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A Totally New Type Of Eco-Friendly Crib Mattress For A Safer Sleep

October 16, 2018 by Susan

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When you have a new baby, you need to be able to rest well knowing your baby is sleeping safely. Give yourself peace of mind with a new type of eco-friendly crib mattress and a few simple safe sleep tips for your baby.

This post is sponsored by Bundle of Dreams™ and is not to be considered medical advice. My opinions are my own.

Eco-Friendly Crib Mattress

Did you know that by the age of two, most children have spent more time asleep than awake? And they will spend 40% of their childhood sleeping?

When you consider that over 70% of children’s mattresses contain harmful chemicals linked to health risks and labeled by the EPA as human carcinogens, emitting fumes dangerous to children… you realize that’s a scary amount of exposure to chemicals.

When I had my first baby over 13 years ago, I started researching and looking for the safest crib mattress I could get. I was anxious and overwhelmed by conflicting and confusing articles about crib mattress safety. I really just wanted to know that I was putting my baby to sleep on the safest, eco-friendly crib mattress possible.

Back then, there weren’t as many options for crib mattresses as there are today.

And now there is a totally NEW safe, eco-friendly crib mattress on the market that did not exist when my babies were born.

This new type of eco-friendly crib mattress is made by a company called Bundle of Dreams™, a children’s mattress company that is truly revolutionizing the industry.

Bundle of Dreams Crib Mattress

Kyle Minarsky is a third-generation mattress manufacturer and when he and his wife Courtney were expecting their first baby, they decided to make the best possible crib mattress for her. They got to work forming their company Bundle of Dreams™ and created Bundle Fiber™ which has memory technology and zero harmful emissions.

Bundle of Dreams Kyle and Courtney Minarsky

Bundle of Dreams™ mattresses are non-toxic and have no PVC’s nor phthalates. They are made without formaldehyde, mercury, lead and other heavy metals, PBDEs, TDCPP or TCEP (“Tris”) flame retardants.

They have Zero VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emissions!

That’s right… you do NOT have to let your baby sleep on a mattress full of chemicals. You can give your own baby a 100% breathable mattress that is made with a healthier alternative to foam.

What’s Wrong With Foam?

Foam is produced from petroleum products and chemicals, which have been shown to cause pulmonary and respiratory problems.

It emits VOC’s and is often made with chemical flame retardants. Personally, I would not want my baby sleeping on foam that off-gasses.

Instead Bundle Fiber™ is made from quality controlled, recycled water bottles. The process creates three dimensional fiber orientations, forming a highly resilient core that dissipates heat and moisture.

They Thought of Everything

Once your baby starts standing at the edge of their crib, you’ll notice how the mattress has a unique support. There is a two-inch interior perimeter frame to give extra support for your standing baby or toddler.

Crib Mattress - Bundle of Dreams

Also, dual-sided models have a firm side that’s safer for infants and a softer, cushiony side for toddlers.

Plus, your mattress will come with a machine-washable, water-repellent, organic cotton cover.

And it’s hard to believe, but a Bundle of Dreams™ mattress costs between 20% to 40% LESS than other mattresses.

Bundle of Dreams™ mattresses are manufactured in the USA and come in a variety of sizes including kid’s mattresses, twin mattresses and full size mattresses.

I really wish back then I could have given my daughter a Bundle of Dreams mattress. I would have spent far less and she would have had a better mattress.

Safe Sleep For Babies

Safe sleep recommendations for babies can sometimes seem overwhelming. For instance, these days the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends your baby sleep in your room, but not in your bed.

When my first daughter was born with a hole in her heart, the pediatrician told me I needed to have her sleep in a crib in my bedroom.

So that is what I did… for the first 5 months. Until, after much consideration, I decided what was best for our family was to co-sleep. I was aware of the risks, so I ensured there were no extra blankets on the bed, and we used a firm mattress that I actually placed directly on the floor. While, I chose to co-sleep, I do want to reiterate that it is not recommended by the AAP for safety reasons.

I believe that you need to listen wisely to advice and recommendations, while keeping in mind risks and what is best for your baby and your family.

Your peace of mind and your baby’s health and happiness, and of course safety, are all important.

Simple Safe Sleep Tips for Baby

Here are a few simple tips to help your baby have a safe sleep…

  1. Put your baby on their back to sleep. I think this tip is the easiest to follow. Simply start off with your baby sleeping on their back, and you should hopefully not have any troubles with it.
     
  2. Don’t put any soft blankets, pillows, toys, bumpers, or anything else in your baby’s bed. Those extras may look cute in photos, but don’t leave them in the bed after your photoshoot. Also ensure the mattress fits snugly in the crib and there are no spaces between the mattress and the crib frame.
     
