A Non-Toxic Bed | Green and Clean Mom ™

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My daughter is 21 months and she’s climbing out her crib. Why? Why can’t she just stay in her crib until she is three like her brother? He never tried to climb out. He was happy in his crib. Not my little girl. She wakes up and out she climbs. All times of the night, too! I’m dreading the move to the “big girl” bed. For a few reasons…

She’s not a baby anymore but really she is. I’m probably not having anymore babies so why does she have to grow up so quickly?

I’ll have to probably sleep in her room with her for awhile.

I have to try to find a big girl bed that is safe and a non-toxic organic mattress and bedding.

Okay, so now I have to get over my dreaded fears and get onto shopping. I’m sure I’m not the only mom out there looking for safe bedding, so maybe I can help. Since I’m researching and reading anyhow I might as well share with you what I’ve found. Like the organic mattress for starters. I know I want an organic mattress. My daughter has asthma and I want to be as safe and non-toxic as possible. I went to my local furniture store and I got a funny look and was told they don’t make organic mattresses but they sell chemical free mattresses.

I started to argue. Walk away Sommer, walk away.

Online I have found two different organic mattresses I am considering from Oscar and Belle. They also offer an organic crib mattress.

These are the beds I am trying to decide between:

White Beadboard Twin Daybed – Twin Daybed (White) 80

Kids Wrought Iron Bed – Twin Bed (Antique White) 78 x 39

Kids Antique White Jenny Lind Spindle Bed – Twin Bed (Antique White) 82 x 42

I’ll write more on this in detail soon but I’m also freaking out about flame retardants coating my babies matress. Jessica from Green Phone Booth (previously Surely You Nest) told me about her experience with Ikea and her so called $900 eco-mattress that really is coated with flame retardants. It would be like buying the baby carrots washed in bleach, I’d feel angry and annoyed but out a lot more money then a bag of orange bleached baby carrots! When we were in D.C. Jennifer, from The Smart Mama (trust me she is smart), tested toys for lead with her nifty XRF Analyzer but she also tested a hotel mattress. Flame retardants were found and the level wasn’t low! Gasp! So not only do I want a organic mattress but I don’t want to find out later that I purchased a mattress for some big dollars and it is coated in chemicals. I wish I had a XRF Analyzer!

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Dutchbox

Hi,

It is a nice organic mattress. What so good about it is that it is non-toxic and so safe for the children especially those kids that have sensitive condition.

I'm happy you shared this so, I don't to worry more looking for an organic mattress. But really to be honest I never thought there's one like this. Thanks for sharing.
revolution9

I would recommend getting her one of those memory foam beds, as I understand it they are largely chemical free too. My boy used to keep climbing out of bed complaining he didn't like his bed, but since I got him one with a foam mattress its hard to get him out!
Baby Bedding Crib Sets

You daughter might be not comfortable with his crib that's why she's trying to get out every time you want her to stay on her crib.
beds mattresses

Great posts, your child's age kids, likes to play. Of course we will keep
wehaye

When my child is still your child's age, too. Agile, we even worry about fear of falling

http://www.123bedsandmattresses.com/
JonathonLangdon

Most baby beds have an memory foam mattress but I doubt that is 100% chemical free. If your little one has breathing problems or even asthma, an organic mattress is the way to go but they are not that easy to find. The places you suggested online have great organic mattresses and they even make them in baby beds size.
bed frames

nice posting
Bedding Set Deals

Nice article! All the beds mentioned are good but I think I will go for Kids Wrought Iron Bed – Twin Bed (Antique White) 78 x 39
single bed

Hi Rebecca

I also not recommended you the unfinished furniture because of low intensity paints are applied over it an it will be good for your daughter.

- Jonahtan G.
lilianhutan

Statistics say that almost half of our lives we spend by sleeping, so I agree that it's very important to keep things safe and comfortable in that area. I for one have an entire ritual when it comes to sleeping, especially now since I have an organic latex mattresses and I'm looking into Feng Shui for setting up the furniture the right way for me.
Devin

Most people consider a queen size bed to be a sufficient enough space for two people to sleep on. There is enough room for both to have their own "space" and not be crowded. Queen sized beds generally have enough dimension and is most likely the reason for their popularity. One of the biggest mistakes of all times is when a couple buys a bed and didn't take dimensions into consideration. Many squeeze into a full size bed and end up miserable after a short period of time.
Abigail- New Parent Consultant

Baby's grow up fast. I feel the same about my baby girl who is 17 months and on her feet struggling to climb out her crib, wanting to go where she pleases. I also have moments when she is sleeping that I just stare at her wishing she won't grow so fast, but no one can stop time. My husband, being sweet as he is, had gone online and searched for a toddler bed where our baby can sleep soundly and no more scary moments once she is left alone on her crib, he found one at http://www.babydirect.com/c-128-toddler-beds.aspx Their prices are reasonable and products are really safe. Great selection too!
cloud9design

great blog! having a hard time convincing hubby that the bed he brought in our home is indeed TOXIC....

