There are few things more important than the safety of our children, especially during their infancy. As such, parents, especially first-time parents, are very nervous about what ends up around their babies. So they will research what are the most nutritious baby food brands or what are the safest toys. Baby bedding is just one of many of these factors that go into parent's consideration. Not only what the design of the bedding, but what materials it is made out of.
There have been various articles on whether or not baby bedding is safe for an infant. Many of these research studies also discuss Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), a horrible fate for a child that many people are aware of. What people are not aware of is the cause of SIDS. Is it genetic? Is it due to parental substance abuse in the womb? There have been several articles that describe a possible cause being exposure to toxins (emitted from the materials used in baby bedding) that attack the nervous system, resulting in death.
I understand as to how that theory would want to make parents throw out all their baby bedding on the spot, but there is some hope. As we know, over the years, the food industry has begun to move towards more all-natural and organically-grown foods free of chemicals in order to protect the environment. This movement has begun to expand beyond just what we put in our stomachs. The clothing industry has started to embrace the use of natural dye to color their products and other industries have started to consider the use of recycled materials in product construction.
Baby furniture and mondern baby bedding manufacturers have begun to switch into a production model incorporating eco-friendly practices. Such practices include the use of reusable and sustainably harvested woods, the use of non-toxic and formaldehyde-free glues, stains and finishes, and the use of cotton that has not been treated with herbicides or pesticides.
Am I saying that the move to environmentally safe materials will forever quell the fear of their infant's safety? Of course not. That fear is as natural as the sun rising. However, as industries move into more eco-friendly models of product manufacture, these paternal fears can at least be partially dissipated.
There have been various articles on whether or not baby bedding is safe for an infant. Many of these research studies also discuss Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), a horrible fate for a child that many people are aware of. What people are not aware of is the cause of SIDS. Is it genetic? Is it due to parental substance abuse in the womb? There have been several articles that describe a possible cause being exposure to toxins (emitted from the materials used in baby bedding) that attack the nervous system, resulting in death.
I understand as to how that theory would want to make parents throw out all their baby bedding on the spot, but there is some hope. As we know, over the years, the food industry has begun to move towards more all-natural and organically-grown foods free of chemicals in order to protect the environment. This movement has begun to expand beyond just what we put in our stomachs. The clothing industry has started to embrace the use of natural dye to color their products and other industries have started to consider the use of recycled materials in product construction.
Baby furniture and mondern baby bedding manufacturers have begun to switch into a production model incorporating eco-friendly practices. Such practices include the use of reusable and sustainably harvested woods, the use of non-toxic and formaldehyde-free glues, stains and finishes, and the use of cotton that has not been treated with herbicides or pesticides.
Am I saying that the move to environmentally safe materials will forever quell the fear of their infant's safety? Of course not. That fear is as natural as the sun rising. However, as industries move into more eco-friendly models of product manufacture, these paternal fears can at least be partially dissipated.
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