
Conventional crib mattresses are often filled with polyurethane foam and wrapped in PVC vinyl, which off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) right where baby breathes. Look for GOTS-certified organic cotton, wool fire barriers, and food-grade water...

















Inexpensive nursery furniture made from particleboard or MDF uses formaldehyde-based glues that slowly off-gas into the room. Stick with 100% solid natural hardwoods finished in non-toxic, lead-safe, and phthalate-free paints.














Since bedding sits directly against baby's sensitive skin all night, opt for unbleached, GOTS-certified organic cotton or natural wool that regulates body temperature naturally without synthetic polyesters or chemical dyes.















