wooden crib (Re: Re:Flame Retardants)

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We have a wooden crib that was used for holding blankets and clean

laundry. I think my son slept in it for short naps a few times....

Our crib converts into a toddler bed and then into a full-size bed. I

think the toddler bed has been used for sleeping 5 times? We mostly

sleep on our futon, he on his mattress beside us - all on the floor.

Yes, our master bedroom is mostly bed. Not something you'd see in

Better Living.

This arrangement has been super duper convenient - my son became a

reverse cycler (i.e., a night-time nurser) when he started daycare at

the glorious young age of 4 months old and I went back to work full-

time. He's just turned 3 and is only now slowing down with the night-

time nursing (he pretty much doesn't nurse during the day anymore).

Just plan to be flexible with the whole crib thing

If I had to clean the wood, I'd probably just use a damp wash cloth.

If you had to polish it, you might consider this product:

http://www.thefurnitureconnoisseur.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail & p=77

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-jennifer

On Feb 5, 2008, at 3:28 PM, Lana Gibbons wrote:

> I'm glad I asked now! Most of the clothing so far is cotton: I was

> concerned because I heard that flame retardants are required for all

> children's sleepwear. I'll make a point to request cottons from this

> point on. I'll wash everything thoroughly just in case.

>

> I'm very lucky to have gotten both my car seats as hand-me-downs.

> They're still new enough to meet safety requirements, but they've both

> had the covers washed many times over. Getting them used also has the

> bonus of the plastics not off gassing as much (the smell of plastic

> just kills me).

>

> While I'm on the subject of chemicals and babies... we have a wooden

> crib and will be getting several other common items out of wood

> instead of plastic so I was wondering what I can use to clean the wood

> with that won't be too toxic.

>

> Thanks!!!

>

> -Lana

>

>> You have to wash them thorougly, 12 times in order to remove the

>> antimony

>> and other toxins in the flame retardants. I just started requesting

>> cotton pajamas- often it's those synthetic blanket sleepers that

>> have the

>> flame retardants.

>

>> Look out for your car seat cover, they are often very toxic (some

>> of the

>> safest in crashes are most toxic)- i don't have the link but

>> someone has

>> rated them for toxicity.

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