Any new parent has probably heard about the importance of buying BPA-free baby bottles from the latest news stories, friends, or other new parents. If you haven’t heard, polycarbonate baby bottles can leach bisphenol-A and can potentially have adverse affects on a newborn’s growth and development. That’s scary enough, right? Well, now consider all the other products your baby interacts with, particularly in their room.
When furnishing the baby’s room, there are several options on the market to create a healthy environment for your baby using organic materials. Vivavi, a company selling green furniture and furnishings, offers the Oeuf Crib, made of MDF board which contains recovered wood fibers. The lacquer finish and the wood stains are non-toxic, and the crib’s simple design looks as good as it is healthy for your baby. They also offer a crib mattress made of organic cotton and wool, which help to keep dust mites away. The organic material provides optimal comfort for the baby, as it wicks away moisture so the baby does not overheat or get too cold. The mattress provides additional assurance as it meets the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s guidelines.
Vivavi also carries cute blankets and floor pillows that are inspired by nature’s flora and fauna, and are printed with non-toxic water-based inks. The pillows are made of soft organic cotton and hemp, and are filled with fibers made of recycled plastic bottles.
As the kids grow up, Vivavi carries a line of hand painted step stools and kid’s sized chairs that will give them the boost they need to reach the bathroom sink, or help in the kitchen. The fun, brightly colored furniture is made completely of reclaimed and recycled wood, and finished with paints and adhesives free of any Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).
In thinking about your baby’s health, it is important to think beyond the food they ingest and the toys they will play with. It is just as important to consider where your child will sleep and play and if those environments are safe and healthy. Products made of organic cotton, recycled materials, and non-toxic finishes and paints are better for your baby and for the environment.
