Would an AIR MATTRESS work in place of regular mattress

[Guest guest]

Could an air mattress replace a regular mattress to avoid the toxic affects of

the flame resistant materials used on mattresses? My son was tested this summer

with NAET and his mattress was the second higher rating, second only to the

spray in foam that we used when we built the home five years ago.

We went Saturday to the mattress store and the guy said that is federal law that

all mattresses have the flame resistant product on them and he didn't know of

any that didn't.

So, in addition to the allergy to the mattress, it is so soft and he sinks down

in it when sleeping. The mattress is only about two years old and the display

model was definately firmer.

We have a limited income and I need the cheapest and safest thing I can find. I

thought that the air mattress might be a good alternative. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Latex mattresses don't have to be treated and there are specific allergy

mattresses (requires prescription) as well. I went with a natural latex

mattress for my son with a non treated wool topper. You can do it fairly

cheapy (500 dollars for a twin) if you shop around online. GL

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On Behalf Of vaborn9902

Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 12:06 PM

Subject: [ ] Would an AIR MATTRESS work in place of regular

mattress

Could an air mattress replace a regular mattress to avoid the toxic affects

of the flame resistant materials used on mattresses? My son was tested this

summer with NAET and his mattress was the second higher rating, second only

to the spray in foam that we used when we built the home five years ago.

We went Saturday to the mattress store and the guy said that is federal law

that all mattresses have the flame resistant product on them and he didn't

know of any that didn't.

So, in addition to the allergy to the mattress, it is so soft and he sinks

down in it when sleeping. The mattress is only about two years old and the

display model was definately firmer.

We have a limited income and I need the cheapest and safest thing I can

find. I thought that the air mattress might be a good alternative. Any

suggestions?

Thanks.

[Guest guest]

You can get a food-grade mattress wrap. I got mine from here. It's been

working great!

http://www.offgassing-mattress-wraps.com/

BTW, it is noisy, so I had to buy a thick mattress pad to muffle the noise.

My son says he actually likes the noise.

On Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 2:21 PM, and Teraza Real <jtreal@...>wrote:

> Latex mattresses don't have to be treated and there are specific allergy

> mattresses (requires prescription) as well. I went with a natural latex

> mattress for my son with a non treated wool topper. You can do it fairly

> cheapy (500 dollars for a twin) if you shop around online. GL

>

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> From: [mailto:

> ]

> On Behalf Of vaborn9902

> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 12:06 PM

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> Subject: [ ] Would an AIR MATTRESS work in place of regular

> mattress

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> Could an air mattress replace a regular mattress to avoid the toxic affects

> of the flame resistant materials used on mattresses? My son was tested this

> summer with NAET and his mattress was the second higher rating, second only

> to the spray in foam that we used when we built the home five years ago.

>

> We went Saturday to the mattress store and the guy said that is federal law

> that all mattresses have the flame resistant product on them and he didn't

> know of any that didn't.

>

> So, in addition to the allergy to the mattress, it is so soft and he sinks

> down in it when sleeping. The mattress is only about two years old and the

> display model was definately firmer.

>

> We have a limited income and I need the cheapest and safest thing I can

> find. I thought that the air mattress might be a good alternative. Any

> suggestions?

>

> Thanks.

>

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[Guest guest]

We have used layered, heavy weight blankets on top of mattress, under sheet,

with good results. We do this for carpeting & kid play areas also, with smaller

versions of the these blankets. elizabeth

>

> Could an air mattress replace a regular mattress to avoid the toxic affects of

the flame resistant materials used on mattresses? My son was tested this summer

with NAET and his mattress was the second higher rating, second only to the

spray in foam that we used when we built the home five years ago.

>

> We went Saturday to the mattress store and the guy said that is federal law

that all mattresses have the flame resistant product on them and he didn't know

of any that didn't.

>

> So, in addition to the allergy to the mattress, it is so soft and he sinks

down in it when sleeping. The mattress is only about two years old and the

display model was definately firmer.

>

> We have a limited income and I need the cheapest and safest thing I can find.

I thought that the air mattress might be a good alternative. Any suggestions?

>

> Thanks.

