does anyone know what the waterproof layer IS made of? so in the description it says the "ultra thin waterproof layer" is no vinyl/pvc; no phthalates; no latex...does anyone know what it IS? is it the food grade poly they use on the crib mattresses? does anyone know what the waterproof layer IS made of? so in the description it says the "ultra thin waterproof layer" is no vinyl/pvc; no phthalates; no latex...does anyone know what it... » Read More does anyone know what the waterproof layer IS made of? so in the description it says the "ultra thin waterproof layer" is no vinyl/pvc; no phthalates; no latex...does anyone know what it IS? is it the food grade poly they use on the crib mattresses? « Show Less
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I think it is the "food grade" polypropylene, which does not instill confidence in me. Even allegedly "safe" food grade polypropylene (LDPE) is not considered safe by research scientists. Better to use a wool puddle pad.
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It's made of food grade polyurethane (according to their website). No waterproofing is organic, but you have to decide if the trade off is worth it for you. Honestly, I'm still back and forth on this myself! From my research, this does seem to be the best (or one of the best) organic waterproof mattress pads out there.
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It feels like fabric.I have mattress & pillow covers.They are waterproof.Highly recommend this brand.Also check Amazon closely because the have different prices on the same items & also double packs of pillow cover at great deals .Hope this helps.
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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.
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I am not at home right now but I believe it is one layer with the terry cloth affixed to the plastic. I am willing to investigate later this evening for you. It is a good product. My mattress has not been soiled by the kids since I have had this.
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It's not PVC, but it is a plastic kind of material (almost like a crib mattress?), I recommend getting one of the covers for it. But mine is still in as great of condition as when I first bought it.
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It is made of a dense foam (no coils) - it only states the cotton cover is organic, so would assume the foam is not. However, it did not have any chemical odors when I unwrapped it. The foam is a much more dense, (seemingly) higher quality than what came with the portable crib I purchased - firm, not a lot of give, but still soft feeling. Plus the organic cover seems to be of high quality. My grandson sleeps soundly on it. Note that the mattress cover is not waterproof. I purchased an organic cotton waterproof mattress cover to go over it and then covered all with an organic cotton portable crib sheet. It is made of a dense foam (no coils) - it only states the cotton cover is organic, so would assume the foam is not. However, it did not have any chemical odors when I unwrapped it. The foam is a much more dense, (seemingly) higher quality than what came with the portable crib I purchased - firm, not a lot of give, but still soft feeling. Plus the organic cover seems to be of high quality. My grandson sleeps soundly on it. Note that the mattress cover is not waterproof. I purchased an organic cotton waterproof mattress cover to go over it and then covered all with an organic cotton portable... » Read More It is made of a dense foam (no coils) - it only states the cotton cover is organic, so would assume the foam is not. However, it did not have any chemical odors when I unwrapped it. The foam is a much more dense, (seemingly) higher quality than what came with the portable crib I purchased - firm, not a lot of give, but still soft feeling. Plus the organic cover seems to be of high quality. My grandson sleeps soundly on it. Note that the mattress cover is not waterproof. I purchased an organic cotton waterproof mattress cover to go over it and then covered all with an organic cotton portable crib sheet. « Show Less
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This is what I found online about soy foam which is what is in this mattress along with the latex. But I would suggest you google it also to see what you can find on the subject. "The current market is in a craze over soy-foam. Marketed as being better for the environment than polyurethane based foams, we did some research to see what this 'green' foam was all about. As it turns out, Soy foam is not much better than poly-based foam, and some people would argue that it has the same impact. Soy foam is actually made the same way as the polyurethane based foam, with 20% of the mixture being replaced as soy product. So the foam is 20% soy, 33% isocyanates, and 47% polyurethane.? Due to the polyurethane content, the foam still requires the toxic flame retardants, and the foam contains the same level of isocyanates. Currently, soy foam also biodegrades at the same rate as poly-based foam. The reason for the low percentage of soy content is that when soy is present at higher levels it produces an undesirable, burnt smell. In addition, the use of pesticides and fertilizers on the soy crop have a negative impact on the environment, as do the mono cultures in which soy is planted. Soy is such a diverse and valuable food source that it may not be used best as a plastic substitute."
