In recent times, the movement to go back to all things natural and organic has been rapidly spreading.More and more people are becoming aware of the risks that synthetic and excess has been causing to the environment, and to the body's health."Going green" is growing more and more to be the preference on everything from food, to make-up, to fashion - and now, organic can also be an option for baby furniture and materials like baby mattresses.There is no repairing the damage that the earth has already suffered, but much can be done to prevent the environment from further deteriorating and becoming less and less conducive for human existence.This can be done by lessening the release of harmful and polluting chemicals to the atmosphere, and by minimizing waste and surplus.More and more of the excess that humans create are non-biodegradable, and would stay and pile up for hundreds of years.By that time, the environment of this planet would not be very conducive for human life.That tragedy can be prevented today by starting to care more about nature, and lessening the dependence on things synthetic and chemical-laden.How Can a Baby Mattress be "Organic?".Mattresses are made of cotton batting and fabric covering.Majority of the cotton now used in commercial mattresses are made from synthetic or manufactured cotton.Or if they are made from real cotton, they are usually bleached and dried out with powerful chemicals.Then, there are cotton farms that rely on using pesticides, which in turn harm the atmosphere.An organic baby mattress will be made of natural cotton, which has been grown in farms that use only natural pesticides and fertilizers, or none at all.These organic method farms receive a certification from the United States Department of Agriculture to prove their commitment to being organic.The cotton material itself will not be bleached or treated with artificial dyes and powerful chemicals.So What are the Advantages of Going Organic with a Baby Mattress?Babies are the most fragile human beings on earth.They should be protected from harmful elements while their bodies are still developing and gaining immunity.Much care and attention should be given upon them since they cannot fend for themselves or express need for help yet.As much as possible, they should not be exposed to substances or conditions that are full of chemical traces.Babies can inhale or absorb these substances easily, but have practically no defense against these.The World Health Organization, along with other scientists, attest that there is harm in consuming food or using products grown in soil that has been treated with artificial fertilizers or pesticides.These were proven to still carry traces of the toxins present in the substances used to treat the soil, which in turn are absorbed by the body when humans consume or are exposed to the product.There is possible danger in exposing a baby to a mattress laden with artificial substances and toxins, particularly because the baby will be lying asleep upon the mattress for extended periods of time.The consequences are long term and will only surface much later in life, and by then it might be too late.Using an organic baby mattress will reduce a baby's risk and exposure to the chemicals that might harm him or her later on.Then, there is the positive effect of the organic movement for all the future babies of the succeeding generations.Organic mattresses have significantly smaller carbon footprints.They are grown in conditions that do not pollute and harm the air, the soil, or the water.They are manufactured with little or no waste, compared to mass-produced cotton mattresses, which always have surplus in the factory runs.Cotton grown locally would also require less transportation resources like oil.Will an Organic Mattress Provide Comfort to the Baby?Natural cotton is softer and settles (becomes flat) much slower than synthetic cotton.A baby can sleep soundly and happily on top of an organic baby mattress.Without the smell of synthetic materials and chemicals, the baby will have less problem falling asleep.The natural filling of organic cotton can provide support to the baby's frame easily.Mothers and the people taking care of the baby should still not forget to laundry and clean the mattresses regularly, to kill bacteria and other things.Make sure to use an organic detergent, because washing an organic material with cleansers full of artificial compounds will defeat the organic quality of the mattress, and therefore still expose the child to hazardous materials.Detergent substances have a higher tendency to stick and be absorbed by the skin.Make sure a washed mattress is aired and dried out completely.Of course, an organic baby mattress should be used on an equally organic baby crib, which is manufactured with genuine solid wood, without glues or chemicals, and with a finish that is of low toxin levels.It can also help to feed the child with all-natural food and baby formula.Taking small steps to make a baby's environment very ideal will definitely go a long way.Organic baby mattresses can be part of the full grown adults' resolve to save the earth, and care for their babies as well.They mattresses can still look as stylish and attractive as synthetic baby mattresses.They can be covered or wrapped with natural wool, which is both beautiful and warm.A single organic baby mattress benefits not only the baby using it but the babies of the future - all of whom will enjoy a cleaner, toxin-free earth.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Organic Baby Mattresses - Keeping Babies Warm and the Earth Happy
