If you have spent months finding and finally purchasing a beautiful hand crafted Amish hardwood baby crib, you will probably want to put as much effort into finding the perfect crib mattress, which will be safe and healthy for your baby. Look for a handcrafted organic baby mattress.
We located one, It is built on a tempered steel (no coils or chemicals) frame with 150 coil count and 12.5 gauge wire coils and an 8 gauge border wire. This is a firm mattress to support the stress from a growing bouncing baby.
It has layers of organic cotton (grown in the U.S.) and milled in the U.S. and meets CPSC fire codes without chemicals. There is a three year warranty but will serve your child for more time than that if it is taken care of properly.
They also have a natural organic latex rubber mattress and organic sheets and pillows. You baby will spend a majority of her time sleeping and or playing in her crib. You will want to get a good quality mattress that if firm to help support and protect her growing bones for the two or more years that she will use the crib.
You may want to look for an organic mattress cover that is water proof in case of leaky diapers. Also ask for a warranty and read the label to make sure of the material and that it meets all required standards. Also make sure that you get a warranty even if it is limited. You can get other handmade furnishings for your baby’s room such as dressers, armoires, changing table and toy chest. They even have highchairs. These items may cost a bit more than what you may pay at your local department store but the quality is well worth the cost. I am sure you will not regret purchasing an organic mattress for your child. Remember these mattresses are made in the U.S.A. so they must meet all government standards.
Do you want a cradle for the baby’s first few months before you move him into his big crib? The Amish make some amazingly gorgeous cradles and use the best natural hardwoods.
Some Amish cribs convert to a youth bed and that somewhat costly mattress will serve your child for a few more years. If you ever get the chance to visit an Amish community visit the shops and check out the furniture, bedding and quilts.
Once in a while if you go to a flea market you may find an Amish piece, however be aware that Amish style does not always mean authentic Amish. You can go on line and find Amish made products that are being sold through agents.
If you are into keeping the green earth “green”, buying Amish products helps to balance the eco system. Whether you want an Amish crib for its all natural, organic construction or because you cannot resist the beauty and quality of the products.
