Comments on: Guest Author: Toxic Chemicals in Baby Mattresses

By: Sarah T.

Sarah T. — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:45:28 +0000

I’m researching crib mattresses for my baby due in May. Does anyone have a Naturepedic mattress? It seems like it could be a good option. I like how they don’t contain wool or latex, which could cause an allergic reaction.

By: Monique

Monique — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:59:53 +0000

Hello,

This query doesn’t have to do with mattresses but car seats instead.

I hope you can assist me. I have been trying for months to get a response from “The first years Tru Fit convertible car seat” regarding the products made to manufacture the car seat. They have gotten a good rating as far as safety and restraining the child. The car seat allows the child to sit rear facing longer and has a removable base, all the things that make this car seat very attractive. I went to healthycar.org to see if the seat has been tested, but it has not been at this time and there are not a lot of queries to do so. I asked the vendor to let me know if there is lead, bromine, chlorine and arsenic in the seats. I have yet to get a response. I am thinking you might have a better chance at getting a response from the vendor. I am sure other parents would love to know more about the seat as it does sound like it would be a good buy if it isn’t toxic.

Please help!

Monique

By: elinorloewen

elinorloewen — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:20:46 +0000

Thanks for this post, I’ll have to keep it bookmarked so I can link it when some loony throws up on my blog.

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By: Susan D.

Susan D. — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:43:16 +0000

yes, after spending lots of time researching I found it does have chemicals…even though it’s being called “organic”.

I personally ended up buying one of the organic rubber mattresses from The Natural Organic Baby. I Love it…and I really like that it bends at the corners just slightly making it easy to change the sheets.

susan

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:13:16 +0000

Does anyone have any experience or opinions on the l.a. baby 2-in1 organic crib mattress that costco is selling?

Thank you.

By: Christi

Christi — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:50:06 +0000

I apologize for taking so long to respond. First I was sick, then my nephew was in a serious car accident which took front and center.

When I was invited to write an article on “Toxic Chemicals in Baby Mattresses” it was just that: not a broad study on SIDS per se.

I’m sorry, Christal and Wendy, that my post came across to you as it did. My heart and soul are in my endeavors to prevent not only SIDS but any & all bad reactions people suffer from contact with chemicals. My site contains an abundance of documentation on human reaction to chemicals, especially concerning mattresses constructed under the latest government requirements. I will be adding a lot more info in the coming weeks.

Our Ecobaby/Pure Rest Organic mattresses meet all government requirements and are compliant with the National Association of Organic Mattress Industry (NAOMI). Oeko Tex standard is way too low a standard for us to even consider.

I don’t see how my dedication to educating people can be construed as using a “fear factor”. Now to answer you, Christal, you’re absolutely right. SIDS can occur other than on a mattress. However this doesn’t rule out the effect of the baby having slept on a chemical filled mattress for some time, and/or the mother ingesting, absorbing or breathing chemicals while pregnant as indicated by the U. of Washington study referenced in paragraph 2 of my July 19th post. As in all things research is an ongoing thing.

When the meteorologist uses the latest technology to warn people of impending danger, though his or her warning is fearful, people listen and gratefully take measures to avoid harm.

I appreciate all your comments.

Sincerely,

Christi
The-Natural-Organic-Baby.com

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By: Janet C

Janet C — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:29:11 +0000

I have read up on Dr Sprott’s research with interest and have purchased one of his mattress protectors alongside an organic mattress. What I don’t understand however, is that if his theory is correct about cot death being caused by the flame retardant chemicals giving off gasses and mattresses breeding fungus, what about our pushchairs? Some babies spend a lot of time in their pushchairs due to modern day living and the demand on parents. Surely these pushchairs are treated with flame retardant chemicals in the same way as a mattress? And surely a pushchair is more susceptible to mould due to being in extreme weather conditions? Imagine the scenario of a mother out shopping all day and the baby being enclosed for a prolonged period in a pushchair with a PVC raincover because of bad weather…. is this not ‘gassing’ the baby inside? It’s a great concern of mine and one I can find no answers to.