Why an organic baby crib mattress?

Sorting out what your baby will sleep in and on is about as easy as navigating an Olympic slalom ski slope – tricky and fraught with dangers. Health, eco-friendliness and price are all important considerations.

We believe healthy for your baby equals healthy for the planet. Here’s why:

Research at the University of Pittsburgh showed that our largest organ, our skin, absorbs twice as much in toxins as our intestines do. Babies have immature immune systems and can’t eliminate toxins from their systems as efficiently as adults. So a more natural crib mattress keeps both your baby and the planet healthy.

Start with the basics – babies need a firm, flat surface that’s also soft enough to buffer pressure points. Then look at the different components of a mattress –Natura baby crib mattresses are made with 100% natural Talalay latex and 100% natural wool.

• A latex mattress supports the spine and helps keep it properly aligned. And because latex cushions instead of pushing back, babies can sleep in one position for longer periods of time – which equals a healthier sleep.
• Wool is a critical component of all our products because it helps the body regulate its own temperature by wicking away moisture. No more sweaty (or damp and chilly) nights. Wool also protects baby from harmful allergens and bacteria because it’s naturally antimicrobial.

Natura offers 2 distinct lines of baby crib bedding that offer unique support for your baby’s delicate system:

• Organic Baby – Covered in 100% organic cotton and filled with 100% Organic wool, this line marries eco-integrity with a healthy sleep. Each component is organic, which means no pesticides or chemicals have been introduced during the growing or manufacturing process.
• Classic Baby – As pure as you can get without organic certification, Natura’s Classic Baby bedding is covered in 100% natural cotton and filled with Cry Less™ Wool. No synthetics and all the benefits of a naturally healthy sleep environment.

Have you started mattress shopping for your baby yet? What’s the most important feature for you? Natural content, comfort or price?

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