.product_section .product_form, .product_gallery { opacity: 1; } .multi_select, form .select { display: block !important; } .image-element__wrap { display: none; }

Components of a Healthy Kids Room (that are cute and affordable)

par Staff Account janvier 31, 2022 5 lire la lecture

Health & Wellness

Components of a Healthy Kids Room (that are cute and affordable)

Written by Amanda Klecker @healthyhouseontheblock

For full article, go to: https://healthyhouseontheblock.com/healthy-kids-room-ideas.html

No matter which house, or which child, my kids’ bedrooms have always been one of my favorite spaces in the house. And as they get older, they get to put their own personalities into their bedrooms, while I still keep it consistent with a healthy kids room in terms of toxins and products.

As they transition from baby to toddler to big kid, their bedrooms have also changed with them. We’re now entering pre-teen territory and I see even more changes for the future of the healthy kids room spaces in my home.

I will say that it can be tricky to navigate the décor, the bedding and the furniture of these rooms, while keeping it not only low toxin, but also giving my kids some say in the design of the space. I am in awe of just how many healthy products and furniture pieces there are if you’re trying to create a healthy kids room though. The trick is knowing how to search for pieces and what brands you can trust when you’re designing your healthy kids room.

Brand transparency is one of the TOP things I look for when I’m doing research on a new material or product for our home. If a brand is up front and honest about what they’re offering you, there’s little to question. But when it becomes difficult to find out ingredients, materials or information about the company, I know that I may want to steer clear.

Brand transparency makes it incredibly possible to create a healthy kids room that is as low-toxin as possible. It’s one of the best ways to help determine if a product is healthy. Brands like Rugs By Roo make it easy to find out information about them and their products. It’s because of this that you can trust the validity of their claims as well as their products.

Our kids’ spaces are extremely important to their health and wellness. Kids are not just mini adults – they’re systems are underdeveloped and can be extremely susceptible to the toxins that we introduce to them. Having a healthy kids room for your child can play a huge role in not only their development, but their health as an adult as well.

The information I’m sharing here will help you understand some of the toxins in typical products for kids rooms and the components that you can look for to create a healthy kids room in your own home.

TOXINS IN KIDS PRODUCTS AND DECOR

As I mentioned before, kids are not just miniature adults. Our systems are fully developed and capable of filtering out toxins while protecting other organs from being affected. Children, on the other hand, have an undeveloped blood-brain barrier that allows many toxins to pass through before getting filtered out.

Children also have thinner and less dense skin and skeletal systems, meaning toxins can be absorbed at a more efficient rate in comparison to us as adults.

And if you have kids, you know that kids have much different hand-to-mouth habits in comparison to us as adults too. (Please tell me I’m not the only mom asking my kids to keep their hands off their faces and out of their mouths on a consistent basis?!) But it’s this habit that creates the perfect avenue for toxin exposure as they ingest toxic house dust more frequently than anyone else.

Another consideration when it comes to toxins, is that our kids spend a large portion of their day and night in their bedrooms. If you have the opportunity to create a healthy kids room, you can minimize greatly minimize their exposure to some of the big toxins that are in most kids rooms:

Flame Retardants: Flame retardants are added to textiles, mattresses, rugs and other components of kids room items. Flame retardants have been shown to increase the likelihood of aggression and defiance in kids (STUDY) as well as delay their neurological function, cognitive development and problem solving skills (STUDY).

Flame retardants have also been linked to weakened immune systems (STUDY) , thyroid and adrenal gland irregularities (STUDY) and problems with reproductive organs. (STUDY). On top of all these other issues, flame retardants are a known carcinogen and have been linked to an increased risk in thyroid cancer, the fastest increasing cancer in the US currently. (STUDY)

Phthalates: Phthalates are found in plastic and vinyl toys, plastic furniture, vinyl flooring, wallpaper and vinyl blinds. What we know is that often children’s exposure is well over the EPAs allotted “safe limit” of phthalates (STUDY). Phthalates have been linked to neurological toxicity in kids as well as have adverse impacts on neurodevelopment, including lower IQ, problems with attention and hyperactivity and poorer social communication. (STUDY)

Phthalates also disrupt the endocrine system and can cause issues with thyroid, immune function and the reproductive process. (STUDY)

Pesticides: Pesticides can be found in any sort of textile or fabric that you bring into your kids room. Pesticide exposure has been linked to increased risk of being diagnosed with ADHD (STUDY) as well as an increased risk of childhood cancer (STUDY).

