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The great thing about an organic cotton crib mattress is that its one hundred percent certified cotton. That means that no pesticides or bug spray is used on it. No fertilizer or chemicals are used in the soil in which the plant grows.

Because organic crib mattresses use natural materials like wool, it is a natural fire resistent material so it is fire retardent without the use of harmful sprays or chemicals. The traditional mattresses use chemicals like antimony, arsenic and others as fire retardent materials and these chemicals emit gases and toxins. For antimony especially, it can be absorbed into the body of the baby.

The effects of antimony on your baby might not be evident right away but it can cause damage down the road such as learning disability. The cotton covers of the organic crib mattress are made of organic cotton and polyethylene which is waterproof and stain resistent. These covers can be removed and washed quickly.

The air circulation in these organic crib mattresses is another advantage. This regulates the temperature of the mattress and keeps it even. Organic mattresses also follow the standards and rules set forth by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Since organic cotton is used in the baby mattress, you don't have to worry about dust mites or other allergens which is a common problem with the traditional baby mattresses. The firmness of the natural crib mattress is ideal in that it gives firm support for the baby's back. The baby's spinal cord will be straight and the baby will be comfortable this way.

If you have finally decided to purchase an organic crib mattress, you shoul ddo your homework before approaching the store. Many manufacturers try to skim corners and may not use the best materials. Make sure you ask a lot of questions and don't be shy. Don't take anything the sales person says at face value. One tip is to take into consideration the thickness of the mattress.

Make sure it is 6" because this is the ideal thickness to provide the firmness for your baby's back. It will provide the support we talked about to keep your baby's spine straight. Consult your pediatrician about which thickness would be best for you baby.

Make sure you measure your crib size before going into the store because it should fit snugly into the crib. Aside from the mattress, make sure that all the other materials for your baby's crib comes from organic materials. The handmade materials are the best because the raw materials come from sources that are environmentally friendly and sustainable. Even the packaging for your organic crib mattress will be recyclable.

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