I am looking for a mattress that does not contain harmful ingredients for the baby to breathe. I find myself very confused! Is this choice best?
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Not sure what you would consider safe materials for your baby. I can only tell you to check out the product detail on the mattress. My baby sleeps like a baby on this :). It's dual sides, wish my mattress is like that. Also waterproof and has no smell.
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This is the best option I could find. No PVC, lead, etc. Some mattresses say "soy" but if you investigate, they only contain soy, like 1% of the total mattress. I'm so glad we got this mattress. It was worth the extra money (Mother in law bought it as a shower gift) to have something safe next to my baby's nose/mouth for over 12 hours a day. It also has square corners, so no/less risk of him/her stepping into a hole in the corner of the crib created by round corner mattresses. It really has a feel of quality to it vs. other mattresses I've worked with and seen at the store.
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I'm not an expert on chemicals, but I bought this natural latex mattress specifically for the reason that it is natural, and avoid allergic reactions that me and my then 6 year old daughter had against the best memory foam mattresses around. We are both perfectly fine with these mattresses. I highly recommend them, and the price is right at Amazon too.
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Yes. I highly recommend buying a thicker mattresses. The one that comes with it is doable but I'm a softy and like my baby to be more comfortable. Cradle is beautiful!
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I have been using ikea cribs, I have two mattresses for my 5 month and 18 month and love them. It's just a tight fit which is great in the crib. No loosening pacifiers and spit cloths....you just have to push down the corners to fit the foam mattress. It compresses to fit.
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We have the naturepedic crib mattress in the cradle. It is not custom made. Left it in there for a couple of weeks before the birth of our baby and it settled into the shape of the cradle. Sure it is not a perfect fit but it is fine and works. No complaints from our baby yet.
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No, that you will have to purchase separately. The reason being the mattresses can differ by material type and density. hWhat I found online was that most people for safety reasons tend to lean towards a firmer bed. I think we went with a Sealy or Serta based on reviews. Overall most if not all cribs will not come with a mattress as users tend to pick out what they need.
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That's what my husband and I have used this for all along. The mattress is the right kind for a newborn - you don't want something too cushy. I do have to agree with a previous commenter who said that you would need a lot of space next to your bed - you do need a fair amount. But so easy to set up!
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I've purchased a memory foam crib mattress topper and I did have to air out for like two weeks !!! But this one didn't smell like chemicals and my baby sleeps a lot better with it :)
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I specifically ordered this to avoid any chemicals or off-gassing components. As far as I have found, it is just simply a natural latex topper, nothing added. I needed it for when I was pregnant and from day one we slept on it with great comfort and no unpleasant smell etc. We love it! As far as it being unused, I think it is now illegal to resell any bedding or mattress related products due to the bed bug scare. But this is something you'd have to check with the company. Ours was brand new and completely vacuum sealed rather impressively haha.
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I don't believe the mattress was organic. I purchased an organic cover and sheet. We used a lamb skin also.
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i emailed them because i was also curious - quick response from their team "Thanks for being interested in our products. L.A. Baby is committed to providing a safe and comfortable sleeping environment for everyone's little ones! In order to provide a non toxic and more chemical free fire barrier, as a fire barrier is required by law, we use the mineral compound boric acid. This compound is bonded to cotton in the comfort layers below the outer cover of the mattress, which in addition to having been proven safe over many centuries of use, is also an essential nutrient. Babies obtain this essential nutrient, and in the case of a nursing infant, from mom's diet of citrus intake of various fruits and juices. Because of the way our mattresses are made and the outer covering is constructed, they do not allow the release of boric acid into the air in a manner that anybody sleeping on it could absorb it though their lungs or skin."
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I don't know the answer, but I'd guess yes. 100% organic mattresses with no fire retardants tend to be expensive, so manufacturers will almost certainly draw attention to why you are paying so much.
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I have had two of these mattresses and the smell went away. Do understand that ALL mattresses are made of chemical based materials to some extent hese new foam style mattresses are what is sweeping the world because of the total support and all the features that can be designed into them any more. They adapt to each body shape, weight, and temprature. Old style beds never came close to this.
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I bought it for my toddler but would have felt safe if he were an infant. I actually use a soft mattress pad because it isn't plush
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On the label just says: 100 percent urethane foam. But it is made by Baby Time Int'l and the phone number is 1(973) 4817400; or you can try to contact them on e-mail: babytimeinternational@gmail.com. On their page all mattresses state that: "Proudly made in the usa and meets or exceeds all flammability, Lead, Phthalate and cpsia testing." And that they are "non-allergic". But that one is currently not listed. I hope You find out. I would call. It doesn't hurt. Good luck.
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Hello,To be honest we stopped using this brand a while back, first of all as they didn't not feel "comfortable" putting "baby" on it for us was a big red flag.Yes we know breast milk is the most important nutrition a baby can get but we also need some clarity here! lolI don't see any other brands using this term so not sure exactly why they would use this as an excuse.Anyway we switched to Holle, some much more exceptional product, wow nothing even comparable on the market.I would just recommend that instead, well worth it and it seems every body that tries it is completely sold on it.Good luck! Hello,To be honest we stopped using this brand a while back, first of all as they didn't not feel "comfortable" putting "baby" on it for us was a big red flag.Yes we know breast milk is the most important nutrition a baby can get but we also need some clarity here! lolI don't see any other brands using this term so not sure exactly why they would use this as an excuse.Anyway we switched to Holle, some much more exceptional product, wow nothing even comparable on the market.I would just recommend that instead, well worth it and it seems every... » Read More Hello,To be honest we stopped using this brand a while back, first of all as they didn't not feel "comfortable" putting "baby" on it for us was a big red flag.Yes we know breast milk is the most important nutrition a baby can get but we also need some clarity here! lolI don't see any other brands using this term so not sure exactly why they would use this as an excuse.Anyway we switched to Holle, some much more exceptional product, wow nothing even comparable on the market.I would just recommend that instead, well worth it and it seems every body that tries it is completely sold on it.Good luck! « Show Less
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I just posted a review that should help, I no longer have the paper that came with the mattress, but I believe you can get the material from their website, it is a non-toxic plastic. and is very thick for a clear plastic sheet. I really cannot think of something comparable, thicker than a heavy duty freezer ziplock I believe, but not as thick as say an office chair mat. I was not disappointed with the money I spend on this purchase. Quite the contrary, I was extremely pleased with it. and still wonder why there is no law requiring hospitals to provide these and training on their installation and use to every new parent.