Magazines, books and classes all share information about the logical things to baby proof your home in preparation for the new baby.  What about all the stuff that is not logical or common knowledge, things that could be dangerous in your environment, including the air and surroundings and products you have used everyday.  Keeping your home toxin-free is an easy thing to do, and one of the most important gifts you can give to your little ones.

Here is a quick reference guide to 10 things you can do to ready your home for your new baby:

1) Prepare your baby’s room as early as possible in your pregnancy, especially if you plan to paint or buy new carpeting or furniture. You want to give new materials plenty of time to off-gas any hazardous vapors they might emit. And don’t forget—you’re pregnant! So get someone else to do the painting and stay away from those fumes.