Pretty Little Green Things

I have quite a few friends who are about to have children or already have babies and toddlers at home.  So lately I’ve been getting lots of questions about what type of furniture is best to keep your kids healthy and safe from toxins.  This is a really important question for parents to be asking because furniture is normally treated with a lot of scary chemicals (formaldehyde, arsenic and PBDEs to name a few) and children are especially susceptible to these toxins because they have not yet built up an immunity.

But fear not, you don’t have to live your first few weeks in a vintage dresser drawer like I did (you’ll have to ask my mom for that story…)  There are a ton of wonderful companies selling the chicest eco-friendly furniture for kids.  You’ll be able to deck out the new baby room in style while also ensuring that your baby is healthy.  The only thing I can’t do anything about is the crying at night.  Sorry.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be interspersing baby products with adult friendly products so stay tuned.  Today’s topic is my top 10 favorite eco-friendly and baby friendly cribs.  It’s extra important to choose a non-toxic option for this furniture piece since babies spend most of their time here.  So without further ado, here they are.

One side note: these cribs are either made from rapidly renewable resources or wood from certified forests.  All of the finishes are no-VOC, water-based and non-toxic.  If you want more specifics about a certain piece, please visit the manufacturer’s website.

1.  Cabana Canopy Crib from ducduc.  How fun is this?  I mean, come on, even I still want a canopy.

2.  Alex crib also from ducduc.  So cute and so true.

3.  Echo crib from Kalon Studios.  I like the slightly curved lines that soften the overall modern feel.

4.  IoLine crib also from Kalon Studios.  I love the modern take on the Craftsman style.  And that little girl is adorable!

5.  Classic Crib from Oeuf.  A sleek design for a modern baby.

6.  Loft from Netto Collection.  Okay, so this is really a bed for toddlers, but it’s such a great piece I just had to include it.

7.  Studio crib from Nurseryworks.  I love that this crib has built-in storage – perfect for small rooms.  And when your kid gets bigger, the crib turns into a toddler bed and the changing station turns into a desk.  Brilliant!

8.  Regency crib from The New Traditionalists.  For a fancier baby (or a fancier nursery), this crib is super chic.  And I’m a huge fan of The New Traditionalists.

9.  Solaire crib from Q Collection.  I love the slightly mid-century modern look of this crib.  Plus the half circles leave room for mobiles.  So chic.

10.  Sleepi crib from Stokke.  Last but certainly not least.  I love the soft oval shape and that it grows with your baby.

I have quite a few friends who are about to have children or already have babies and toddlers at home.  So lately I’ve been getting lots of questions about what type of furniture is best to keep your kids healthy and safe from toxins.  This is a really important question for parents to be asking because furniture is normally treated with a lot of scary chemicals (formaldehyde, arsenic and PBDEs to name a few) and children are especially susceptible to these toxins because they have not yet built up an immunity.

But fear not, you don’t have to live your first few weeks in a vintage dresser drawer like I did (you’ll have to ask my mom for that story…)  There are a ton of wonderful companies selling the chicest eco-friendly furniture for kids.  You’ll be able to deck out the new baby room in style while also ensuring that your baby is healthy.  The only thing I can’t do anything about is the crying at night.  Sorry.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be interspersing baby products with adult friendly products so stay tuned.  Today’s topic is my top 10 favorite eco-friendly and baby friendly cribs.  It’s extra important to choose a non-toxic option for this furniture piece since babies spend most of their time here.  So without further ado, here they are.

One side note: these cribs are either made from rapidly renewable resources or wood from certified forests.  All of the finishes are no-VOC, water-based and non-toxic.  If you want more specifics about a certain piece, please visit the manufacturer’s website.

1.  Cabana Canopy Crib from ducduc.  How fun is this?  I mean, come on, even I still want a canopy.

2.  Alex crib also from ducduc.  So cute and so true.

3.  Echo crib from Kalon Studios.  I like the slightly curved lines that soften the overall modern feel.

4.  IoLine crib also from Kalon Studios.  I love the modern take on the Craftsman style.  And that little girl is adorable!

5.  Classic Crib from Oeuf.  A sleek design for a modern baby.

6.  Loft from Netto Collection.  Okay, so this is really a bed for toddlers, but it’s such a great piece I just had to include it.

7.  Studio crib from Nurseryworks.  I love that this crib has built-in storage – perfect for small rooms.  And when your kid gets bigger, the crib turns into a toddler bed and the changing station turns into a desk.  Brilliant!

8.  Regency crib from The New Traditionalists.  For a fancier baby (or a fancier nursery), this crib is super chic.  And I’m a huge fan of The New Traditionalists.

9.  Solaire crib from Q Collection.  I love the slightly mid-century modern look of this crib.  Plus the half circles leave room for mobiles.  So chic.

10.  Sleepi crib from Stokke.  Last but certainly not least.  I love the soft oval shape and that it grows with your baby.