Organic Baby Crib Mattress - Phthalates Free

I know that my Samantha's organic baby crib mattress is completely free of harmful chemicals such as Phthalates.

Phthalates have been added to traditional crib mattresses for a long time

By adding phthalates to PVC plastics, manufactures were able to create a soft waterproof vinyl that cover most baby mattresses.

The major hazard occurs when phthalates leach out from the vinyl cover and come in contact with a baby.

The consequences are harsh and many.

I am frustrated that in 2004 the CPSC told manufactures of crib mattresses that they may voluntarily eliminate phthalates from their mattresses. But obviously they didn't since by removing phthalates the crib mattress surface would become rock hard and unusable.

On February 10, 2009 guidelines by the CPSC were set that restricted the use of six major phthalates over 0.1% in crib mattresses.

I am skeptical on how well this will be enforced.

That is why I believe that investing in a 100% natural organic crib mattress is the right move to keep our babies safe.