This mattress is GREAT!I had originally bought a regular crib mattress from BabiesRus.It seemed really good for the price - firm, but not too uncomfortable for baby.Then, I started researching cribs and stumbled upon information about cribs and especially crib mattresses containing chemicals that leach formaldehyde.The mattresses are worse, though, since it is the law that they be flame retardant.Many chemicals are put into these mattresses, including roach killer, arsenic and antimony, and solid petroleum.Babies spend SO much of their time in them, in VERY close proximity.There is even research to suggest that a leading cause of SIDS is these chemicals that the babies ingest.
So, while on the hunt for a healthier mattress, I saw many so called "organic" products.Naturepedic in particilar markets an "organic" mattress.But as with food and dairy industries, organic does not always mean so.Per the USDA, a product only has to contain 70% organic ingredients to use the phrase "organic" on its packaging.So, the mattress might be made with organic cotton, but there are still other components.And unless you have a doctor's prescription for no flame retartants, or have a mattress made with wool, a natural flame retardant (which this mattress has), you're still going to get the bad chemicals.So, for the same price as a Naturepedic with the bad chemicals, I got this mattress (found it on sale through another website, even though I'd have gladly paid Amazon's price!).It is made entirely of the following:A core of organic coir (coconut fibers), organic wool, and 2 unbleached cotton covers.The wool acts as a water barrier itself, so you don't have to use horrible vinyl mattress pads.(Vinyl is one of the most toxic plastics known).The wool is also anti dust mite.The mattress provides ventilation and maintains temperatures to stay warm or cool, depending on the needs.
The mattress fits perfectly in my Pali Paula crib (even better than the first mattress I purchased, since that one was a little short on the sides).It is firm, yet springy.This will be GREAT for use as a toddler mattress, since it will still be comfortable for a younger child.All in all, I believe I found the BEST crib mattress out there.This, coming from an "organic OCD" mother, as my husband calls me, is a very high praise.[...].
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Natural Mat Coco MatProduct Description: Natural Mat Coco Mattress 28"x52"The most breathable and organic crib mattress.The Coco Mat is the most breathable and natural organic cribmattress . It is filled with coir from the only certified organic coir plantation in the world.Coir is made from coconut husks which are coated in natural latex to make a supportive and breathable fibrous layer. The coir is then wrapped in our unique lambswool which is bathed in a mixture made from extracts of lavender, lemon and eucalyptus making it completely anti-dust mite as well as maintaining the excellant thermal insulating properties of natural wool.Customer Reviews: "Billy loves her mattress!" Reviewed by Sarah "Billy loves her mattress so much that she slept through the night on her first night - so thank you, thank you, I think we might want one too!" "Slept like a log!" Reviewed by Susie "My 5 month old has slept like a log since birth on your Coco Mat. She is my third child and I am so convinced by your natural mattresses that I travel with it everywhere!"
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I purchased the Picci Cortina Carry basket for my baby for nights when the baby will sleep in our room as well as times when we are on the move.I like it so much better than a clunky pack-and-play and it's beautiful too.I'm not sure what the weight limits are but we'll have to see as the baby gets bigger.I plan to go buy more sheets as the one sheet that it does come with seems to be a bit flimsy and likely will not hold up to several washing.Also, the first one that was delivered arrived with the box somewhat crushed so I contacted Amazon to return it.They sent a new one at no cost overnight and reimbursed me for my return shipping no questions asked.Great customer service!
