Bedding wise, opt for organic material and an organic crib mattress. Organic beddings (blankets, organic crib mattress, pillows, pillow cases, crib pads) are made of natural materials, that are untreated, unbleached and does not contain chemicals dyes.

Sheep wool is a very popular material in the making of baby blankets for several reasons. First, they are hypoallergenic, have natural antibacterial properties and are treated with natural methods.

As soon as your child is old enough to sleep in a regular bed, opt for a pillow and a comforter filled with cereals (millet, buckwheat, wheat) ou goose feathers if there are no allergies running in your family.

Be careful when you buy furniture for you baby. Avoid those “furniture kits” with panels made of plywood or melamine. Plywood and melamine contain formaldehyde, a product possibly associated with cancer (National Cancer Institute).

Ideally, buy untreated hard wood furniture , then treat it yourself with an organic or homemade polish.

More and more companies offer bio bamboo products. Bamboo products are great for the environment because they will last for a long time and bamboo grows fast (fastest known growing plant on Earth!)