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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. Five Tips: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. When choosing furniture, use real wood. The glue in laminate wood, particle board, and fiberboard can emit formaldehyde. 5. 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). Labels: Bedding and Nursery
5 Tips to a Green Baby Nursery
5 Tips to a Green Baby Nursery
posted by Eco Baby Products on Wednesday, November 14, 2007
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