Why many parents are outfitting their babies in organic clothing
Posted on Jun 03, 2009 under Uncategorized | No Comment
These days it is easier than ever to find organic products. There are strict requirements in place in terms of the type of products that can be labeled organic. When a product is certified as organic you know that it is produced in a way that protects the earth and its inhabitants. Organic food is now available at just about every grocery store. This availability is the result of consumer demand.
For many of us it is a matter of health. People who buy organic are often concerned with the health of the environment as well as the health of their family. When you buy organic products you help create a healthier world. There has been a slow learning curve in terms of the need for organic food and the hazards of many of the products used in the production of food. Thinking about organic in terms of clothing is a fairly new phenomenon. Cotton is the biggest crop out there when it comes to the production of clothing. Since cotton is not a crop that is consumed by people there is little to no regulation of the types of chemicals used in its production.
Many of the chemicals used to produce a cotton crop leach into our water and impact other crops used for food. Many people do not even stop to think about the safety of famers and farm workers exposed to the various chemicals used to grow cotton. It has been estimated that a pound fertilizer used to create a cotton t-shirt and pair jeans. There are several other chemicals used when the cotton is being turning into cloth for clothes.
Now think about the soft delicate skin of your baby. A baby’s skin is more porous than an adults and easily absorbs toxins. This means that baby’s will have a higher risk when placed in clothing made using hazardous chemicals. When dressing your children in organic clothing you will reduce their contact with numerous toxins. The cotton used to make baby organic clothing is farmed in a safe and sustainable way. This can improve the health of the earth and farm workers as well. By selecting baby organic clothes you are making a positive choice for your children and the earth.