Eco-Friendly Nurseries

Why not pamper your baby and Mother Earth? Here are some ideas for the green mamas out there:

• Instead of traditional wood flooring, opt for bamboo or lyptus, as they are both highly renewable resources

• When selecting a paint, look over the ingredient label and watch out for turpentine, formaldehyde, animal products, or VOC's. Try to find one with all-natural ingredients like mineral pigments, plant oils, crushed limestone, and milk.

• Avoid furniture made of plywood or any type of particle boards as the glue usually contains formaldehyde. They will wear down faster, and release chemical fumes

• Consider a quality air purifier to deal with pollutants. We suggest a freestanding humidifier with a HEPA filter

• Find window treatments that are made of fabric. (Even organic cotton!) Mini blinds have been shown to give off gas when heated by the sun

Please share your own additional suggestions!