Collection: Eco-friendly paint for baby's room

If you're on this page, it's probably because you're expecting a happy event! As parents-to-be, preparing for the arrival of a future baby in the right conditions is an important moment, and you obviously have many questions about how to arrange your little one's room.

We want to help you prepare your baby's room as best as possible, from choosing the right paint to choosing the right colors for your newborn's room. As you know, paint, which is an alternative to wallpaper, is an element that must be chosen carefully. Indeed, depending on the paint chosen, it affects indoor air quality and your baby's health. We offer natural and eco-friendly paints, making them ideal for your baby's room.

Which paint should you choose for a baby's room?

Choosing the right paint is very important, especially for a baby's room: there are many factors to consider before painting the walls of your baby's room. This is why we recommend paying particular attention to the composition of the paint you'll be using in your newborn's room.

So discover the different elements that will require your vigilance.

A paint with low VOCs and no odor

First, the VOC (volatile organic compound) level should be as low as possible, as these are substances that can be harmful and dangerous to your baby's health. VOCs include substances such as benzene and formaldehyde. It is therefore recommended to choose a paint containing less than one gram per liter, as is the case with Algo paints.

VOCs are crucial for indoor air quality, which is why solvent-free paints are even more recommended for baby's room walls, compared to acrylic or glycerine paints.

Although the data relating to VOCs contained in paints is not always very clear, it is important to be aware of this fact: zero VOCs does not exist.

Odor is also an important criterion; the weaker or more neutral the odor, the more pleasant your work will be.

If the smell is a subjective criterion, keep in mind that the more the paint is loaded with elements from petrochemicals, the stronger its smell will be: therefore, choose a solvent-free paint.

Be careful, just because a paint doesn't smell, doesn't mean it's not harmful: for example, water-based paints are known for emitting low odors but they are not VOC-free!

A non-toxic, natural and certified paint

The type of paint is also important: if the paint is natural, the VOC level will be lower and the paint will not be harmful to your child. Therefore, it is recommended that you choose an eco-friendly paint, allowing you to preserve the indoor air quality of your child's room.

Babies are keen to explore their senses, which is why using natural paint will be a real plus for your child's safety if it comes into contact with their skin, for example.

If you have any doubts, rely on the possible labels of the different paints you are considering: this will allow you to make your choice with complete peace of mind for the well-being of your child. Among the many labels that exist, the European Ecolabel is one of the most reputable guarantees.

Choose a washable paint

It's well known that your baby will explore his entire world. To make paintwork easier to maintain, using a washable, satin-finish paint will be a plus for preserving and maintaining the paintwork on a daily basis, although a velvet finish can, to a lesser extent, meet this need for washability.

What color should you choose for your child's room?

Color can play a role in your baby's awakening and attitude, so yes: color is an important choice!

Because choosing the right color for a newborn's room isn't always easy, we've put together a selection of essential shades for your baby's room.

Pastel shades for calm and relaxation

Pastel colors will promote calm and relaxation in the baby's room, helping your child sleep better. Among the pastel colors: there are of course the timeless classics like whites, beiges and light grays: but other colors are highly recommended for your child's room: discover our selection.

Watercolor sky blue, a delicate mixed color

It's definitely the softest blue in our range, so obviously we're not going to hold back on using it for your newborn's room.

A perfectly luminous color, it will have the advantage of adding depth if the baby's room is small. Another advantage: our watercolor sky blue will be an ally for calm and serenity.

Blue is considered a unisex color, which is a major advantage if you don't know, or don't want to know, the sex of your future baby. So you won't have to redo a new room.

Another major advantage is that watercolor sky blue can be combined with a more neutral color like white or beige, as well as with bolder colors that can give a completely different atmosphere to your room.

Dizzy yellow, for a sunny atmosphere

Yellow is a color often considered a strong color, and rightly so: but our yellow range also includes yellows that are soft and light, like our Dizzy Yellow.

A warm color, bright yellow will bring joy to your baby's room. To boost the energy of this shade, you can pair it with standard colors like white, beige, or gray.

Bréhat pink, an alternative to terracotta for a little girl's bedroom

It's true that pink isn't exclusively reserved for little girls, but it's still a must-have if you're expecting a girl.

For a soft and warm ambiance, Rose Bréhat is totally in tune with the times. Better still, its slightly earthy side can be reminiscent of a more nuanced, softer terracotta.

So use it without moderation to enhance your future daughter's bedroom and encourage her development and mood: our Rose Bréhat is the perfect color combining the elegance of terracotta, thus providing a reminder of nature.

White, beige, gray: neutral colors for the baby's room

Worried about choosing the wrong color? You can trust the most neutral colors, such as white, gray, and beige.

White is a color that allows you to limit the risk, but you can also opt for a slightly tinted white: we offer several types of white, including our warm white, which, as its name suggests, is warm and will dress the walls of your baby's room with its slightly vanilla color.

Other whites are also perfectly suitable: dawn white, for example, will add a fresh touch to your newborn's room.

Beiges are also a great alternative. They're often used when choosing a section of wall with a brighter color to enhance it (like green, for example). Beiges also work very well in a total look: this is particularly the case with pampas beige.

Our customers have asked us:

When to paint the baby's room?

Although there are no rules on the exact date for painting the baby's room: it is best to do it before the last trimester of pregnancy, i.e. at least 3 months in advance, so that all the VOCs present in the paint can be emitted.

Indeed, VOCs are emitted over the long term: over several weeks or even several months.

This will give you time to choose the furniture and decoration for your child's room.

What paint is the least toxic for a baby's room?

For the baby's room, the ideal is to choose a solvent-free, natural and ecological paint containing as few VOCs as possible (generally less than 1g/litre).

If the paint is certified by a label (European Ecolabel for example) this will allow you to make your choice easier and guarantee the healthiest possible environment for your future baby.