Nursery to Toddler

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

Sealy Supreme Crib Mattress Crib $89.99 Shouldn’t your baby have the best in their nursery? The Supreme Crib Mattress distributes baby’s weight evenly over the entire mattress surface, while the additional protective wrap provides comfort for a plush, gentle sleeping surface. The 204 heavy gauge steel interlocking coils of this Kolcraft Sealy Supreme Crib Mattress are heat tempered for strength and durability. The hypoallergenic reinforced vinyl laminate cover resists stains and moisture and wipes clean with a damp cloth. It works well in a crib, but also fits toddler bed frames. So, when your baby has outgrown the crib, the crib mattress comes right along too. Mattress passes federal flammability standard 16 CFR 1633.Kolcraft started in Chicago in 1946 when Leo Koltun made playpen pads out of cotton batting and oilcloth covers for post World War II babies. Since that time, Kolcraft has become America’s top crib mattress manufacturer.

Bed Bug Crib Mattress Cover $26 Dont Let the Bed Bugs Bite Our Bed Bug Crib Mattress Cover will ensure your little one a good nights sleep and will protect hisher crib mattress from bed bugs dust mites and allergens Featuring a unique zipper lock enclosure and made from a lab-tested fabric this mattress cover can save you lots of money Waterproof Latex Proof

Sealy Classic Crib Mattress Crib $79.99 Shouldn’t your baby have the best in their nursery? The Kolcraft Sealy Classic Crib Mattress distributes baby’s weight evenly over the entire mattress surface, while the additional protective wrap provides comfort for a plush, gentle sleeping surface. The 150 heavy gauge steel interlocking coils of this Kolcraft Sealy Classic Crib Mattress are heat tempered for strength and durability. The hypoallergenic reinforced vinyl laminate cover resists stains and moisture and wipes clean with a damp cloth. It works well in a crib, but also fits toddler bed frames. So, when your baby has outgrown the crib, the crib mattress comes right along too. Mattress passes federal flammability standard 16 CFR 1633.Kolcraft started in Chicago in 1946 when Leo Koltun made playpen pads out of cotton batting and oilcloth covers for post World War II babies. Since that time, Kolcraft has become America’s top crib mattress manufacturer.

Naturepedic No-Compromise Organic 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 child’s crib. It will provide your child with a more natural, healthy and comfortable sleep environment. Promote a Healthy Environment for Your Baby or Child Baby and Children’s mattresses typically use materials such as vinyl/PVC and polyurethane foam which release questionable chemicals over time. These materials and chemicals have been eliminated in the No-Compromise Organic Baby Crib Mattress. Waterproof Surface – Food Grade Polyethylene Easy-to-clean 100% Polyethylene food grade waterproof surface. An excellent alternative to the vinyl/PVC found in nearly all crib mattresses. Polyethylene is an environmentally friendly plastic used throughout the food packaging industry for its purity and non-toxic properties. Provides the ultimate non-toxic waterproof and stain resistant mattress cover. Organic Cotton Filling Mother nature provides the best materials for a healthy and comfortable sleep. A crib mattress made with organic cotton promotes a healthy and more chemical-free sleeping environment. Cotton is an ideal filling material that is both natural and renewable. Organic Cotton is unbleached, undyed, and grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. Firm Support Heavy-duty orthopedic innerspring and firm flat surface provide ideal support in accordance with pediatrician and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) firmness recommendations. In addition, heavy-duty border rods add strong side and edge support for all models. Designed for a snug fit. Hypoallergenic Dust Mite Barrier Cover – No need for an additional dust mite barrier encasing. No Wool or Latex – No need to worry about these potentially high allergy materials Fire Protection Cotton does not burst into flames or release deadly fumes when ignited (as compared with polyurethane foam). Exclusive fire protection system features a non-toxic and naturally derived fire barrier system that is safe and effective. It meets and exceeds all Federal and State flammability standards without the use of potentially harmful chemicals. Heirloom Quality Construction Premium components & exquisite finish Standard crib size (27.75" x 52" x 6") 150 Coils Also fits toddler bed Gift Wrap not available. Shipping Note: This item ships directly from the manufacturer within contiguous United States only. Cannot be shipped to AK/HI, PO boxes, US territories, or APO/FPO addresses.

Naturepedic Organic Cotton Mini Crib Mattress – 2 $139.95 The quality, safety and comfort you expect from Naturepedic is now available in a mini crib mattress! Features: Waterproof Organic Cotton Cover Features a luxurious organic cotton fabric with a clear 100% polyethylene food-grade waterproof coating. Non-allergenic and easy-to-clean. Organic Cotton Filling Pure, Natural, and chemical-free Firm Support Features Air-Core, a non-toxic environmentally friendly support layer made from 100% food-grade polyethylene. Air-Core is a network of closed cell air pockets that provide a firm and comfortable base without the toxic properties of polyurethane foam and the allergenic concerns of latex rubber. Fire Protection Exclusive fire protection system features a non-toxic and naturally derived fire barrier system that is safe and effective. It meets and exceeds all Federal and State flammability standards without the use of potentially harmful chemicals. Non-Toxic Design NO Vinyl, PVC, or Phthalates NO Polyurethane Foam NO Latex or Wool (for allergy concerns) Dimensions: 24" x 38" x 2" – This is a mini or porta crib pad, not an innerspring mattress. Gift Wrap not available. Shipping Note: This item ships via UPS Ground within contiguous United States only. Cannot be shipped to AK/HI, PO boxes, US territories, or APO/FPO addresses.

