There are nontoxic varnishes on the market that seal the wood effectively and give it an attractive sheen while still being safe in your child s hands.
Baby safe wood sealer.
Baby safe saturates raw wood with dense beeswax and a super pure oil made from the flax plant.
Baby safe was invented by the founder of earthpaint for his son so he could have a pure non toxic wood finish to start the early years.
The color of the wood is the best thing to rely on for color when it comes to cribs and things young kids use in the teething stages.
In fact it has even been used as protective glaze for both candies and medicines.
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Shellic is also quick to dry and semi oderless.
Baby safe stain and sealer.
Non toxic when cured rock hard 30 days just like all other evaporative finishes.
Buy either shellac or zinsser sealcoat which is pure de waxed shellac mixed to the perfect wipe brush and spray consistency.
If not staining then the first coat of material should be a good acrylic evaporative finish.
Shellac is a popular finish that brings out wood grain and makes it look natural.
Bee s wax and carnauba wax are the most commonly used toy safe waxes.
Both are available in liquid and aerosol cans.
It should be a sanding sealer that sands easily and two coats should be given and only sanded after the second coat.
Simple safe and clear the simplest clear finish is one coat of shellac to seal the wood followed by paste wax to leave a smooth silky feel.
Howard butcher block conditioner is a mix of mineral oil vitamin e beeswax and carnauba wax.
Baby safe is a purists take on crib finish.
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Product description baby safe is the best way to finish a wood crib.