Creating an Organic Baby NurseryCongratulations on Your Pregnancy!If you are looking at this page, chances are you've made it through the discomforts of the first trimester and are turning your mind and energy towards the future. . .your baby's arrival! Do you want to create a healthy space for your baby?
Creating an eco-friendly baby nursery can be a great first step. With the emergence of the green living phenomenon, more and more parents are looking for information on organic baby nurseries. On this site, we've highlighted basic decisions you can make that will go a long way toward creating a nursery that is not only healthy for your baby, but for the environment as well! In particular, you can learn more about:
Are you aware that paint, furniture, flooring and even stuffed animals can release chemicals that can be hazardous to your baby and family?
Today, there are more and more eco-friendly options regarding furniture, wall coverings, floorings, etc. With a little research, it is still possible to create a great-looking nursery that is also healthy for your child. So let's look into the various elements of an organic baby nursery and explore your choices. Organic Baby Cribs and FurnitureYour baby ends up spending much of the early part of his or her life in the crib so consider purchasing a nontoxic baby crib. Many traditionally-finished wood cribs may not be the healthiest for baby. In particular, furniture made of pressed wood typically uses adhesives that may contain toxins that can be irritating to your baby. Consider buying sustainable natural wood furniture. Organic Crib MattressYour baby will inititally spend ALOT of time sleeping so it makes sense that your baby mattress should be safe and healthy. Conventional mattresses may contain materials and toxins that may be released into the air while baby sleeps. Organic mattresses are made of materials and fabrics that are free from harmful chemicals.Organic Crib BeddingDid you know that conventional cotton is one of the most heavily-sprayed crops in the world? Consider this, 1/3 pound of pesticides is sprayed on the cotton it takes to make one t-shirt! Yikes! Your baby's skin is his or her largest organ so it makes sense to eliminate exposure to pesticides by starting where he or she sleeps. So if you are striving to set up a wonderful organic baby nursery, don't forget
organic crib bedding.
Eco-friendly Carpet and FlooringFlooring choice is another important element of an healthy, organic baby nursery. Although carpet seems like a great cozy choice for a nursery, it is actually not the best. Like paint, carpet can contain VOC’s. In addition, carpets contain other known allergens such as adhesives, stain protectors, and flame retardants all of which can cause respiratory problems. However, there are healthier flooring alternatives such as eco-friendly hardwoods, bamboo and cork floorings or rugs made of natural fibers. Eco-friendly Nursery PaintBecause the wall color is one of the most important design elements in a room, painting the nursery is a typical first step.However, many types of paint emit toxins called volatile organic compounds or VOC's. These VOCs can be hazardous to your health as well as to your baby.Luckily you can still paint the nursery by using eco-friendly paints that do not contain the same harmful VOC levels as traditional paints.
Other Nursery ArticlesBuying An Organic CribFind out what you need to know when shopping for a non-toxic crib. Buying an Organic Mattress Helpful tips for shopping for an organic crib mattress. Benefits of Organic Crib Bedding Learn more about organic fibers and crib bedding. Natural Flooring Find out what to look for and where to find it. Using Nontoxic Paint Information about natural paints including low-voc, zero-voc, milk-based and more. Return from Organic Baby Nursery to Home Page
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