How to Choose Eco-Friendly Bedding for the Home

Choosing an eco-friendly bed set is the new trend in parenting, where all-natural materials take the place of synthetics. Avoiding plastic and toxic chemicals helps keep kids healthy as they grow. You might think that all eco-friendly bedding would be extremely expensive, but there are options for all price points available.

High-End Sets

The highest end bedding sets for children usually contain organic materials and cut down on chemicals. Manufacturers often use flame retardant chemicals to keep you safe from fires while you sleep, but these chemicals are harmful to breathe. Especially for children. Wool is excellent for insulation and is also mostly fireproof. Though there are some concerns with allergens in wool, manufacturers claim that how they treat the fabric prevents these allergens from affecting humans. This is really about personal preference, and what will work for you.

A hardwood bed frame will be a nice, sturdy addition to the bedroom. Laura Ashley bedding is stylish, and available in synthetic or cotton. You can review the thread count and makeup when you order online. Pillows are a different story, because there are so many fillings available. Goose down was the standard, but you can order pillows with flax seed filling today if you wanted to. Buckwheat and wool are also good alternatives for an eco-friendly solution.

Economical Sets

When shopping for an economical set, the thing you are most concerned with is chemicals used. Fireproofing chemicals are good for survival in an emergency, but bad for long time breathing. Futons make great, inexpensive choices for those seeking something eco-friendly. They also go great for kids too, providing parents a method of fold-up and store that increase a child’s play space. Quilts and sheets that are 100% cotton are ok, but you want natural fibers for your bed sheets if possible.

As for mattress protection, opt for covers that are vinyl-free.

Other Suggestions

IKEA has plenty of alternatives you can use, like hard wood bed slats, that help you stay natural without breaking the bank. It’s ok to shop at multiple stores if you’ll save money in doing so. Wool is naturally anti-fungal and anti-bacterial, but the substance can be difficult to wash. In most cases, you can opt out of a wool pillow in favor of something that is washable. Then use very mild soaps to clean the pillow and you should be fine. Also never under-estimate the clearance section! There are plenty of eco-friendly styles with a markdown if you are patient enough to shop.
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