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.
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.
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.
