Long before the newborn arrives, it's time to get his room ready. Choose for an eco room for baby's comfort. The toddler's room should be healthy and free of all toxic products. To arrange the baby's room, be careful to provide a protective and safe environment for the child.
Which materials and paints should be used to furnish the baby's room?
Choose 100% natural materials for an eco-friendly baby's room, from paint and bedding to floor and wall coverings. Use paints made from plants, plant fibres, lime, linseed oil or clay. There are also paints made from potassium silicate which are also very environmentally friendly. These paints are as effective as industrially manufactured paints.
For flooring, choose untreated wood, sisal or natural fibres that are safe for your health. For the bed, have a wooden bed made with natural latex or coconut fibre mattress wrapped with cotton or wool. Choose organic and natural materials for the curtain, bed sheet and other decorations.
Avoid installing carpets or rugs that accumulate dust and cause allergies. Circulate fresh air regularly in your baby's room.
Choose furniture that changes with your baby's age
To avoid buying new furniture, choose furniture that evolves with the child's needs. Opt for a bed that can evolve and be used for years. Don't buy a changing table that will only be used for a few months. Use a changing table that can be attached to a dresser. It can be easily removed as soon as the baby grows.
Arrange the eco-friendly nursery in a comfortable and cosy way. It is preferable to finish furnishing the baby's room one month before birth to avoid heavy and tiring work at the end of pregnancy. This also allows for good ventilation of the room.
Choice of colours for the baby's room
Opt for soft colours to calm the baby. Some colours such as pink, salmon, ochre... are adapted to the baby. These colours remind him of the inside of his mother's womb. They are restful and promote the baby's well-being while he sleeps.
You can also add 100% natural decorative materials such as cotton, wool, velvet, which give a soft feeling to the baby. The baby's cot should preferably be placed close to the wall and the head of the cot along the wall opposite the door. This position allows the baby to have a view of the front door. He will not be surprised when someone comes in through the door.
To be safe, the crib should have a 6-centimetre gap between the bars. Good ventilation in the room sucks up moisture and prevents mould and mildew.