Since we all want to do our part for the environment, it makes sense to make a green nursery for our babies. After all, a newborn will spend an average of 17 hours a day in their nursery, and it should be an environment filtered from toxins.
Here are some of the key points to consider when setting up a Green baby nursery.
The paint job. Use one of the new water-based, low-volatile organic compound paints and take your friends or family up on their request to help. If you're pregnant, you shouldn't be doing the painting. Give the paint enough time to cure by finishing the painting at least a month before the baby will be born.
Flooring. Carpeted flooring will be soft for babies to crawl on, but there might also be plenty of bacteria and other toxic materials in it. VOC's can be found in the fibers, backing and glue as well as any stain resistant treatments that may have been applied. If you really want a carpet, then choose an all-natural, biodegradable carpet. It's better to have linoleum, cork, or wood for your floor. Get natural throw rugs with non-slip backing.
The crib. Choose real wood with natural finishes since the press wood versions can emit formaldehyde. You should get beddings that are made from organic untreated cotton or wool.
Window Coverings. Aluminum mini-blinds or wooden shutters are easy to keep clean and do a great job of adjusting the light levels.
Toys for your baby. Plastic toys are more numerous than any other kind of toys, and this is a major cause of air pollution indoors. Try to purchase natural cloth or wood toys wherever possible.
Airflow. You want your nursery to have a good ventilation. You can get an air filter with a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter and an activated military carbon cloth. You should also change the furnace filters quarterly to lessen the dust and pollen.
Cleaning materials. Make sure to use non-toxic cleaning products that are a hundred percent biodegradable.
Author bio: Karen Puckett writes about a variety of topics with a focus on skin care issues. Read her latest articles on effective treatments for skin tag and actinic keratosis.
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