Most of us are aware of the importance of organic, chemical free linens for our family’s beds, but have you thought about the kind of mattress your little one will sleep on? A  safe, healthy sleep environment is one of the most important preparations you’ll need to make when preparing to meet your new arrival. 

 

It only took one hot, sweaty summer for me to realise that the traditional foam mattress we had been using in our child’s cot, was behind the temperature problems and sleep disturbances keeping us all awake at night. Even in cooler weather, the mattresses we sleep on must have adequate air flow as well as offering firm support and temperature regulation. 

 

The answer? Cot mattresses made from organic, toxin free materials. Conventional mattresses are treated with fire retardant chemicals and can release the off gas of these noxious chemicals for years. The long list of chemical treatments include: mould retardants, fungal treatments and often, the cotton used is treated with formaldehyde. Mould, fungus and fire resistance are vital features in a mattress, but these can be achieved just as effectively using natural fibres.

Wool: naturally fire retardant and an excellent temperature regulation, pure wool helps keep baby warm in winter and cool in summer.

 

Coir: Coir is made from coconut fibre, and rubberised with sap from the rubber tree (latex). It has amazing natural benefits such as being mould, dust mite and fungus resistant. It provides firm support while still allowing excellent airflow. 

 

Organic cotton: free from formaldehyde and grown and manufactured under fair trade conditions. Look for removable, washable covers and of course, organic cotton bed linen.

 

When combined, the wool and coir create a superior, comfortable sleeping base while offering a range of natural benefits, for your baby and the environment.

 

We believe that every child should be sleeping on these safe, environmentally aware, natural products and are proud to stock two brands, Nido Organics and The Natural Bedding Company. The Nido Organics Wool/Coir cot mattress comes in a standard cot size (69cm x 130cm x 11cm) and are made in Australia. The Natural Bedding Company Mattress is available in standard sizing, plus a slightly larger size to fit the Boori, or other slightly larger than average range of cots.

For a truly pure chemical free alternative to a conventional foam mattress, please find out more about Nido Organics and The Natural Bedding Company products here.

 

Here’s to pure peaceful nights, sweet dreams, and a healthier planet.