Cribs and chemicals

kalmte214 · December 2013

A mom friend starting talking about how terrible it is to have a crib that isn't solid wood because of chemicals used in veneers and other wood-based materials. She successfully increased my anxiety.

Thoughts on solid wood cribs vs. cribs with wood components?

slwprincess · December 2013

Chemicals are everywhere. Unless you plan to put your baby in a bubble... don't stress over this. Cribs today are safer than ever. Get a crib that you like and don't give it another thought.

LittleApple · December 2013

Solid wood cribs have chemicals too. What do you think the finish is made of?

Just get the crib you like, be sure to air it out before putting your baby in it.

Metreky21 · December 2013

I agree chemicals are everywhere but my philosophy is if I can prevent exposure without breaking my budget then I'm going to do it. I bought a DaVinci crib. They are solid pine and the finish is non toxic lead and phalate free. Do some research on green cribs, most will break the bank and in my mind that's money better spent on college, but there are affordable cribs out there that are slightly better and cost the same as the MDF formaldahide cribs.