid […]
August 16, 2011
Crib Mattress
Question from Kimberly78 I’m having a hard time choosing a crib mattress then choosing something to cover it and make it water proof. I live in Canada and I was looking into Simmons® ”Nature’s Best” Crib Mattress. Then I need something safe to protect it. Then I was told about the BabySafe New Zealand SIDS […]
Help with Wool Mattress
Question from KCrainK Need help please! Last night my 4 yr old son wet his bed without waking up, so I am just finding it this morning. We thought we were past that stage, so no puddle pad was on–of course. The mattress is organic cotton fill with a wool wrap layer and a cotton […]
July 26, 2011
Foam Mattress
Question from gipper Hello Debra, I just bought a new mattress a week ago. It’s a foam one made by Sherwood. It says “organic cotton” on it, but the smell is still quite strong and I bought it a week ago. I don’t mind getting used to the smell, which has dissipated somewhat already, but […]
July 18, 2011
Organic wool/cotton mattress with latex?
Question from econchic Hi, I’ve found an organic wool, cotton, latex, and spring mattress in Austin for a great price from a local manufacturer. I am worried about getting a mattress with natural latex because of allergies. My husband and I do not have an allergy, but we understand they can develop over time. More […]
July 4, 2011
Is a 14 year old mattress still outgassing?
Question from heavensabvus1 My current (conventional) pillowtop mattress is still going strong at 14 years old. I love it and it’s as pristine as the day I got it. I have it sealed in a cotton allergen encasing that keeps out dander and dust mites. On top of that cover is an organic cotton barrier […]
June 13, 2011
All-wool innerspring mattress?
Question from chickadee Hello again, I am continuing to learn how to connect to this online community and break my isolation. After contemplating the latex issue, for today, I’ve decided to shop for a latex free mattress. This is my goal of what I would like to find. The closest I’ve come to finding a […]
May 16, 2011
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