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This is a vinyl coating, and according to Wikipedia: Polyvinyl chloride is produced by polymerization of the monomer vinyl .... Its melting temperature is 160 C. However, no where on the container does it state that this is a food grade product. It is designed for tools, etc. I would suggest you go to the manufacturer's website and ask that question: www.repair-it-all.com
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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Hello,I emailed the company and their response is attached below: The mattress has a corrugated plastic base, polyurethane foam padding, and a pu coated polyester top fabric on it.Please let me know if you have any other questions.Best,ScottGuava Family Inc."hands-down, the best portable crib/play pen/toddler fort ever. Life changing, really." - Babble.comph. 858-429-5817fx. 858-429-5862www.guavafamily.com
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Staight from the company, these are made from PVC and polyethylene plastic. They claim they are phthalate free and BPA free. Many reviews reported an off-gassing smells out of the box. If these have a bad smell then something in the plastic is breaking down and releasing chemicals. I'm sorry to say, but if these are made with PVC then they are NOT SAFE. Maybe by US standards but I highly doubt they would pass in Europe. They may have been able to make the PVC without phthalates but they must have had to find a suitable plasticizer replacement. This replacement just isn't a known toxin YET. The same goes for BPA. A replacement has been found that is just as toxic so companies can use the replacement and label the product BPA free. Just remember where plastic comes from...petroleum. There is no getting around it. Plus, polyethylene terephthalate or PET (if that is the one they use) can leach a toxic heavy metal called antimony. Most problems occur with plastic as it ages which doesn't take long. So, do your homework and don't take the companies word for it! Stick with wood toys with water based paint.
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I'm envisioning you thinking of some kind of wooden covering! It's a very nice removable, soft and washable cover so the mattress stays clean. If you need a waterproof mattress cover for some reason I suppose you'll just have to buy one separately.
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It seems like it is BPA & PVC free. Too much technology and information is no use. It just separates egg white. As long as you are not storing stuff, it really shouldnt matter. The process takes 20seconds! Per egg, I mean.
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When my boys have pee'd their beds, to me it seems to absorb the pee vs. if i were to just have a fitted sheet to pull it off and have slight puddling on their matteress... their still use their crib matteress which have that plasticy feel to them where pee doesn't soak into the mattress. I hope this makes sense for you! :) I also personally like them cause they give their flat matteresses some softness/fluffiness to them.
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The mattress is covered with a white plastic cover. Technically, it is waterproof, but I wouldn't want to have to wipe it down and dry it off every time there's an accident. We use the waterproof naturepedic pads so you can quickly replace the sheet and pad.You wouldn't need two pads though - the waterproof pad alone is fine. Also, I had a couple of the portacrib waterproof pads (flat, not fitted) that I used when the full crib pad was being washed. I just put it in the center and never had a problem with either child wetting around the edges of the crib. It's possible of course but probably worth the gamble if you want to save some money and avoid buying extra pads. The mattress is covered with a white plastic cover. Technically, it is waterproof, but I wouldn't want to have to wipe it down and dry it off every time there's an accident. We use the waterproof naturepedic pads so you can quickly replace the sheet and pad.You wouldn't need two pads though - the waterproof pad alone is fine. Also, I had a couple of the portacrib waterproof pads (flat, not fitted) that I used when the full crib pad was being washed. I just put it in the center and never had a problem with either child wetting around the edges of the crib. It's possible of course... » Read More The mattress is covered with a white plastic cover. Technically, it is waterproof, but I wouldn't want to have to wipe it down and dry it off every time there's an accident. We use the waterproof naturepedic pads so you can quickly replace the sheet and pad.You wouldn't need two pads though - the waterproof pad alone is fine. Also, I had a couple of the portacrib waterproof pads (flat, not fitted) that I used when the full crib pad was being washed. I just put it in the center and never had a problem with either child wetting around the edges of the crib. It's possible of course but probably worth the gamble if you want to save some money and avoid buying extra pads. « Show Less
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I recall my younger children wetting the bed with this product ... and the mattress did stay dry. Unfortunately, after removing the encasement so many times to wash it after their accidents, it rendered the product useless. I think one of them the zipper broke and one of them melted in the dryer. We did end up replacing them after the accidents stopped. But to answer your question, I think the mattress got damp, which means it's not entirely water proof .. but it's close.
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Partially made of Vinyl. The top layer is super-soft and quilted for maximum comfort and the backing is a blue Vintex waterproof barrier. You can dry either in the dryer using medium heat or line dry. Whichever your would prefer. Please let me know if you need any additional information. Thank you.