Q: "Is this mattress safer for my baby than foam.
A: lets take the hardest question first! All Crib mattresses that are sold in the U. K. have to conform to strict British standards to ensure they are safe and non-toxic. Foam, ground breaking synthetic fabrics and metal springs are used extensively throughout millions of everyday products. These components may be able to offer better or the same durability, heat transference, breathability etc, but their benefits are created by technical innovations, the Natural Crib mattress has these benefits naturally.
Q: Is £70 a lot of money to spend on a crib mattress for 6 months use?
A: Yes the Natural Crib Mattress is expensive, three times the price of our Luxury Surestart. However it is still costing you less than 40p per day. For your reassurance that your baby is comfortable in a natural organic environment it does have significant merits.
Q: "Is my baby well supported on this mattress?"
A: Yes top quality coir is very Springy and offers great support.
Q: "What will prevent bacterial growth?"
A: All experts say that for a healthy sleeping environment there should be no bacterial growth in the mattress. Many conventional mattresses have all sorts of safeguards in place to prevent bacteria getting to the core - The Natural Crib Mattress is a natural organic mattress and will not promote the growth of bacteria
Q: "Is it easy to wash the mattress"?
A: The Natural Crib Mattress has two covers both are breathable and can be removed and washed at 60ºC.
Q: "Can I use any bedding with the Natural Crib Mattress"
A: Yes most standard sheets will fit the mattress, to be honest if you are going down the organic route and investing serious money in an organic mattress then we can only advise that you keep in the organic mode and use organic cotton sheets- we supply you a pair of our organic fitted sheets for with your Natural Organic Crib Mattress
Q:"I heard that many years ago there was a scare about antimony and phosphorus in cot and crib mattresses".
A: Yes there was, you are right, and we have delt with this topic in some detail our main FAQ's but this never ever applied to natural cot mattresses or any of the components used.
Q: "Does the Natural Crib Mattress feel as soft as a conventional mattress?"
A: Actually it is MUCH Softer for a newborn and probably its best feature. your baby is sleeping on a cotton cover supported buy Natural coir under Lambs wool cushioning,
Q: "Do all the components in the Natural Crib Mattress help breathability and airflow?"
A: Yes. exactly this is a big plus against some conventional mattresses, every single component, fabric covers, lambs wool , and coir being natural allow throughput of air.
Q: "Is the Natural Crib Mattress ready to use as soon as I open the packaging"
A: "No need to air as there is with conventional mattresses there is no smell from the packaging as it is not wrapped directly in plastic but wrapped in organic potato starch paper.
Q: "What happens if something goes wrong with the mattress?"
A: We offer a one year guarantee
Q: "Will it be as durable as a foam Mattress or flatten?"
A: Yes certainly as durable as any Crib Mattress considering it will only be in use for up to six months.
Q: "What happens to the urine or vomit that might have gone inside the mattress.
A: in the very very unlikely event that urine get past the nappy then past what the baby is wearing and then through the sheet and then through the two cotton calico covers and into the mattress then just wash the covers at 60% and let the mattress air naturally, replace the covers and your mattress is as good as new. As there are no chemicals for the urine to react with then there is no danger of any form of gas (toxic or otherwise) that will be generated with natural organic components.
Q: "Do I dispose of the Natural Crib mattress differently to a conventional Mattress"
A: Oh yes, this must be one of the key reasons for buying a natural Mattress and that is the benefit to the earths resources. every component is recyclable and every component is naturally grown, from the coir to the lambs wool from the local sheep.
Q: Do you make bespoke natural mattress any shape and size?
A: Yes we do but it takes about 2-3 weeks and we pride ourselves on next day working delivery, if you need a bespoke a mattress please phone us on 01746 762767