  3. Stop swaddling once your baby is old enough to roll over.
     
  4. Don’t clip a soother to your baby when they are sleeping. If they roll over, it could be a risk for strangulation.
     
  5. Use a safe mattress that does not emit potentially harmful gases or chemicals.

There’s so much to worry about when you have a new baby. We hope these safe sleep tips and the Bundle of Dreams™ crib mattress help you and your baby sleep peacefully.

Giveaway

Would you like to win a Bundle of Dreams mattress? We will give away one mattress of any size to one lucky winner.

Leave us a comment letting us know which size mattress (crib, twin, or full size) would be best for your family’s needs. Also, we would love to hear if you have a sleep tip for babies or children.

Sorry to our Canadian friends, this giveaway is only open to the contiguous US.

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88 Comments

  1. Sarah Mayer says

    November 10, 2018 at 1:21 pm

    The Twin size would be best for us. The best tip is to make sure they are nice and swaddled and lulled to sleep.

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  2. jennifer barr says

    November 10, 2018 at 11:45 am

    I would prefer a twin size mattress if I were to win. thanks for the chance 🙂

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  3. Lyndsey R. says

    November 10, 2018 at 9:59 am

    Sounds like wonderful mattress. I would like the crib size should I win. Thank you!

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  4. Kerry Paul says

    November 10, 2018 at 7:18 am

    A crib size would be what my family needs right now, since the baby is due next May. I have been actively shopping for a mattress that would be chemical free and it is so hard to determine which is the best, for my budget.

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  5. Abigail Gibson says

    November 10, 2018 at 1:53 am

    I would prefer a full size mattress. My only tip for babies and children is never take your kids for granted. Life is precious and we are never promised another day.

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  6. Sheila Rominger says

    November 9, 2018 at 11:19 pm

    Full size please.

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  7. Angela Thorpe says

    November 9, 2018 at 10:43 pm

    Full size would be perfect! Thanks for the chance

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  8. shawna says

    November 9, 2018 at 9:26 pm

    I would like full size.

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  9. Christy Leonard says

    November 9, 2018 at 8:09 pm

    A full size would be perfect for my daughter. I recently got !my daughter a lighted scentsy type of room deodorizer. She loves the smell of lavender and jasmine. She suffers from ADHD. Having that in her room helps calm her and helps her sleep at night.

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  10. kathy pease says

    November 9, 2018 at 6:49 pm

    A twin size would be perfect for my granddaughter

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  11. Hesper Fry says

    November 9, 2018 at 6:29 pm

    A twin size mattress would be great for my son!

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  12. Alexandra Leake says

    November 9, 2018 at 3:09 pm

    I would absolutely adore a crib mattress or a full mattress! 🙂

    My best sleep tip would be reading before bed! I think it gives the day a nice closure and gives you a few extra minutes of one on one time with your littles.

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  13. Charlotte Betche says

    November 9, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    A twin would work best for us. My tip is to start bedtime routine before you want your kids to be asleep because it always takes longer than you think to complete it. If bedtime is 8 (when you want the Kida to be asleep), routine needs to start at 7:30 so jammies can get put on, pottied, teeth brushed, water sipped, story or song or prayer (or realistically, all 3), then hugs and kisses and they’re relaxed and ready to sleep.

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  14. Julieh says

    November 8, 2018 at 10:53 pm

    A full size would be best for our family. My sleep tip is keep a night time routine.

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  15. Christine Burd says

    November 8, 2018 at 8:02 pm

    I favor a full size mattress

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  16. Cassandra M says

    November 8, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    i would most need the full size for transitioning my son to a bigger bed. i have no tips to be honest my son has always been a bad sleeper! i feel like ive tried a lot.

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  17. jenny says

    November 8, 2018 at 11:18 am

    I would love a full size for my daughter!

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  18. Laura DeLaRosa says

    November 7, 2018 at 11:27 pm

    A full size would be great.

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  19. Lea says

    November 7, 2018 at 12:13 am

    I would love to win a twin mattress for my daughter. Co-sleeping worked best for my daughter (and for us) to ensure a good night’s sleep!

    Reply
  20. Kalyani N says

    November 6, 2018 at 11:27 pm

    I would love a crib mattress. Keeping the room temperature in a comfortable range makes the baby sleep better.

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  21. MNS says

    November 6, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    A crib mattress that I would gift to my dear niece.

    Try soothing a baby’s room with calming essential oils.

    Reply
  22. angela smith says

    November 5, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    Full size please

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  23. Mark Marville says

    November 4, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    Full size! Make sure they get plenty of exercise!

