A few weeks ago my 21 month old started sticking her legs through the crib rails and getting them stuck. It's amazing how well olive oil works for a stuck knee! So, it was time to make the change from the crib to her big girl bed. NOT an easy decision. Having her in the safety and well, let's face it the lockdown of that crib was great!
When I had purchased the crib mattress and sheets it was all organic and actually pretty easy to find. I assumed it would be that way with her mattress now, but I was so wrong.
I was in the market for a twin mattress for her toddler bed, so I went to the local mattress store to see what organic options there were. NONE. Not one. How is it possible that they do not carry any organic mattresses in a mattress store?? Really?
Ah the internet. I went online to start the search. It was a nightmare. I found 2 places in my area that sell organic mattresses........if I wanted to spend a mortgage payment to get one. I was blown away. I just was looking for a TWIN mattress.
After a ton of searching and reading reviews I found the mattress. It is from a company called Naturepedic. www.naturepedic.com They specialize in organic baby and children's mattresses. They are certified organic. The mattresses are organic cotton fabric and filling. Non-toxic fire protection. Waterproof surface.
I went with the Organic Cotton Ultra Twin Mattress. It was $599. Way less than the $2300 - $3000 I was quoted with the other mattresses. Oh, and I ordered it from Babyage.com and received free shipping! YES!
The mattress is wonderful. Even taking it out of the packing it didn't have any "odor" making me feel better right away. I paired that with the organic sheets and my little one got in her big girl bed the first night and said, "it's comfy Mommy". She has been sleeping wonderfully on her new mattress.
I feel great knowing that she has a big girl mattress that is safe for her to sleep on and it wasn't highway robbery to get it.
AH...now if I could just get past the fear of her being able to get out of her bed in the night!
Till next blog............
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