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When you’re an expecting parent, your biggest goal is ensuring the safety of your future baby. As you prepare for the arrival of your child, the time to create the nursery will approach quickly.

Experts believe you should begin setting up your baby’s nursery in the second trimester of your pregnancy and aim to have it complete around 36 weeks. Doing this will ensure that the room is ready even if your baby wants to surprise you.

As you begin thinking of the design and nursery essentials, it can begin to feel overwhelming.

What exactly do you need? And how do you choose the items that will keep your baby safe? Choose non-toxic and eco-friendly baby nursery essentials.

Organic Mattress

Your baby will spend a lot of the day sleeping, so you want to make sure their nursery mattress is safe and comfortable. Look for one made of organic materials so you and your baby both can rest with ease.

Nest Bedding mattresses are made with certified organic cotton and wool, certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) by Control Union. Our mattresses have no harsh chemicals and won’t release any gases that could potentially harm your baby.

Cotton Sheets

Along with a safe and comfortable mattress, you’ll want to choose luxurious sheets for your baby. Choosing organic materials will keep them safe from harmful chemicals. They’re also more gentle for a baby’s sensitive skin.

Find organic fitted sheets for their crib and future bed, like ours made with eucalyptus TENCEL, which are eco-friendly and breathable.

You’ll also want to look for a waterproof mattress protector to keep away any potential stains from overnight accidents. It’s made from organic cotton and doesn’t have harmful chemicals, so your child’s bedding will be safe from the foundation up.

Cloth Diapers

You’re going to go through a lot of diapers from the time your baby is born. Unfortunately, traditional diamonds can have a lot of harmful chemicals for your baby and the environment.

Instead, opt to use cloth diapers made of organic cotton to not expose your baby to those toxic materials. Cloth diapers are also washable and reusable, reducing the environmental impact and the number of diapers in landfills.

Paint

You probably have plenty of nursery ideas full of color schemes and decorative murals. But don’t give up safety and health for a beautiful nursery. Paint can be a sneaky toxic item in your baby’s room.

Instead of your standard pain, choose one made for nurseries that don’t have odors, is non-toxic, and is zero-VOC. Water-based paint often doesn’t have these harmful ingredients.

Cribs

The crib is quite possibly the most important piece of furniture for your home nursery. This is where your baby is supposed to rest and feel safe. So be sure they aren’t breathing in harmful chemicals as they sleep.

Look for a crib that is solid wood without harmful and toxic filler materials. And if the crib is painted or has a wood finish, you want to be sure, like with wall paint, that it is not toxic and doesn’t release toxic gases.

Changing Table and Pads

You’ll be using a changing table multiple times a day. Look for a piece that is solid wood, so it has fewer filler materials. You also don’t want the changing table to have non-toxic paints and finishes.

Make your baby comfortable while changing with a changing pad. One made of organic cotton or wool is safe for babies. And be sure it has a waterproof covering for easy washing. 

Glider

Even upholstered furniture can have toxic materials. Many have toxic flame retardants that can release chemicals into the air. If possible, opt for furniture that has non-toxic materials.

You’ll be using a glider to help comfort and rock your baby to sleep. Since this is a daily piece of furniture, look for a glider without toxic chemics like polyurethane foam.

Blankets, Swaddles, and Sleep Sacks

Your baby will spend a lot of time in swaddles and sleep sacks, whether it’s their daily nap or sleeping through the night. As with other items your baby use often, it’s a good idea to opt for organic and non-toxic materials.

Blankets are better used as children get older rather than as a newborn. Still, you’ll want to look for organic materials like cotton and wool.

Nursing Pillow

Many expecting mothers plan to nurse their babies. And since you’ll spend a lot of time nursing, you want it to be as comfortable as possible. A nursing pillow will provide support and reduce the strain on your shoulders, neck, and back. It’ll also make positioning the baby easier by raising them up.

Since you’ll be using this a lot, you may want to invest in a pillow that’s organic so there are no harmful fabrics or ingredients that could harm your baby.

Storage

It’s no secret that babies require a lot of items, from toys to toiletries to books to clothes. So you’ll need proper storage to keep these items together and maintain the tidiness of the nursery.

A lot of furniture is made of particleboard, which can release formaldehyde into the air, which, of course, is unhealthy to breathe. Opt for wood or metal shelves that aren’t made of formaldehyde. And if the furniture is painted, look for non-toxic, zero-VOC paint and finishes.

Nursery Essentials With Your Baby’s Safety in Mind

Even before a child is born, their safety is an expectant parent’s top priority. That’s why as you set up your baby’s nursery, you should choose non-toxic and eco-friendly nursery essentials.

For the items your baby will interact with every day, it’s crucial that the items are safe and healthy. These nursery essentials will not only make the room stylish and beautiful for your baby but also safe.

Create your baby’s nursery with Nest Bedding and Mattresses. Our products are sustainable and made with certified organic materials to give your baby the best sleep ever. View our entire line of kids and baby essentials.

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