Learn to make a natural mattress for your van camper or home. Natural mattress made of quality pure materials will improve your sleeping environment and health and it is also biodegradable, sustainable, and great for the planet. Natural mattresses are especially important for babies and children as their bodies are fragile and immune systems are being formed.

WHY MAKE YOUR OWN MATTRESS?
Mattresses often contain a variety of chemicals designed to make the mattress flame resistant, sturdy, durable and look more appealing. These chemicals flame retardants, formaldehyde, PVC, foam, glues, arsenic, plastics, dyes offgas and create VOCs and may make your sleep environment unsafe and unhealthy. As our bodies end up absorbing and processing the chemicals (it’s just what a body is designed to do), our immune system could really struggle to keep up and various inflammatory processes could start.

The benefits of natural and organic mattresses are: chemical free, regulate body temperature, no offgassing, biodegradable and sustainable, naturally flame resistant, great support and comfort. Make sure that for your mattress you source high quality, pure and minimally processed ingredients.

If you are concerned about your allergies to natural products, do some testing or get samples before investing into buying a mattress because natural doesn’t mean it won’t trigger a reaction from your body. But it is actually rare that pure latex or wool will cause an allergy. Often it is the chemicals or the treatment process is what triggers negative responses in our bodies. You know your body best so listen to your body! Also, do your own research and talk to your doctor if needed.

I am sharing a story of my personal and family experience with natural bedding as well as research I have done and speaking with various experts. I am not a doctor nor a technical expert. I am a human being who wants to live a healthier life and help others achieve the same.

My favorite resource for buying bedding materials is https://diynaturalbedding.com. We are not affiliated with or sponsored by them and just simply recommend this small familyrun business for the high quality products they provide and also for their passion and educating community about better sleep environment. DIY Natural Bedding provided a coupon "gonewiththevan" for 5% off your purchase!

Links to Natural Bedding Materials:
Natural Latex https://www.diynaturalbedding.com/pro... (use "gonewiththevan" coupon for 5% off)

Alternatively, you can also find natural latex on Amazon https://amzn.to/2QsJY32. I never personally bought this one and can't attest to its quality but you can do your research and see if it is right for you.

Wool Batting https://www.diynaturalbedding.com/pro...
(use "gonewiththevan" coupon for 5% off)

Zippers (Make Your Own Zipper Kit) https://amzn.to/2QtTHWT

My most favorite sewing clips! https://amzn.to/2T9KPHZ

My Sewing machine https://amzn.to/2ZYjLfO

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