The answer may be shocking to many mothers, as well as grandparents, nurses, midwives, and also doctors who have collectedly taken mattress safety for granted. This sense of security, however, may not be well-founded for several reasons. Unfortunately, PVC tends to decompose over time by a process which is the reverse of how it is formed. Herein may be a fault, which has not been fully appreciated, and deserves everyone's attention. Secondly, the crib environment must be considered, because microbes, such as bacteria,and molds and dust mites are abundant.
Simple microorganisms consume large amounts of nitrogen as a food and energy source.
A baby's environment is rich in nitrogen containing chemicals, which are readily present in detergents and fabric softeners. The smell of ammonia, the gas of nitrogen is produced by microorganisms. Unfortunately, a common household mildew can form other gases from chemical elements, which have been placed in crib mattress PVC, such as phosphorus, arsenic and antimony. The gases of these elements are deadly. Over time, all mattresses are subjected to variations in temperature, and moisture, as well as a variety of microbes, such as mildew and household dust mites.