>

[Guest guest]

Does insurance pay for the mattress with Rx? If so, I'm sure my DAN will give

it to me.

>

> Latex mattresses don't have to be treated and there are specific allergy

> mattresses (requires prescription) as well. I went with a natural latex

> mattress for my son with a non treated wool topper. You can do it fairly

> cheapy (500 dollars for a twin) if you shop around online. GL

>

>

>

> From: [mailto: ]

> On Behalf Of vaborn9902

> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 12:06 PM

>

> Subject: [ ] Would an AIR MATTRESS work in place of regular

> mattress

>

>

>

>

>

> Could an air mattress replace a regular mattress to avoid the toxic affects

> of the flame resistant materials used on mattresses? My son was tested this

> summer with NAET and his mattress was the second higher rating, second only

> to the spray in foam that we used when we built the home five years ago.

>

> We went Saturday to the mattress store and the guy said that is federal law

> that all mattresses have the flame resistant product on them and he didn't

> know of any that didn't.

>

> So, in addition to the allergy to the mattress, it is so soft and he sinks

> down in it when sleeping. The mattress is only about two years old and the

> display model was definately firmer.

>

> We have a limited income and I need the cheapest and safest thing I can

> find. I thought that the air mattress might be a good alternative. Any

> suggestions?

>

> Thanks.

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

That's cheap too. And, the flame resistant fumes can't get through it?

>

> > Latex mattresses don't have to be treated and there are specific allergy

> > mattresses (requires prescription) as well. I went with a natural latex

> > mattress for my son with a non treated wool topper. You can do it fairly

> > cheapy (500 dollars for a twin) if you shop around online. GL

> >

> >

> >

> > From: [mailto:

> > ]

> > On Behalf Of vaborn9902

> > Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 12:06 PM

> >

> > Subject: [ ] Would an AIR MATTRESS work in place of regular

> > mattress

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Could an air mattress replace a regular mattress to avoid the toxic affects

> > of the flame resistant materials used on mattresses? My son was tested this

> > summer with NAET and his mattress was the second higher rating, second only

> > to the spray in foam that we used when we built the home five years ago.

> >

> > We went Saturday to the mattress store and the guy said that is federal law

> > that all mattresses have the flame resistant product on them and he didn't

> > know of any that didn't.

> >

> > So, in addition to the allergy to the mattress, it is so soft and he sinks

> > down in it when sleeping. The mattress is only about two years old and the

> > display model was definately firmer.

> >

> > We have a limited income and I need the cheapest and safest thing I can

> > find. I thought that the air mattress might be a good alternative. Any

> > suggestions?

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

in the past we have gotten a prescription for non flame retardent, taken that to

a futon store and gotten a futon without flame resistant materials on it.

[Guest guest]

Can you share where you bought the mattress from? thanks!!

On Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 2:21 PM, and Teraza Real <jtreal@...>wrote:

>

>

> Latex mattresses don't have to be treated and there are specific allergy

> mattresses (requires prescription) as well. I went with a natural latex

> mattress for my son with a non treated wool topper. You can do it fairly

> cheapy (500 dollars for a twin) if you shop around online. GL

>

> From:

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> On Behalf Of vaborn9902

> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 12:06 PM

> < %40>

> Subject: [ ] Would an AIR MATTRESS work in place of regular

> mattress

>

> Could an air mattress replace a regular mattress to avoid the toxic affects

> of the flame resistant materials used on mattresses? My son was tested this

> summer with NAET and his mattress was the second higher rating, second only

> to the spray in foam that we used when we built the home five years ago.

>

> We went Saturday to the mattress store and the guy said that is federal law

> that all mattresses have the flame resistant product on them and he didn't

> know of any that didn't.

>

> So, in addition to the allergy to the mattress, it is so soft and he sinks

> down in it when sleeping. The mattress is only about two years old and the

> display model was definately firmer.

>

> We have a limited income and I need the cheapest and safest thing I can

> find. I thought that the air mattress might be a good alternative. Any

> suggestions?

>

> Thanks.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Well I think I'm getting a Rx for a mattress, but I'm not sure where to buy them

or even the cost. If they're too pricey, we will be trying the bed wrap

instead.

