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January 30, 2018

My Favorite Non-Toxic Mattress

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While the bed isn’t organic, it’s a choice that I felt comfortable with because it fit my criteria for a nontoxic mattress that is supportive for the body and with almost zero off-gassing.

When it was time to replace our mattress last year I really wanted to get an organic mattress that would offer great back support, but as I was began reading and talking to my friends about organic mattresses, I realized that maybe it wasn’t the best option.

I learned that organic mattresses break down pretty quickly. If I was going to pay a premium, I wanted something that would last and was free of synthetic fire retardants, such as formaldehyde, which can cause thyroid problems. I tried different foam mattresses in the past and really didn’t sleep well on them, so I knew a foam mattress wasn’t an option.

While shopping around, I happened to be chatting with Sara Pope and she recommended I try the Intellibed. Sara really does her homework, and I turn to her website often to get the real story on health-related issues, so I gave Intellibed a call.

Before I purchase a product, I’m that annoying person who calls the company and asks all sorts of questions like: Does it off-gas? For how long? What materials is it made of? Why did you choose ______ material? Can you send me a sample so I can see if it smells or I have a reaction?

The rep at Intellibed was kind enough to answer my questions and here’s what I learned:

  1. Intellibed mattresses aren’t sprayed with any synthetic chemicals. Most mattresses are sprayed with chemicals such as formaldehyde and fire-retardants which are damaging to the endocrine system and are carcinogenic. Instead of synthetic chemicals, Intellibed uses nontoxic silica thread, which is actually the ingredient in those little white packet inserts in supplement bottles.
  2. The materials used in an Intellibed mattress are CertiPUR-US which means they are analyzed by an independent and accredited testing laboratory to be free of ozone depletes, PBDEs, TDCCP or TCEP flame retardants, heavy metals, formaldehyde, and phthalates and are low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound).
  3. The off-gassing from an Intellibed mattress is very, very minimal! Their foams are low VOC and their patented Intelli-Gel is an inert, non off-gassing material. This medical-grade gel is also used in hospitals for bedridden patients and burn victims to reduce pressure and promote healing.While the bed isn’t organic, it’s a choice that I felt comfortable with because it fit my criteria for a nontoxic mattress that is supportive for the body and with almost zero off-gassing.
  4. The Intellibed mattress supports the body in a way other mattresses cannot. Foam mattresses, such as Tempur-Pedic®, are made of layered foam. A supportive mattress needs to support your back and push on your hips to keep the body in alignment. A foam core mattress softens over time and loses its resiliency which reduces the ability for the foam to push on the hips. Intelli-Gel behaves differently than foam. The gel collapses under the heaviest parts to the body which relieves pressure on the body. And, if you can relieve pressure points, your body won’t need to move as much during the night to relieve that pressure.
  5. The small amount of foam that wraps around the mattress gives the bed strength and is certified to be pure and toxin-free.
  6. Given that a nontoxic mattress is quite an investment, I was happy to learn that Intellibed offers a 20-year warranty and they also have a 60-day guarantee. If you don’t like the mattress, you can return it and they will pay for the shipping.

 

While the bed isn’t organic, it’s a choice that I felt comfortable with because it fit my criteria for a nontoxic mattress that is supportive for the body and with almost zero off-gassing.
Because there wasn’t an Intellibed store nearby, I first asked if they would send me a piece of the Intelli-Gel so I could make sure it didn’t smell and that I wouldn’t have any type of reaction to it. A few days later an Intelli-Gel sample arrived on my doorstep, free of charge! I actually sat on the Intelli-Gel while working at my desk for a few days to make sure I didn’t have any negative reactions to the material. I’m very sensitive to toxic materials so, for me, this test was enough to show me that I wouldn’t have any kind of skin reactions, migraines, etc. from sleeping on one of their mattresses.

While the bed isn’t organic, it’s a choice that I felt comfortable with because it fit my criteria for a nontoxic mattress that is supportive for the body and with almost zero off-gassing.

Before the mattress arrived, I was still skeptical as to whether it would be comfortable. I was thinking we’d send it back after a week work two. To my surprise, the mattress is supportive yet soft, and truly the most comfortable mattress I’ve ever slept on.

We like the Intellibed so much that we just purchased an additional Intellibed mattress and plan to replace all of the mattresses in our home with Intellibed.

They also make Intelli-Gel pillows and a mattress topper. The topper is a great option if buying a new mattress isn’t in the budget right now, or if you want to add some extra non-toxic cushioning to your current mattress.

Because I’m a huge fan of their mattresses, I’ve become an affiliate so that I can offer you a discount. For 10% off any mattress, use my code DeliciouslyOrganic10.

While the bed isn’t organic, it’s a choice that I felt comfortable with because it fit my criteria for a nontoxic mattress that is supportive for the body and with almost zero off-gassing.

Disclosure: This post is not sponsored by Intellibed. I am an affiliate for Intellibed. If you purchase a mattress and use my discount code I will receive a commission.

Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

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6 Comments

  1. Michele Palmer

    February 19, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    I LOVE that you shared your experience with this. I have been wanting to get an Intellibed mattress ever since Kristen at Food Renegade posted about it a year or two ago. Now that you have posted about your success with it, it's a done deal for me. Thank you for sharing your experience with this and for offering a discount!
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  2. Carol L

    February 19, 2018 at 1:01 pm

    I went to the Intellibed link given in this post, but the warranty is only for 20 years, NOT 30. No mention of a 60 day guarantee where they pay return shipping. Perhaps there is a different bed you are writing about? I only see the Numea mentioned. this is a first time look for me, so perhaps I am not looking in the right place?
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      February 22, 2018 at 12:03 pm

      Here's the link that talks about how they will pay the shipping if you want to return the bed: https://intellibed.com/shipping-return-policy About the warranty - my apologies. For mattresses purchased prior to Sept 2017, it is a 20 year warranty. For mattresses purchased after that date, it's a 20 year warranty. I wasn't aware they had changed things. I'll make the edit!
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  3. Mindy

    March 29, 2018 at 2:40 pm

    Hi Carrie, the Intellibed looks quite inviting, and I like that it is probably much safer than Purple! I did try latex and gel, and I like the latex (natural, of course) a little bit better I must say. Do you have any knowledge of Eco Terra - https://ecoterrabeds.com - if this would be a good natural mattress at its price point? Looking forward to your response. Thanks, Mindy.
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  4. Robyn

    April 23, 2018 at 10:10 am

    Hi Carrie, I have been looking into the Avocado Mattress. Thoughts? Thanks, Robyn
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