Cloth diapers have come a long way in the past few years and some even rival disposables in their ease of use. The bumGenius one-size, pocket diapers are a favorite of many families and were the top pick in Zrecs Cloth Diaper Showdown earlier this year. Amazon currently has the bumGenius 2.0s on sale for $12, 33% off of the original price.

Traditional crib mattresses have come under the gun recently because of the chemicals used in making them fire retardant, water-proof, etc. Wool and cotton crib mattresses, however, are safer and more eco-friendly alternatives. Wool is naturally fire retardant, so there are no chemicals used in its creation and none to off-gas. It is also naturally hypoallergenic, antibacterial and antimicrobial. Amazon has the Organic Wool/Cotton Crib 242 Coil Mattress marked down 28% for $252. This mattress boasts 242 coils in a middle layer of naturally grown wool surrounded by organic, quilted cotton on the exterior.

If there are any readers out there using a natural mattress, tell us how they work! What if they get wet? Are there similarly "natural" covers available? - Jenn