Organic Baby Clothing
All new parents to be are now seeing these labels "Organic" on baby items.
We all want the best for our children, but what exactly makes an item organic? Organic baby products are made without synthetic chemicals such as pesticides, fertilizers or growth hormones.
Before a the manufacturer can say they make an organic product they must obtain organic certification.
Many parents take comfort in the fact that when the clothing had to get thrown out it won't spend it's lifetime in a landfill, it's organic status will allow it to decay much faster then clothing made with synthetics and additives.
Because items have to be labeled as organic it makes them easier to spot.
Organic baby clothing tends to be more expensive then other baby clothing.
For example these 2 swaddlers found at target.
com: The Kiddopotamus & Co.
Cotton Knit SwaddleMe - Pink is $10.
99.
This item is 100% cotton, but is not organic.
The Kiddopotamus & Co.
Organic Cotton SwaddleMe - Ivory is $16.
99.
The item description states "100% OCIA Certified Organic Cotton" Eco friendly clothing doesn't stop at cotton.
It can also include materials such as bamboo, hemp and silk.
Lucky for us organic baby clothing is becoming a lot more common.
There are several websites that offer organic baby clothing in a wide range of colors and styles like Organic Cotton onsies for around $25.
These clothes don't have to cost an arm and a leg, you can always check out Target and Babies R Us.
Major companies like Gerber are now producing their baby clothing in an organic version.
Babiesrus.
com has Gerber Organic 2 Piece Sleep & Play - Neutral (3-6 Months) on sale for $8.
98.
We all want the best for our children, but what exactly makes an item organic? Organic baby products are made without synthetic chemicals such as pesticides, fertilizers or growth hormones.
Before a the manufacturer can say they make an organic product they must obtain organic certification.
Many parents take comfort in the fact that when the clothing had to get thrown out it won't spend it's lifetime in a landfill, it's organic status will allow it to decay much faster then clothing made with synthetics and additives.
Because items have to be labeled as organic it makes them easier to spot.
Organic baby clothing tends to be more expensive then other baby clothing.
For example these 2 swaddlers found at target.
com: The Kiddopotamus & Co.
Cotton Knit SwaddleMe - Pink is $10.
99.
This item is 100% cotton, but is not organic.
The Kiddopotamus & Co.
Organic Cotton SwaddleMe - Ivory is $16.
99.
The item description states "100% OCIA Certified Organic Cotton" Eco friendly clothing doesn't stop at cotton.
It can also include materials such as bamboo, hemp and silk.
Lucky for us organic baby clothing is becoming a lot more common.
There are several websites that offer organic baby clothing in a wide range of colors and styles like Organic Cotton onsies for around $25.
These clothes don't have to cost an arm and a leg, you can always check out Target and Babies R Us.
Major companies like Gerber are now producing their baby clothing in an organic version.
Babiesrus.
com has Gerber Organic 2 Piece Sleep & Play - Neutral (3-6 Months) on sale for $8.
98.
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