Executive summary about crib mattress by Julie
In June of 1992, the Task Force on Infant Positioning and SIDS, reaffirmed that a baby should be placed on their back on a firm crib mattress when placed in a crib. They further recommended that soft surfaces that might trap exhaled air should not be in an infant's sleeping environment, particularly under a sleeping infant to prevent an infant from rebreathing CO2. More over, there is continued reluctance among many caregivers to place infants supine for sleep.
In a statement released by First Candle SIDS Alliance, in addition to the obvious hazards of the adult bed there are two more “invisible” challenges in the sleep environment that can trigger a SIDS death in a vulnerable baby. Rebreathing can be caused by tummy sleeping and soft bedding in a baby’s sleep area that traps the carbon dioxide around the baby’s face.
The leading hypothesis that explains significant risk factors for SIDS in the sleeping environment is the rebreathing hypothesis. Given the results of the carbon dioxide evaluation and the expert medical consultation, the Secure Beginnings Crib Mattress poses a significantly lower hazard for carbon dioxide rebreathing than the tested firm crib mattress with a cotton sheet. While the firm crib mattress represents a known low hazard item and is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics to reduce the risk of SIDS, inconclusive causes of SIDS cases have occurred on firm crib mattresses. The Secure Beginnings Mattress demonstrates a significant decrease in carbon dioxide retention compared to the firm crib mattress and presents a significantly lower hazard level than the firm crib mattress.
There are Safe Alternatives to the Toxins in Conventional Crib Mattresses
Executive summary about crib mattress by Cameron Garriepy
Choosing a crib mattress is one such decision. Conventional crib mattresses are made in one of two ways:
1. Innerspring coils.
A coiled crib mattress, much like its adult counterpart, contains springs layered between padding.
2. High density foam.
A high density foam crib mattress lacks the vinyl and fillers of a coil mattress, but VOC's (volatile organic compounds) can still be present from anti-flammability treatments.
Regardless of its construction, a traditional mattress can create a dangerous sleep environment. The vinyl covers on coil mattresses and the high density foam of a standard foam crib mattress do not regulate your baby's sleep temperature. Fortunately, there are safe alternatives to the toxins in conventional crib mattresses.
When searching for your baby's crib mattress, there are some factors to consider:
1. A sleep surface which wicks moisture away from baby, drawing moisture out of the sleep surface reduces the chances for harmful microorganisms to reproduce. A washable sleep surface prevents dust mites and further reduces bacteria.
2. A breathable/air permable crib mattress material helps to stabilize your baby's core temperature, which, in addition to giving your baby a more comfortable and restful sleep, may possibly reduce their chances of SIDS.
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