More Suggestions for Choosing a Bed for Your Baby: Create a Cozy, Safe Sleep Haven that is Baby-Friendly and Planet-Friendly

Deciding upon a bed for your new baby is one of the most significant choices parents-to-be will make. Because today’s baby beds can be both structurally unsafe and extremely toxic, informed parents know that well-made, earth-friendly beds are the safest choices. However, even though safety is the most important factor when choosing your child’s bed, it isn’t the only aspect to consider. Here are other things to mull over when choosing a bed for your baby:

Choose a Baby Bed that is Functional for Your Family
No matter the advice that others kindly give or what you read while researching baby beds, your choice must suit your family life and personal preferences. Many families choose a bassinet, cradle, or Moses basket for Baby’s first bed to provide a cozy, versatile, sleep cocoon that can move from room to room; a bassinet also means that your baby can easily sleep close to you during the night. Other babies start immediately in a crib, as parents nurture independence and prefer to have just one bed for the baby’s first years. And still other parents choose co-sleeping as the best sleep choice for their baby for the first weeks or months. Whatever you decide, be sure that your baby’s bed – whether crib, bassinet, or a part of your bed – is a good fit for your likes and lifestyle.

Choose a Baby Bed that Suits Your Baby
Your baby has his own little distinguishable personality and preferences, and often a baby will favour one bed over another. Although this will be very difficult for you to know before Baby comes into the world, be sure that you monitor his sleep time once he does arrive. Some babies prefer the closeness and security of a Moses basket or bassinet, while others need the spaciousness of a crib for a restful, sound sleep. Also, if your baby has skin sensitivities or allergies, his bed must be free from any irritants or chemicals that can aggravate his body. A natural bed, accompanied by an organic baby mattress and bedding, will ease any symptoms your baby may have. Watch your baby’s sleep patterns and physical reactions to his bed – he will let you know what his sleep-environment preferences are. 

Choose a Baby Bed that is Earth-Friendly
When selecting a baby bed, be sure to make a choice that is safe and responsible not only for your child, but also for the planet that will be his home for many years to come. Consider a natural or organic baby bed made from renewable, recyclable materials, such as sustainable hardwood or bamboo, and finished with eco-friendly finishes that have caused and will cause no harm to Mother Earth. An earth-friendly baby bed is sturdy, safe, well made, and durable, which means it can provide a safe sleep environment for many generations of babies (whether your own or another family’s), rather than ending up in one of our overburdened landfills once you no longer need it.

As you draw closer to the much-anticipated arrival of your new baby, your life will be filled with many choices and much preparation. Keep in mind the importance of choosing the best sleep environment for your wee one – she will be spending many, many hours of her little life in her bed, and the best welcome you can give her is a safe, healthy bed that is good for her and for her planet, too.