Tempurpedic

Stokke crib mattresses, meant to go together with the Sleepi crib, has been recalled because of a safety hazard that may obviously pose a problem. The mattresses, with its oval-shape design, are not properly sized, thereby creating a gap inside the crib. Thankfully, no injuries were reported as of yet, and the company was able to determine the problem early.

Parens who have purchased the item between September 2006 and March 2007 should contact the company and ask for replacement. They should check the model number in the crib’s underside. These are the ones that should be returned and replaced with a proper mattress: Model Numbers - 660321, 660320, 660301,660305, 660318, 652268, 652269, 652246, 652247 and 652248.

While the federal government pushes through with its new mandate for mattress safety standards effective July 1, there are those that say the safety precautions set may actually be more dangerous. The chemicals to achieve a flame-proof mattress are said to cause more harm than good, ten years down the line. Below are the points People for Cleaner Beds Org have made regarding this:

The chemicals used to flameproof mattresses have never been studied for human exposure risk in this application. (Except now the CPSC has released a limited study.)

We know almost all the chemicals to flameproof mattresses are acutely toxic and many also cause cancer.

This is a press release from the CPSC or the US Consumer Product Safety Commission:

Mattresses manufactured in or imported into the United States on or after July 1, 2007 must meet the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) flammability standard. The mandatory standard is designed to reduce the severity of mattress fires ignited by open flame sources such as candles, matches and lighters.CPSC estimates that, once fully effective, the new federal flammability standard will prevent as many as 270 deaths and 1,330 injuries every year.

CPSC Acting Chairman Nancy Nord calls the new standard an important layer of fire protection in the home.

For $220, this very simple crib mattress, made of all-natural organic organic cotton batting, as well as organic wool, is designed for those who are on a tight budget. It is built to be firm but comfortable and meets the safety standards set by CPSC. The mattress carries a three-year warranty.

From A Natural Home

Press release from Flex-A-Bed, with regards to its compliance to the new mattress safety guidelines.

Flex-A-Bed’s craftsmen have built every Flex-A-Bed adjustable bed using the same guiding principles of care and consideration since 1969 in LaFayette. However, they differ from every big name bed manufacturer as they are the only company that produces both their own mattresses and base units in the same factory. They oversee every aspect, every stitch and every piece that leaves their production line.

It pays to be in the know and to be aware of what is going on, especially when this is an issue that will affect you and your family’s safety.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has published a consumer brochure highlighting the new mattress flammability standards that go into effect July 1. The tri-fold brochure, “Sleep Safer,” explains the reasons the agency adopted the new standards and offers a half-dozen safety tips to further reduce mattress fires.

This architectural piece is actually a bunk bed built for children but its design looks too modern for a kid’s room, doesn’t it? But the makers of this bed, Argington, premiere children’s furniture manufacturer, know what they have done.

Kids will love the cantilevers, semi-enclosed lower bunk, and window like openings. You may select different finishes for different parts of the bed giving you the opportunity to suit your own style. The Argington Fuji toy box would also be an excellent addition at the foot of the bed to provide additional storage needs.

The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) will host ISPA EXPO 2008, the world’s largest tradeshow devoted exclusively to the mattress industry, March 12-15, 2008 in Baltimore, MD, at the Baltimore Convention Center. This biennial event features the largest selection of exhibits with the latest component materials, equipment, machinery, supplies and services specific to the mattress industry.

The four-day event brings mattress producers and industry suppliers together from around the world to shop, learn, and build important business relationships. Educational sessions include key industry topics such as updates from the CPSC on Part 1633-related inspections, how to strengthen relationships between manufacturers, retailers and customers, how to use industry statistics, and understanding the mattress consumer.

Aside from this earlier warning from the CPSC regarding allowing little children to sleep on an air mattress, below are some more safety sleep advice that will benefit you as you head home for the holidays.

Have kids sleep in their own mattress. Adult mattress for young children and babies can suffocate them. The could fall between the mattress and the bed frame, if you are not careful. If you are co-sleeping, have a look at these guidelines from author Elizabeth Pantley.

If you have had too much to drink at christmas parties, don’t have an infant sleep beside you.

According to Furniture Today, bedding companies are doing very well with complying to the new mattress flammability standard.

WESTON, Fla. — An official with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the mattress industry is working hard to comply with a tough new federal mattress flammability standard.

“Overall, you are doing a good job,” said Mary Toro, associate director of CPSC’s Office of Compliance.

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He advised keeping FR records in an easily accessible format. “Your day (with CPSC inspectors) will be shorter and your anxiety level will be lower.”