There are literally Loads of infant crib mattresses to choose from. Just as many as there are cribs. I have only one to offer at the moment on my web site, but I want to offer the organic kind.
Studies are showing that the non-organic mattresses may actually be the cause of SIDS. Here's the senario behind that... Child gets immunization shots, temperature rises that night while sleeping due to shot. There are microbs that feed on fire retardant bi-product producing a slightly paralysing gas as their bi-product. Under normal circumstances the gas is slight and does not effect anyone, but when temperatures are higher it increases their activity. Therefore, child causes microbs to increase activity, microb gives off more bi-product that causes more paralysis, causing children to get paralysed by microbs and cannot breathe.
I might not have it all down exactly correct, but this is the synopsis. There are two solutions to this problem:
-One, get an organic mattress.
-Or two, if you already have a non-organic mattress or can't afford the higher cost of organic, wrap the mattress is a thick plastic leaving only a portion of the bottom exposed. This keeps the gasses away from sleeping baby and still allows it to escape.
-Of course, there is a third alternative...don't get your child immunized. But, that's a whole different conversation.
As always, the decision is up to you. I just want to keep everyone informed about all the choices you have when choosing your infant crib mattress.
Jennifer FitzGerald
BestInfantCrib.com
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