Custom Crib Mattress $50 Custom Made for You Need an odd or hard to find sized mattress for your baby crib Our custom crib mattress gives you the option of getting just the size you need Measure the exact area where the mattress would lie and then make your selection Each mattress is made especially for you from high density fire retardant foam and is covered in a tear resistant and waterproof vinyl cover

Naturepedic No-Compromise Organic Crib Mattress – Ultra 252 $359 The Naturepedic No-Compromise Organic Crib Mattress Ultra features an upgraded, organic cotton waterproof cover and 252 coils for firm, luxurious support. Promote a Healthy Environment for Your Baby or Child Baby and Children’s mattresses typically use materials such as vinyl/PVC and polyurethane foam which release questionable chemicals over time. These materials and chemicals have been eliminated in the No-Compromise Organic Baby Crib Mattress. Dual Firmness Design TOP – Firmer Waterproof Side for Infants Features the same luxurious waterproof organic cotton cover as our Ultra model providing a firm flat surface for infants and waterproof protection for bed wetters. BOTTOM – Softer Quilted "Grown Up" Style for Toddlers Features a luxuriously quilted organic cotton bottom cover for a more mature mattress surface resembling a conventional adult mattress. Please note that this side is not waterproof and would require the No-Compromise Organic Waterproof Pad for full waterproof and dust-mite protection. Premium Organic Cotton Waterproof Cover Features a luxurious organic cotton fabric with an easy-to-clean clear food grade 100% polyethylene waterproof coating. Polyethylene is an excellent alternative to the vinyl/PVC found in nearly all crib mattresses. Polyethylene is an environmentally friendly plastic used throughout the food packaging industry for its purity and non-toxic properties. Provides the ultimate non-toxic waterproof and stain resistant mattress cover. Organic Cotton Filling Mother nature provides the best materials for a healthy and comfortable sleep. A crib mattress made with organic cotton promotes a healthy and more chemical-free sleeping environment. Cotton is an ideal filling material that is both natural and renewable. Organic Cotton is unbleached, undyed, and grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. Firm Support Heavy-duty orthopedic innerspring and firm flat surface provide ideal support in accordance with pediatrician and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) firmness recommendations. In addition, heavy-duty border rods add strong side and edge support for all models. Designed for a snug fit. Hypoallergenic Dust Mite Barrier Cover – No need for an additional dust mite barrier encasing. No Wool or Latex – No need to worry about these potentially high allergy materials Fire Protection Cotton does not burst into flames or release deadly fumes when ignited (as compared with polyurethane foam). Exclusive fire protection system features a non-toxic and naturally derived fire barrier system that is safe and effective. It meets and exceeds all Federal and State flammability standards without the use of potentially harmful chemicals. Heirloom Quality Construction Premium components & exquisite finish Standard crib size (27.75" x 52" x 6") 252 Coils w/Center Support Also fits toddler bed Gift Wrap not available. Shipping Note: This item ship

Naturepedic No-Compromise Organic Crib Mattress – 150 Seamless ( $279 New Seamless Design! Waterproof edges and heat sealed waterproof seams prevent moisture penetration for a more hygienic design. No seepage of fluids or entry points for dust mites. Features square corners for a safer and more snug fit in your crib or toddler bed. Promote a Healthy Environment for Your Baby or Child Baby and Children’s mattresses typically use materials such as vinyl/PVC and polyurethane foam which release questionable chemicals over time. These materials and chemicals have been eliminated in the No-Compromise Organic Baby Crib Mattress. Waterproof Surface – Food Grade Polyethylene Easy-to-clean 100% Polyethylene food grade waterproof surface. An excellent alternative to the vinyl/PVC found in nearly all crib mattresses. Polyethylene is an environmentally friendly plastic used throughout the food packaging industry for its purity and non-toxic properties. Provides the ultimate non-toxic waterproof and stain resistant mattress cover. Organic Cotton Filling Mother nature provides the best materials for a healthy and comfortable sleep. A crib mattress made with organic cotton promotes a healthy and more chemical-free sleeping environment. Cotton is an ideal filling material that is both natural and renewable. Organic Cotton is unbleached, undyed, and grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. Firm Support Heavy-duty orthopedic innerspring and firm flat surface provide ideal support in accordance with pediatrician and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) firmness recommendations. In addition, heavy-duty border rods add strong side and edge support for all models. Designed for a snug fit. Hypoallergenic Dust Mite Barrier Cover – No need for an additional dust mite barrier encasing. No Wool or Latex – No need to worry about these potentially high allergy materials Fire Protection Cotton does not burst into flames or release deadly fumes when ignited (as compared with polyurethane foam). Exclusive fire protection system features a non-toxic and naturally derived fire barrier system that is safe and effective. It meets and exceeds all Federal and State flammability standards without the use of potentially harmful chemicals. Heirloom Quality Construction Premium components & exquisite finish Standard crib size (27.75" x 52" x 6") 150 Coils Also fits toddler bed Gift Wrap not available. Shipping Note: This item ships directly from the manufacturer within contiguous United States only. Cannot be shipped to AK/HI, PO boxes, US territories, or APO/FPO addresses.

