Are Toxic Chemicals in Crib Mattresses Poisoning Babies?

Learn Which Crib Mattresses are Safe and Non-Toxic for Your Baby

By Jane Sheppard

Common materials in crib mattresses can be harmful and even potentially life threatening to your baby. Just because these materials are used by the majority of manufacturers, doesn't mean they are safe. And just because a mattress is organic does not mean it is non-toxic.

For the past 10 years, I have been thoroughly investigating all aspects of the safety and toxicity of crib mattresses. There is a tremendous amount of confusing claims and misleading information out there on websites. I wrote the following report to help you distinguish facts from misinformation.