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Maggie

Hey, what would be the difference between a chemical-free matress and an organic mattress? Wouldn't they be one and the same?
Thanks.
Can someone email me a response at moneill@rgj.com.
Anna

We just bought my son a Vivetique mattress who is 18. He has asthma and other allergies. We bought him a queen because he can take it with him for years to come. He loves it.

It is made with organic wool, cotton and natural latex. You have to be careful because some of the natural latex mattress are blended with synthetics. Also, make sure the wool, cotton, etc are not treated. Ask what they put in the corners of the mattress. Some companies put in foam.

I bought his mattress at the Organic Mattress Store in PA. (http://www.theorganicmattressstore.com/) He actually laid on the mattress in their showroom. You can order online too. These mattress are pricey but are suppose to last a long time.

OMS sell beds as well but I like the craig's list idea. I buy alot of used furniture because it has already off-gassed.

Our mattress is an organic cotton mattress that is 8 years old. I still like the spring which my son does not get with his particular mattress. Others provide this.

Anna www.green-talk.com
Rebecca (Green Baby Guide)

Like some posters above, I have heard than an organic wool mattress is the way to go. Also, Naturepedic makes a latex mattress that's natural and organic for children, I think. It's a good idea for you to get a twin bed so that it lasts a long time! I slept in a twin bed until I was pretty old . . . like in my twenties!

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Green & Clean Mom

Thanks for the resources! I had no idea you need a script for a non-toxic bed. How crazy. I learn so much from my readers and other bloggers, thanks!
Luanne

Another source is www.naturalmat.com. They sell mattress' in all sizes.

I love your blog! i will be back!

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Mara

@ Margie -- It's true that you need a doctor's note to buy a mattress with no fire retardants. But, if you buy an organic mattress with wool (a natural fire retardant), you're good -- i.e. don't need a note. That's what we got for our boys and are planning to get for ourselves. Also, some online stores offer free shipping with certain brands/styles, which can definitely save a lot of money!
Mara

Funny that you should post about this, as we are currently obsessing over what bed to buy for ourselves. I recently wrote a two-part series on my blog about buying organic mattresses for my sons. We ended up purchasing them "budget" organic latex mattress (at organicgrace.com) and putting them on traditional, but all wood/no particle board, platform beds. Now, we've decided on a mattress for ourselves, but are still debating about the right bed frame. I'm leaning toward trying to pick one up on Craiglist, as at least a lot of the off-gassing is done when you buy used (and, let's face it, it's a lot less expensive!)
Margie

I too have been looking into organic mattresses and been frustrated and freaked out. My understanding with the flame retardants is that you have to have a prescription from a doctor in order to be able to purchase a mattress that does not have the flame retardants. They are out there, both organic and without the chemical flame retardants, but then there's that other factor: they're prohibitively expensive for a lot of us. That's all I know so far. Oh, that and we'll have to have any organic mattress shipped to us because they don't sell them in our town anywhere (which adds more expense).
Keep us posted as you learn more, please! Thanks!
Carla

We have been looking for a new bed for us on and off for almost two years now! It’s just us adults (no kids) and its still stressful, both in terms of cost and making the right choice. I refuse to buy a conventional mattress due to my chemical sensitivities --- I wish there was an easy choice to make!
Rebecca

http://www.anaturalhome.com/product/D000ORGCOTMAT/

I'm pretty sure we can trust the amish to not decieve us by dumping chemicals into the mattress. Plus you don't pay for 'big brand name'.

Hope that helps.

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Sheryl from A Much Better Way

Aren't wool mattresses supposed to be naturally flame resistant and non-toxic?

I am a huge believer in co-sleeping and one of the reasons is that I am so terrified to put my girls on a bed soaked in chemicals but my bed might not be any better!! I want one of those counters too!
Rebecca T.

My daughter is 16 months and I'm researching toddler beds too. The iron bed...that is something I did not think of. So far, my research has led me to unfinished furniture and you can either put a low VOC paint on or a wax paste (or so I'm told by my fellow bloggers). I did see an ad from Serta a few months ago advertising a Organic Mattress. Maybe we just have to search more. Sad that everything has to be so difficult to buy. Thanks for the information, and I look forward to a future post on this topic!!!

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