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Natural Mat - Why is it important for your baby to sleep on a natural fibre mattress?

Q. Why is it important to get the right mattress for your baby?

Managing sleep for babies and young children is a major main concern for new parents especially when it comes to choosing the right mattress. Babies and toddlers spend almost 70% of their time sleeping and playing on a mattress.

Sleep is the single most important ingredient to a healthy happy life for both parents and baby! Without sleep, energy levels drop, immune systems crash and tempers flare.

We all want to ensure that our babies have the best start in life and that means plenty of good sleep in a safe, comfortable and natural environment.

In a recent customer survey by Natural Mat, manufacturers of natural fibre baby mattresses, 100% of mums said their babies sleep better than ever on their Natural Mat mattress.

'My 5 month old baby has slept like a log since birth on your Coco Mat.She is my third child and I am so convinced by your natural mattress that I travel with it everywhere.'

Q. So what are the advantages of natural organic baby mattresses?

Baby mattresses made from natural fibres provide more comfort for the baby than synthetic mattresses. Benefits include:

• Breathability - Babies are very temperature sensitive and need a well ventilated mattress so that they can easily regulate their temperature. Natural fibre baby mattresses allow a constant circulation of air. This prevents the baby from overheating and allows them to sleep safely and comfortably.
  
  
• Anti-allergy - More and more babies are suffering from allergies such as asthma. Dust mites, the main cause of allergies, cannot live in natural fibres such as natural latex or organic coir as the conditions are not right for them to live or breed in.
  
  Natural Mat's lambswool is bathed in Lavender, Lemon and Eucalyptus, which also renders it anti-dust mite and gives it certified allergy protection.
  
  
• Naturally Fire Retardant - Natural Mat are they only UK mattress supplier to pass the British Safety Standards (BS EN597, BS 7177) without using any chemical fire retardant.
  
  Such retardants have been linked to respiratory problems and skin allergies.
  
  
• Longer Lasting Superior Support - Natural fibres are more durable, supportive and resilient than synthetic foam mattresses.
  

Q. What are the hazards in standard foam baby mattresses?

There is growing concern about the types of chemicals used in the manufacture of standard baby mattresses on the market today. When a baby sleeps on a mattress, he/she inhales air no more than six inches away from the surface of the mattress.

If that mattress contains chemicals, possible side effects could include allergies, rashes, asthma, seizures, chemical sensitivities and behavioural problems when exposed to toxic chemicals.

Cheap polyurethane mattresses are not a wise choice for many reasons:

• Polyurethane foam is extremely flammable; to combat this hazard industrial fire retardants are added to the foam and mattress covers.
  
  
• Crib, cot and cot bed mattresses made from polyurethane can be very thin, dip very quickly and offer little support for the child.
  
  
• Many baby mattresses have a plastic cover which prevents air circulating through the mattress increasing the chances of the baby overheating. This is not only dangerous but can also cause discomfort and disrupted sleep.

If you would like to find out more about the natural fibre mattresses including what mattress is best for your baby, visit www.naturalmat.com or call on 0207 985 0474.