Since 2007 there have been new regulations set for fire and safety protection against baby crib mattresses. Unfortunately these safety regulations have prompted mattress manufacturers to make products with more toxic chemicals than ever before.
An new study shows that 72% of crib mattresses contain toxic chemicals.
Only three firms — Vivetique, White Lotus and Naturepedic — make some or all of their crib mattresses without using risky chemicals or allergens, according to the group.
The results come as efforts aimed at better regulating chemicals in household products have gained traction. The Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use of six types of chemicals called “phalates” in children’s products starting in 2009.
More steps are being taken to ensure that mattress are becoming safer and less toxic but there are still several products on the market that are not. Parents should shop around when looking for a mattress for their baby.
My child survived growing up fine but I now have grandchildren to worry about with all these chemicals in everything how do you go about being over safety concerned?
My child survived growing up fine but I now have grandchildren to worry about with all these chemicals in everything how do you go about being over safety concerned?
What other studies do you follow when you research baby products?
The environmental health advocacy group Clean and Healthy New York revealed the possible dangers lurking in crib mattresses in a survey released yesterday, reports the Washington Post. The group surveyed the 28 companies that make the majority of crib mattresses sold in the U.S. and found: 52 percent of the 190 mattress models examined use chemicals of concern including some antibacterials and flame retardants; 20 percent make some “green claims” like using organic cotton—but still use chemicals of concern; and another 20 percent contained potential allergens, despite not using any suspect or dangerous chemicals.