Pesticides have also been shown to disrupt the body’s natural endocrine function and have potential to disrupt natural development in kids and babies. (STUDY)

Formaldehyde: Formaldehyde is a VOC and is found in anything from furniture to pillows, bedding and upholstery products. It is in SO many places around our homes and in our kids rooms. Some of the big health concerns that go along with formaldehyde are an increased risk of cancer and disruption to healthy cell development in the body. (STUDY)

Formaldehyde has also been linked to issues in neurodevelopment of the brain and development of the pulmonary system in general. (STUDY)

VOCs: Volatile Organic Compounds are present in many materials and options we bring into our homes: furniture, carpet, flooring, upholstery and cleaning products. There are HUNDREDS of VOCs both in nature and in our home, and it’s impossible to remove them all — but you can certainly reduce them drastically.

This blog post lists the 9 most harmful VOCs in your home, but it’s important to know that most of them damage the kidneys and liver, disrupt the endocrine system and can cause respiratory issues in children. Many of them are also carcinogenic in nature.

Polyvinyl Chloride: Often times referred to as PVC, polyvinyl chloride is another material that is in SO many of our day to day items and materials. It can be found in strollers, car seats, window shades and frames, high chairs, carpet backing, mattress covers and most plastic or vinyl materials.

PVC has been linked to endocrine disruption that in turn plays a role in childhood obesity (STUDY). PVC toxins have also been linked to cancer (STUDY) and neurological toxicity in kids.

HEALTHY KIDS ROOM PICKS

By finding products that are free from the toxins mentioned above, you can create a beautiful, safe place that supports your child’s health and wellness.

Rugs by Roo: As I’ve been on my own healthy house journey, I have learned so much and I’ve come to appreciate businesses that are owned and run with our health and our world’s health in mind. Rugs by Roo is just that type of company, which is why I absolutely adore them.

Not only are their rugs toxin free, but they’re also practical. Sandy Wong, the owner of Rugs by Roo is a mom and knows how important functional rugs are. She’s made it easy for us all to find washable, toxin free rugs for our home and kids spaces.

And can we just talk about her social mission for a minute? She works with suppliers who have strong commitments to supporting the local communities where these rugs are made. They offer programs to help equip women with skills to earn a living and support their families. Each of these rugs is handmade by artisans.

No matter what style you go with, I love that you can trust a reputable, transparent company like Rugs by Roo to find cute, but healthy components to any kids room. With all of these low toxin and organic finds, there’s no reason we can’t create rooms that are supportive of our little one’s health and wellness.

Laisser un commentaire

Les commentaires sont approuvés avant leur publication.

Voir l'article entier

Synthetic Materials and Your Pets

par Jennifer Liong mars 29, 2024 6 lire la lecture

Health & Wellness How To Shop Pet Friendly Tips

When it comes to our pets, we have a strong sense of responsibility to keep them safe, happy, and healthy, just like we do for children. However, corporations, even our government, do not see our pets the same way that we do.

Our pets are exposed to way more synthetic materials and chemicals than we are. The regulations for pet products are not as strict or enforced as much as they are for humans. It can even be difficult to trust the products that you are buying for your pets.

Voir l'article entier

Are Humidifiers Only Adding Moisture To Your Homes Air?

par Jennifer Liong mars 18, 2024 6 lire la lecture

Expert Bio Health & Wellness Tips

Author: Jaclyn Howden. Humidifiers are a product that consumers have been told to buy if you have a variety of symptoms or irritations that the dry winter air causes. Unfortunately, what we aren’t told as consumers, are the potential dangers of what could happen if there was improper usage of these products. The possibilities include getting sick, or worse; you or your loved ones could develop lung diseases!

Voir l'article entier

How Toxic Are Synthetic Rugs To Us And The Environment?

par Jennifer Liong février 27, 2024 7 lire la lecture

Earth Month Health & Wellness

This blog is only a fraction of the research and potential threats that microplastics present to our health. There are around 13,000 chemicals that are used when producing plastic. 3,200 are known to be a chemical of potential concern, and 6,000 of those chemicals are unknown if they are a hazard to our health.

Voir l'article entier

Let customers speak for us

from 328 reviews

Haley

04/22/2024

Gorgeous Wool Rug

I was looking for a rug for my son that would be safe and free of toxins without sacrificing style. I landed on a 100% wool rug from Rugs by Roo and it is absolutely gorgeous. The quality is incredible as well. The owner, Sandy, offered excellent customer service and was very personable. Overall, I’ve had a great experience with Rugs by Roo, and I definitely plan on coming back for more!

