Research shows that mattresses and pillows are two toxic exposures that we deal with on a daily basis.  As a matter of fact your mattress is said to be the second worst toxin offender of common household products next to your carpet.  Most of todays mattresses are made with petroleum products, foams, plastics and controversial flame retardants.  Due to our regular exposure and close proximity the gaseous release of these chemicals has been linked to many health ailments.  Reports show that autoimmune diseases, respiratory illness, allergies, asthmatic disorders and neurological symptoms have been associated with these chemicals.  Examples of these chemicals include Boric acid (a common roach killer) and Anitmony (a heavy metal almost identical to arsenic).  I know there are a lot of theories behind Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and the degassing of these chemicals is one of those theories.

Part of the goal in treating Austism, Asthma and Allergies is to make the environment as toxin free as possible.  Changing to organic products will help in this process.  Natural wool, cotton, latex and recycled polyfills are all possible materials to use in this process.  They are light, comfortable, durable and environmentally friendly.  When shopping for pillows and mattresses buyer beware.