Before we look at the brand’s products, this Newton mattress review will provide a brief overview of their pros and cons: Highlights In that case, plan on having the crib and crib mattress in place when your little one is four months old. That way, when they outgrow their smaller bed, their next bed is ready to go As mentioned earlier, babies are pretty messy. Your mattress will get covered in gross body fluids at some point. When that happens, a waterproof crib mattress can help make middle-of-the-night bedding changes easier. For safe waterproof protection, consider the Newton Baby Waterproof Crib Mattress. It offers a 2-stage design with our classic breathe-thru cover on the infant side and an added layer of TPU waterproofing on the other side, making it perfect for the toddler years. Choose fresh air as often as possible. In addition to letting fresh air in on an average day, it’s a good idea to open the windows in your house when you’re painting or cleaning to prevent chemical build-up. Install Smoke Detectors And Carbon Monoxide Alarms

As promised, we’ll wrap up this article with a few general tips to help create a non-toxic environment by reducing chemicals, VOCs, and off-gassing. This is a completely safe, halogen- and heavy metal-free solution for achieving the fire safety standards that are required by the US government. 4) Avoid Vinyl Even so, when my firstborn started rolling both ways and sleeping on his belly at 14 weeks, I still worried. While he slept soundly, I woke up every few hours to watch for the rise and fall of his breathing on the monitor. In addition, plenty of studies have shown that babies are safer when their crib mattress is firm. But as a parent, you know that your baby sleeps better when comfortable, so you want to find a mattress that balances firmness and comfort.Let’s start with why this matters. Then, we’ll move on to how to choose a non-toxic mattress and other ways to make your home environment safe. Why A Non-Toxic Crib Mattress Is Important These cribs are made by hand and ethically constructed in a woodworking shop with a reputation for building quality wood furniture since 1932. Polyurethane foam is also flammable, but the good news is that the powers-that-be require all crib mattresses meet a certain flame-resistant standard. Well, that’s kind of good news... Flame-Retardant Chemicals

Sometimes, you’ll find a used mattress that’s in great shape. In that case, take some measurements. If the mattress doesn’t fit in your crib, it’s unsafe. Remember, you need an exact fit, not one that’s close. Never try to fill in the gaps with foam or rolled-up blankets. Can I Save A Crib Mattress For My Next Kid?The breathability brought peace of mind, and I like the innovative design that makes it washable and recyclable. For a non-toxic crib mattress, say no to mattresses soaked with harmful, flame-retardant chemicals. How can you find a mattress that is still fire-resistant? For crib sheets that are certified to the Global Organic Textile Standards, turn to our Organic Cotton Sheets. They’re made with supremely soft, pre-shrunk, organic cotton muslin that’s hypoallergenic and machine-washable for the most hygienic sleep surface. The final step to choosing a crib mattress is choosing the linens that will go with it. And by “linens” we are simply referring to the fitted sheet because your baby shouldn’t sleep with anything else. Manufacturers of crib mattresses use a range of materials to meet the needs and preferences of families as they shop for nursery essentials,” says Lisa Trofe, executive director of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). “It's worth knowing that all baby products, including crib mattresses, must meet strict federal safety standards, covering aspects like fire resistance and the use of safe materials.”