In recent times, the movement to go back to all things natural and organic has been rapidly spreading.More and more people are becoming aware of the risks that synthetic and excess has been causing to the environment, and to the body's health."Going green" is growing more and more to be the preference on everything from food, to make-up, to fashion - and now, organic can also be an option for baby furniture and materials like baby mattresses.There is no repairing the damage that the earth has already suffered, but much can be done to prevent the environment from further deteriorating and becoming less and less conducive for human existence.This can be done by lessening the release of harmful and polluting chemicals to the atmosphere, and by minimizing waste and surplus.More and more of the excess that humans create are non-biodegradable, and would stay and pile up for hundreds of years.By that time, the environment of this planet would not be very conducive for human life.That tragedy can be prevented today by starting to care more about nature, and lessening the dependence on things synthetic and chemical-laden.How Can a Baby Mattress be "Organic?".Mattresses are made of cotton batting and fabric covering.Majority of the cotton now used in commercial mattresses are made from synthetic or manufactured cotton.Or if they are made from real cotton, they are usually bleached and dried out with powerful chemicals.Then, there are cotton farms that rely on using pesticides, which in turn harm the atmosphere.An organic baby mattress will be made of natural cotton, which has been grown in farms that use only natural pesticides and fertilizers, or none at all.These organic method farms receive a certification from the United States Department of Agriculture to prove their commitment to being organic.The cotton material itself will not be bleached or treated with artificial dyes and powerful chemicals.So What are the Advantages of Going Organic with a Baby Mattress?Babies are the most fragile human beings on earth.They should be protected from harmful elements while their bodies are still developing and gaining immunity.Much care and attention should be given upon them since they cannot fend for themselves or express need for help yet.As much as possible, they should not be exposed to substances or conditions that are full of chemical traces.Babies can inhale or absorb these substances easily, but have practically no defense against these.The World Health Organization, along with other scientists, attest that there is harm in consuming food or using products grown in soil that has been treated with artificial fertilizers or pesticides.These were proven to still carry traces of the toxins present in the substances used to treat the soil, which in turn are absorbed by the body when humans consume or are exposed to the product.There is possible danger in exposing a baby to a mattress laden with artificial substances and toxins, particularly because the baby will be lying asleep upon the mattress for extended periods of time.The consequences are long term and will only surface much later in life, and by then it might be too late.Using an organic baby mattress will reduce a baby's risk and exposure to the chemicals that might harm him or her later on.Then, there is the positive effect of the organic movement for all the future babies of the succeeding generations.Organic mattresses have significantly smaller carbon footprints.They are grown in conditions that do not pollute and harm the air, the soil, or the water.They are manufactured with little or no waste, compared to mass-produced cotton mattresses, which always have surplus in the factory runs.Cotton grown locally would also require less transportation resources like oil.Will an Organic Mattress Provide Comfort to the Baby?Natural cotton is softer and settles (becomes flat) much slower than synthetic cotton.A baby can sleep soundly and happily on top of an organic baby mattress.Without the smell of synthetic materials and chemicals, the baby will have less problem falling asleep.The natural filling of organic cotton can provide support to the baby's frame easily.Mothers and the people taking care of the baby should still not forget to laundry and clean the mattresses regularly, to kill bacteria and other things.Make sure to use an organic detergent, because washing an organic material with cleansers full of artificial compounds will defeat the organic quality of the mattress, and therefore still expose the child to hazardous materials.Detergent substances have a higher tendency to stick and be absorbed by the skin.Make sure a washed mattress is aired and dried out completely.Of course, an organic baby mattress should be used on an equally organic baby crib, which is manufactured with genuine solid wood, without glues or chemicals, and with a finish that is of low toxin levels.It can also help to feed the child with all-natural food and baby formula.Taking small steps to make a baby's environment very ideal will definitely go a long way.Organic baby mattresses can be part of the full grown adults' resolve to save the earth, and care for their babies as well.They mattresses can still look as stylish and attractive as synthetic baby mattresses.They can be covered or wrapped with natural wool, which is both beautiful and warm.A single organic baby mattress benefits not only the baby using it but the babies of the future - all of whom will enjoy a cleaner, toxin-free earth.
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