mattress toxins wwyd?

[abiyhayil]

My IL's bought DS a toddler bed and want to ask DHs grandpa to buy the mattress. I really want to ask for a latex pad instead, but I'm not sure the price comparison. I've heard wrapping a mattress can reduce off-gassing, would that be more economical? Would the tyvex mattress wrap for allergies work or would that only be a different kind of off gassing? Thanks!

[mich]

If you are going to ask him to buy a mattress, it's hard to then tell him what to get. Unless you have an awesome relationship with him.

Personally I would avoid any new conventional mattress. Especially for kids and little ones. We got the boys untreated futons mattresses with super nice wool toppers. I love sleeping on wool. If I ever had a little one I had to set up with a small bed I would get another wool topper and fold it in half or thirds to make a bed.

Good luck.

[Passport Kids]

Personally I would avoid any new conventional mattress. Especially for kids and little ones. We got the boys untreated futons mattresses with super nice wool toppers. I love sleeping on wool. If I ever had a little one I had to set up with a small bed I would get another wool topper and fold it in half or thirds to make a bed.

Good luck.[/QUOTE]

Ooo, where do you get the wool toppers from? Are they fitted to the mattress, do you use a sheet at all? And what about protecting the matress from accidents? I know plastic is horrible, but are there any other options?