Organic products are popping up everywhere these days. There are specific regulations out there when it comes to labeling something as organic. When something is organic this means it is grown in such as way that protects the earth and its inhabitants. You can now find organic food at every major grocery store. This availability is the result of consumer demand.
Health is the main reason people choose organic products. People who buy organic are often concerned with the health of the environment as well as the health of their family. Buying organic is part of a commitment to a healthier world. There has been a slow learning process when it comes to the importance of buying organic food and the dangers of pesticides and other chemicals. The awareness of the importance of organic clothing is fairly new. One of the biggest crops for the production of clothing is cotton. Because cotton is not grown for food there is less focus on the chemicals used in its production from the field to the factory.
All types of chemical are used to grow cotton that leach into our water and impact other crops used for food. There is also little concern about the safety of farmers exposed to hazardous chemicals when cotton is growing and harvested. It has been estimated that a pound fertilizer used to create a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. The process of turning raw cotton into clothing often uses several other hazardous chemicals.
Now think about your baby’s soft and precious skin. A baby’s skin will absorb things easier than an adults because it is more porous. This means that baby’s are at a greater risk when exposed to clothing produced with harmful chemicals. Choosing organic baby clothing for your children will lower their exposure to harmful 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. Choosing organic baby clothes is making a positive impact on your children and the world.