Living Green & Loving It
It’s a fact: more and more parents are finding themselves incorporating eco-friendly habits into their daily lives: from buying organic foods to installing solar panels in their homes, families everywhere are going green. However, some new moms and dads may wonder: is it really necessary to seek out organic baby crib sets or baby bedding? Although they may appear the same appearance-wise as acrylic or polyester crib bedding – but with a higher price-tag – there actually are many advantages to choosing organic nursery bedding for your baby versus synthetic crib sets.
As you may be aware of already, babies are naturally sensitive to their surroundings, especially during the first few months after birth. Dust, debris, airborne particles and chemical fumes in the atmosphere are just a few irritants that you will want to guard your newborn from as much as possible. Since we live in a world where there are a multitude of negative environmental factors we’re faced with every day – smog, pollution, and allergens caused by toxic materials and man-made products, among other culprits – many parents are worried that they have little control when it comes to protecting their baby’s well-being. Although it’s difficult to avoid pollution and other outside offenders, you can certainly give your little one an advantage when it comes to putting together their nursery bedding. One easy way to create a healthy environment for your newborn is to go completely organic – before shopping for your newborn baby, here’s a simple checklist of things to keep in mind when shopping green for your tot:
- Select baby crib bedding that’s clearly marked ‘organic’ – if you’re going to purchase baby bedding or crib sets for your infant’s nursery, be sure to buy coordinating crib bedding made of all-natural materials, free from dyes, synthetic fabrics, or fibers that have been treated with pesticides. If you’re not sure about a particular item, ask the retailer to be certain it’s 100% organic. This is one easy way to ensure your bundle of joy isn’t exposed to toxic chemicals, allergens, irritants or harmful fumes in the place where they’ll be spending the most time – asleep in their crib!
- Choosing organic crib bedding for your baby boy or girl doesn’t necessarily equal uncomfortable – many people think ‘all natural’ fabrics and assume they’re going to feel like a burlap sack. Not so – in fact, organic cotton is one of the softest, coziest materials you can provide for your little one, with the added benefit of knowing they’ll sleep in comfort and safety, since they won’t be breathing in any harsh chemicals or skin-irritating dyes. Or you may opt for organic crib baby bedding made from bamboo, another popular natural alternative that’s resilient as it is cozy. Another great green option available in baby bedding is lamb’s wool – naturally fire-retardant, allergen and moisture-repellant, this all-natural fiber has a myriad of wonderful properties that will ensure your baby’s contentment and well-being.
- Shopping green doesn’t necessarily equal ‘boring’ when it comes to fun colors and whimsical prints. With the growing demand for organic baby bedding, many eco-friendly manufacturers have developed entire lines of organic crib bedding featuring adorable patterns and today’s trendiest nursery characters, including Disney’s Winnie The Pooh crib sets, Snoopy nursery bedding for baby boy nurseries, ladybug-patterned bedding for baby girls, and more. With so many adorable choices, you might even have a hard time choosing your nursery décor!
As you can see, there are many benefits to going green when it comes to shopping for organic nursery bedding. In addition to protecting your tiny tot from harmful allergens and chemicals found in synthetic materials, you may actually be ensuring their long-term health by choosing green baby bedding. Furthermore, you may even find that your own allergies are relieved as well, as new mommies and daddies spend the majority of their time in the nursery. Finally, in addition to feeling good about providing your bundle of joy with the best baby bedding sets available, shopping organic is one step you can make to help save the environment, which can, in the long run, benefit your children and the generations to follow.