Do you realize that you spend 1/3 of your life in a bed, sleeping? That percentage dips a bit for the parents of young ones, I know (I promise they will sleep through the night one day!). But the point of that statistic is to remind us all that we spend a heck of a lot of time laying on our mattresses.
So selecting a quality mattress is actually REALLY important. Tim and I bought a really high quality mattress for ourselves a long time ago and I have never regretted that purchase. And we are about 2 years out from needing to buy another one. This time, I’m thinking about something that I hadn’t considered before when mattress shopping: what chemicals are in this product that I lay on night after night?
Naturepedic, a company that has become known as the standard setter for safe and healthy organic baby and children’s mattresses, recently reached out to me to do a review of one of their products, and to learn more about why chemical issues really need to be considered. I’m so glad they reached out, because now that I’ve done the research, I realize that I will be changing my criteria for mattress and bedding selection from here on out.
I think we’ve all been hearing the growing concern about chemicals and the possible effects that they are having on people, and in particular, on children. There are many researchers who see a connection between the dramatic increase in childhood disorders and toxic chemical exposures. But you don’t need to live near a toxic waste facility to be exposed to such dangerous chemicals. In fact, you are probably sleeping on them every night.
Babies and toddlers are spending 10-14 hours a day in their cribs, which is far more than the 8 that their parents are getting (if they are lucky!). Naturepedic knows that a child’s crib mattress is the object in their environment that they interact with the very most, and as such, it is absolutely critical to make sure it is safe. They have created organic mattresses and related accessories, such as mattress pads and mattress toppers. They are extremely comfortable, and extremely safe. You and your child can certainly rest easy knowing that health and safety have not been put on the line.
Features and benefits that you would look for in a mattress for your baby or child such as waterproofing and hypoallergenic design are still present, even without all those nasty chemicals. Naturepedic is the perfect marriage of practical design, comfort, and safety. Naturepedic carries the most awards and endorsements of any children’s mattress company, as well as the best warranty in the industry. Furthermore, Naturepedic products are proudly made in the USA. You are supporting the U.S. economy and U.S. jobs with your purchase!
We have really enjoyed having the 3″ Essentials Pillowtop sent to us for review. I have noticed a very sharp incline in mom and dad climbing up into Darah’s bed to read a story with her. She has the most comfortable mattress in the entire house, now! We also love the fact that if we ever have company over, we can pull off the pillowtop to temporarily use as a mattress for someone else. That makes the addition of the pillowtop all the more practical for us, as we do have regular out-of-town visitors.
The 3″ Essentials Pillowtop is made of organic cotton, organic wool, and PLA batting. It even has premium encased coils, which are wrapped in a lightweight yet durable polyester fabric. Most pillowtops are full of latex and polyurethane, but not this one!
I’m actually strongly considering purchasing the queen size for our bed in the event that an organic mattress just isn’t in the cards for us the next time we buy. This would provide a great, organic barrier between us and our mattress. And bonus: it would make any mattress SOOO comfy! 🙂
Win it!: Ready for your chance to win the twin size 3″ Essentials Pillowtop from Naurepedic? Let’s do this!
Be sure to enter my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my page.
Aleeza Morgan says
I would love the essentials pillowtop.
Sandy Pontuso says
My Mom.
Allison says
My six yr old sleeps in a twin and is in desperate need of an upgrade!
Buddy Garrett says
Our granddaughter would be sleeping on it.
tina reynolds says
I would give this too my oldest son
Kelly Grant says
My son. He needs a new mattress desperately
Melanie Montgomery says
It will go in our guest bedroom!
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I would be sleeping on it!
kathy pease says
I would love this for my son 🙂
wendy rozema says
This would be for my son!
Ashley T says
I would!
Vicki D. says
My son is sleeping on a futon, so he would be the lucky person to get this. This would make his sleep time so much more comfortable.
Julie Hawkins says
Correction–I meant pillow top!
Julie Hawkins says
I would sleep on them I need nice pillows!
Jaime Cummings says
Me! I want it lol!
