How Should a Healthy, Safe Nursery Be?
Decorating your baby's first living space... we imagine this will be one of the most enjoyable decorating processes you'll ever take on, though also one that gives you plenty to think about. We're sure that as you choose every item you'll use in the nursery, you'll be asking yourself which is the right choice, the nicest choice, the healthiest choice. So how should a suitable, healthy nursery be?
Health should be your top priority throughout this process, and the nursery should only contain items that meet basic needs at a minimum level. A room of average size, with fresh air and sunlight coming in, will be enough for your baby.
In the nursery, you can use a wardrobe for storing your baby's organic clothes, a protective, comfortable cot for your baby to sleep in, a nursing chair, an anti-allergen rug, and a modest number of decorative items and toys.
How Is Safety Ensured in the Nursery?
Make sure the furniture you use in your baby's room hasn't been treated with paints containing heavy metals or carcinogenic substances.
You'll also need to keep your baby safe within the room. Items such as sharp-cornered furniture and rugs with slippery backing raise the risk of accidents. Furniture anchors and protective products, along with non-slip pads for rugs, are simple but highly effective safety measures you can take.
How Should Baby Sleep Products Be Chosen?
Among the most important items in the nursery is the bedding your baby will spend hours sleeping in. The bedding you choose for your baby should be suited to the season, breathable, and made from organic cotton. An organic cotton baby pillow, organic cotton bedding set, organic cotton cover and organic cotton knitted blanket are among the basic essentials for your baby's sleep set.
For decoration and organisational items that suit your nursery, we'd also recommend choosing washable products made from organic cotton, for a healthier room set-up. Items such as an organic cotton bedside basket and organiser, an organic cotton toy basket, an organic cotton wet wipes bag and an organic cotton changing bag are all products you can easily wash whenever they get dirty or as part of general cleaning.
As you decorate your baby's room, we'd also recommend taking a look at our brand's products. Made from organic cotton in line with our principle of sustainability, our products are kind to both babies and nature.
When designing our sleep products, our greatest inspiration is your baby sleeping peacefully through the night, wrapped in fabrics that let them breathe easily...
With love, The Little Gusto Team