Where can the chemical-free mattresses be purchased?

Thanks.

[Guest guest]

We just had ours delivered last week, we purchased it from www.whitelotus.net,

which I had heard great reviews about from other parents. Haven't moved our son

into it yet but plan to this weekend. Our DAN! wrote an RX for the organic,

non-chemical one (due to our son's high antimony levels). It was over $400

(can't remember the price exactly at the moment), but we did get a twin XL so

he'd grow into it. And I'm going to send in the RX to insurance to see if

anything will be covered since it was prescribed by a dr. Good luck!

>

> Well I think I'm getting a Rx for a mattress, but I'm not sure where to buy

them or even the cost. If they're too pricey, we will be trying the bed wrap

instead.

>

> Where can the chemical-free mattresses be purchased?

>

> Thanks.

>

[Guest guest]

Most air mattresses I know of are made from really smelly stuff. I wouldn't

recommend it. I bought my chemical-free futon from Soaring Heart Futon in

Seattle. It was expensive IMO. I lived in the area and went to pick it up.

Last I knew Abundant Earth also makes/sells them. Don't know about their prices

or location.

S S

Re: Would an AIR MATTRESS work in place of regular mattress

Posted by: " btm66 " btm66@... btm66

Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:03 am (PDT)

Well I think I'm getting a Rx for a mattress, but I'm not sure where to buy them

or even the cost. If they're too pricey, we will be trying the bed wrap instead.

Where can the chemical-free mattresses be purchased?

Thanks.

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[Guest guest]

Most air mattresses I know of are made from really smelly stuff. I wouldn't

recommend it. I bought my chemical-free futon from Soaring Heart Futon in

Seattle. It was expensive IMO. I lived in the area and went to pick it up.

Last I knew Abundant Earth also makes/sells them. Don't know about their prices

or location.

S S

Re: Would an AIR MATTRESS work in place of regular mattress

Posted by: " btm66 " btm66@... btm66

Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:03 am (PDT)

Well I think I'm getting a Rx for a mattress, but I'm not sure where to buy them

or even the cost. If they're too pricey, we will be trying the bed wrap instead.

Where can the chemical-free mattresses be purchased?

Thanks.

[Guest guest]

, let me know if you get the insurance to pay for it and what the diagnose

code used.

Has anyone gotten insurance to pay for the mattress?

Thanks.

> >

> > Well I think I'm getting a Rx for a mattress, but I'm not sure where to buy

them or even the cost. If they're too pricey, we will be trying the bed wrap

instead.

> >

> > Where can the chemical-free mattresses be purchased?

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I'll definitely let everyone know if insurance pays for anything...not sure if

they will, but I figured it can't hurt to send in the RX. I checked a lot of

places for price, and it came down to White Lotus and Abundant Earth (which I

think another mom mentioned). We were thinking about going with an organic

mattress/boxspring set from Abundant Earth, but then it turned out to be cheaper

to get the organic mattress from White Lotus and a platform bed from

www.platformbeds.com (I checked the price we paid, our twin XL mattress was

$376, plus I also got some organic pillows). All in all, the mattress, pillows,

and bedframe did add up in price, but it was well worth it because the platform

bed is really nice and well made, our little guy's excited to move into his big

bed this weekend, and I can't wait to get rid of his old crib/toddler mattress

and put him on this new chemical-free one.

> > >

> > > Well I think I'm getting a Rx for a mattress, but I'm not sure where to

buy them or even the cost. If they're too pricey, we will be trying the bed

wrap instead.

> > >

> > > Where can the chemical-free mattresses be purchased?

> > >

> > > Thanks.

[Guest guest]

I forgot to mention, on the RX our DAN! wrote, " Dx: Antimony " but no code. So I

too would also be very curious to hear if others had success getting insurance

to cover anything and with what type of diagnosis/code. Thanks!

> > > >

> > > > Well I think I'm getting a Rx for a mattress, but I'm not sure where to

buy them or even the cost. If they're too pricey, we will be trying the bed

wrap instead.

> > > >

> > > > Where can the chemical-free mattresses be purchased?

> > > >

> > > > Thanks.

>