Latex Mattress for Toddler in Canada

[phoenix]

Hi loglady93.

Hello Phoenix and thank you so much for your very helpful, detailed, and thoughtful reply! …//… Thank you again Phoenix for reading my novel and giving us reassurance and more guidance.

You are most welcome! I personally welcome the “novel” length of a post that is factual and well organized. I find it refreshing to see your thought process, attention to inconsistencies, and any red flags that identify companies that try to “pull the wool over your eyes”. Your post can certainly act as a caution for other consumers and even though they might still consider buying products from the company at least they can do so with open eyes and knowing what to expect.

[Quote] This is a really good point and something I didn’t consider. I know this is getting pretty specific/speculative and there’s probably no good answer (forgive me), but do you think the waterproof layer of a mattress protector (TPU, I presume?) completely offsets the temp. regulating abilities of cotton/wool?
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Besides the sheets, waterproof mattress protectors are the closest to the skin. Generally, the materials, layers, and components of a sleeping system that are closer to the skin will have a bigger effect on airflow, moisture transport, and temperature regulation than materials, layers, and components that are further away from the skin. Also, you may want to keep in mind that some synthetic protectors may emit higher levels of VOCs. That being said there are many types of protectors… There are quite a few tradeoffs involved between how breathable they are … how much they will affect the feel of the mattress, the importance of natural materials, and of course cost. There is more about the choices and trade-offs involved and the amount of “protection” that may be important in post #2 here) and in post #5 here). Even though the post has some links to older products all other considerations still stand.

If you speculate it may “cancel out” the beneficial qualities of cotton/wool, we would probably just choose the bamboo/poly now, because I can’t imagine removing the waterproof protector for the next 10 years or so and it’s a little more budget-friendly (30% less).

How much of its beneficial qualities of the cover and latex layer under the protector are “canceled out” depends on the type and fiber that is being used in the ticking or mattress protector. When you make your selection, I’d keep in mind that natural fibers are the most effective in terms of wicking and or storing moisture because synthetic fibers generally absorb moisture into the spaces, not the fiber itself. Artificial or “semi-synthetic” fibers (in between natural and synthetic) such as various types of cellulosic or rayon fibers (made from dissolved plant cellulose) are closer to natural fibers and do a good job of wicking moisture away from the body and ventilating.

There are also some types of synthetic fibers (such as coolmax) which are specifically designed to draw moisture away from the skin and disperse it to the rest of the layer which can be effective as well.

In terms of sheets and bedding … natural or artificial fibers (cotton or various cellulosic fibers) are more cooling than synthetic fibers and linen is perhaps the coolest of all.

For Mattress protectors you may want to look at the pore sizes as well. The smaller pore sizes may offer more complete protection for smaller particles and liquids but may not be as effective for ventilation or at absorbing and wicking away moisture (which is part of temperature control) which is why natural fibers tend to sleep cooler than synthetic fibers (which don’t absorb moisture). Rayon type “semi-synthetic” fibers that are made from cellulosic materials such as bamboo, wood, or eucalyptus also absorb moisture and are similar to natural fibers in their ability to absorb and wick moisture

Could you clarify what you mean with the Majestic mattress that we won’t be able to add more comfort? It’s been my understanding that the Nature’s Embrace and MS+S are the same core just different firmness (same company). I did note what you mentioned regarding adding a layer within a new cover or adding a topper, which are both good ideas for how to expand this bed to fit him into adolescence. So just wanted to clarify what you meant in relation to the MS+S choice.

MS+S medium core is 75 kg/m3 (4.69 lb/ft3which is a soft-medium with a hardness coefficient between
13-18 You can see this on LatexGreen’s website here I don’t know how hard the crib mattress was for your child and how much “softer” you’d like to go with the new mattress but based on the previous guidelines the MS 78 kg/m3 may still not be as supportive as your child needs. All mattresses need a firm support core to provide proper spinal alignment which is even more important for a growing child. Additionally, you decide to go ahead with MS+S and later want to use it as a support core to add more comfort and height as your child develops, this core not be supportive enough, and adding anything softer might compromise the neutral spinal alignment.

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IMO a Medium-Firm hardness would be more suitable for your child (now and later) but if you have different reasons for selecting the soft-medium firmess and wish to bounce them by us, I’d be happy to have another look.

Phoenix
@cdnpatriot ~ thanks for chiming in and sharing your experience.