Decorating The Baby Nursery? Use Low Voc Paint!
As a result of the \”green living\” movement, Low or Zero VOC paints are becoming more mainstream. If you\’re gearing up to paint your baby\’s nursery, here\’s what you should know about these new paint alternatives.
Traditional Paints
If you\’ve ever painted a room in the past with traditional paint, you probably had to open the windows because of the strong odor. Traditional paints contain volatile organic compounds also known as VOCs. VOCs are comprised of a variety of chemicals that can adversely affect your health. In fact, according to The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), VOCs can trigger eye, nose and throat irritations, headaches, nausea, and a loss of coordination. Significant exposure may even lead to problems with the kidney, liver and central nervous system.
Many people mistakenly believe that once their paint is dry and the smell is gone, the chemicals are too. However VOCs tend to concentrate indoors and may persist in the air long after painting is finished. To decrease this risk, consider choosing a non toxic paint for the nursery and other rooms in your home as well. There are many benefits to using non toxic paints including:
- Easier clean-up with soap and water
- Easier disposal options
- Less odor during application and usually no odor once the paint is dry
- A shorter waiting period to safely occupy the room
- Significant reduction in toxins released into the air
Non toxic or Natural Paints
These paints are produced by a variety of manufacturers and come in several options. Many of the paints are now available at mainstream home improvement stores as well as at local specialty paint stores. As with many eco-friendly products, there are no official federal guidelines regarding labeling, so VOC standards may vary by manufacturer. Consult the paint labels or ask your in-store paint specialist for clarification if you have questions. You can also look for paints that have Green Seal certifications.
Types of Non toxic Paints
Low VOC: These paints use water instead of petroleum to carry the paint. To be considered Low VOC, a paint may only contain 250 grams of VOC per liter. Likewise, varnishes are limited to 380 grams of VOC per liter. However, many reputable paint companies offer paints with even lower VOC levels. Look for Green Seal Certifications.
Zero VOC: These paints still contain VOCs but are limited to less than 5 grams of VOC per liter.
Natural Paints: These safe paints are made solely from natural ingredients, including substances like water, clay, chalk, plant dyes, natural latex and even milk and beeswax. You can search for natural paints online.
Decorating a baby nursery can be a loving way to prepare for your newborn\’s arrival. If your plans involve painting the walls, choosing non toxic or natural paints is great way to reduce potential household toxins and give your precious baby the gift of healthy indoor air.
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Anyone know any good DIY sites for a baby nursery?I want to make the decorations for my baby's nursery but I don't know where there are any good sites for tips and ideas. I'm doing a bumble bee theme help? Please!
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Sheila Baskerville is a CPA and mother of 3 children. For more information on natural, organic baby products and eco-friendly parenting tips, visit Natural-Organic-Baby.com. Get helpful tips delivered straight to you. To sign up for your free monthly newsletter, visit The Go Natural & Organic Baby! E-zine.
Wow, looks like you’ve got everything you need! Best of luck to you.
Real nice Room
I'm not sure of any websites. Did you try google?
Here is some software you might be interested in:
http://www.punchsoftware.com/products/interior_design_suite.htm
http://www.amazon.com/Total-Landscape-Design-Suite-Version/dp/B000FJ16OU
http://www.amazon.com/Total-Landscape-Suite-DVD-Rom-CD-Rom/dp/B000BSG11S
Unfortunately I don't recall the titles but I found some great ideas in the books at the Home Depot and Lowes stores. I kinda cheat by browsing the books while shopping and haven't purchased one because they are all around $25 each when I really only need 2 pages! But beleive me, they have some georgeous, easy to do ideas.
Add navy and white for a nautical look.
Actually keeping the temperature that high in the nursery and putting a blanket on your baby may not be such a good idea. Baby's like us maintain homeostasis very well. A good way to tell if the temperature is right in the room is by asking yourself, Am I comfortable. Dress your baby in the same amount of clothes you would to be comfortable. This should be the same for the room temperature, unless you plan on keeping the baby naked. As a matter of fact, keeping your baby's room temp that high could actually cause "prickly heat" which are small bumps where your baby's body is trying to sweat. I would keep the room temp around 72-76 and dress him/her like you would dress yourself to stay comfortable at night. After all they do have the same body temperature as you do, right?
This may not be true if you have a preemie. Consult your physician if you feel uncomfortable about any situation.
A crib, a changing table, a bassinet (if you plan on keeping the baby in your room at the beginning), nursery decorations (crib mattress, curtains, crib sheet, crib skirt, etc.), blankets, towels, onesies, dresser to keep all the clothes, maybe a playpen.
Good luck.
I would go with Humphreys Corner
I reckon it is perfect for boys or girls 
Congrats
Fabric books are the most ideal for babys this age as they're soft and harder to rip/break. If you're any good at stitching, it might be a good idea to buy some felt and have a go with that. You could then write the rhymes on the pages and maybe embroider/applique the titles or some shapes/pictures. If you do decide to do this, though, you'll hae to make sure everything is stitched securely enough and that there are no loose parts or long pieces of thread.
If you're not keen on that idea, your idea sounds great. try to use card or something a bit thicker than normal paper because once the baby gets older, he/she will then be able to try and turn the pages. The thinner the pages are, the harder this would be. Also, make sure that the corners of the pages are rounded off so that they aren't sharp and again, make sure that everything is very securely attatched.
Good luck with you little project – it's a really clever and original idea to make a book, I hope it works well
registered nurse who is also a midwife
Pottery Barn Kids usually has really nice and interesting ones:
http://www.potterybarnkids.com
Search for "wild animal wallies". They also have an "Oversized Alligator Wallie" and "Oversized Giraffe Wallie"