Organic Baby Nursery

There are so many products which are synthetically made that can produce VOCs (volatile organic chemicals). Many of the items are things that you will purchase for your baby’s room. You can make your nursery safer by buying all organic items from baby bedding to paint; and it is easier than you think.

As more and more information becomes available on the harmful effects of chemicals on the human body more items are being created in organic, non-toxic versions. This is especially important for babies as their systems are still developing rapidly.

Why use organic paint? Paint is one of the leading factors to indoor air pollution. It releases high levels of VOCs into the air for years after its application and is among the top 5 hazards to human health. Until recently VOCs were an essential element to making paint. However the high demand for low-VOC or no-VOC paint forced the companies to fill the demand. These paints are more expensive but they are also more durable and safer for the environment and for people. Organic paint can be found at your local Home Depot store as well as other home imporvement stores and online.

The benefits of organic paints are:

• Reduced toxins
• Water based, which makes for an easy cleanup
• Great coverage
• Scrub able
• No dangerous fumes

Organic carpet is made from wool, hemp and a natural adhesive made from the rubber tree. There are no harsh dyes, pesticides or stain protecting chemicals in any of the materials used to make organic carpet. It is completely biodegradable and non-toxic. It can be found at several online stores such as Myers Carpet or Flor.

The benefits to organic carpeting are:

• Not toxic
• Reduced allergies
• Extremely durable
• Naturally stain resistant
• Naturally flame resistant

Organic baby furniture is made with organic wood or bamboo. his means it is made out of trees that were grown without the use of pesticides and they are stained with no-VOC or low VOC finishes, so that when your baby inhales or chews they aren’t inhaling, ingesting or absorbing anything that would be harmful to them.

Unfortunately organic baby furniture has not made its way into most chain stores; however you may be able to find one near you using Google maps or another search engine. If there is not a store near you, there is a very wide selection of stores online.

• Erik Organics
• Organic 4 Baby
  

The benefits of organic furniture are:

• No hazardous fumes
• No pesticides
• No VOCs
• Generally sustainable materials
• Often fair trade
  

Organic mattresses are made with natural rubbers, natural latex, wool and organic cotton. They are extremely durable and there are no chemicals or pesticides that you need to worry about your baby inhaling. Wool is naturally flame resistant so there is no need to spray it down with flame retardants. You can find them at your local Babies R Us or Target stores.

Organic baby bedding is made from organic cotton. Organic cotton is known to reduce allergies. There are no harsh chemicals used in making Organic baby bedding so the risks of skin irritation is also diminished. It is really easy to buy organic baby bedding because it is in such high demand. Target and Babies R Us keep organic baby bedding in stock.

There is no question in whether or not using all organic materials in creating your nursery is better for your child. You are also reducing the air pollution within your home and are healthier for everyone. Also by using organic mattresses and bedding, it is possible that you are reducing the risk of SIDS. As a parent you want to do your best to make a healthy environment for your baby, by doing so can give you extra peace of mind knowing your baby is safe in they’re nursery.