Green Nursery Questions

Do infant swings have fire retardants? And what is resinated polyester?

— Tracy Branford, CT

Susan Davis

Answered by Susan Davis

Mountain View, CA

Spectrum Fine Homes, Inc.

February 27, 2011

What should I do about the OSB and plywood used under our toddler bed mattresses?

— Karen Missoula, MT

Answered by Erik Henry on February 2, 2012

Can you help me find nontoxic shades for my baby's room?

— Nancy Lin Berkeley, CA

Answered by Christian Kienapfel | AIA Architect | RA | LEED AP | Dipl.-Ing. Architekt (Germany) on June 23, 2011

Do infant swings have fire retardants? And what is resinated polyester?

— Tracy Branford, CT

Answered by Susan Davis on February 27, 2011

Is there a way to clean regular fabrics to remove all the toxic residues and make them as healthy as organic fabrics?

— Karen Shaw Plano, TX

Answered by Kirsten Flynn on November 8, 2010

What is a safe, nontoxic sealant for a wooden highchair?

— Pam Becker Stevens Point, WI

Answered by Kirsten Flynn on September 14, 2010

I am looking for window treatments for my 2-year-old's room. What will keep her environment healthy and block light?

— Theresa Eisinger

Answered by Neil Gordon on March 2, 2010

We need a cost-efficient way to reduce EMFs coming through the wall of our baby's nursery.

— sydney Los Angeles, CA

Answered by Derrick Hoffman on February 26, 2010

Is there a finish I can use to seal MDF surfaces on a changing table for my baby’s nursery?

— Sabrina van Engelen, Aliso Viejo, CA

Answered by Debbie Sek on July 23, 2009

Is there a drywall alternative that's safe for our new baby's nursery?

— Holly Coleman, Roeland Park, KS

Answered by Nick Cope on December 17, 2008

For a baby nursery, is refinishing the hardwood floor better than installing new carpet?

— Anna Hilton, Philadelphia, PA

Answered by Martine Paquin on September 11, 2008

 

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