Wendi S says
I would give it to my son whom is in need of more comfort. His mattress has been handed down many times.
virgil poore says
it would go in my youngest son room,but i prolly be one sleeping on it the most since i get run out of our bed.with the dog,cat and youngest son coming in there i end up on the couch or in his bed lol but it is all good they are only littl eonce.
Veronica L says
I would love to have this for my oldest son, who is 8 years old 🙂
Saver Sara says
This would be for my son.
Irv says
My son who needs a bed.
susan smoaks says
our son would be the lucky recipient. i am tony l smoaks on rafflecopter.
Steve Stone says
my son jake will sleep on this.
Shayna Brookman says
It would be for my son 🙂
Kevin P says
My wife will be sleeping on this pillowtop.
Kaliko Motta says
Probably give to my younger sister!!!
kim says
This would be for my son!
Dawn S. says
I would put this in our guest bedroom for some very happy houseguests!
Vicki Andrew says
my college age daughter, when she actually gets to sleep
amy f says
me
Jean Lynd says
My 13 year old son.
jessica holybee says
I would give it to my son for his new big boy bed
Tracie Trump says
For my niece Caroline!
paula peterson says
I would give it to my daughter Lily.
shawna says
My daughter!
Bettina says
I will!
Bobbie Smith says
My granddaughter would be the lucky person in our home to use it…and of course mamaw laying beside her 🙂
alona y says
I would love to sleep on this myself, but my daughter has the right sized bed so she would get the luxury!
Michelle S says
I COULD put it on my side of the bed LOL, but I don’t think my husband would be too happy about that. I would give this to my little angel who deserves wonderful sleep so that she’s not cranky in the mornings for mommy.
Tara says
I would give this mattress to my 11 year old daughter 🙂
Racheal says
I would be the lucky one to sleep on this pillowtop!
Brenda B says
My youngest kiddo would be the lucky one to get this.
Leanne G says
My 8 year old will be the lucky one!
Angela W says
This would be for my son.
s riches says
I would give this to my grandmother.
Lisa B says
My mattress is 17 years old and I can’t imagine what is in it! I would be sleeping on this mattress as soon as I got it!
Derek Timm says
I would be using this for myself!
mary gardner says
My daughter would be the lucky one sleeping on this!
Kristi C says
This would be for my son.
nickie says
My son will use this.
Jessica Rose says
My grandmother! She could use some extra comfort.
Jenny says
My daughter could use this!!
Lindsay McCain says
It would be for our daughter.
Evelyn Driver says
My daughter will get it.
Jeannie Walton says
Me of course. For the daybed in the sewing room. Excellent place for un undisturbed nap.
Jeff says
My oldest son who has not had a very good mattress.
bobbi says
me
krystal wethington says
My bfs nephew.
Deb C says
My son will sleep on it.
Lauren-Olivia Wood says
I would be. I desperately need a new mattress. I’ve been sleeping on a rollaway mattress due to a transitional move and need to get a great mattress.
Jacqueline W. says
I will be the lucky person in the house to enjoy the pillowtop if I win, even though it is made for a twin bed, I have a double sized mattress, it’ll go on my side of the bed. zzzzzzzzzz
Sky Evans says
My brother would use this
Birdiebee says
My granddaughter who stays with me on the weekends and in the summer. Right now she has to sleep on the couch as I do not have a bed for her. This would be a blessing.
Erica C. says
My nephew.
Jennifer H. says
My 6 year old really could use a new mattress. I love that this is chemical free!
Sue Hull says
I need a new mattress but I can’t afford one so this would go on top of my side of the bed. If for some reason that didn’t work I’d save it for my granddaughter. Thank you 🙂
Rosanne Jimenez says
we could really use a healthy bed like this
amry still says
My daughter would be the lucky one.
shirley hicks says
lucky person in this house would be my grandaughter
jules m. says
it would go in the guest room 🙂
Gennie Lancaster says
My daughter would be the lucky one!
Gennie Lancaster says
I daughter would be the lucky one!!
Nicole D. says
This mattress would go on my son’s bed! He has asthma and allergies, so it would be perfect!
Misty Brown says
The lucky person in my house who would recieve this is my daughter 🙂
Heather Garcia says
This would be used on my sons bed
jennifer says
I would love to win this for my daughter!
