how not to kill your babies: 3 things you should know to avoid buying toxic mattress

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There are increasingly concern about the qualities of the baby products like mattress and the resulted Sudden Infant Death (SID). This article would provide a simple overview on the toxic presented in baby's mattress and what are the damage it would done to babies. Also the article included several tips for mummy to be better equip in giving their babies a better health protection.

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HOW3 things you should know to avoid buying toxic mattress

NOT TO KILLBABIESBy: Furnish.com.auDisclaimer and use: This is solely for information purpose only and do not represent any expert advise.

Please consult doctors for proper healthy and safety procedures.

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What CAUSES S.I.D ? S.I.D = Sudden Infant Death

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)Found: plastic toys, teething rings, baby mattress

Whats BAD for babies: Ingested: Found links to kidney and neuron (brain) damages.Associated with asthma among babies when inhaled.

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Twitter: @FurnishOnlineFacebook: @Furnish.com.auOther chemicals: b) Chlorinated TrisCommonly use as flame retardantFound: Baby products like mattress, changing pads, baby carriers.

Whats BAD for babies: Neurotoxin to brain cells

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Twitter: @FurnishOnlineFacebook: @Furnish.com.auMORE CHEMICALSc) Arsenic, Phosphorus, and AntimonyFound: Present naturally with mattress. By nature is unharmed. Inhabited by household fungus (S. Brevicaulis) -> toxic gases (arsine, phosphine, stibine)

Case studies: New Zealand Cotlife2000By Furnish.com.au

Twitter: @FurnishOnlineFacebook: @Furnish.com.auSome tips for mummy: a) Do not use second hand / old mattress. If do, get a non-PVC covers for the baby mattress.

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Twitter: @FurnishOnlineFacebook: @Furnish.com.auSome tips for mummyb) Without non-PVC covers, babies would be better to sleep on face up than lied down position to reduce inhalation of toxic gases.

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Twitter: @FurnishOnlineFacebook: @Furnish.com.auMore tips for mummyc) If could avoid those chemicals, avoid them ! Try to use alternative like organic wool that has not exposed to pesticides. Is equally dangerous for babies !

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Twitter: @FurnishOnlineFacebook: @Furnish.com.auMore tips for mummyd) Always, Always, ALWAYS ask about the flammability standards and health and safety criteria for chemicals. Make sure is within the Australia regulation safety and standard for baby products.

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Twitter: @FurnishOnlineFacebook: @Furnish.com.auMore more tips for Mummy: e) Do not use chemical detergents containing nitrogen and phosphorus compounds !

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Twitter: @FurnishOnlineFacebook: @Furnish.com.auFINAL TIP FOR MUMMY: Theres more other important factors than the toxic gases. Having babies would be the best gift in the world. Cherish the moment.

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Twitter: @FurnishOnlineFacebook: @Furnish.com.auFor more TECHNICAL InformationRefer to following academic articles:

Corbyn, J. A. (1993). Sudden Infant Death due to Carbon Dioxide and other pollutant accumulation at the face of a sleeping baby. Medical Hypotheses. 41(6), pp. 483-494.Doreen, C. (2011). Sudden unexpected deaths in infancy part II: Recommendations for practice. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 17(3), pp. 83-88. Knobel, H. H., Yang, W. S., & Cjen, C. J. (1996). Risk factors of sudden infant death in Chinese babies. American Journal Epidemiology, 144(11), pp. 1070-1073. Richardson, B. A. (1994). Sudden Infant death syndrome: A possible primary cause. Journal of Forensic Science, 34, pp. 199-204. Waters, K.A., Meehan, B., Huang, J. Q., Gravel, R. A. (1999). Neuronal apoptosis in sudden infant death syndrome. Pediatric Research, 45(2), pp. 166-172.

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