- tip of the day
- Looking to make baby's (and your own) sleep a bit more sound?
- the bite
- We've told you the benefits of sustainable mattresses. Now is a great time to take it one step further for your little one with a safe, eco-friendly crib.
- the benefits
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- Stay solid with hardwood cribs. Babies are more sensitive to chemical exposure. Laminated wood, pressed wood, chipboard and particle board all release formaldehyde. Hardwood cribs, particularly those protected with low-VOC paints or finishes, limit a baby's exposure to formaldehyde.
- Mattresses matter. By law, fire-resistant and flame-retardant finishes must be applied to crib mattresses, the most common of which is toxic polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). Choose PBDE-free mattresses made from materials like natural rubber and organic wool which meet federal standards.
- Coo over organic. For more protection, dress the cribin organic linens. Crib mattresses should be covered and stuffed with un-dyed cotton or wool, and untreated with pesticides or disinfectants.
- personally speaking
- We won't lie. Putting together a sustainable crib with all the fixings is a greater expense than conventional cribs and bedding. So, when parents hit us up for advice, we tease that they should have as many babies as possible for return on crib investment. (Of course, this completely goes against our upcoming tip on condoms, so keep your eyes peeled).
- wanna try?
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- Ecobaby Bedding - we like their Natural Rubber and Organic Cotton/Wool Crib Mattresses ($299 - $349).
- Solid Pacific Coast Maple Crib - non-toxic, and turns into a daybed ($699).
- Crib Organic Mattresses - organic cotton and organically-grown wool mattresses. Includes free shipping (starting at $329).
- Puddle Pad - tightly-woven wool is naturally water repellent - can easily wash, air dry ($50).
