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Reduce the risk of Asthma
The best way to reduce the risk of your baby getting asthma is to avoid surrounding him with allergens such as pollen, dust mites, mold, feathers, pets, or harmful chemicals that triggers such asthmatic conditions. These allegens exist in the air, the carpeting and the bedding of a nursery.
It is important from the very beginning to provide a clean environment that does not produce off-gasing from the chemicals in baby bedding and clothing. Non-organic clothing and bedding contains flame retardant chemicals that could be very harmful and be the trigger for asthma in your infant. Try to provide your baby with baby products to cut down the risk of exposure to these triggers. Use organic baby clothing, baby accessories, baby blankets and baby bedding to create a safer, more allergen free atmosphere.
Take the Time to Ensure Crib Safety
Babies spend much of their earliest stages of development in a crib – whether they’re settling down for a midday nap, gazing up and cooing at a mobile or going to sleep for the night. It’s no wonder, then, that conscientious parents hold baby’s sleep environment to the highest of safety standards. The crib’s physical construction should be tested of course, especially if it’s a hand-me-down or heirloom model.
The inside of the crib can be a risky place in some circumstances. Parents should check that there isn’t too much room left between the edge of the mattress and the crib frame. That area becomes a veritable danger zone when the baby rolls around at night. Either find a mattress of a suitable size or invest in an organic crib bumper pad to keep the child securely penned inside.
Why an organic crib sheet for your baby?
While you want to protect the crib mattress, it can be a challenge with an active baby. The use of a fitted crib sheet is your best options as your baby can and will grab hold of the folds in a loose sheet and could possibly pull it off the mattress, entangling him or her in the sheet. It is best to make sure the sheet fits the mattress snugly. There should be enough fabric around the edges to hold it securely in place.
An aside to the crib sheets is that they are very soft on your baby’s skin. Made without the use of chemicals, they are durable, attractive, and good for your baby. Organic sheets usually come in fitted with a variety of colors, so you can still have a stylish nursery
Organics Are Naturally Safer and Softer
When a newborn comes home from the hospital for the very first time, it’s a special moment for family members. Welcoming the baby into what will become a familiar environment is a big part of the bonding process with parents and siblings. It should come as no surprise that many new parents are so picky about choosing the appropriate sheets and blankets for a baby’s crib.
Unfortunately, not all baby bedding is equally safe and soft. Organic baby bedding stands above the rest as it’s guaranteed to be free of elements that might harm or agitate the child’s sensitive skin. Some cotton is treated with harsh pesticides before it’s even picked, and the material is treated with bleach to make it artificially white. By seeking out organic bedding, parents can ensure that their new baby is pampered with the safest, softest materials possible.