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  24. Stephanie Liske says

    November 4, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    full size

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  25. Elizabeth Miller says

    November 4, 2018 at 3:27 pm

    I would love to win this in a full size matress.

    Reply
  26. Jane McGregor says

    November 3, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    Full size please! The less naps the better for better sleeping at night!

    Reply
  27. Marie C says

    November 3, 2018 at 5:33 pm

    Thank you so much for this insightful article! I’ve actually learned quite a bit. A crib mattress would be so very useful for me. I’m afraid I don’t have any new sleep tips, as I am a new mother to be. Rather I’m trying to learn as much as I can at the moment!

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  28. Kathy D says

    November 3, 2018 at 2:39 pm

    WE could really use a new full

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  29. Antoinette M says

    November 2, 2018 at 11:40 pm

    I would pick a twin mattress. My daughter enjoyed a story before bedtime.

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  30. Denise B. says

    October 30, 2018 at 6:22 pm

    The bigger, the better for us. I used to run a fan to help my children sleep.

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  31. vera says

    October 30, 2018 at 4:57 pm

    A twin size would be perfect for my daughter. Thanks.

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  32. Bruce Hammersmith says

    October 30, 2018 at 4:15 am

    A full size mattress would be great

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  33. Rebecca Goglia says

    October 29, 2018 at 6:46 pm

    Thanks for sharing the benefits and safety of this mattress! Looks good! I’d love to win a full size!

    Reply
  34. Elizabeth Schneider says

    October 29, 2018 at 2:47 am

    I’d like a full size bed for my son.

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  35. Rosanne says

    October 28, 2018 at 12:43 am

    The twin would work best for my family

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  36. Saundra Bowers says

    October 27, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    A twin would work best. My tip is a routine the same each day, as much as possible.

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  37. Kelly says

    October 27, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    A twin size would be perfect for my 6-year old!

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  38. Immobilienmakler Heidelberg says

    October 27, 2018 at 2:25 pm

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  39. مدونة says

    October 26, 2018 at 6:17 pm

    I am really glad to glance at this weblog posts which includes plenty
    of helpful facts, thanks for providing these kinds of information.

    Reply
  40. courtney b says

    October 26, 2018 at 6:18 am

    I lwould need a queen size for my family. kids have new mattresses, mommy and daddy don’t 🙁 booo

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  41. Leland Lee says

    October 26, 2018 at 2:21 am

    Twin size

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  42. Aaron says

    October 24, 2018 at 11:28 pm

    A full size would be best for my family’s needs. For a good night’s sleep, keep room dark and quiet.

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  43. Tiffany Banks says

    October 24, 2018 at 9:11 pm

    I would love a twin mattress. My daughter had surgery on her back (She has scoliosis) in July and a new mattress would be PERFECT for her!! Also.. we use a noise machine for our 10 month old son. it is the only way he will fall asleep!

    Reply
  44. Brittany Stretchbery says

    October 24, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    We have a new baby on the way in April, so a crib mattress would be great!

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  45. Carol says

    October 23, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    I would like a queen mattress for my daughter.

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  46. fender cd 60 acoustic guitar review says

    October 23, 2018 at 8:07 pm

    great issues altogether, you just received a new reader.
    What could you suggest about your put up that you made some days in the past?
    Any positive?

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  47. LaKeisha says

    October 23, 2018 at 3:12 pm

    A king size mattress would be best for my family’s needs.

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  48. Jeanna says

    October 23, 2018 at 2:51 pm

    I would choose a Full size. My tip would be to get black out shades or curtains for your windows!

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  49. Em Mahr says

    October 23, 2018 at 7:30 am

    A twin mattress would be best for us. My only tip is to have a bedtime routine and stick with it! This way, your kids know what’s coming next.

    Reply
  50. jenny lofthouse says

    October 23, 2018 at 12:36 am

    I would love to get a full size

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  51. Robin Abrams says

    October 22, 2018 at 11:42 pm

    Our family could really use a full size mattress

    Reply
  52. carol clark says

    October 22, 2018 at 8:31 pm

    full size and my tip is to rub lavender lotion on babys i did and it helped mine to fall asleep

    Reply
  53. Angela Thomas says

    October 22, 2018 at 8:06 pm

    Would like to win.

    Reply
  54. Heather Watt says

    October 22, 2018 at 5:53 pm

    These look great. We could use the crib size mattress.

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  55. Sab Edwards says

    October 22, 2018 at 12:47 pm

    Dylan will be moving up to a twin size mattress. Thanks for the chance

    Reply
  56. McKim says

    October 22, 2018 at 11:00 am

    I would like a full size mattress for my grandson.

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  57. Anne says

    October 22, 2018 at 10:51 am

    A full size would be wonderful. Stay with a traditional routine. Same time, dark and quiet and soothing lullaby.

