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Lady GaladrielLady Galadriel member
in Babies on the Brain
Why do baby mattress freak me out so badly? I mean why do they all seem to have plastic or vinyal covers? I can put a mattress cover on it real easy, why do they need to make the whole thing like that?
Boo on the fact I am allergic to wool.
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  • LiptonJLLiptonJL
    I am guessing the plastic and vinyl covers are to protect the mattress from stains/smells... They aren't as cozy as people mattresses, that's for sure.
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  • Lady GaladrielLady Galadriel member
    I know babies are supposed to sleep on thier backs, but they reach a stage where heck they can roll over and put thier face into the mattress even while asleep. Thats what freaks me, is the idea of my baby rolling over in his/her sleep and being face down in plastic.
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  • fletcheramfletcheram

    Lady-do the organic cotton mattresses have the vinyl covering too?  I would suggest a foam mattress (like futons) but I don't think they'd give baby enough support, probably being worse than the plastic or vinyl...

    Hmmm....

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  • Lady GaladrielLady Galadriel member

    The organic cotton one at bru seems to be covered in some sort of plastic. I have read that the foam ones are ok as long as firm enough.

    Maybe I should order the one from costco, at least if it ends up being plastic I can return it to the store I think.

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  • fletcheramfletcheram
    True, true.  Sounds like a plan.
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  • fletcheramfletcheram

    oh dear!  Now how un-ecofriendly/un-organic is this???  VINYL covering...same thing as PVC, the highest ranked carcinogen of all the plastics?? WOW!  I majorly see your dilemma!  What about a regular mattress, with an organic mattress pad?  Or do all baby/toddler bed mattresses have that covering?  I don't remember our toddler bed having a plastic covering, in fact, I know it didn't, because I had to buy a waterproof mattress pad for it, so he wouldn't pee through at night.

    (C & P from BRU)
    The Serta Perfect Balance Organic Mattress provides anti-bacterial and anti-microbial protection and is made with organic cotton layers. Vinyl cover is made without Phthalates. Continuous Innerspring coil provides maximum strength and flex-edge clips for the ultimate in mattress side edge support. Top inside layer is Serta Fireblocker, providing gentle sleeping and safety using exclusive material.

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  • Lady GaladrielLady Galadriel member

    L A baby organic

    This two-sided crib mattress is perfect for the infant/toddler. Firmest side for infant, reverses to firm side for toddler use. The cover is an excellent jacquard shadow print. 100% certified organic cotton layers for extra comfort. 

    • Jacquard fabric cover; anti-bacterial & water-resistant
    • 260 heat tempered innerspring coils
    • Two 100 % Organic Cotton layers inside covering springs
    • Heavy-duty 15.5-gauge steel innerspring coils
    • 6-gauge border rods
    • Flex-edge clips for side edge support
    • Added support layer for extra firmness on infant side
    • Air vents to keep mattress fresh
    • Cloth binding holds fabric in place, prevents tearing
    • Meets all federal & state flammability standards including new Federal Fire Standard
      16CFR Part 1633
    • Dimensions: 52? L x 27.5? W x 5.75" D 
    • 25-year warranty
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