Baby's Room

Air Quality
  • Be sure to use zero-VOC and nontoxic paints, such as Green Depot's Baby Colorways, so you can worry less about chemical off-gassing. (Try to paint a newborn's room a month before they "move in"!)
  • Air filtration systems clear the air of dust, pollen, animal dander, and odors. Consider the Austin Air Baby's Breath, which includes a medical-grade HEPA filter that is 99.97% efficient at removing particulates as small as 0.3 microns. You and your child will breathe easier.
  • Ensure the crib where your newborn sleeps is free of noxious fumes that your child could inhale. Green Depot's baby furniture department includes cribs and mattresses that are all made with sustainably harvested wood, formaldehyde-free adhesives and low-VOC finishes. We also feature 100% organic cotton bedding. Ensure that everything that touches baby's skin is chemical-free-whether it be diapers or onesies. And don't forget the BPA-free baby bottles.
  • If you choose to install wall-to-wall carpet, select a low pile made of all-natural fibers such as wool or hemp. And be sure to use non-toxic adhesives for carpet, flooring, and tile.
  • Clean and maintain your child's room using non-toxic household cleaners-see the Green Depot Cleaning line, especially developed with indoor air quality in mind.
  • Consider a vacuum with a HEPA filter such as the Nilfisk Canister Vacuum.
Conservation
  • A well-built crib made from FSC-certified wood is made to last-and promote responsible forest management worldwide, such as the Green Depot Sleigh Crib.
  • Certified organic cotton bedding keeps pesticides and other chemicals out of your home and out of the groundwater where cotton is grown.
Local
  • Some of Green Depot's cribs and bedding & apparel basics are manufactured locally or regionally, reducing transportation energy.
  • When your child has outgrown well-made furniture, toys and gear, find a local charity, hospital or school that can continue to put it to good use.
Energy Responsibility
  • Wooden toys made by independent workshops, and plush toys made from all-natural, non-synthetic materials, are smarter, healthier choices for your kids. And don't forget big brother or sister when new baby comes home. Jade's Toy Box will bring a smile to all siblings' faces.