Why new parents are dressing their children in organic products
Posted by Babies - 29/05/09 at 06:05 amOrganic products are popping up everywhere these days. There are strict rules when it comes to labeling something as organic. An organic product is produced in a way that is good for the earth and all who live here. Organic food is now available at just about every grocery store. This availability is the result of consumer demand.
Health is the main reason people choose organic products. This includes our health, our family’s health, and the health of the environment. When you buy organic products you help create a healthier world. We have learned slowly about the importance of 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. Most clothing that is produced from a crop is made from cotton. Because cotton is not grown for food there is less focus on the types of chemicals used in its production.
All types of chemical are used to grow cotton that 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 hazardous chemicals when cotton is growing and harvested. It is estimated that one pound of fertilizer is used for the production of the fabric used in one t-shirt and pair of 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. The skin of a baby is more fragile than an adult’s and absorbs things easily. This means that baby’s will have a higher risk when wearing clothing that has been grown and made with the use of chemicals. When you put your children in organic clothing you will reduce the amount of harmful chemicals they are exposed to. The cotton used in baby organic clothing is produced in a way that is sustainable and safe. 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.
