If
money weren’t an option I bet almost everyone would love to own an
organic mattress for their child. But, unfortunately, money is a big
deciding factor that determines if a parent buys an organic mattress or
not. An organic crib mattress from Naturepedic starts at $259 and goes
up to $399 depending on which one you choose. A twin size organic mattress from Naturepedic starts at $649. I know that an organic
mattress is worth the investment, and, if I had the money I would
absolutely spend it on an organic mattress for my boys. But – like a
lot of families out there - I just can’t afford to do that. I was able
to review the Naturepedic organic quilted mattress pad which is a great
alternative to an organic mattress if you can’t afford one. It is
almost like adding a pillow top to your mattress by adding some extra
cushion and absorption. A twin size is only $139 and provides a layer
of organic cotton between the mattress and your child. They also come
in a full size for $179 and a queen size for $219. They do not make
covers for crib mattresses. The mattress pad is made of organic cotton
and has a PLA (aka polylactide) fiber filling. PLA is a new type of
polyester derived entirely from plants (primarily corn and potatoes).
You can find out more about PLA here. The organic quilted mattress pad
is not waterproof but it can be machine washed and dried.
All
of Naturepedic’s products are made in the USA. Naturepedic specializes
in the design and manufacturing of quality organic mattresses for
infants, toddlers, children and adults that promote natural and organic
materials, a non-toxic design, fire-safety, and overall health &
safety. I really like that they specialize in one thing and do it very
well versus having a ton of different “okay” products. They are truly
an amazing company with great products and amazing people behind those
products. The company was founded by Barry A Cik after looking for a
suitable mattress in anticipation of first grandchild. When he couldn’t
find a suitable mattress he, together with his two sons, founded
Naturepedic. Naturepedic understands the harm that can come from toxic
chemicals and allergenic materials, and is dedicated to the continual
development of innovative high quality products that eliminate these
risks. Naturepedic carries the most awards and endorsements of any
children’s mattress company, as well as the best warranty in the
industry. The warranty is up to 20 years on some mattresses as long as
you are the purchaser and remain the owner of the mattress the entire 20
years.
My
personal experience with the organic quilted mattress pad is that it is
super comfortable to lay on, even without anything over it. It is soft
to the touch and slightly cushioned. It is easy to put on and remove
from the mattress because of the straps that hold it to the mattress.
It does hang over my sons mattress a little bit but when I put the sheet
over the pad and mattress it is held down well. The straps also keep
it put on the mattress – even with my son jumping or playing on the bed
the mattress pad stays put. I find that it is a tight squeeze in my
washer – but it did fit and washed fine. The only real con I can say
about the mattress pad is that it isn’t waterproof. Other than that, it
is perfect.
A
baby or small child can spend a big chunk of their day sleeping or
playing in their bed so buying an organic mattress is definitely worth
it, but if you can’t afford to do that, I highly recommend looking into a
organic quilted mattress pad from Naturepedic. Definitely check out
Naturepedic if you are looking for a mattress or mattress pad for your
child or even yourself.
Don't forget to check out my video review where you can see the organic quilted mattress pad a little closer up.
I received no compensation for my review other than a free sample of the product from Naturepedic.
