<![CDATA[Grist - Comment Feed for Umbra on baby nurseries]]> Grist Comment Feed en Comment #1 by kmp http://www.grist.org/article/nurseries/ Mon, 20 Mar 2006 09:08:07 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/nurseries/1 A green baby is a hppy baby

Janine,

Since everyone I know seems to have had a baby in the last two years, I've become somewhat of an expert, baby shopping-wise.

http://www.greenhome.com has furniture, including cribs, and bedding, although I have not purchased either of these items.  Organic cotton bedding and bath towels are pretty easy to find if you do a simple Web search.

http://www.ecowise.com also has bedding and a small amount of furniture.  They also sell organic cotton (from Texas) baby blankets (of the swaddling variety) that are only $10 each and are of pretty good quality (I've ordered them for friends). They also have baby clothes, toys, bibs, etc.

http://www.drugstore.com is actually a mecca of eco-sensitive baby products.  Seventh generation makes baby wipes and chlorine-free diapers; Nature Boy and Girl diapers are apparently biodegradable (based on corn starch); Burt's Bees makes a whole line of baby toiletries; Organic Essentials offers organic cotton Q-tips, cotton balls and rounds.

For baby gifts/clothes I often give Patagonia baby clothes.  Lots of the baby fleece is made from PCR polyester, all of their cotton products are organic cotton and they now will accept old Capilene for recycling.  I have a two-year old hiking 'buddy' who is still wearing the 6-month-sized Patagonia crewneck fleece sweathshirt that I bought her when she was still in utero!

After all that, I agree with Umbra in that you should try your hardest not to buy too much and to dictate to friends/family exactly what you want.  Put together a registry and make it efficient - I have a friend who visited yesterday with her 1 month-old baby girl.  They have 3 versions of the Baby Bjorn/Snuggly carrier, 4 mobiles over the crib and more Winnie-the-Pooh bedroom paraphenalia than you could imagine.  This doesn't include the 27 (there were over 50 women at the baby shower!) pink frilly dresses... all in size 0-3 months, that she'll never be able to wear since it's currently 32 degrees.

Have a happy baby and happy shopping!

Kaela

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Janine,

Since everyone I know seems to have had a baby in the last two years, I've become somewhat of an expert, baby shopping-wise.

http://www.greenhome.com has furniture, including cribs, and bedding, although I have not purchased either of these items.  Organic cotton bedding and bath towels are pretty easy to find if you do a simple Web search.

http://www.ecowise.com also has bedding and a small amount of furniture.  They also sell organic cotton (from Texas) baby blankets (of the swaddling variety) that are only $10 each and are of pretty good quality (I've ordered them for friends). They also have baby clothes, toys, bibs, etc.

http://www.drugstore.com is actually a mecca of eco-sensitive baby products.  Seventh generation makes baby wipes and chlorine-free diapers; Nature Boy and Girl diapers are apparently biodegradable (based on corn starch); Burt's Bees makes a whole line of baby toiletries; Organic Essentials offers organic cotton Q-tips, cotton balls and rounds.

For baby gifts/clothes I often give Patagonia baby clothes.  Lots of the baby fleece is made from PCR polyester, all of their cotton products are organic cotton and they now will accept old Capilene for recycling.  I have a two-year old hiking 'buddy' who is still wearing the 6-month-sized Patagonia crewneck fleece sweathshirt that I bought her when she was still in utero!

After all that, I agree with Umbra in that you should try your hardest not to buy too much and to dictate to friends/family exactly what you want.  Put together a registry and make it efficient - I have a friend who visited yesterday with her 1 month-old baby girl.  They have 3 versions of the Baby Bjorn/Snuggly carrier, 4 mobiles over the crib and more Winnie-the-Pooh bedroom paraphenalia than you could imagine.  This doesn't include the 27 (there were over 50 women at the baby shower!) pink frilly dresses... all in size 0-3 months, that she'll never be able to wear since it's currently 32 degrees.

Have a happy baby and happy shopping!

Kaela

]]> Comment #2 by dsw7 http://www.grist.org/article/nurseries/ Mon, 10 Apr 2006 02:57:03 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/nurseries/2 recycled telephone poles

just a note about our local telephone poles here in quebec,canada: they are treaded with a kreosote preservative so they will last longer. this blend of chemicals is still toxic after many years and i dont think it would be good for flooring....     please let me know otherwise if im misslead....   thanks!
daryl

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just a note about our local telephone poles here in quebec,canada: they are treaded with a kreosote preservative so they will last longer. this blend of chemicals is still toxic after many years and i dont think it would be good for flooring....     please let me know otherwise if im misslead....   thanks!
daryl

]]> Comment #3 by jenanne http://www.grist.org/article/nurseries/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:37:02 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/nurseries/3 Baby cradle

Have you tried western furniture for babies?  They might have some that are environment friendly.

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Have you tried western furniture for babies?  They might have some that are environment friendly.

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