Project Mattress

 Sunday, October 30, 2011

So like I obsessed about cribs, now I'm obsessing about mattresses.  Just as with the crib, I thought I had made a decision and now I'm thinking I want something else.  Here's what I have it narrowed down to.

No compromise Organic
   Pros: most affordable
   Cons: noise and puffiness
I saw a floor model @ the baby earth store, and it was indeed noisy and puffy as some of the reviews on amazon had indicated, reviews also questioned durability


All Natural Latex
   Pros: my sister has this and loves it, it's super comfy, uses wool for fire retardant
   Cons: my niece sometimes gets sweaty, my bro-in-law thinks the pliability of the mattress makes it a pain to change sheets

Nook Organic
   Pros: you to not need a puddle pad or mattress pad, breathable latex (to prevent the sweating mentioned above), uses wool for fire retardant
   Cons: I've never seen it and there are not many reviews to be found, the price is higher than the other two



And now on to the, "What will the baby sleep in for the first weeks/ months?" question.

Pack n Play with Organic Cotton
   Pros: free, good for travel
   Cons: cannot have this right next to the bed, not totally non-toxic (and after making the crib such a healthy environment it feels wrong for him to begin his time at home in anything less), terrible reviews and no longer available (but my sister never had a problem with it), cardboard and thin foam for mattress

Arms Reach Mini Co sleeper
(this is what I really want)
   Pros: baby is right next to the bed, good for travel, can probably find one on craigs list
   Cons: the mattress is a foam that is treated, and I would want to buy an replacement mattress, not totally non-toxic
Put the nursery crib in our room
   Pros: not buying anything extra, completely non-toxic, I'd feel better about splurging on a nice mattress
   Cons: pain to dissemble, can't have baby next to the bed, baby has to sleep/nap in our room

Anyone want to voice their opinion or advice on the matter?  Let me know what you think is the best deal!

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