Has anyone tried the non-toxic crib mattresses from Naturepedic?
I have been reading a ton of literature about possible toxins in crib mattresses and am worried that it may be contributing to my daughter’s eczema. I noticed a pattern. She only began getting the rash when she was put in her crib (around 3 months). I changed over to only cotton sheets and bumper, thinking maybe it was polyester, but she still gets the rash. It is horrible on her cheeks when she wakes up, but fades during the day when she’s up and playing and away from the crib. I’ve been putting her in her playpen to sleep now and the rash is going away. I have ordered a cotton mattress from naturepedic and was wondering if anyone else has purchased one and what their experience has been.
all three of my boys had skin issues. I used a natural cotton crib futon for all of them. The thing you have to realize is that allergies and reactions can happen at any time from anything which is why you want to reduce all possibilities as much as possible. Getting an all-cotton mattress is an excellent start, as is cotton sheets and blankets. But if you aren’t using a derm-sensitive laundrey detergent, it won’t do any good. My boys still occasionaly have break-outs and its usually when the laundrey either detergent was switched or wasn’t rinsed well enough OR they didn’t rinse off in the shower (little boys are notariously lazy about hygeine!)
Be sur to be using "free and clear" type detergent as well as similar hygeine products. and make sure you are putting the bedding and clothes through extra rinses in the wash.
Unfortunately the toxins in a crib mattress can cause a lot more then skin problems… there has been astonishing research about the toxins link to SIDS. Yes there are toxins in all almost all mattress, play pens, co-sleepers… basically anything that is fire retardent… all cotton sheets is a good start and I pray that the mattress is not used. Toxins appear stronger each time a mattress is used. I am attaching a link for a mattress protector you can buy to keep your baby safe from toxins in baby mattresses.
http://www.thecauseofsids.org/
I ordered one and sleep so much easier at night knowing my baby is safe. I also recommend the book to help you understand a little easier and pass the information on to your friends and family.
Good luck and congrats on your little one!