Nursery to Toddler

Sopora Crib Mattress Organic Waterproof Cover $49.99 Sopora Crib Mattress Organic Waterproof Cover

Organic Porta Crib Mattress $204 Good Things in Small Packages Who says that your darlings porta crib mattress cant be of the same good stuff as yours Our Organic Porta Crib Mattress provides your newborn with comfort support and a most natural sleeping environment A 100 organically processed cotton fill is covered with an organic latex waterproof cover keeping moisture out and preventing bacteria growth Choose natures best – its the best way to start life 100 Organic Latex Fill 100 Certified Organic Cotton Cover

Organic Quilted Crib Mattress Pad $34 Pure Protection Protect your crib mattress with only the best for your baby and the environment Our fitted mattress pad is made of 100 organic cotton quilt on one side for supreme comfort and breathable waterproof polyester on the other The obvious choice for the purest protection from liquids mess and bacteria

Mohair Organic Crib Mattress $450 Supreme Support A must for your little one This mattress is firmer and more supportive than most The Mohair Mattress is made by Natural Mat and is their most luxurious baby mattress offering a firmer more supportive base Horsetail hair the strongest and most durable natural fiber in the world forms the core of the Mohair Mattress It is then sandwiched between two layers of organic coir made from the husks of coconut for extra support Silky mohair fleece wraps around the outside acting as a luxurious thermal insulator The cotton herringbone cover is removable for easy washing Free of synthetic chemicals and materials the Mohair Mattress will provide baby with healthy comfort and mom with peace of mind Constructed of: Horsetail hair mohair fleece and organic coir Removable and machine washable unbleached cotton herringbone cover Free of synthetic chemicals and materials

Naturepedic Organic Cotton Classic Crib Mattress Crib $259 Start your baby on an eco-friendly path with the award-winning Naturepedic Organic Cotton Classic Crib Mattress. Featuring organic and healthy materials, it eliminates potentially harmful chemicals commonly found in crib mattresses.??It combines US grown certified organic cotton filling with an easy-to-clean waterproof surface so pure that it meets food contact standards.Exclusive fire protection meets and exceeds all federal and state flammability standards without the use of harmful chemicals.?? Exclusively recommended by ???Healthy Child Healthy World,??? this crib mattress meets the strictest GreenGuard certification standards for eliminating toxic chemical emissions. Made in the USA.

Coyuchi Organic Crib Mattress Pad $98 Coyuchi’s quilted Organic Mattress Pad provides a healthy and luxurious foundation for your baby’s crib. It sits perfectly flat on top of the mattress with no straps, contours or elastics, and is made of a single layer of organic cotton batting sandwiched between an organic sateen top and an organic percale underside. Breathable and absorbent, this pad is fully machine washable. Tumble dry on low.

Moonlight Slumber All-In-One Organic Cotton Crib Mattress Coverlet $57.99 Moonlight Slumber All-In-One Organic Cotton Crib Mattress Coverlet

Organic Cotton Crib Mattress – Classic 150 $259 The No-Compromise Organic Cotton Classic is simply the healthiest crib mattress available. It is waterproof, firm and eliminates potentially harmful chemicals from your childs crib. It will provide your child with a more natural, healthy and comfortable sleep environment.

ABC Organic Waterproof Mattress Pad – Crib $39.49 This quilted mattress pad features soft organic cotton on the top with a waterproof back to protect your mattress. Fits standard crib and toddler beds 28 x 52."

Breathable Organic Flannelette Crib Mattress Protector $70 Organic Protection Our Breathable Organic Crib Mattress Protector provides utmost comfort for baby and utmost protection for your mattress This superb product allows the self ventilating features of your mattress to function while keeping out all evidence of moisture Stay clean while maximizing comfort

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Naturepedic No-Compromise Organic Cotton Ultra Crib Mattress – Lightweight Series

Nestle Your Baby In Safety

Nothing is more important in your home than the safety of your child and since your baby will spend a large portion of his or her early years sleeping, at least you hope so, you need to know that the crib you purchase is safe for those precious restful hours. But how can you be sure. It is easier than you think. 

There are three main organizations that are working to make sure your child can sleep in safety. They are:
1) Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA)
2) American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM)
3) Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)
These three publish a wealth of information you can use to make a safety informed decision when you are looking to purchase a crib you can have confidence in.  You should never buy a crib that does not meet the certification standards of at least one of these organizations.  Federal law mandates that all cribs sold in the United States must conform to CPSC standards.  There are new standards taking effect June 28, 2011 regarding drop side rail cribs and many manufacturers and retailers have already discontinued the sale of this type of crib.

When choosing your crib consider the materials used to build it. Choosing a crib built with hardwood like maple or oak is preferable to softwood like pine. The softer wood will not only dent easier but can be more prone to structural failure under stress.  Avoid plastic hardware such as mattress supports and latches.  Metal hardware is more durable and more likely to stand up to the test of a jumping toddler without failure. Metal cribs can be extremely durable although more expensive and not as aesthetically  pleasing.

As for style, there are some things you should consider. If you choose to purchase a drop side crib make sure the latches require two distinct actions to release the lock. In the case of a knee-bar latch make sure it can’t be tripped by a toddler crawling under the crib.  There should be at least 26 inches between raised crib rails and the top of the crib mattress and at least 9 inches between lowered crib rails and the top of the mattress.  Slats should be less than or equal to 2 and 3/8 inches apart. Corner posts should not extend above the panel ends and decorative cut outs in the panels should be avoided.  The panels should extend below the mattress when the mattress is in its lowest position. Though hand me down cribs or older antique cribs may look attractive or offer an inexpensive means to a crib they should be avoided. The standards used to build these cribs were much less stringent than today.  Many older cribs present entrapment risks and other hazards or may contain lead paint or other toxic materials.

With these few simple guidelines you should be well equipped to purchase a safe, beautiful crib where your baby can be nestled in safety and you can have peace of mind that you have acted responsibly in its selection.

About the Author

Craig Howard is the owner of Baby Loves Furniture found at:  http://www.babylovesfurniture.com  an online baby furniture e-commerce site.  As a father of 2 he is deeply concerned about the health, safety and comfort of both his children and yours and to that end endevors to write articles to assist you and himself in the care of children.