Understanding Why Organic Baby Cribs Are Safer Will Help You to Make Wise and Healthy Choices for Baby’s Sleep Environment

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Posted by Della on Sat, 2008/09/27 - 12:01am in

A very simple way that parents can keep a baby safe from harm is creating an eco-friendly nursery that is free from dangerous chemicals, such as formaldehyde. As you prepare for your baby’s arrival by planning her nursery, be sure you understand why organic baby cribs are safer than non-organic cribs, and make wise and healthy choices for your child’s sleep environment. Choosing an organic crib or bassinet will guarantee your little one a safe sleep and give you peace of mind, as well.

An Organic Bassinet or Crib will not Surround Your Sleeping Baby with Toxic Formaldehyde Emissions
While an earth-friendly baby bed is completely safe for your child, as it contains no dangerous toxins of any sort, non-organic baby furniture – including cribs and bassinets – contain a multitude of harmful chemicals, glues, and finishes. One of the most alarming chemicals found in most standard baby beds today is formaldehyde. Formaldehyde, a colourless, strong-smelling, carcinogenic gas, is widely used in many household products and furnishings. The dangers of formaldehyde are many: Formaldehyde has been linked to respiratory problems (severe coughing, asthma, and allergies), headaches, fatigue, throat and eye irritations, and cancer. Formaldehyde in baby furniture will release toxic emissions into the air of the entire household, but especially into its immediate surroundings, which means that a sleeping baby will absorb large amounts of the chemical into his little body. What makes this even more frightening is that a baby’s body is so very vulnerable and absorbs higher amounts of toxins, proportionately, than does an adult’s body.

An Organic Crib is an Investment in Your Baby’s Health and in Our Planet, Too
An organic wooden crib is made from untreated, sustainable hardwood and does not hurt our air, water, or soil in any way while it’s being created. It may be unfinished or finished with a natural or organic paint, oil, or stain. From production to processing, an organic baby bassinet or crib is treated with no chemicals that can harm your wee one, and it is completely safe to bring into the nursery where he will be spending most of his time for the next months and years. While this healthy, safe baby bed may initially seem to be somewhat costly, an organic bed will last much longer than a non-organic bed, because it contains no chemicals that weaken its materials. And the initial investment pales in comparison to the long-term health problems and costs for you and your family from breathing and absorbing in toxins while you sleep and live in your home.

An essential part of building a safe and healthy home for your baby is creating a chemical-free sleep environment for him. By choosing organic linen and an organic bed for your baby, you are taking one more step towards providing him with a healthy home – and planet – where he can live and grow. Follow the banner link to see more:


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The Organic Crib As A Trusted Investment

Another advantage to organic baby cribs that makes them a worthwhile investment is the high demand for earth-friendly products and their excellent resale value in the second-hand market, both online and offline. Once your family no longer needs your organic bassinet or crib, you can safely pass it along to other parents looking for gently
used natural baby gear.

Also, because organic beds are so sturdy and long lasting, they can be used for many generations of babies. While non-organic, synthetic mattresses are not safe to re-use, organic linen, mattresses, and beds are completely safe to sell or gift to another family. What a generous, thoughtful, and eco-friendly way to help another family and our environment!

So why not put your hard earned money into something that won't disappear overnight?

Julian Pollock
Publisher OFC

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Posted by Julian on Wed, 2008/10/01 - 6:20am