| Organic baby care encompasses many different | | | | their clothing into their bodies. Babies' skin is actually |
| aspects of how we care for our little ones, from how | | | | thinner than that of adults, making them especially |
| we keep their environment clean and safe to what we | | | | vulnerable. |
| let touch their sensitive skin. Choosing clothing made | | | | Organic cotton clothes: a healthier alternative |
| from organic cotton or other organic fabrics is a simple | | | | Fortunately, organic cotton clothes are a much |
| way to protect our babies from the effects of toxic | | | | healthier alternative. Parents can take advantage of |
| chemicals. | | | | the softness and breath-ability of cotton fabric without |
| Dangers of conventionally grown cotton | | | | the chemical exposure of conventionally grown cotton. |
| Most baby clothing is made of cotton. However, | | | | Organic cotton is grown and processed without the |
| conventionally grown cotton exposes babies to a host | | | | use of toxic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or chlorine |
| of poisons, a chemical cocktail of pesticides, herbicides, | | | | bleach. |
| and fertilizers, finally processed with harsh chlorine | | | | Not only are organic cotton clothes much better for |
| bleach. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection | | | | baby's health, they are also much better for the |
| Agency, at least seven of the pesticides most | | | | environment. For example, chemical fertilizer runoff |
| commonly used on conventional cotton in the United | | | | causes algae overgrowth, fish death, and unsafe |
| States are either known or possible human | | | | swimming conditions when toxic algae develops. |
| carcinogens (cancer-causing agents). Millions of cotton | | | | With the number of organic cotton clothing options |
| agricultural workers worldwide suffer from acute | | | | available today, there is really no reason to dress our |
| pesticide poisoning each year. | | | | babies in anything but the safest fabric available. For |
| Who knew this "natural" fabric could be so harmful? | | | | those parents who use cloth diapers, there are also |
| What our babies wear matters. The porous nature of | | | | organic diapers and diaper covers made from cotton, |
| human skin allows for the absorption of toxins from | | | | hemp, bamboo, and wool. |