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Cleaning Used Crib Mattress
Asked by D.M. from Los Angeles
on June 7, 2008
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So, I bought a brand-new-looking crib mattress at a yard sale for only $5, feeling like I got the best deal ever. I still think maybe I did. But it wasn't until I was ...
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- DO NOT use bleach or other solutions to clean the mattress. These are toxic and can lead to breathing problems. An infant should not inhale toxic fumes. The previou...
- A good vacuuming and sit in the sun for a while should do the trick. Most crib mattresses are plastic/vinyl coated so you dont have to worry about the previous babys ...
- Well i read the previous posts having my son being young I wasn't fortunate enough to have the funds to buy a new crib and matress. He's 8 and well btw. We vacummed...
Need Crib Mattress Help
Asked by A.N. from Philadelphia
on January 12, 2009
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Hoping to get some advice/feedback... I need to buy a new crib mattress for a baby due in March and I haven't bought one in over 6 years! Is there any specific brands...
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- This is how I would (and did!) approach it...decide what amount you want to spend and buy the best one for that amount. You can put a cushy mattress pad on any mattress!
- I went with the Serta and I like it (mine was about $95). The only complaint I have about matresses in general are that they have a flimsy cover compared to just 8 yea...
- We also have the Ikea crib mattress, but I think ours was a bit more expensive than $20 (we got the one with springs, I think, rather than the foam one ... that was my...
Crib Mattress and Changing Pads
Asked by T.C. from Detroit
on July 6, 2009
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I am trying to decide which Crib Mattress to get and Changing pad. We have a changing table and I was still thinking of getting the pad that curves up on all sides. ...
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- Sounds like you're on the right track....I had a contour changing pad (they can't roll off) and the firmest mattress I could get (my mom bought it). I made changing pa...
- serta extra firm is what i used for my girls as far as the changing pad i don't recall what one i used it was flat if that helps
- I bought the cheapest mattress they had, for my 2nd child. Because I had an expensive one in the other room for my 1st baby. I ended up having 2 cribs because they w...
Crib Mattress Cover
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on August 6, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I thought I remember reading on a mamasource request some suggestions for a mattress cover to help prevent SIDS and allergies. I was hoping to purchase one ...
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- Hi J.~ We were given a BabeSafe mattress cover we were expecting our 2nd son. It is still on his mattress. If you do a search for it online, you can find more inf...
- I would recommend the Naturpedic organic mattress cover. Go the the website safecribbeds.com for a ton of information on SIDS and mattress', etc. You can but the Natu...
- there was a journal article I just read about those preventing SIDS mattresses and the studies do not support their use - they don't prevent it at all. As far as the ...
How Do You Know If a Mattress Is the Right Size for a Crib?
Asked by K.M. from Redding
on July 11, 2009
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The subject of crib mattress to crib size was brought up in a Mother-to-Mother support group recently. One mom had a handmade crib that was a unique size and she was ...
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- I don't recall our mattress had any space. It should fit snuggly.
- If it's snugger than 2 fingers, you won't enjoy changing the crib bedding (and trust me, you'll be doing plenty of that!) The main purpose is so that baby's arm or ...
- Sounds reasonable to me. If it fit any tighter you wouldn't be able to get your hand in there to remove the mattress or put bedding on.
Have You Heard of or Tried This Organic Crib Mattress?
Asked by K.O. from San Francisco
on April 30, 2009
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Natural rubber and organic wool infant mattress
by Pixel Organic
http://www.naturallytrendy.com/item_313/Natural-rubber-and-organic-wool-infant-mattress.htm
I...
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- I'm not sure about the pixel organic, but we bought a natural latex/wool mattress for our daughter, and it's fabulous. Dax stores had by far the best deal. One note...
- Wool is VERY normal--great stuff for babies! Wool is naturally anti-microbial, soft, water repellent, and durable. My babies wear wool diaper covers over their cloth...
- Hi K., I, too, have been a bit obsessed with organic mattresses since my daughter was born and I think Pixel Organics is a pretty good product from what I've read a...
Do You Have a Mattress on the Floor?
Asked by L.B. from New York
on August 3, 2011
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Hi, for those of you who have your mattress on the floor for safer co-sleeping... What kind of mattress do you have? Did you buy a special one? Do you also have the...
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- Yes I have a mattress on the floor for my 8 yo son because he has epilepsy, and could fall off a bed, he just has a plain mattress with a memory foam topper and he is ...
- We just had a normal full-size mattress and box spring, we just didn't buy a frame for it and put it directly on the floor. It was nice because it was safe for co-sle...
- Futons are not very comfortable! I'd just put a top mattress on the floor.
Mattress Cleaning
Asked by A.H. from Tulsa
on August 3, 2009
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I have a problem. My son's crib size vinyl mattress was on the living room floor while my sister was staying with us. We went on vacation, was gone for 4 days, and cam...
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- Try putting white vinegar in a spray bottle and spraying the areas that smell midewy with it, then putting it out in the sun for a day. If that doesn't get rid of the ...
- Wow !! I'm so sorry for your loss. This is a question I answer on a daily basis. First, if you haven't filed an insurance claim you should. From what you have expl...
- I would just toss it, the time you would invest in trying to clean it, and then you can't guarentee that it is 100% clean is far more precious than the money spent to ...
Mattress Protection
Asked by K.T. from Los Angeles
on July 7, 2010
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have you ever use plastic garbage bags under fitted sheets as mattress protection? my mum say it is ok.
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- No. The plastic actually makes the sheet come off much easier and the child can get tangled. I had to show my husband this when he wanted to put them on for my son. ...
- We did that for my home birth, but the sheets slid around a lot when getting in and out of the bed. Maybe if your sheets were really tight it wouldn't be an issue?
- Do NOT NOT NOT use a garbage bag... it is dangerous and a safety hazard. What if your child suffocates? Just buy a proper mattress cover.... I got mine from Amazo...
Safe Mattress
Asked by E.F. from Chicago
on May 31, 2009
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Does anyone have a suggestion on where to buy a less expensive organic twin mattress? Or do you have any advice on a more affordable alternative? Thank You!
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- I don't know what price range you are looking for, but we got ours for about $300 at Bellini. We felt like that was a good price. Good luck in your search!
- I'm thinking of getting a latex topper from here: http://www.northernnaturals.com/ I swear I found a good alternative somewhere and heard about it on a board on mo...
- In my long search for a non-toxic mattress for my son I ran across a great website with very reasonable prices, a great attitude & fabulous customer service. It’s w...
