New IKEA Mausund Mattress
I noticed that Ikea recently came out with a new latex/cotton/wool mattress called Mausund. We are preparing to move to Europe and will need to buy mattresses for our three young children and this mattress is available there. It appears as though the materials in the US and EU version of the mattress are similar. Would this be a 'safer' option for my young kids to sleep on (ages 3, 6 and 9)?
Safe Box Spring
Wanted to know if you know a good non toxic healthy box spring or foundation for under a mattress?
Safest Mattress for MCS
Looking at the questions that come into this Q&A, one of the most frequent is from people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) looking for a safe mattress. Even the most natural materials are not tolerated for one reason or another. Not because the materials are toxic, but because of individual sensitivities.
PLA Fibers in Organic Mattress
I am researching a mattress for my daughter. I wanted cotton or wool or both, and the most affordable so far for me is Naturepedic organic cotton quilted deluxe. The only problem - it contains PLA fibers somewhere in the mattress. I know it is polyester derived from plants, but is it ok to have it inside the organic mattress?
Sleep Number Bed Odor
have owned a sleep number bed for about 4 years. The volcanized rubber air chamber still puts off a very strong odor. I can not even turn my pillow over because it will smell to strong. My bed sheets have the odor. In the past you recommended a aluminum camping sheet to block odor from a chair.
Waterproof Mattress Cover with Polyurethane Backing
I am looking for a waterproof mattress protector to take along while traveling, to protect the bed from any leaks my toddler might have. It seems like the best options I've found so far are the "waterproof breathable" mattress covers, which are cotton terry with a polyurethane membrane
How to Remove Musty Smell from Organic Mattress
I am wondering if there is a natural way to get a musty smell out of my older son's Naturepedic wool/cotton mattress. It was stored in a closet in our home for a year or so, and now it smells...I guess from lack of air circulation?
CertiPUR-US Polyurethane Foam
I have a friend who recently purchased a foam mattress from a company called CertiPUR-US. It claims to be a green item with very little off gassing. I have an older mattress in my guest room and was thinking about replacing it. Any info on them?
Polyester Versus Polyethylene
Hi Debra, You have mentioned that polyethylene plastic provides a good vapor barrier. I am confused. On the internet it says that polyester is the name the textile industry uses for polyethylene or PET. In that case, polyester fiberfill should have the same saftey as polyethylene plastic cover, no? also, does polyethylene not contain phthalates and antimony?
Daughter Had Reaction to IKEA Mattress
I purchased an IKEA mattress recntly for my two and a half year old daughter, mostly due to the fact that they do not use PBDEs. It had a strong odor when we got it, and I aired it out in the sun on my deck for a couple of days and vacuumed it a couple of times before I put her on it to sleep. The first night she rubbed and rubbed her nose until she finally fell asleep.
Kevlar Fibers in Mattresses
I was wondering if you are familiar with Kevlar Fibers being used for flame retardant in Sterns and Foster Mattresses instead of Antimony or PBDE's which are very toxic. Supposedly Kevlar Fibers are what Bullet-proof materials are made from and these are woven into the mattress coverings.