Why You Should Choose Baby Clothes Made From Organic Cotton

Michelle — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:56:47 +0000

If you are doing your best to raise a healthy baby then good for you! Babies are life’s most precious gift and should be taken care of accordingly. That is why you should research the advantages of organic cotton for your baby’s clothes instead of the conventional cotton. Read on to discover the major differences between conventional cotton and organic cotton.
Conventional cotton is the one of the most pesticide laden crops in the world. Only coffee surpasses cotton in the amount of pesticides used. Conventional cotton farming involves the use of very heavy spraying of pesticides and herbicides, but it doesn’t stop there. Once the cotton is turned into fabric, chlorine bleach is used to give it a clean white color. Then formaldehyde is applied as a finisher. Here is a scary statistic: Approximately 1/3 of a pound of chemicals is used to grow and produce just one t-shirt. So as you can see, conventional cotton is harmful to the environment and to the people that wear the clothing made from conventional cotton.
The process of growing organic cotton is totally different. There are no chemicals used to grow organic cotton. The fields are fertilized naturally and the weeds are removed with hoes, tractors or by hand. Pests are controlled by the use of specific pest eating insects. Organic cotton crops have earned the label of organic by using soil that has been free of pesticides for three consecutive years. Organic cotton farming will use chili, garlic, tree tea oil and other natural substances in their farming process.
Another great benefit of organic cotton compared to conventional cotton is that organically grown cotton has the ability to “breathe” a lot better. This will allow for moisture to evaporate. Baby clothing or bedding that has been manufactured with conventional cotton fabric will trap moisture next to baby’s skin which can cause a rash. Many babies have sensitive skin so providing them with more breathable clothing is a simple and effective way for parents to minimize skin irritation.
Clothing made from organic cotton will last much longer than clothing made from conventional cotton. The fibers of organic cotton are much stronger and thicker than the conventional cotton. Conventional cotton fibers have been weakened by the chemicals and bleaching process.
Organic cotton baby clothes can be found in various baby boutiques across the country. As the popularity of organic clothing increases, organic baby clothes will become easier to find. But if you do not have a baby boutique in your area that sells clothes made from organic cotton, do a search online. You will be able to find a ton of places that sell organic baby clothes.
Most parents want the best for their babies. The clothes we choose are part of that. If you are wanting the best for your baby, consider buying baby clothes made from organic cotton. You’ll feel better knowing that you’re not only doing the best for your baby but for the environment as well, all by making this one simple change.

Saving Money On Organic Cotton Baby Clothes

Michelle — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:36:27 +0000

As Parents we want the best for our Baby. We want to keep our Babies safe from things that might harm them. This is exactly why more and more Parents are choosing Organic Cotton Baby Clothes.
Organic Baby Clothing has recently become very popular with concerned parents due to the Natural way the Cotton is grown, therefore making it a better choice for our Baby’s Clothing needs. Cotton that has been organically grown is not subjected to harsh Chemicals and Pesticides as is Non-Organic Cotton, therefore making it a better choice for your Baby and our Planets Environment.
There is one drawback to choosing Organically Manufactured Baby Clothing, and that one drawback is the higher price! Since the process for growing and manufacturing Organic Cotton Baby Clothing is more expensive, and as Parents we must pay higher prices for the Organic Baby Clothes we buy. However we do get the peace of mind knowing there are no harsh or harmful chemicals in our Baby’s Clothing.
Not only is Organic Cotton grown under stringent standards, it is also manufactured under very tight guidelines, in order to be considered Organic in nature. The manufacturing process must not include harmful fabric dyes and or harmful chemicals in the Growing, Processing and Manufacturing of organic clothing.
Parents should be cautious when buying Organic Baby Clothes, and be sure to read the Clothing Labels carefully, because there are Clothing Manufactures that are not totally truthful, or ethical. Some Manufactures will label the clothing as “Organic” when in fact it is NOT fully Organic in Nature. It is advised that Parents should shop for Name Brands that you both know and trust when shopping for Organic Clothing for your Baby.
Buying Organic Clothes is safer for your baby as well as safer for the environment. Just be sure to read the labels and check for wording like, “Organically Grown Cotton” and possibly “Organically Manufactured Cotton”, to be assured you are buying Authentic Organic Cotton Baby Clothes for your Baby. Buyer beware, as my Dad always said!
As a Frugal Mom I want my Baby to wear Organic Cotton Baby Clothes; however the price is rather high if you are Shopping at the Local Mall, or Independent Baby Stores. Since my Baby is actually allergic to some of the fabric dies used in Non-Organic Cotton Baby Clothing I had to begin buying ONLY Organically Grown and Manufactured Baby Clothes for her.
I first went Online and researched the topic of “Organic Baby Clothes” and found the prices Online to be less than in the Brick and Mortar Baby Stores in Town. However, one day in my research I found a link on Google to Ebay and it was about Organic Baby Clothing, so I clicked the link and was pleasantly surprised with what I found.
In searching further on Ebay, I found I could save even more money buying Organic Cotton Baby Clothes on Auction, and sometimes I even get Free Shipping from some Ebay Sellers Online. As a Work at Home Mom on a tight budget I welcome any opportunity to save money on things I buy on a regular basis such as Baby Items.
So, needless to say I spend a fair amount of time searching for all types of Baby related items on auction at Ebay. I have saved lots of money and found tons of great deals on Organic Cotton Baby Clothes, and other Baby Items since I found Ebay.
When it comes to saving money, and saving time, I like the idea of shopping at home and not having to worry about finding a parking place, fighting traffic, or standing in line at the cash register. Plus, I also save money on gas by shopping online. I guess that is why I am called The Frugal Mom!

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