How to Create an Organic Nursery Environment for Your New Baby
When you
bring home your new baby, you want only the best for them. You want to give
them everything they need and to create an environment that is safe and healthy
for them. For many parents, that means taking the steps necessary to create a
more organic and natural nursery environment for their baby. Of course, saying
you want an organic nursery, and then knowing the best steps to take in order
to achieve it are two different things.
Here we’ll
take a look at some tips and steps you can use that will help you create that
natural environment for your bundle of joy.
Make Sure the Paint
Doesn't Contain Chemicals
One of the
first things parents-to-be do in the nursery is paint it, which means this is
the first area you can make an organic, more natural choice. Be sure to choose
a paint that doesn't have VOC's in it. These are the chemicals that cause the strong
fumes that you associate with paint. It can take weeks, even months for those
fumes to go away and leave your little one feeling sick.
When
shopping for paint, look for one that is either "VOC-Free" or
"Low-VOC".
Give Them Soft, Cozy, and
Natural Organic Bedding
Bedding
will be another area that you can focus on making organic choices. What many
parents don't realize is that much of today's crib mattresses and sheets are
actually treated with fire-retardant toxic chemicals. These wear off over time,
but during that time your little one will be breathing them in and having them
touch their skin.
Look for organic crib
sheets,
blankets, and even organic mattresses to ensure those chemicals won’t be in
your child’s nursery.
Install an Air Purifier
It can also
be a good idea to install
an air purifier in the room with a HEPA air filter in it. This will greatly improve the air
quality in the room and ensure that the air is moving around. These units tend
to be quite portable, so you can find one that fits the space and is easy to
move around.
Use Green Cleaner in the
Nursery
Whenever
cleaning the nursery, it's a good idea to use an organic green cleaner. This is
a cleaner that is chemical-free, so once again you don't have to worry about
adding toxins into the room. What's great about organic cleaners is that you
can easily make your own at home so that you are in control of the ingredients
being used. A simple search online will produce all kinds of organic cleaner
recipes.
Skip Heavily Scented
Products
While you
may think it's a nice idea to add a diffuser or air freshener to the nursery,
more often than not these will have chemicals in them. If you are having
problems controlling the smell in such areas as the diaper pail for example,
just use a little baking soda.
A Safe Non-Toxic
Environment for Your Little One
These tips
will help you to create a safe non-toxic environment that is healthy for your
little one.
