Which crib mattress is the safest?

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a crib with a firm mattress as a safe sleeping environment for babies. Putting a baby to sleep on his back can reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Which crib mattress is the safest?

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a crib with a firm mattress as a safe sleeping environment for babies. Putting a baby to sleep on his back can reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Naturepedic is known throughout the industry as the best in the non-toxic crib mattress category. They are made in the USA.

UU. Naturepedic mattresses exceed all safety standards for baby's sleep, and their mattresses are GOTS, GOLS, non-GMO, Greenguard Gold and Green America certified. The mattress has Global Organic Textile Standard and GREENGUARD certifications, indicating that the materials are sustainably sourced and have been tested for harmful emissions. The mattress is reversible with identical specifications on each side, allowing it to rotate as needed to extend its lifespan until your child leaves the crib.

To better understand the concerns of environmental advocates, I followed up on these interviews by calling Tasha Stoiber, PhD, a senior scientist with the nonprofit Environmental Working Group, and Bobbi Wilding, deputy director of Clean and Healthy New York, an organization that has reviewed what's inside the crib mattresses. These innovative designs are sometimes among the best on the market, but parents should carefully consider whether these mattresses are right for their needs. WaterproofMattress manufacturers take different approaches to the inevitability of a crib mattress getting wet. Naturepedic's organic no-compromise baby crib mattress was the only mattress found to be fully transparent with component claims and made without hazardous chemicals.

Although some crib mattresses are designed to be flipped over for use by a young child, most are meant to be set aside once a baby is 12 months old. Federal guidelines encourage parents to avoid all bedding, pillows, stuffed animals, crib protectors, and other soft objects in their baby's crib. The top pad of the mattress is made of GOTS certified organic coconut fibers and GOLS certified organic latex, making it breathable and antibacterial. The unique design combines the best of foam mattresses and innersprings with 170 internal springs wrapped in organic cotton, organic wool and linen pads, organic latex on the edges and an organic latex foam core.

The SleePovation baby mattress fits perfectly, with a soft, breathable cover that also protects the mattress from nighttime accidents. This memory foam crib mattress from Allswell has two sides, so you only have to buy a mattress for babies and toddlers. Mini cribs require a smaller special mattress that should still have all the safety considerations of the traditional size. Mini cribs typically measure only 24 by 38 inches, so make sure the mattress you're buying fits in the desired space.

Julia Dennison, director of digital content for parents, recommends Newton's Baby Crib Mattress for its breathable and washable design.

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