Create a Green Baby Nursery

Author: Rob Muller

In our attempt to revert back to a Green lifestyle, it's only fitting to use Green principles when designing a baby's room. 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:

Paint: 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. Try and complete the paint job at least a month before baby arrives to give it time to cure.

Flooring: Carpets are nice and soft for babies to crawl on, but they can harbor toxic material and bacteria. 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 must go that route, choose an all-natural, biodegradable carpet made from wool fibers and no toxic adhesives. A better choice is a solid floor such as linoleum, cork or wood. Use natural fiber throw rugs with a non slip backing.

Crib: Choose real wood with natural finishes since the press wood versions can emit formaldehyde. The bedding should be an organic untreated material made from cotton or wool.
 

Sleepy Safari Organic Bedding 4-Piece Set The Natures Purest Sleepy Safari collection is made of the softest organically grown, naturally colored cotton jersey. It is produced without use of harmful pesticides, chemicals, or dyes. The cotton buds grow in natural shades of cream, brown, and green and are hand picked and processed to make the most wonderful natural colors in this set. This is why the feel of the finished products is so soft and gentle.

CERTIFIED PURE The finished product is certified Oeko-Tex 100 which certifies that it is free from 100 harmful chemicals that are popular in textile processing. This standard goes above and beyond simply using organic cotton and then dying or printing it with chemicals during the typical fabric making procedure. Oeko-Tex 100 Certification ensures that the FINSISHED PRODUCT, not just the original cotton, is free of harmful chemicals as well. GOOD FOR BABY Natures Purest has been designed to create fabulous products that will comfort and protect your newborn baby. The cotton fibers rich, natural vegetable proteins gently caress the baby's new skin. Other lines start out with organically grown cotton and then add dangerous chemical agents during dyeing or printing which can often irritate soft new skin. GOOD FOR EARTH The organically grown cotton from sustainable crops is harvested and processed without use of pesticides, chemicals, or dyes. It is natural and pure. Conventional cotton is often promoted as a "natural" product; however, it is one of the most heavily sprayed crops, utilizing more than 25percent of all the insecticides in the world--yet it is farmed on only 3percent of the world's farmland. In addition, conventional cotton textile manufacturing involves bleaches, formaldehyde, and other chemical finishes, as well as other chemical processes. Features: Includes Comforter , Bumper , Crib Sheet and Crib Ruffle

Window Coverings: Aluminum mini-blinds or wooden shutters are easy to keep clean and do a great job of adjusting the light levels.

Toys: Most toys are made of plastic, which is a major contributor to indoor air pollution. Try to purchase natural cloth or wood toys wherever possible.

Airflow: Make certain there is adequate ventilation in the nursery that allows for fresh air, but no drafts. An Air filter is also very effective, but use one that has both a HEPA filter and activated military carbon cloth. Change your furnace filters every three months to reduce dust and pollen.

Cleaning: Use 100 percent biodegradable nontoxic cleaning products.

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About the Author:
This article was submitted by ReMax Town and Country, your number one choice for Metro Atlanta real estate. For a professional consultation, speak to Rob Muller, Cherokee County Realtor .