Creating a healthier nursery doesn’t have to become another overwhelming part of this season of motherhood. Whether you’re preparing for your baby’s arrival or already holding your newborn, there may be more to that beautiful space than what meets the eye.

In this episode of Start Living Sustainable, come into the nursery with Cynthia Harvey, Healthy Home & Lifestyle Strategist and Textile Science Professional, as she shows you what you may not be seeing yet—and three simple ways to make more informed choices.

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Hey Lady,

Whether you’re a mom-to-be setting up the nursery or a new mom already holding your baby, you want the space surrounding your little one to support their health and well-being.

But what should you actually pay attention to?

In this episode, we’re looking beyond the beautiful nursery to the materials and everyday products that become part of your baby’s environment. You’ll discover three simple ways to think about what deserves your attention—without fear, guilt, or feeling like you have to replace everything.

Your simple next step: Walk into the nursery and identify the three things your baby will have the most repeated contact with. Don’t research the whole room. Just notice those three.

“The wise woman builds her house.” — Proverbs 14:1

Mama, while you’re thinking about the environment you’re creating for your baby, you matter too.

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1. PFAS and Human Health — National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Explore the research: https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/pfc

2. Flame Retardants Used in Flexible Polyurethane Foam — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Read the EPA resource: https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/flame-retardants-used-flexible-polyurethane-foam

3. Flame Retardants in Polyurethane Foam Collected from Baby Products — Stapleton et al. (2011) Read the published study: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es2007462

4. Microplastic Release from Polypropylene Feeding Bottles — Li et al. (2020), Nature Food Read the published study: https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-020-00171-y

Next week, we’re opening the nursery door and looking at the rest of the home—because your baby’s environment doesn’t stop at the nursery.

And neither does Mom’s well-being.

Discern. Decide. And let’s walk it out.