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Everything you need to know for your baby’s haven.
Dear Reader,
When Dot was a new mom, my own mom, Mother Dot, stepped into her role as grandmother as if she’d been born to it. It was much better than parenting, Mother Dot told me, as she doted on the Little Dots.
Dot relished the help, particularly grateful for the cribs and toys Mother Dot gathered at her own home, which meant that I and the Little Dots could visit without having to pack a single thing. Best of all, Mother Dot did it entirely by borrowing, bartering, and buying second-hand.
Babies, as we all know, seem to need a lot of stuff. And if you’re a new parent (or new grandparent), you’re likely trying to make sense of what it is you need and how you might ensure that it’s made of materials safe for your child. Which is why Bluedot’s Room for Change series is long overdue delivering this guide to outfitting a nursery, including what to look for, what to avoid, and retailers we think are swell. As guide writer Allison Braden put it, “Careful plans can come apart in the chaos of a new arrival and the urge to give them the world. But staying true to a few core values in the service of your baby’s health, and the planet’s, is an act of deep and thoughtful love — and so is giving yourself grace when you’re not always perfect.”
Maternally,
Dot
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