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

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Naturepedic Organic Cotton Contoured Changing Pad $98.00 NaturePedic Organic Cotton Contoured Changing PadThe Naturepedic Organic Cotton Contoured Changing Pad features a luxurious organic cotton fabric with an easy-to-clean 100% polyethylene clear food-grade waterproof coating that provides a non-toxic hypoallergenic dust mite barrier and stain resistant surface.  Organic cotton filling is unbleached, undyed, and grown without synthetic pesticides…

Naturepedic Organic Cotton Bassinet Mattress $59.00 NaturePedic Organic Cotton Bassinet MattressThe Naturepedic Organic Cotton Bassinet Mattress features a luxurious 100% organic cotton fabric with an easy-to-clean 100% polyethylene clear food-grade waterproof coating that provides a non-toxic hypoallergenic dust mite barrier and stain resistant surface.  Organic cotton filling is unbleached, undyed, and grown without synthetic pesticides, her…

Colgate Mattress EcoPad Eco-Friendlier 2 Sided Contour Changing Pad, Ecru $49.99 EcoPad Eco-Friendlier 2-Sided Contour Changing PadThe Colgate EcoPad 2-Sided Contour Changing Pad is one of the Colgate Cradletyme Naturals collection of eco-friendlier crib mattresses, pads, and accessories. The Colgate EcoPad Contour Pad turns any flat surface into a baby changing station. The foam inside is made with high quality and safe CertiPUR-US certified eco-foam that substitutes plant oi…

Rare Causes Of Sids

On the list of horrifying things that can happen to a family, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is near the top. SIDS occurs when a baby between the ages of one and six months mysteriously dies in its sleep.

There are several causes for SIDS, and more are being discovered each year. Being suffocated by bedding is certainly one of them, as is being rolled on by parents and being a passive infant smoker.

But there are two other reasons responsible for a significant number of unexplained infant deaths.

Before World War Two, the number of SIDS (also called ‘Crib Death’) incidences was not very high. There was a dramatic increase in the number after the War, and it took quite a while for researchers to identify the cause.

Post-war, the industrially developed nations promulgated laws saying that crib mattresses had to be made fire retardant. Manufacturers achieved this by adding fire retarding chemicals to the mattress, which was a perfectly logical thing to do.

However, strange and deadly consequences resulted from this. Common household bacteria and fungi such as scopulariopsis brevicaulis ate the fire-retardants (which were often antimony, phosphorus or arsenic) and emanated gaseous derivatives of the toxic phosphine (PH3), arsine (AsH3)[4] and stibine (SbH3) gases.

These gases are more lethal than some of the well-known nerve gases used by irresponsible countries in military warfare. Carbon monoxide is but a feeble joke compared to them.

Body heat is what triggered the fungi to act. When urine, saliva and vomit leached into the mattress, the process went into high gear and even more gases were generated.

These gases rose out of the mattress and formed a layer. If there was insufficient air circulation in the room, or if the crib had solid, raised sides, this layer resided on the surface of the mattress where the baby lay. The baby was thus enveloped in a cloud of poison.

This phenomenon, which frequently occurs in the present day, also explains why SIDS reduces if babies sleep on their backs (as advocated by the American Academy of Pediatrics 13 years ago), because in that case they do not have their noses in the deadly gaseous soup.

The remedy for this toxic gas problem is to create an impermeable barrier between the baby and the mattress, most simply achieved by wrapping the mattress with polyethylene sheet. The top and sides should be covered by folding down a single sheet, then folding it again under the mattress and fixing it there with sticking tape.

The bottom should not be airtight.

Alternatively, readymade polyethylene slip-on mattress covers are inexpensively available from standard supply sources.

Statistics have shown that such mattress-wrapping dramatically reduced the incidence of SIDS.

It would also help to keep the head of the crib at a higher level than the foot, so that the gases are drained away from the baby’s head area.

The second significant cause of SIDS is vaccination. This cause is exemplified by the shocking example of a 17-month old, active girl who was given DPT, MMR and Hib vaccines in one sitting, only to die the same night.

It is therefore worthwhile considering avoiding these vaccines to the extent feasible.

This article is for information purposes only. Do not take any decisions relating to your baby’s health without the concurrence of a competent pediatrician.

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