antimony in matresses is an issue

[Guest guest]

i was reading on abmd a couple of kids had thier matresses replaced

with organic ones and thier antimony level's came down to normal

btw australia and nz don't put antimony in matresses as a fire

retafarant) because its too toxic

maybe american kids smoke in bed or something?

[Guest guest]

lol.

I think the point is anything we sleep in should be made to burn as

slowly as possible... but really... once you mattress is on fire...

um... well think about it...

I did not realize this was the case, I will be buying all new beds

soon when we move I will keep an eye out for this.

thanks!

jenny

> i was reading on abmd a couple of kids had thier matresses replaced

> with organic ones and thier antimony level's came down to normal

>

> btw australia and nz don't put antimony in matresses as a fire

> retafarant) because its too toxic

>

> maybe american kids smoke in bed or something?

>

>

[Guest guest]

Organic mattresses may not be the answer. You can buy a " babe safe

mattress cover " for cribs that will not let all the toxins through

you can also make one to fit a regular mattress. Just look up Dr.

Sprott or cotlife2000.com.

Here is a quote from Dr. Sprott on cotton mattresses " No mattress may

be used without wrapping unless it has been PROVED by expert chemical

analysis to be free from chemicals containing phosphorus, arsenic

and/or antimony. Statements from manufacturers have no validity

unless supported by independent analysis. There is another problem.

Laundry soaps/detergents often contain phosphates, and these cannot

be rinsed completely from laundered items. Urine, etc. can cause

phosphate to dissolve and accumulate in the mattress, and so provide

a source of poisonous gas. EVERY mattress MUST be wrapped, except the

BabeSafe mattress, which has its own integral cover. My policy as

regards exposure to chemicals is one of " zero-tolerance " .

> > i was reading on abmd a couple of kids had thier matresses

replaced

> > with organic ones and thier antimony level's came down to normal

> >

> > btw australia and nz don't put antimony in matresses as a fire

> > retafarant) because its too toxic

> >

> > maybe american kids smoke in bed or something?

> >

> >

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