I’d love to get a natural mattress, but I really can’t afford one. Is there a good alternative.

Yes, absolutely. Take a look at a natural latex mattress topper. You can keep you current mattress and place a mattress topper on top, attached with elastic straps.

What I would suggest is getting a topper that is made of two inches of natural latex (rubber that is not synthetic). You want one that is wrapped in pure wool and coveredwith a quilted organic cotton cover.

You will get most of the benefits of a natural mattress at a lower cost.

There are two reasons you want to make sure to get one with a wool layer. First, it’s very breathable, which means that you will stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter; but more important, it is naturally fire-retardant and normally meets the stardards required by law for a mattress (be sure to ask). Natural Mattresses and toppers without the wool often require a doctor’s prescription.

On top of having a mattress topper that meets fire retardant standards, it is chemical free, which is one of the main reasons I would suggest buying a natural mattress. On top of that, the latex is repellent to dust mites, mildew, and mold.

Whether you want a natural mattress for the health benefits – being hypo-allergetic, non-chemical, and good for your back – the natural mattress topper is a good alternative.

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