Linda Lansford says
company will be sleeping on this pillowtop.
Tiffany Hearn says
This would be for my daughter. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Terri Moore says
This pillow would be for me as I need a new pillow, I would however share it with my hubby.
Sarah Cool says
my niece would love this
Shelton says
I would be the one sleeping on this top. With my back problems, I’m willing to give anything a try to get a good nights rest again!
H.E. DeLuna says
This would be all for me.
Carol says
I’d like to gift it to my grandson.
Natalie yeoman says
My mom she really needs this
Julie Scow says
My 11 year old daughter. She needs a new mattress so bad!
jeff s says
have not decided yet
liz l says
This would probably be for me
Jerome Royce says
This would be for my sweet daughter.
Wendy Riding says
I would most likely give it to my son.
Paula Michele Hafner says
My oldest daughter would get it. She works full-time, goes to college, and has her own little business on the weekend doing kid’s parties.
Tasha Wilkerson says
Id love to say it would be me, but that’s just not reality LOL Either hubby or the kids will steal it after the first night!
Julie Harris says
My daughter would be the lucky one that gets this
Jo Rich says
This would be for my cousin who is having her first child.
Heather Swarthout says
This will be for my daughter to sleep on!
Grace Scammell says
I wake up every morning with a backache so this would be for me.
Anita L says
My husband and I would be the lucky ones!
Rebecca Parsons says
The lucky one would be my granddaughter who lives with us.
Jennifer Monteiro says
This would be for my 5 year old daughter.
Carly D says
I might just use on my half of the bed! My mattress is so uncomfortable!!!!
Emory Brooks says
My daughter would love sleeping on it.
Xty Cruz says
Id give this to my niece
Kathie Williamson says
My son would get it for his big boy bed.
Meredith Hodgson says
I think I’ll be saving it for when my brother finally comes home from Australia. He won’t have a bed and I think it’ll make a nice welcome home present.
Desiree Dunbar says
My son will be sleeping on it.
sarah says
My son and daughter are both due for a new mattress. We’ll have to flip a coin.
Jake Dinkins says
If I won my little sister would get this bed.
Amanda Kinder says
The lucky one would be me. 🙂
JAMES LYNAM says
My Grandson would be the Lucky One.
Emily R. says
Our son!
Deborah Stinson says
I will be the lucky person sleeping on this mattress!
Chrystal D says
It would be for me…and I NEED it! I haven’t slept comfortably in years.
Caitlin Forslund says
My 3.5 year old! Or he can sleep with daddy and I will sleep on it!
Tammy Mauk says
My granddaughter would get it!
Sammie Mauk says
My daughter, we have had the same mattress we did for her crib! 🙁 and it was previously used by someone in my family for 5 years. So it’s almost 10 years old 🙁
(reminds me that I need to get on saving up for it! )
Shanna says
Oh its a twin! LOL – My son then !!!
Shanna says
Me! Me!!! =)
Rebecca Williams says
I would use it for my son. He really needs a new mattress.
jose benavides says
I will be sleeping on this ..
brad says
na
Annette French says
My son would get it.
Tabitha P. says
my daughter would get it.
i’d love it but i have a king size bed!
JESSICA COTE says
My 4 year old Ainslee will get it~! She’s currently in her crib converted to a toddler bed.
Melanie Tucker says
The little one!
Rachel H. says
The lucky one would be my son! 🙂
Tram Le says
This will be for my niece.
Wendy McBride says
It would be for my son, Colton.
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Patti Hess says
It may sound hoggish but it would be for me because I have really bad asthma and cough a LOT and this would probably help me!
pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
thank you
christina m givens says
I would put it in the guest room for my grand daughters when they come over
ELIZABETH C. says
I’m the lucky one who will be enjoying it !!
danielle lima says
This would be for my daughter.
Kelly D says
This would be for my daughter.
jeannine s says
The lucky person would be my nephew! I would give this to him as he needs it 🙂
Jennifer Rogers says
My granddaughter larkyn would be the lucky one sleeping on this naturpedic!
Christina says
I would love this for my daughter! We had one for her crib and now need one for her big girl bed!
Mary Cloud says
My son – he really needs a new mattress
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Birdiebee says
My granddaughter would have the opportunity to test this out as she stays with me every weekend.
