Some shocking truths about Volatile Organic Compounds aka VOC's in foam baby mattresses
Not so long ago there was a survey of baby mattresses in the USA which looked at VOCs in foam crib mattresses and it was pretty shocking.
Asthma & Allergies are a growing problem in young children in the US & Europe
There is a 1 in 5 chance a child will suffer from asthma & allergies. Dust mites, pollen, & dander in a child's sleep environment contribute to these diseases.
Pure Zees Granted Patent for Baby Mattress Design
In May 2020 during the earth shattering covid19 pandemic we at least received some good news to help buoy up our optimism for our business going forward. Our Pure Zees baby mattress was granted its intellectual property patent. Our method of taking on the dust mite and its love of mattress dwelling without using chemicals was recognised as unique and worthy of being deemed patentable.
When it comes to baby mattresses, choose carefully
As you try to get to the bottom of the ‘what cot mattresses should I go for?’ conundrum, you may well be tempted by the organic and wool argument. I mean, it all sounds so very nice and natural and that must be good, right?
Green Washing - not being completely honest with the consumer
A survey in the USA indicated that 92% of baby mattresses were found to contain chemicals of concern or allergens. So this is not something that you are likely to get away with, if you take a chance. And ‘greenwashing’, where companies offer some “green” components but do not take meaningful steps to ensure products are free of toxic chemicals is running at a rate of 20%, according to the same study.
Which kind of baby mattress is best?
With so many baby mattresses to choose from it is a very difficult decision as to which kind of baby mattress is best? Baby mattress manufacturers all more or less make the same claims with a few extra USP's here and there.
Could this one gross thing give your baby asthma or hay fever?
Dust mites. Probably not something you have spent a lot of time thinking about. I mean, why would you? After all, they are pretty disgusting things. You can’t see them, but if you could, they look pretty, well, disgusting. And what they get up to doesn’t improve things. You see, they love warm, damp places. And because babies sweat, drool, poo and wee this makes the baby mattress a very popular place for them.
How to reduce the risk of SIDS
This is why the Pure Zees baby mattress offers a comprehensive solution. It doesn’t use foam with it's harmful flame retardant chemicals, nor does it use dubious dust mite and bacteria killing chemicals. It is completely waterproof, at the infant head position and everywhere else, without the need for a separate waterproof cover. Pure Zees unique membrane blocks the passage of saliva, vomit, faeces etc into the core of the mattress where they could ferment and give rise to toxic bacteria. And yet, this mattress membrane is also skin breathable and very comfortable for baby. Unlike many baby mattresses on the market this "skin breathable" fact has actually been tested and proven and not just an empty marketing claim.
The story about reusing a baby mattress
If you go onto parenting forums and pose the question whether or not reusing a baby mattress you have used for a previous child is safe, you may find it confusing. You will find a mixture of people who say they did it and they had no problems and those who say it is not advised because it has been shown to be a factor in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The Pure Zees Baby Mattress is Reusable. Read here to find out why.
5 Reasons why Memory Foam Cot Mattresses are for Spacers
Memory foam may be incompatible with precautions laid down in the national safety standards for the construction of nursery cot bed mattresses and that there may be potential dangers from indentation and consequent restriction of breathing
What are VOCs and why should new parents care?
VOCs are Volatile Organic Compounds. These are gases emitted from certain solids or liquids. When this happens, the term often used is ‘off gassing’, a phrase you’ll probably see more often in the future. The word “volatile” means that chemicals present within the item can evaporate into the air at room temperature and the word “organic” means that chemicals within the item are carbon based. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short or long-term adverse health effects.
6 Things to Look For when Buying a Cot Mattress
Buying the right mattress for your baby is actually much more important than deciding which cot you are going for. It is the mattress surface that your baby will lie on for more than half their day that should take priority rather than the design and style of the cot or crib. I would always recommend that you spend more money on a good healthy baby mattress rather than the cot.
