Dryer sheets aren’t required for infant clothing. Eczema is a common skin irritation that affects many newborns. Large-brand dryer sheets’ fragrance and chemical residue may irritate sensitive skin even more. Asthma has been linked to several common dryer sheet chemicals. Instead, use wool dryer balls to separate clothing and generate airflow. If you insist on…
We understand the attraction of getting a foam crib mattress for your young one if you’re on a budget. It’s difficult to resist the tug of your pocketbook when compared to innerspring, organic crib mattresses, coconut coir, or natural latex crib mattresses. As customers become increasingly aware of the concerns with some flexible polyurethane foam,…
Certain solids or liquids release volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) as gases. VOC’s are a group of compounds that can have both short- and long-term health consequences. Many VOC concentrations are continuously greater (up to ten times higher) indoors than outdoors. VOC’s are released by a diverse range of items that number in the thousands. Organic…
If you’ve been shopping for a crib mattress in the previous 70 years, you’ve probably come across mattresses constructed primarily of flexible polyurethane foam. In the mattress business, flexible polyurethane foam – sometimes known as plain old foam (including memory foam) – is widely used. Even if you sleep on a wonderful old-fashioned coil-spring mattress,…
The Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam runs the CertiPUR-US® program, which is a foam certification program administered by an independent organization. Only flexible polyurethane foam is approved under this scheme (latex is not certified as part of the program). Viewing the CertiPUR-US® mark as a consumer ensures that the foam used in the product has…
You may have come across mattresses containing polyethylene terephthalate when researching green, eco-friendly, or non-toxic crib mattresses for your infant (most commonly abbreviated as PET or PEET). PETE may appear frightening and require a few tries to pronounce (pol-eeee-eth-ul-eeen tet-ra-fal-ate). However, according to the majority of recent research and international safety regulations, it’s a safe…
It’s critical to look after yourself whether you’ve just learned you’re expecting or are expecting your baby any day now. Avoiding harmful chemicals is one of the finest things you can do for yourself and your baby. However, here’s the rub: hazardous substances are really difficult to avoid. You may not even know which goods…