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.
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.
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™ 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 Fiberâ„¢ 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.
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.
Here are a few simple tips to help your baby have a safe sleep…
- 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.
- 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.
- Stop swaddling once your baby is old enough to roll over.
- Don’t clip a soother to your baby when they are sleeping. If they roll over, it could be a risk for strangulation.
- 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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Written by Susan Carraretto, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
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The Twin size would be best for us. The best tip is to make sure they are nice and swaddled and lulled to sleep.
I would prefer a twin size mattress if I were to win. thanks for the chance 🙂
Sounds like wonderful mattress. I would like the crib size should I win. Thank you!
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.
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.
Full size please.
Full size would be perfect! Thanks for the chance
I would like full size.
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.
A twin size would be perfect for my granddaughter
A twin size mattress would be great for my son!
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.
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.
A full size would be best for our family. My sleep tip is keep a night time routine.
I favor a full size mattress
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.
I would love a full size for my daughter!
A full size would be great.
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!
I would love a crib mattress. Keeping the room temperature in a comfortable range makes the baby sleep better.
A crib mattress that I would gift to my dear niece.
Try soothing a baby’s room with calming essential oils.
Full size please
Full size! Make sure they get plenty of exercise!
full size
I would love to win this in a full size matress.
Full size please! The less naps the better for better sleeping at night!
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!
WE could really use a new full
I would pick a twin mattress. My daughter enjoyed a story before bedtime.
The bigger, the better for us. I used to run a fan to help my children sleep.
A twin size would be perfect for my daughter. Thanks.
A full size mattress would be great
Thanks for sharing the benefits and safety of this mattress! Looks good! I’d love to win a full size!
I’d like a full size bed for my son.
The twin would work best for my family
A twin would work best. My tip is a routine the same each day, as much as possible.
A twin size would be perfect for my 6-year old!
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I lwould need a queen size for my family. kids have new mattresses, mommy and daddy don’t 🙁 booo
Twin size
A full size would be best for my family’s needs. For a good night’s sleep, keep room dark and quiet.
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!
We have a new baby on the way in April, so a crib mattress would be great!
I would like a queen mattress for my daughter.
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What could you suggest about your put up that you made some days in the past?
Any positive?
A king size mattress would be best for my family’s needs.
I would choose a Full size. My tip would be to get black out shades or curtains for your windows!
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.
I would love to get a full size
Our family could really use a full size mattress
full size and my tip is to rub lavender lotion on babys i did and it helped mine to fall asleep
Would like to win.
These look great. We could use the crib size mattress.
Dylan will be moving up to a twin size mattress. Thanks for the chance
I would like a full size mattress for my grandson.
A full size would be wonderful. Stay with a traditional routine. Same time, dark and quiet and soothing lullaby.
a crib size would be perfect! Thank you for the chance
Ijust bought a crib mattress so a full size for the guest bedrom
we would need a full size mattress
A twin size would work best!
A full size mattress would be great.
I would like twin mattress for my daughter
VERY NICE MATTRESS FOR GRANDAUGHTER BORN SEP 28 OF THIS YEAR!!!!!!
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!
A twin size mattress would be the best.
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.
Good to know. My kids are grown.
I would love a twin size for my son
I find white noise helps with babies, sleeping and my youngest son who is Autistic.
My nieces would share a full size mattress.
A full size would work best for us.
We could use crib OR twin size– we actually need both!!
A full size would be much appreciated by our family.
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I’d like full size! For my cousin 🙂
Probably a full for a little one in my family. Thanks so much.
The crib size would be perfect for my grandson
A twin would be best.
The twin size would be ideal. awesome review and giveaway!
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!
Crib size would be a great gift!
I would like the twin size. A noise machine works well with infants and toddlers. I wouldn’t do without one now!
Love the review. I need a twin size
Crib would be best for me! No sleep tips, have our first one on the way, but would love to hear them all!
Full size would be best for us! No tips, my kids are not the best sleepers 😉
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.
A crib mattress would be a practical shower gift for my niece. Sleep tip: many babies do well with swaddling.
Very well written
I would like a twin size mattress please. I think white noise helps babies with sleep. Thanks.