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1. Preparation of the nursery should occur as early as possible, before the arrival of the baby. Painting, new furniture, and mattresses can off gas harmful chemicals that a newborn or infant could be sensitive to.
2. Air quality in the nursery is essential for the respiratory health of your little one. Ensure that you have good clean air exchange or ventilation in the room.
3. Use non-VOC, non-toxic water-based or milk paint. Be careful of walls that were painted before the 70's as most paint contained lead. Sanding and preparing the wall to be painted can disturb old deposits of lead and release them into the environment.
4. Try to hold back putting new flooring in the nursery. Conventional carpet and hardwood is treated with a slurry of chemicals that can be off gassed into the environment.
5. When choosing furniture, use real wood. The glue in laminate wood, particle board, and fiberboard can emit formaldehyde.
6. Decorating with certain plants such as spider plants can help with the absorption of formaldehyde in the environment.
7. Conventional window coverings have chemical substances that breakdown over time with exposure to the heat and light from the window. If you decide on blinds, choose untreated non-toxic fabrics, such as linen, hemp, or organic cotton. If choosing natural curtains, ensure to wash them regularly.
8. What you chose your baby to sleep on everyday is an important decision in the nursery. A natural mattress is an excellent alternative and worth the investment for your little one (Read our article on baby mattresses and our product review on natural mattresses).
9. Use natural untreated fabrics in the nursery as much as possible. Organic cotton for crib sheets are a good option. (Read our article on organic cotton).
10.Less can be more. When preparing for the arrival of your little one, there is the inclination to buy just for the baby. Babies grow quickly into children so it's best to invest into items that can be converted overtime into another use. An example of this is a change table into a dresser. Spending money on certain quality items upfront can save money in the long run. Labels: Bedding and Nursery
10 Tips to a Green Baby Nursery
10 Tips to a Green Baby Nursery
posted by Eco Baby Products on Tuesday, November 13, 2007
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