Users' questions

Are Baby Cache cribs non-toxic?

Are Baby Cache cribs non-toxic?

The solid wood mattress support is the main reason I sometimes wish we bought a Natart crib instead of a Romina crib (but I am still thrilled I decided to buy Romina furniture). Overall, Natart is a wonderful non-toxic and stylish choice for your baby’s nursery furniture.

Are DaVinci cribs non-toxic?

DaVinci Kalani 4-in-1 Convertible crib is the most affordable and non-toxic crib available in the market. DaVinci Kalani crib is Greenguard Gold certified and Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) compliant, which means that it is low in VOCs, formaldehyde, and lead. The crib is painted with non-toxic multi-step painting.

Are Dream On Me cribs non-toxic?

All of our cribs/nursery furniture are JPMA certified and meet or exceed all safety standards set by the CPSC and ASTM. Our products use baby-safe, non-toxic paints that are tested by 3rd party labs for lead and other toxic elements.

Is there such a thing as a non-toxic crib?

Some cribs still off-gas toxic chemicals even though they say they are non-toxic cribs. So I broke down cribs that are labelled as non-toxic cribs into three categories below. You will see which non-toxic cribs are truly non-toxic and which non-toxic cribs can still emit unsafe chemicals.

What kind of chemicals are in baby cribs?

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are up to 10 times more harmful in indoors, especially for babies. Common toxic ingredients include benzene, formaldehyde, phenol, toluene, 2-ethylhexanoic acid, etc. Baby can breathe in these toxins during sleeping.

What should you avoid when buying a crib?

Manufactured wood should be avoided when selecting a crib due to high exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). However, if you decided to choose the crib with a manufactured wood as a part of the crib, go for the composite wood made with soy-based glue. Wood finish of a crib can also release harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Is it safe to use soy based glue on a crib?

Soy-based glue is not a definite answer to replacing formaldehyde-based glue. However, it is the safest option for the glue used in composite wood. When choosing the frame of the crib, solid wood will be the best choice. Manufactured wood should be avoided when selecting a crib due to high exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).