How to Create a Healthy (and Green) Nursery

Babies have more sensitive skin than adults and are more sensitive to chemicals. Because babies spend much of their time in their cribs and in the nursery, focusing on creating the healthiest environment possible is of great importance to many parents. Some important points to consider:

Most mattresses contain toxic fire retardant chemicals that leach into the air over time – these chemicals have been linked to ADHD and SIDS (www.globeandmail.com May 30, 2006)

Conventional building materials such as adhesives, paints, and flooring materials can contribute to chemical pollution in the home through off-gasing (www.epa.gov)

Asthma and allergies are worsened by dust mites which are common in most mattresses (www.lung.ca)

Five of the top 9 pesticides used on conventional cotton in the U.S. are known cancer-causing chemicals (www.organicconsumers.org)

Conventional cotton contains toxic chemicals from harsh cleansers and dyes to ammonia and formaldehyde (ohioline.osu.edu)

Organic products provide a safer alternative for your baby and your home.

Nursery Item	Benefits
Crib Mattress Natural Rubber Mattress	• No fire retardant chemicals – natural wool acts as the fire retardant  • Hypoallergenic - No synthetic materials  • No dust mites – Naturally dust mite resistant • Better sleep – Natural products regulate body temperature and reduce tossing and turning • Better for babies, people with asthma, allergies or chemical sensitivities
Crib Sheets Organic Cotton Sheets	• Chemical free, dye-free • Better for the environment – conventional cotton uses 25% of worldwide insecticides • Stronger cotton fibre – lasts longer
Flooring Natural Bamboo Flooring	• Less or no off-gasing of chemicals • Better for the environment - completely renewable resource • Comparable warranty and pricing to conventional hardwood floors
Paints and Stains AFM Safecoat Paints and Sealants	• 100% natural ingredients • Less or no off-gasing of chemicals such as formaldehyde, not only VOCs (volatile organic compounds) • Less or no odour • Better for babies and people with chemical sensitivities
Furniture Natural Wood Furniture	• Hand-crafted, high quality • Free of toxic glues, formaldehyde and particle board • Made of wood grown in managed forests

Organic products, in addition to being healthier for your baby, are also better for the environment – preserving our earth for your child’s future. All products are also ethically made, helping to ensure sustainable economies worldwide