CAN YOU PAINT A COT?
Use natural baby safe cot paints for a safer indoor environment for your children

If you are asking if you can paint a cot, then the answer is totally that you can, of course you can! There are many ways you can paint a cot, and we suggest choosing the most eco friendly and non toxic and natural paint you can find, as most paints are actually just not that healthy for either you or your family and young children. We also have wall and ceiling nursery paints if that is what you are looking for rather than paint for cots.

Normal paints leach chemicals into the air, and many other nasties that can affect your breathing and your health, as well as can trigger asthma and allergic reactions, hardly ideal. Always strive for amazing indoor air quality.

One of the biggest issues is that people choose just weeks before the arrival of a new baby into the household to repaint the nursery and the painting of the baby’s cot, and this just exacerbates the problem, and at the worst possible timing for your delicate newborn.

All this can be avoided, and if you want to paint or even repaint your cot then if you use natural and non toxic paints then you can eliminate as many of these factors, as choosing one of the paints from the range, some of these are certified safe for babies and totally non toxic. A great non toxic, breathable, and safe natural wood paint for painting a cot is linked to below a popular choice and available in loads of colours.

So in answer to your initial question of whether you can paint a babies cot, the answer is a most certain yes, and we recommend painting with Graphenstone Natural products for the best health of your precious family!

WHAT PAINT TO USE ON A BABY COT?

Quite simply, if you are asking what paint to use on a baby cot then the short answer is to try one these:

If you would like to repaint your cot, we suggest lighting sanding the surface, and then apply 1 coat of the universal primer, and then 2 coats of the Graphenstone Eggshell premium multi surface, which is perfect for wood (and metal), and all furniture painting. These paints are free from VOCS volatile organic compounds.

HOW TO PAINT A COT

If you are looking for information and help about how to paint a cot you’ve come to the right place.

First of all let’s get a few things ironed out, if you’re about to paint a cot you must be aware that your standard off the shelf paint is just not as good as you think it is, your standard paint contains a whole host of nasties that leach chemicals and particles into the air for many years, which can trigger health problems such as asthma and other breathing difficulties, as well as causing allergic reactions and similar.

The problems are far more common than you might think, we have lots of emails asking if these paints are safe around children and small families, and we are pleased to be able to say that almost everything the Graphenstone Paints creates is totally breathable, natural, eco friendly and non toxic.

So, to paint a cot, you must prepare the surface correctly, give it a good sand down and for a great finish would would recommend that you use a natural primer to get the surface even and imperfection free. Once primed, lightly key the surface and apply your natural wood paint, products such as the Graphenstone Wood Paint safe in the knowledge that they are safe and non toxic, and certified safe for use. For more information and full ingredient lists please check out the product pages.

IS IT SAFE TO PAINT A COT?

We often get asked is it safe to paint a cot, and the answer depends on what you’re painting the cot with. If you just head to your local paint retail, large or small, the choice might seem huge, but when you look at what is actually in the paint the choice suddenly diminishes.

Standard household paint is just not good for you, the majority of paints leach chemicals into the air for many years after they have been painted, whether this is a wall paint, or a standard wood paint. These airborne particles and chemicals can cause allergic reactions, trigger asthma as well as trigger all kinds of nasty side effects that we really could help to avoid.

Is it safe to paint a cot? Well, no, it’s not safe to paint a cot with standard high VOC paints if you want to give the best start for your newborn. We suggest a natural water based paint or natural mineral based paint such as we have here.

We have a solution however, our leading stocked brand Graphenstone paint to supply incredible natural  and eco friendly paint that is breathable, non toxic, and safe to use, and offer many paints that are totally suitable for safely paint a cot, allowing you to rest assured you are doing the right thing for you little one and your family.

We would suggest safely painting a cot with these wood paints which a both certified for use in the home and around babies. We always recommend Graphenstone paint company rather than using conventional paint, when looking for baby safe paint for your baby s nursery.

View range of baby safe cot and nursery paint here

Why Should You Avoid Using Traditional Paints and use natural cot paint

When it comes to painting baby furniture, you should strictly stay away from all synthetic formulation of paint and paint finishes. Conventional paint is full of harmful compounds that are a threat to the baby’s health and wellbeing. Below we have listed a few reasons why you should avoid using these synthetically formulated products on your baby’s furniture.

Harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and baby safe paints

Volatile Organic Compounds, or VOCs for short, are a group of organic compounds that escape from the surfaces of certain chemical solids and liquids in the form of gas. What allows them to be released in this manner is their low boiling points which in turn permits them to evaporate and sublimate into the surrounding environment at low temperatures. These are scientifically proven to be a serious health hazard to human health, which is why you definitely do not want your baby to be exposed to them.

Some of the commonly found volatile organic compounds in paint are benzene and methylene chloride which are compounds known to be associated with cancer; moreover, methylene chloride is converted into carbon monoxide inside our bodies, rendering health consequences that are similar to that of carbon monoxide exposure. Traditional paint is full of VOCs, so using these to paint your baby’s furniture can have a negative impact on your baby’s growth and development.

Toxic Chemicals in cot paint

In addition to VOCs, traditional paints also contain other toxic chemicals like titanium dioxide which is an odourless, white powder, mixed into the solvent as a colouring pigment. It irritates the eyes, as well as the nose and throat on inhalation. This compound has also been found to increase susceptibility to lung cancer in humans.

Allergic Reactions from cot paint

The synthetic formulation of traditional paints also makes them a source of various allergens. Compounds in these paints can irritate the eye, nose, and respiratory tract, while also causing breathing problems and a general feeling of discomfort. The fumes from traditional paints can also result in terrible headaches and nausea.

Reduced Indoor Air Quality from the high VOC cot paint

All the fumes and chemical constituents of traditional paints undermine the indoor air quality of the household as well. Traditional paints are generally not very breathable and make way for condensation and mould problems. Condensation and moisture-related problems can result in reduced building performance and damaged building fabric, while mould is toxic to human health.

So if you are looking to create a safe space for your baby, without a doubt, you should shun away petrochemical and traditional paints, and opt for more eco-friendly and sustainable formulations.

Benefits of Using Natural Paints to Paint a Cot

Using natural and environment-friendly paint for baby furniture is highly recommended. Below we have compiled a list of a few benefits associated with using natural paint.

Healthier Environment for Your Baby

Natural paints are free from all sorts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the harmful concentration of metals, biocides, antimicrobials, and other chemical components that might prove to be a threat to your baby’s health. Your baby is going to be spending a great deal of time in the cot, so in order to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for your baby, you should go for natural paints.

Non-Toxic Ingredients in natural paint

Naturally formulated paint is made from organic ingredients like minerals, clay, chalk, oils, plant-based dyes, beeswax, and other food-grade ingredients, which makes them safe. These paints are not associated with having adverse effects on human health and are safe to use. Because these paints are made from completely natural ingredients, they are non-toxic to the baby and you won’t have to worry about the baby coming into contact with the paint.

Get a better mood from using natural cot paints

Paint can also have an effect on your baby’s mood, particularly the colour of the paint. Choosing lighter and vibrant shades like blue, green, and pink can create a refreshing and soothing ambiance for your baby to stay in. Here, it might be important to note that darker and sharp colours like bright orange or red can agitate the baby. Regardless, you will find a lot of options in natural paints to choose from.

Better Sleep from using natural paints

Any parent knows how important it is for their baby to get an adequate amount of sleep and be well-rested afterward. Unlike traditional paints that create a feeling of discomfort, natural paints will generate a comfortable space for your baby. This will allow your baby to acquire a good amount of sleep and be well-rested at the end of it as well.

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