Do you know what makes organic baby clothes a great choice for baby gifts?
"Organic" is quite the buzz-word these days! Is there really a difference between organic cotton baby clothing and the so called conventional cotton we have all been wearing for years? Well, "Yes!" Sometimes it may seem like all the talk about a healthy planet is just hype but there's a reason moms and dads are concerned about what goes on baby's delicate skin.
It's true, standard cotton baby clothing is made from natural fiber, but typically cotton is grown using synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. As it makes it's way to a new life as an adorable onesie or blanket, it's processed, bleached and treated with more chemicals still.
The demand is up so prices are coming down! But, organic baby clothes will also stand up to washing better- and longer. The reason is that conventionally produced cotton baby clothes have already been through quite a beating during production and it's life-span has been greatly reduced. Organic clothing just lasts longer.
It's next to impossible to truly wash out all of the chemicals used in processing. And those chemicals break down and change the texture and feel of the fibers.
Organic cotton, on the other hand, is grown without harsh chemicals, and the production process is gentler. So, the final product is truly a more pure, soft, real fabric. Organic cotton baby clothing is the best choice to be right next to baby's fresh new skin and makes an excellent organic baby gift choice.
Cotton isn't the only way to go green when you're looking for organic baby gifts. Bamboo has some really unique and desirable properties that make it the perfect choice for baby clothing.
Pick up some adorable organic cotton or bamboo baby clothing gifts for the eco-friendly mom or dad on your list today.