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Every parent wants to ensure that their new born baby is as safe and secure as possible and for many that means creating a non toxic environment.

We strongly advise parents to do their own research into the benefits of creating a non toxic environment for their baby. The most logical place to start creating a non toxic environment for the new born is the floor, walls and ceiling. What is important here is to use no toxic paints that is paints that do not contain what are know as volatile organic compounds or VOCs.

 Here is a little of how Wikipedia describes VOC’s:  “Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are organic chemical compounds that have high enough vapor pressures under normal conditions to significantly vaporize and enter the atmosphere…Although ubiquitous in nature and modern industrial society, they may also be harmful or toxic.”

And.”.as organic chemicals, VOC may have health consequences. Because they tend toward the gaseous state, management of toxic VOCs is more difficult than with non-volatile compounds.” So it is a good idea to look for non VOC paint. Look for milk paint it is a great paint that you can mix with water for a warm eggshell feel. If you can’t find non VOC paint then make sure the nursery is painted well in advance of the new baby coming home.

In the nursery you should get rid of that carpet, it may feel warm to the feet but just think of the dirt, mould, mites and other elements it harbours your best bet is to go or a natural wood floor. If you do want to put down some covering then think rugs and think organic material like cotton. If you want to stick to carpets then go for one that is low in VOC’s and vacum at least every other day, daily is best.

The cribs or cot is where your baby will spend most of its early life so make sure that it is made of natural wood covered with a non-toxic finish. A lot of furniture, including nursery furniture is made from particleboards or veneers that can release toxic gasses, such as formaldehyde, into the air. Try also to avoid nursery furniture that is coated with polyurethane or other strong stains, best to go for a natural coating such as beeswax. When it comes to baby mattress go for one that is padded with organic and natural materials by doing so you can be sure that harmful carcinogenics are not been released into the air that baby is breathing.

Unfortunately organic material like those mentioned above can be more expensive than normal mass produced non-organic material. If you can’t afford to stock with organic material then an air purifier can help remove the chemicals and other allergens circulating through the air.

By doing your part in creating a non toxic environment you are giving your baby the best start you can.

Tags: cot, crib, non toxic environment, nursery

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