Appeal

• Many consumers who are interested in organic mattresses are motivated by health concerns about synthetic materials. There is a strong demand for organic crib mattresses among parents concerned about babies' developing lungs and a vulnerable immune system.
  
  

Materials

• Organic mattresses are typically produced with plant-based components, some models even tout materials like soybeans and coconut husks. Conversely, the flame retardants, vinyl covers and foam filling of conventional mattresses might contribute to health problems.
  
  

Pros

• Because an individual can spend up to a third of his life sleeping, a sleep surface is an important factor of personal health. Sleeping on an organic mattress can greatly minimize one's exposure to unnatural chemicals, according to proponents.
  
  

Cons

• Since mattress production is not regulated, any mattresses can be labeled "organic." In fact, many mattresses that are marketed as organic still contain synthetic components, such as synthetic blends of filling or petroleum-based foam.
  
  

Alternatives

• Not surprisingly, genuinely organic mattresses are costly and hard to find. A pure cotton or wool futon mattress is an alternative that's both economical and all-natural.