How to Create A Green Nursery

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Eco-friendly baby crib

Your baby's room is a perfect place to incorporate eco-friendly products into your home, helping to create an environment that is relatively free of toxins. Babies are far more sensitive to the chemicals found in traditional bedding and mattresses than adults, not to mention the toxins found in traditional paint, acrylic carpet and standard household cleaners. Here are a few eco-friendly tips to make your baby's first room safe and green.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Start with organic bedding for the crib. At AHappyPlanet.com you can browse through several options for mattresses that are created without glues, polyesters or oils as well as crib linens and blankets that offer organic fibers and fabric processed without bleach or other chemicals. They also offer 100% Egyptian cotton organic gift sets, clothing and soft toys.

This online retailer also has several stores throughout the U.S. Check their website for locations. There are many more retailers that are offering eco-friendly options for babies and children, and the list is growing. Check your favorite baby store or website to see if they have green products.

Speaking of cribs, UniqueBabysBoutique.com offers several eco-friendly hardwood convertible cribs that go from crib to toddler bed to daybed.
Step 2

Bamboo or domestic reclaimed wood flooring is an excellent option for nursery floors, instead of traditional wall-to-wall carpeting. Use braided organic cotton rugs to compliment the flooring and provide an area for a child that is durable and non-toxic.
Step 3

Eco-friendly paint is a good idea for a child's room (and the rest of the house)as these are made with low or no VOCs (volatile organic compounds - chemicals that increase the toxicity of indoor air). Several well-known paint manufacturers offer eco-friendly lines in colors that are well-suited for a nursery.

Don't overlook the paint on the furniture. Cribs, changing tables, dressers, bookcases etc. should also be painted or stained with eco-friendly products.

Earthsafefinishes.com is just one of the online retailers that offer eco-friendly paints for walls, furniture and accessories.
Step 4

You can provide a clean and safe environment for your baby without using the harsh chemicals that are contained in conventional household cleaners. Babyganics, Simple Green, Dapple and several other brands offer cleaning products that are organic, non-toxic and baby-safe, yet are strong enough to clean tough stains.

Natural household products like baking soda and vinegar are also easy, cost-effective cleaning solutions that are eco-friendly and baby-safe.