The ‘Green Baby Trend’ – Creating an Eco-Friendly Nursery
If you have a new baby on the way, now is the time to start thinking about designing a “green” nursery. Simply put, a “green” nursery is completely devoid of harmful chemicals of any kind-including chemicals found in composite woods, plastics, paints, stains, etc.
One way to ensure your nursery is filled with eco-friendly furniture is by purchasing some modern nursery furniture from brands like ducduc Ouef & Stokke. Many companies take pride in the fact that their products are certified organic or that they only use sustainably harvested wood. Do some research and don ‘ t be afraid to spend a little more-after all, shouldn’t ‘ t be the health of your baby about this?Here are some helpful tips to consider!
Cribs: Make sure you choose a crib made of solid, sustainable wood, treated with non-toxic paint, top, or stains. Crib Mattresses: It ‘ s recommended by experts that you pick has natural mattress made of wool, organic cotton or 100% natural latex.
Natural mattresses tends to be more expensive, so if you do select a conventional mattress, purchase an organic mattress protector to help protect the baby. Also, the mattress air out for a couple of months before placing it on the crib.
Crib Bedding: When choosing your baby ‘ s sheets, bumpers and other bedding, seek products that use natural fabrics-organic cotton for instance. Look to see if the product is OTA (Organic Trade Association) approved.
Changing Tables & Other Furniture: The same criteria used in selecting the right crib should be applied when searching for a changing table. Choose a table made of natural solid, sustainable wood.Toys: Since toys will inevitably end up in your baby’s s mouth, choose toys made with natural fibers, gold wood toys created with non-toxic paints. If you want to go plastic, look for toys made without PVC (polyvinyl chloride).
Other things to consider when creating your “green” nursery-choose paints with low VOC’s (volatile organic) s compounds and invest in an air cleaner for baby ‘ s room. Hardwood floors treated with a non-toxic sealer is the best option for a nursery; toutefois area rugs made of natural fibers with no synthetic dyes are acceptable.
While not everyone can afford modern nursery furniture, there are slightly more affordable options out there-just do your research! If you ‘ re not quite ready to invest in an eco-friendly nursery, that ‘ s OK.It ‘ s important to use non-toxic cleaners clean you whenever your baby ‘ s room.Here’s to a healthy, happy baby s!
Jamie Sward has a BA in Journalism from Indiana University.As an expert in Modern Decor and Nursery Furniture, he is dedicated to sharing his expertise with customers on All Modern Baby, a website dedicated to modern nursery furniture, decor and other top-of-the-line products designed to be both functional and stylish.