Laura J says
Oh that lucky person would be me! I would love it! My mattress is getting pretty old and I know this would be so soft and more comfortable to sleep on!
Kathe says
My oldest daughter will get it
Jessica H. says
Both my girls desperately need new mattresses. They are sleeping on old passed down ones. I would love to try this out for one of them and see if it is an option to purchase the second. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
Linda Meyers-Gabbard says
It would be for my niece Stella.
Cori Westphal says
My son tosses and turns at night. I’d love to see if this would give him a better night sleep!
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Danielle Hall says
it will be used for the kids
Lori K. says
Our son!
Donna S says
Dear niece needs good allergy free mattress… This sounds like something she could definitely benefit from!
tonja says
It would be for me until my baby is older.. 🙂
Robin Letsinger says
This would be so nice for my little girl!
Ellie W says
My grandson would be the lucky one.
Rhonda says
My teen Daughter is all about organic and natural materials. Spreading the knowledge to her friends about makeup, foods and other products. This mattress would just be an amazing gift to her and her efforts trying to be green and clean.
Lauren N says
Our almost 2 year old would have the pleasure to sleep on this great mattress!
Natalie says
It would be one of my daughters.
Ro Yo says
My oldest daughter could use a lift! A 3″ pillow topped lift 🙂
renee campbell says
Twin size? It would have to go to my oldest daughter–darn 🙂
Kristen says
Anything to help my two year old sleep!
Jason K says
If I win this would go straight to my daughter Claire’s room. She is in need of a chemical free mattress!
Crystal Kent says
My two year old needs this as baby brother needs the crib in April 🙂
Nicole Vosburgh says
My son would be the lucky one!
Gwen says
My 16 year old son
Jill says
The lucky one would be my 4 year old son.
Erika says
This would definitely be for my daughter.
Stephenie Stanovich says
Mattresses are not cheap if you want a good one. I would love to win!
Teresa says
Wow! I am just shopping for a new mattress now…this one sounds awesome!
Sophie says
Whichever one of my kids will wash the most dishes in a week will get to sleep on this heavenly topper.
Andrea C says
My daughter who will be transitioning to a big girl bed very soon!!
Jessica Lee says
This would be for Quinn. We just purchased bunk beds for the boys to grow into, even though it will be a few more years before Quinn can sleep on the top bunk! In the meantime it will be nice for the cousins who stay over occasionally 🙂
Tana says
My 7 year old, he loves comfy mattresses!
Deborah b says
This would be great, we have lots of college kid visitors at our house.
krista says
The only question is which daughter gets the mattress! 🙂
Sonia says
cool! this would be fantastic!
Lara S says
This will be for my little girl who needs a good mattress after transitioning to a big bed…. now we still have to find the actual frame too. 🙂
Calli Knudsen says
I think this is really cool of you to give away something so wonderful for our children.
Kayla Aimee says
OUr guests! THe twin bed is in the guest room so anyone who visits and me on the night that J snores
Tripp says
This would be for my son!
Kara says
I would so love to win these for either of my kids. It would be perfect!
Aimee says
My 3 year old daughter! She is ready to upgrade to a bigger bed when we move in two weeks and this would be wonderful!!
Valerie says
My daughter needs a new bed!
cami says
My daughter!
Laura says
My 2 year old is starting to show signs of needing to be moved out of his crib, I have been researching the naturepedic mattresses since that is what brand his crib mattress is. This would be great to have. I would maybe buy a less expensive twin mattress then and just put this on top.
kelsey gilham says
My Son would be the lucky one. i could use it but he needs a bed soon and i love him so much
lynn says
My daughter will be the lucky one. 🙂
Chely frantzen says
My little boy!
Chelsea says
My boyfriend and I would be sleeping on this! Thank you!
Jenny S. says
I would like this because I had to throw away my mattress and don’t have a bed now. Not trying to give a sob story.. just entering for a chance to win.
Kashia Clopper says
My toddler would be the lucky one 🙂
jennifer says
My daughter….. 🙂 XO
Danielle says
My mother just recently moved in and she would love to have her own pillow top
Mie says
This would be for my daughter who is getting ready for her big girl bed!