    Reply
  58. kayla sheehan says

    October 22, 2018 at 9:44 am

    a crib size would be perfect! Thank you for the chance

    Reply
  59. kathy Persons says

    October 22, 2018 at 8:20 am

    Ijust bought a crib mattress so a full size for the guest bedrom

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  60. sandra says

    October 21, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    we would need a full size mattress

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  61. Mellissa C says

    October 21, 2018 at 9:55 pm

    A twin size would work best!

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  62. DanV says

    October 21, 2018 at 6:51 pm

    A full size mattress would be great.

    Reply
  63. Alena Svetelska says

    October 21, 2018 at 6:37 pm

    I would like twin mattress for my daughter

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  64. ANGELA PRINGLE says

    October 21, 2018 at 6:30 pm

    VERY NICE MATTRESS FOR GRANDAUGHTER BORN SEP 28 OF THIS YEAR!!!!!!

    Reply
  65. Jennifer Stapp says

    October 21, 2018 at 5:35 pm

    We really need a full sized mattress now. And some more room! Somehow we’ve accumulated way more furniture than we can reasonably use. Time for a yard sale!

    Reply
  66. Erin says

    October 21, 2018 at 4:48 pm

    A twin size mattress would be the best.

    Reply
  67. Sandy Klocinski says

    October 21, 2018 at 4:39 pm

    Full size would be best for my needs. From birth to about age four to five months, babies innately possess a startle reflex, in which they feel as if they are falling. The sensation of falling causes jerking movements, and the baby will incidentally wake up. Keeping a tight swaddle prevents babies from startling themselves awake, helping the newborn baby sleep both better and longer.

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  68. Nancy P says

    October 21, 2018 at 4:37 pm

    Good to know. My kids are grown.

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  69. Angelica Dimeo says

    October 21, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    I would love a twin size for my son
    I find white noise helps with babies, sleeping and my youngest son who is Autistic.

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  70. Cynthia C says

    October 21, 2018 at 1:59 pm

    My nieces would share a full size mattress.

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  71. Richard Hicks says

    October 21, 2018 at 1:40 pm

    A full size would work best for us.

    Reply
  72. Tina Marie says

    October 21, 2018 at 12:06 pm

    We could use crib OR twin size– we actually need both!!

    Reply
  73. Anne Higgins says

    October 20, 2018 at 9:48 pm

    A full size would be much appreciated by our family.
    Enjoyed your website as well – you have a talent for writing.

    Reply
  74. Edye says

    October 20, 2018 at 9:47 am

    I’d like full size! For my cousin 🙂

    Reply
  75. aaron reck says

    October 20, 2018 at 8:16 am

    Probably a full for a little one in my family. Thanks so much.

    Reply
  76. Annalisa K says

    October 19, 2018 at 6:45 pm

    The crib size would be perfect for my grandson

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  77. Will G says

    October 19, 2018 at 5:29 pm

    A twin would be best.

    Reply
  78. Steve Weber says

    October 19, 2018 at 5:21 pm

    The twin size would be ideal. awesome review and giveaway!

    Reply
  79. Teresa Kunberger says

    October 19, 2018 at 3:36 pm

    Well big family i have. A baby one would be good for my 6 month old or 2 yr old. A twin would work for my 6 and 8 yr old but a full would be amazing for my husband and i!

    Reply
  80. Olivia says

    October 19, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    Crib size would be a great gift!

    Reply
  81. Janice L says

    October 19, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    I would like the twin size. A noise machine works well with infants and toddlers. I wouldn’t do without one now!

    Reply
  82. nickie says

    October 19, 2018 at 1:12 pm

    Love the review. I need a twin size

    Reply
  83. Tamra H says

    October 19, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    Crib would be best for me! No sleep tips, have our first one on the way, but would love to hear them all!

    Reply
  84. meghan says

    October 19, 2018 at 11:38 am

    Full size would be best for us! No tips, my kids are not the best sleepers 😉

    Reply
  85. Beth Clark says

    October 19, 2018 at 10:13 am

    We would use either the twin or full for our little one. Swaddling works great for babies under 4months. Right now a dark, quiet room is our best bet for naptime.

    Reply
  86. Cindy Peterson says

    October 19, 2018 at 8:18 am

    A crib mattress would be a practical shower gift for my niece. Sleep tip: many babies do well with swaddling.

    Reply
  87. trending says

    October 18, 2018 at 2:31 am

    Very well written

    Reply
  88. Terra Heck says

    October 17, 2018 at 1:58 am

    I would like a twin size mattress please. I think white noise helps babies with sleep. Thanks.

    Reply

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