Rugs by Roo

Anonymous

09/03/2023

Great functional kids chair

Love that this chair is tested for chemicals and it's not toxic for kids, which is important to my family. Also love that the fabric unzips for easy cleaning, love that it can fold down into a little day bed. I would highly recommend this if you want something minimal design and easy to clean!

Wigiwama Brown Sugar Flip Chair

Tim Simmons

08/08/2023

Lovely addition to our son’s room!

After looking through dozens of options, online for a rug in our sons room, we came across Rugs by Roo. We are so happy we found this company! They have lots of different options and patterns, and we also like the fact that the rug we chose was cotton and washable. It arrived quickly after ordering and is incredibly soft; perfect for an infant to lie and crawl on. We are really happy with the purchase and would highly recommend this company!

Lorena Canals Clouds RugCycled Area Rug

Katherine Telfeyan

05/03/2023

Lorena Canals Atlas Vintage Blue Machine Washable Area Rug

Lauren Scobel

04/27/2023

Love, love, love!

Can’t express enough delight as we received the rings for baby’s nursery. The quality and customer service are both unmatched! Super soft and shaggy while nontoxic for baby - it’s all in the details and these rugs are perfect! And the fact the rugs can be machine washed is everything. Nursery is coming together!

Lorena Canals Big Fish Machine Washable Area Rug

Erin Catlin

04/24/2023

Great pillow, great customer service.

Nice quality and stylish brand, it is a win-win for this pillow. Excellent customer service, as well, another win.

Leah Singh Grid Pillow - Reversible - Black + Tan

Hannah Reeb

03/31/2023

Love!

Great experience ordering from this company!

Lorena Canals Fantasy Garden Bloom Natural Washable Rug

Melinda MacNaughton, MS, RDN, RYT

03/23/2023

very good quality rug!

This rug came as I expected it to look and feel! Great quality! I love that it is organic and sustainably made. That is more than just a bonus. I set out to purchase something that would give back to the earth and the makers of the rug, and I feel really good about my purchase!

Momeni Roman Holiday Via del Corso Pink Area Rug

Deborah Tucker

03/17/2023

Great Rug

Great rug matched pictures and description perfectly. Was promptly received. Would highly recommend!

Lorena Canals Azteca Natural Vintage Nude Machine Washable Rug

Customer

03/07/2023

Love!

The bins were super cute in our nursery!

Pehr Pomm Pom Natural Mini Basket

Elizabeth Rodarte

02/24/2023

Great quality

ferm LIVING Safari Tufted Leopard Area Rug

Jean-Philippe Choinière

02/21/2023

Lorena Canals Pink Nose Sheep Woolable Area Rug

Anonymous

02/18/2023

Fabulous Customer Service!! Cute product!

The rug I originally received was a strange colour and very different to the photo. I started an online chat with Rugs by Roo and showed them the photo. They agreed it looked off, double-checked with the manufacturer, and confirmed it was not correct. They immediately sent a replacement rug—what was even more impressive was I didn’t have to follow up about anything! They took care of it all quickly and smoothly. The new rug was much better, and they said to donate the former rug to a local charity instead of sending it back. THAT is excellent customer service!! 10/10 would recommend. The rug itself is super cute, although a bit less saturated in colour than the photos shown above. Love the eco-friendly and social responsibility initiatives, too!

Lorena Canals You're My Sunshine Washable Rug

Ruth Cusick

02/16/2023

beautiful and soft rug for nursery

Our dear friend's selected this rug to have in their baby's nursery. I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly it shipped and my friends have shared that it's absolutely beautiful and just very soft and cozy. The perfect rug for their tiny human's new room.

Lorena Canals Botanic Plants Machine Washable Area Rug

Anonymous

01/19/2023

Perfect for the nursery! Love that it's made of natural materials and looks great.

Lorena Canals Hippy Dots Natural Honey Washable Area Rug

Devise

Components of a Healthy Kids Room (that are cute and affordable)

TOXINS IN KIDS PRODUCTS AND DECOR

HEALTHY KIDS ROOM PICKS

Laisser un commentaire

Voir l'article entier

Synthetic Materials and Your Pets

Are Humidifiers Only Adding Moisture To Your Homes Air?

How Toxic Are Synthetic Rugs To Us And The Environment?

Catégories

Articles récents

Sign up to our Newsletter

Let customers speak for us

Let customers speak for us