Three years ago I cared about one thing when it came to my purchases and that was price. I didn’t realize at the time the hidden cost of some of those choices until they started to impact my health. Since then I’ve made a commitment to be more aware of what our family is putting on and in our bodies and I’ve enjoyed sharing much of that journey with you. Now that we have a baby in our home I’m even more passionate about being cognizant about the products that we bring into our home.
One of the first things I started to research when we found out we were expecting was crib mattresses. After all, our baby would be spending many hours sleeping on her mattress during her most fragile development years. This means that she would be breathing in and absorbing all of the chemical gases that are put off by the mattress we chose to place in her crib. I believe that as parents we have a responsibility to protect our children, and in our home reducing exposure to harmful chemicals is a priority.
As I took to the internet to do some research on crib mattresses I stumbled upon this post on HealthyChild.com. The author, Jane Sheppard, founded Healthy Child in 1997 shortly after becoming a mother and learning about the toxic threats to her children and how to reduce those exposures. I learned a lot from her article and appreciated that she really dove deep into the science and research behind her conclusion that “most mattresses on the market are toxic and unsafe for babies and children.” I already knew that I would probably end up going with an organic mattress for our baby, but I learned from her post that not all organic mattresses are created equal. I was particularly intrigued with Jane’s comments about the connection between crib mattresses and SIDS.
After her extensive research, Jane concluded that Naturepedic No-Compromise Organic Crib Mattresses are the only genuinely non-toxic waterproof organic crib mattresses available in the U.S. It was this conclusion that lead me to visit the Naturepedic website to learn more about their high standards and ultimately reach out to them about reviewing one of their crib mattresses so that I could share all that I’ve learned with all of you!
They sent me a Naturepedic Ultra Breathable 2-Stage Organic Crib Mattress which combines a waterproof crib mattress with a removable washable breathable cover. This approach provides all of the safety benefits of a breathable crib mattress while maintaining a practical, easy-to-clean hygienic design. Its intelligent use of healthy and natural materials eliminates the need for flame retardant chemicals and barriers. This incredible combination of organic + breathable + practical makes the Ultra Breathable 2-Stage the healthiest and safest crib mattress available.
Features that I Love
It’s made with organic cotton and a waterproof fabric!
The Naturepedic Ultra Breathable 2-Stage Crib Mattress is made with organic cotton fabric and an easy-to-clean 100% polyethylene waterproof and stain resistant surface. The surface of the mattress is so pure that it meets food contact standards!
Naturepedic uses only U.S. grown and certified organic cotton as filling for its mattresses and buys directly from USDA certified sources. This increases purity, organic reliability and support for U.S. farmers. Bonus!
The entire crib mattress is certified organic to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). This ensures that your crib mattress meets a healthy non-toxic standard and is truly organic!
This mattress will last us a long time!
The Naturepedic 2-stage mattress has a firm side for infants and a more cushioned side for toddlers. It also has a wipe clean waterproof surface
Once Arietti is old enough, we can just flip her mattress over to the toddler side and we will be good to go! I love that it will grow along with her as it’s just one less thing we will have to replace as she grows up.
My baby has firm but comfortable support!
The Naturepedic patented wavesupport technology provides excellent support and durability. The wave structure achieves incredible strength with very little material, offering an ultra lightweight design with increased structural stability as compared to conventional foams. It is both firm and comfortable, with strong side, center and corner support.
The Ultra-Breathable Cover was designed to maximize airflow around baby. This breathable surface adds an additional layer of safety and also dissipates heat and moisture for a more comfortable sleep.
At first I was a little unsure how Arietti would feel about sleeping in her crib. I mean at first she just looked so tiny in it, but she loved it from the first nap and still does! I’m so glad it is a firm surface for her safety and at the same time she seems to find it to be very comfortable.
I also really like how lightweight this mattress is. It was easy for me to place in her crib even when I was 9 months pregnant and now it makes it easy for me to change her sheets quickly.
I love what Naturepedic mattresses are NOT made with!
Naturepedic follows the precautionary principle and eliminates questionable chemicals in the first place. They also avoid the use of certain conventional mattress materials such as vinyl/PVC and polyurethane foam in favor of materials such as organic cotton, organic latex rubber and organic wool. In addition, Naturepedic eliminates perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs), questionable fire retardant chemicals, and antibacterial biocides.
More specifically, Naturepedic mattresses contain…
NO Flame Retardants or Flame Retardant Barriers
NO Memory Foam or other forms of Polyurethane Foam
NO Soybean or Biobased Foam (polyurethane foam with soybean oil mixed in)
NO Synthetic Latex Rubber
NO Harmful Glues or Adhesives
NO GMO Cotton or other GMO fibers
NO Shoddy Insulator Pads
Naturepedic mattresses are fire safe without the chemicals!
Did you know that many crib mattresses are treated with chemicals for fire protection? Yikes! Naturepedic mattresses pass all Federal and State flammability standards without the use of any fire retardant chemicals or flame retardant barriers.
Proudly Made In The U.S.A.
Naturepedic is a family owned business located in Chagrin Falls, Ohio with an excellent reputation for quality products and great customer service. Their mattresses are even made right here in the United States. How great is that?!
The Naturepedic workers that create each mattress are skilled Amish craftsmen that take pride in their work. I love knowing that purchasing a Naturepedic mattress means supporting U.S. jobs and industry!
My Overall Impression
It feels so good, as a brand new Mommy, to have peace of mind about laying our baby girl down on an organic non-toxic mattress that is made with care in the United States. The last thing I want is for our baby girl to be breathing in chemical fumes as she sleeps. I’m convinced that Naturepedic mattresses are worth every penny and as we have more children we will definitely be using Naturepedic mattresses for them as well!
Don’t have children?
Naturepedic also has adult mattresses, mattress toppers, pillows, sheets and more!
Now I have something super exciting to share with you! Naturepedic would generously like to give away a Naturepedic Ultra Breathable 2-Stage Organic Crib Mattress {a $399 value} to one Bargain Blessings reader!
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I will be randomly selecting and announcing the winner from all of the entrants on Wednesday, November 30th.
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