Choosing To Live Organically: Organic Baby Clothes

Organic baby clothes are becoming increasingly popular, but what exactly are they? Many companies tout their clothing as "organic", but this term is often used loosely. Organic clothing is clothing made from fibers that are grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, chemical fertilizers or other chemicals. In addition, truly organic fibers are processed without using harsh dyes, chemicals or mixing the organic fibers with non-organic ones.

Popular organic materials for making baby clothing are: organic cotton, soybean fiber, bamboo fiber, hemp or organic wool. Many organic clothing manufacturers choose to leave garments in their natural colors. Some may choose to use crushed petals or plant fibers to achieve different hues with as little processing as possible.

Advantages of Organic Baby Clothing

Organic baby clothes are durable because the fibers have not been weakened by chemical processing. They are softer against the skin and are safe for baby since they contain no chemicals to be absorbed by the infant.

Natural bamboo fibers are naturally anti-microbial, softer than cotton and feel similar to silk against your baby’s skin. Organic bamboo and organic soybean fibers are sustainable textile fibers made from renewable natural resources. They do not contribute to a wasteful environment and do not pollute our natural resources.

Organic clothing is gentle on baby’s skin. An infant’s skin is easily irritated. Organic baby clothes contain fewer irritants than chemically processed clothing. Organic clothing may be up to 95% free of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and chemical fertilizers that can be harmful to your child and the environment.

Each family has their own personal reasons for going green. It may be to help the environment, provide a better future for your children, to live healthier, or to simply embrace nature’s glory. Your reason for seeking out organic products determines your level of commitment to the cause.

When purchasing organic baby clothes, you must decide how green you want to go. A reputable organic clothing store will list products that use a mixture of fibers and the fabrication process will be explained as well. Always ask about chemicals used on the garment and if the fiber is truly organic or a mixture or organic and processed materials. An organic garment should be free from plastic buttons, polyester tags, nylon stitching and other non-organic materials.

Keep in mind that all organic baby clothes do not contain spandex like many popular baby clothing lines. This means that the garment will be made with a tighter weave and will give very little. Always check sizing recommendations before purchasing from a new company and choose a size that is a little larger than what you would normally purchase, so your little one has some growing room.

Choosing organic baby clothing is a great way to show your support for helping the environment. Organic fibers are healthy for baby and healthy for our natural resources. Green living goes beyond recycling plastics and aluminum; it involves changing the way you think about consumable materials in general. Organic is a way of life.