Colette says
My youngest son when he soon graduates to a big boy bed!
Jennifer B. says
My youngest son will be getting the new mattress. 🙂
courtney hennagir says
This would be for my son for his new bed!
April Brenay says
this would go to our oldest son, he’s sleeping on a very old mattress so he’s due for an upgrade
ColleenMarie says
One of my lucky daughters, we are currently shopping for bunk beds to move them out of toddler beds.
Nina says
My son of nine years who currently sleeps in our bed because quote ” It’s more comfortable than his”! Some reason I’m just not buying that but anyways!
Lia says
My husband and I would be sleeping on this! We recently got married and are sleeping on a bed given to us by a family member. Would love this!
Kristie says
My daughter would be the lucky little one! 🙂
Sarah S says
If I will this pillowtop it will be used on my bed. It looks very comfortable.
Kayla says
My 11 month old son and I would sleep on this! 🙂
christopher h says
this would be perfect for youngest
Shannon says
My sweet 13 month old!
Lisa L says
Me with my lumbar problems for sure :o)
Katie Roch says
My niece would be sleeping on this mattress when my sister comes to visit.
Candie L says
I am sure it would be one of my babies. Thank you
Heather A says
I would love to win this for either of my kids!
Jen says
For me while I nurse 🙂
Christine says
My husband
Nina says
This would be for my son!
Tamar says
My daughter 🙂
Brittney House says
My husband and I would looooove it!
Vickie Couturier says
me an my husband! we both have back problems an our old bones need something soft to lay on
steve weber says
that would be.. I currently sleep on a futon mattress.
RICHARD HICKS says
Would give to our son to sleep on
april yedinak says
I would give this to my son.
Sunnie says
My oldest kid would get it.
Sarah G says
This would be for my daughter. Even though I would love it , her mattress is older and more uncomfortable than mine.
Jackie says
I would love to win this for my daughter’s bed.
Thank you!
Karen says
Looks comfy!
Heidi Daily says
My daughter would get the pleasure of sleeping on this!
Vicki Wurgler says
my grandson
Shera says
Maybe our baby will get it when he moves out of the crib!
TawndaM says
twin? that would be my daughter… (& Mommy for Mommy nap time…)
Paula Lee says
Oh that would be me 😀
Abe says
We bed-share so we would all sleep in it!
fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
It would be my 5 year old.
Colleen Maurina says
My husband and I would be sleeping on this – looks so comfy!
Emily Morelli says
My 6 year old daughter would get this mattress. Hers is12 years old.
Becca F says
I’d use it to put in the guest room. The mattress in there is terrible. You can feel the springs like crazy
Sue Barney says
My son Corey
Sabrina Kollmann says
it would go to my middle boy. We were in an accident a few years ago & he has a lot of aches & pains
Rebecca says
My daughter would be sleeping on this!
Joan R says
I will be resting my bad back on it!
eileen d says
This would be for my granddaughter should sure could use a nice mattress,
Stephanie V. says
my little boy – oh and how perfect for him!
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Bethany C. says
This would be for my daughter.
Mary Casper says
I am the one that would get it
susie king says
My kids would be lucky to get one if I won.
Ann Fantom says
If I won, I would give this mattress to my daughter
Shannon Baas says
My niece would.
Rod Jackson says
This would be for our son Andrew
laura ari says
My teenage son would be taking advantage of this!
Marya says
We are really in need of a new twin mattress for my son and I’d love to win this!
Kelly Britton says
I was just taking a break from trying to clean my mattress! What are the chances that I would find this as I sit waiting for my mattress to dry?! I think it’s fate. I definitely could use this prize. 🙂
Adrienne Gordon says
it will be me.
Joy says
My sweet little daughter would get it!
Kate - Catching Up With Kate says
My son would be the lucky recipient!
khogan says
My grandson would be the lucky one! Fighting the GMOs’ is bad enough–never thought about the bedding difference!
HilLesha says
My son would be the proud recipient. 🙂
Christie Kammerer says
Me me me! I am the lucky one 🙂
Ashley C says
My daughter would be the one!
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susan says
The lucky one would be my little one.