create an all natural environment for your baby by purchasing baby furniture made of biological materials
When it comes to determining the quality of baby furniture the most important feature is safety. Since a newborn baby spends so much time sleeping it is especially important to select just the right crib or cradle for your baby. A cradle needs to be designed in a way that your little one can’t get seriously injured. It’s strongly recommended that the cradle is designed according the recommendations of the Juvenile Product Association.
A vital part of the safety that is many times overlooked is the material the cradle is made of. It not only should have a nice appearance and withstand all kinds of stress, but more importantly it should be free of toxic materials. Almost no cradle made in the US is free of toxic substances. It is of the utmost importance that, whenever possible, particle and MDF boards should be avoided due to their containing of formaldehyde. The smell alone that comes from such material can make adults dizzy; it could be very harmful for a newborn baby. Solid wood finished with natural wax and oil, such as bee wax or crop oil, do not only provide the cradle with a warm and comfortable appearance, but further more with an non toxic environment. By avoiding critical materials and using only biological products you do the best in order to give your baby a healthy start into life.
By Roman Lang, President of Austrian Wood Design
