Choosing Not to Vaccinate

(OT) What about bassinet pads? (PIOG)

So, I've heard all the crap regarding crib mattresses and how bad and toxin-laden they are.

What about those thin little 1.5" pads that are used for baby bassinetts? Is it the same deal with those?

I just assembled a new bassinet for my baby girl (who I pray will make her arrival in the next day or two) and got to thinking about this.

What are your thoughts? Or have you seen any articles or studies that would show me evidence one way or the other?

Written by dovetailthreads on Sep. 5, 2008 at 5:27 PM Send Message

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	by JasonsMom2007 on Sep. 5, 2008 at 5:30 PM I was kind of wondering about that too but I have a while before we ttc. Have you experienced a miscarriage or lost a baby during pregnancy? For support from other Christian Moms just like you join my group: http://www.cafemom.com/group/christianloss
	by Abbey87 on Sep. 6, 2008 at 12:31 PM I, too, wondered about that. However, I really don't know. It would be nice if the pads aren't treated with chemicals, so then you wouldn't have to worry so much about the mattress. Maybe you could just tightly wrap a blanket around the mattress.
	by scattycarrot on Sep. 6, 2008 at 9:18 PM I wondered this too and never could find out the answer. So, I bought an organic mattress pad and sheets and used those on top of the bassinet. Just make sure if you do that that its not too padded. The mattress needs to be firm. I am hoping that y the time you read this you will have your baby girl in your arms!
	by ddnkiri on Sep. 7, 2008 at 11:03 AM i wondered .. but regardless of the toxins, they are all "water proof" - which makes it hot and sweaty. i noticed whateer side she had down twas always hot and her face would be a ltitle sweaty. then i thought about certain camping stuff i had that was 'waterproof' and synthetic fabrics. so. i use diapers that dont leak so i figure its not a big deal for me to have a water proof pad. i just have cotton on now.