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Best Nursery Items 2020

Mokulock Building Blocks
In beautiful Yamagata, Japan, a tech company subletting expensive equipment to process a variety of materials to build things like the personal computer, decided to take on a new task. The task was to deliver their “neighbor” mother nature to those who can hardly recognize it in everyday life. The result were beautiful building blocks carved out from a solid piece of wood. No surface finishing oil, chemical, paint, or glue is used. The wood is harvested right in their backyard from trees that are carefully cut down in the winter for forest thinning to promote tree growth. The trees not used for local architecture are turned into these super fun blocks that are warm to the touch, with a comforting aroma, and a naturally beautiful color and texture.
Check them out here: https://mokulock.biz/
My Green Mattress Emily Mattress

Picking a safe mattress for your little one shouldn’t be complicated. The mattress industry is finally catching up in quality and My Green Mattress is certainly looking to lead the way.
As of 2019, the materials and operations in the family owned factory are now certified all organic by the Control Union. Organic materials include GOTS certified organic cotton and wool sourced from within the USA and GOLS certified organic latex and coconut. Also, the Emily Mattress is hypoallergenic and free from flame retardant chemicals. Starting at $289 it's a great option for the discerning parent.
Check it out here https://www.mygreenmattress.com/

Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1 Convertible Crib
Everyone knows Babyletto’s best-selling Hudson crib because of its modern design and affordable price, but what you may not know is why it was nominated as a finalist in our 2020 Awards. Made with solid New Zealand pine wood and screened for harmful chemicals to ensure it meets GREENGUARD GOLD Certification for your babe's safety. GREENGUARD Gold Certified means it is screened for over 10,000 chemicals and VOCs known to pollute indoor air. They finish their cribs in a non-toxic multi-step painting and staining process that is lead and phthalate safe. This all goes without mentioning the life cycle of the crib that grows with your baby into a toddler bed. We love this crib and company.
Check it out here https://babyletto.com/