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The Daily Green publication put together some very goods tips to organize an eco-friendly baby nursery. Here is a summary:1. Paint: Be aware of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), toxic fumes that off-gas from common paint. Play safe by using low or no-VOC paints and make sure the room is well ventilated.
2. Bedding: Mattresses are treated with polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), chemical fire retardants that accumulate in our bodies and have been shown to affect the endocrine and nervous systems. Organic cotton or natural wool mattresses are two green options.
3. Floor: Carpets can harbor dust mites and allergens, and new synthetic carpets can off-gas VOCs. Keep baby's room carpet-free, and add an area rug for color and warmth.
4. Furniture: Pressed-wood products made with resins and glues that often have high levels of VOCs should be avoided. Plastic is not the best choice for kids' rooms, made from petroleum plastic items will likely end up in a landfill when you dispose of them. Sealants and paints should be nontoxic.
5. Toys and decoration: Toys or teething rings made from PVC contain phthalates, an ingredient in plastic that can affect reproductive and developmental health.
6. Keep it clean: Green cleaners are safer for the whole house and are particularly important in the nursery. Harsh chemical cleaners can irritate eyes and lungs, and companies don't have to list ingredients on their cleaning products, so you don't know exactly what's in there.
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