{"id":7355,"date":"2012-07-10T13:58:48","date_gmt":"2012-07-10T18:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10rate.com\/?p=7355"},"modified":"2013-08-27T13:34:29","modified_gmt":"2013-08-27T18:34:29","slug":"decide-what-you-want-in-a-mattress-for-your-babys-crib","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10rate.com\/decide-what-you-want-in-a-mattress-for-your-babys-crib\/","title":{"rendered":"Decide What You Want in a Mattress for Your Baby’s Crib"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Valerie Baldowski<\/a><\/strong>
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Crib basics include infant blankets and sheets, hanging mobiles, and of course a mattress that fits snugly against the side of the crib. A few crib manufacturers sell the mattress with the crib, but most are sold separately. Now parents must decide whether to purchase a traditional natural or an organic crib mattress. What\u2019s the difference between the two?<\/p>\n

Some marketers say organic crib mattresses are free of toxic chemicals. The working definition of organic is a crib mattress made from 100 percent organic cotton certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The mattress can be used two ways. The firmer side is designed for cribs, and flipping it over brings up the less firm side for toddler beds. Its cover is antibacterial and water resistant, and air vents in the mattress keep it odor-free.<\/p>\n

Parents considering an organic mattress for their baby\u2019s crib should know that organic mattress standards are regulated by the National Association of Organic Mattress Industry (NAOMI). According to NAOMI, organic mattress manufacturers must conform to standards requiring mattresses to be 95 percent chemical-free. Those extremely sensitive to chemicals, however, could still have problems sleeping on an organic mattress.<\/p>\n

NAOMI has a long list of standards mattresses must meet in order to be called \u201corganic.\u201d Some of them include:<\/p>\n