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I do not have a baby right now, but I know a lot of people who do so I always keep an eye out for studies and research that would affect them, especially in the areas of bedding and other linens. In going through recent news on 24-7 Press Releases, I came across a study that links Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) with the mattresses in their cribs.

In the article “Studies Link Crib Death to Toxic Mold in Mattresses and Bedding”, The research of Dr. Jim Sprott, scientist and chemist from New Zealand, is summarized and relieves that SIDS most certainly is caused by toxic gases that are produced by mold growth within a baby’s mattress, caused when liquids are spilled onto them. Even though mold is a health risk around infants by itself, it gets worse. Since the 1950’s, the US government has mandated that there be fire retardant chemicals added to the mattresses and when the mold begins to feed on wet mattress material, it releases toxic gases from the fire retardants through the sheets for the infant to inhale.

There are so many potential dangers that lay in store for a new born. Every parent should make sure that their baby bedding is safe. A Somina Organic Crib Mattress is ideal. The cover of the mattress contains fibers from the Kapok fruit that are naturally bitter. This characteristic actually repels spiders, bed bugs as well as fungus! Over this or any crib mattress, an AllerZip Mattress Encasement should be used. This encasement not only protects your child from dust mites and allergens, but also prevents the entry, exit and bites of bed bugs. This product enhances your child’s comfort while it waterproofs and stain-proofs the mattress. If a new mattress is not in the budget, get the encasement! For less than $100 you and your baby can sleep better and safer every night! These two products are both available from Go Green Bedding.

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