Question from Liz
I’ve been agonizing over what type of twin mattress to purchase for my 3.5 year old. I was set on buying an all natural mattress with organic cotton and latex components. However, I’ve been reading that many people have had issues with all natural materials developing mold. With a young child who is going to wet the bed (potty training at night), mold is a big concern to me, even with a waterproof pad. I can’t decide what the lesser of the two evils is – the potential for mold, or a polyurethane mattress (flame retardant free). Help!
Lisa’s Answer
Naturepedic 2-in-1 kid’s mattress is your best bet. One side has a food-grade waterproof coating made from sugarcane. I have not heard of any mold issues with these mattresses.