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organic baby apparel -
what's the difference?We
know that organic baby apparel is better for both our babies’ bodies
and the environment, but why? Organic
cotton is the most common material used in natural baby clothing. Since
organic cotton is grown on organic farms that don’t use artificial
fertilizer or insecticides, by buying organic baby apparel made with
cotton you are eliminating exposure of toxic elements to your baby,
which is especially important considering that babies are 15 times more
susceptible to toxic agents than adults. How are organic cotton
farms different? Organic cotton farmers use
materials and methods that have lesser impact on the soil and the
surrounding environment. Instead of using chemical fertilizers, organic
cotton farmers fertilize by rotating crops, using compost, and planting
crops that naturally introduce nitrogen into the soil. Organic farmers
reduce the use of pesticides by using methods such as pest-resistant
seeds.
The
use of chemical pesticides in
the US has become overwhelming. One study has shown that a third of a
pound of chemicals is used to grow enough cotton for one t-shirt. Most
health-conscious people know to avoid ingesting these chemicals through
our food and water, but not as many consider the implications of
wearing clothing made with materials tainted by these harmful elements.
Many of these chemicals can lead
to long-term allergies and skin disorders through exposure via
clothing. Not only do these chemicals affect our health by direct
exposure, they creep into the soil and water sources of nearby farms,
which inevitably spread to rivers, streams and the air and scatter
throughout the environment. | Organic
farming recognizes these threats and reduces or eliminates them. And it
shows. Organic farms have more birds in their fields and natural
wildlife surrounding that serve as insect-eaters. |
We
have discovered that the use of organic
cotton for baby clothes is on the rise. More and more people are
opening their eyes to the importance of using natural products,
creating a healthy market for organic baby apparel. - Sage
Creek Naturals
is one of the front-runners and one of our favorites. They take
responsibility for the
environmental impact of their products, and for the comfort of
the
babies that wear them. The organic baby apparel sold on their website
is fashionable and made with organic cotton. They also offer a wide
assortment of organic bedding, toys and blankets. Check
them out.
- Sckoon, a baby
boutique in Soho, NY, offers adorable & fashionable designer
baby clothes made with 100%
organic cotton manufactured at environmental conscience fair trade
factories. Their unique kimonos, onesies and play outfits are
innovative in
design and in comfort. Don't miss Sckoon!
| Click here to visit the Organic
Consumers Association and read an article about the rise of cotton
clothing. |
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