Babies spend most of their time sleeping, so it is necessary that we make their bedding as comfortable as possible and also make it a point not to compromise on its quality. The best bedding material for your baby is organic cotton; and what’s more – they are also eco-friendly. Make sure you check the products you buy, if they are good they will certainly be approved by the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Such approvals mean that the products are free from any kind of chemicals and no toxic elements were involved in the processing of the organic materials.
Usually people use cotton products for children. But do you know that most of the time the cotton used for the manufacture of these products is treated with chemicals from the time it is cultivated in the farm. They are treated with formaldehyde to keep them wrinkle free, and the concentrations in which these chemicals are used are not regulated. When these chemicals come in contact with the baby’s soft skin they cause allergies and respiratory troubles.
On the other hand, organic cotton is free from chemicals and hence the fabric is preferred to ordinary cotton. No chemical fertilizers are used in its cultivation; neither is it treated with chemicals like formaldehyde. These fabrics are safer than other synthetic fabrics and will also keep your baby healthy. Remember, your baby’s skin is very soft and requires the best quality material. Hence, use organic cotton bedding sets so that your baby doesn’t develop skin rashes or headaches.
Other organic materials are also used to manufacture baby bedding sets, including bamboo and wool. Bamboo is becoming more and more common these days. It is generally available combined with organic cotton and is free from chemicals. Wool fabric, on the other hand, is a natural fire resistant. It also has antimicrobial and antifungal properties.
While selecting a good bedding set for your little one you must also keep in mind that it should have bumpers. The bumpers protect the sleeping babies to get stuck between the rails of the crib. These bumpers are soft and comfortable like pillows between which you can tuck in your new born. Also, select light comfortable blankets and quilts. These should fit the crib and around the edges of the mattress so that they don’t slip off in the middle of the night.
Thus, we see that not only comfort but also safety is required while selecting the perfect bedding set for your little one. Chase’s Treasures will allow you to choose from the best materials available for babies.
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It is good to be concerned about the baby’s bedding, but what about the air the baby breaths? Unfortunately, many parents keep the windows closed trying to keep harmful pollutants away from their child. Yet indoor air is two to ten times more polluted than the air outside the home. CA just released a study on December 15, 2009 showing that nearly ALL (98%) of homes tested exceeded the state’s recommendation for formaldehyde. Every parent should follow the Sierra Clubs lead and use a passive acs badge for formaldehyde to determine their own level. The test is easy enough anyone can do it and is only $39. The solutions are simple, open the windows daily, add a fresh air system to your homes ventilation system (every commercial building has one), seal unfinished press board (backs of most furniture and bottoms of drawers), and/or remove source especially from bedrooms