Toxicity Analysis of Baby Mattresses:
Stealth Poisoning in Our Children's Cribs

by: Barry A. Cik, PE, CP, DEE, QEP, REM, CHMM*
Chief Engineer, G.E.M. Testing & Engineering Labs

*PE - Registered Professional Engineer, State of Ohio
CP - Certified Professional, State of Ohio EPA VAP
DEE - Board Certified Environmental Engineer, American Academy of Environmental Engineers
QEP - Qualified Environmental Professional, Institute of Professional Environmental Practice
REM - Registered Environmental Manager, National Registry of Environmental Professionals
CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Master Level, Institute Hazardous Mtrls Mgmt

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

PART I: WHAT'S IN A TYPICAL BABY MATTRESS?

A. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
B. Polyurethane Foam
C. Fire Retardant Chemicals
D. Unsanitary Ingredients

PART II: HOW IS THIS ALLOWED?

E. Lack of Regulations
F. Lack of Testing
G. Justifications

PART III: A HEALTHIER APPROACH

H. Protecting Our Children
I. The NaturePedicTM Design
J. Credentials

Disclosures and Disclaimers:

G.E.M. Testing & Engineering Labs serves in the capacity of technical consultant to NaturePedic. Barry A. Cik, a quarter century veteran in the field of environmental engineering, and chief engineer at G.E.M. Testing & Engineering Labs, formulated the NaturePedic design. Credentials, licenses, and certifications are listed for identification purposes only. All informational sources presented here are presumed to be reliable. This report is not intended to engage in medical research or the diagnosis or treatment of any disease. For medical related questions, please follow the advice of your physician.