Is there an advantage to purchasing an Organic Cotton/Wool mattress, instead of a commercial mattress treated with fire retardants?
It is very important to understand that with respect to COT/CRIB DEATH prevention, contrary to opinions publicized in the USA and other countries, the terms “natural” or “organic” do not by definition mean “safe”. The very “natural” quality of numerous fibers used in so-called “natural” bedding components can render the bedding item UNSAFE. This is because animals and plants ingest certain toxins from the soil on which they graze/grow, and then excrete the toxins into their skin/wool/hair/bark. As a result, certain chemicals which can result in toxic gas generation (i.e. phosphorus, arsenic and/or antimony) can be present in all of the following components which are frequently used in the manufacture of baby bedding and other baby care items (such as sleep mats): Wool Sheepskin Sheep fleece Kapok Coconut fibre Horsehair Tree bark Feathers (down) Etc. In addition, these chemical/s can be incorporated into certain so-called “natural” bedding components as part of the manufacturing proces
