Actually choosing organic cotton baby clothes (or anything else for that matter) makes a significant positive difference to the health and wellbeing of our immediate environment. Consider this: conventional coton occupies only about 3% of the Earth's farmland, but uses 25% of the worlds chemical pesticides and fertilizers. heck out this post I wrote in greater length about why organic cotton matters so much.
http://www.ecouterre.com/index.php?s=lynda+fassa

Yes baby clothes are absolutely adorable and I'm always tempted to reach out and buy them whenever I see them but organic baby clothing have thrown me for a loop. I guess everyone has their personal preference but when does it become too much? Who knows..? If you're going to start out with organic clothing for you baby then I think that you'll have to continue with that trend if you want to make any significant impact on their future. Is there a special detergent that should be used to wash these organic items because after all if you're going to buy organic clothing for its less harmful composition then you should also look into keeping them that way. I know I shouldn't be so cynical about the who matter but I feel the dollars adding on. If you can afford to ....then why no...by 'em...especially if it makes you feel better.

The important thing is - will the baby care that she is wearing organic bibs and booties? I'm guessing a big NO on that one. As long as the baby is healthy and happy that is what really matters, not organic clothes.

But it's your money. If that's you want, go for it. Sales are good for the economy.

I'm with you Kate. I think it's a happy environment that makes a baby Happy, not the clothes they're wearing.

It's true. Cotton growers use a massive amount of pesticides. Organic baby clothes not only help the environment but imagine your teething baby sucking on a sleeve made of processed cotton with all kinds of chemicals in it? Yuck! Organic clothing is important for babies. And its not expensive. Look at Sckoon for example. The prices are very reasonable and there are a lot of sales.

I'm a big fan of buying organic whenever possible. Not only is it good for the environment, but I feel better knowing what is going in my baby's mouth (because no matter what it is, it will end up there!). I actually did my registry on myregistry.com so that I could find the most inexpensive organic options from any store to make an affordable eco-friendly registry. With enough research, buying organic doesn't have to be expensive.

In my experience the registry is usually full of extra stuff the baby doesn't need and stuff made of plastic and other materials that will end up in the landfill. If you want to help the enviroment, buy less junk.

I have to admit I wasn't thinking about the fact that babies would chew on their non-organic onesies. Melanie you make a good point.
Mony, i was also wondering about what one has to use to wash these organic baby clothes, to keep them organic.

If you are mainly concerned about baby's health you should look at the way fiber was processed. Pesticides used are mostly washed out during processing (even though they will end up in our water and food supply eventually). But, fibers go through many processing steps on the way to become a piece of clothing. From washing to spinning, weaving or knitting, bleaching, dying or printing, to applying finishing agents to prevent shrinking or flame retardants - during all theses processes, fiber is treated and comes in contact with many substances that may be toxic. (i.e. heavy metal dyes). Babies skins are much thinner that our own and it can let substances through that can ultimately pass into the blood stream.

Two standards that certify use or residue of possible toxins are OEKO TEX STANDARD and the GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD (GOTS)

As for detergent I use Ecover and would also use Seventh Generation.

Yes, I agree that these clothes are more expensive than conventional clothes. Organic cotton is more expensive and most manufacturers are still small and can't buy large quantities for good prices. Also, many of those manufacturers ensure that workers are paid fairly.

Hopefully prices will drop with organic clothing becoming more mainstream. If more people buy it, you might also be able to find more used clothing (especially for children) on ebay.

I grew up fine without organic food or clothes.

Thought you might be interested in thredUP kids (www.thredup.com/kids) - if organic clothes aren't your thing, there are other ways "go green" when it comes to your child's wardrobe. thredUP kids is a place for green parents to swap kids clothing online. Trade clothes that no longer fit your kids for stylish items that will all from the comfort of home - think: Netflix for kids clothes.

Invite-only beta launch is coming soon! Founding members get a chance to swap their first box of kids clothes for free ($13 value!): www.thredup.com/kids - sign-up now! karen@thredup.com if you have any questions!

Thought you might be interested in thredUP kids (www.thredup.com/kids) - if organic clothes aren't your thing, there are other ways "go green" when it comes to your child's wardrobe. thredUP kids is a place for green parents to swap kids clothing online. Trade clothes that no longer fit your kids for stylish items that will all from the comfort of home - think: Netflix for kids clothes.

Invite-only beta launch is coming soon! Founding members get a chance to swap their first box of kids clothes for free ($13 value!): www.thredup.com/kids - sign-up now! karen@thredup.com if you have any questions!

Well, I don't always buy all organic for my daughter, but when I do I can tell a difference. The quality is usually a lot nicer and they feel so amazing against her sensitive skin. I buy her a lot of Tiny Revolutionary (www.tinyrevolutionary.com) shirts for her to sleep and play in and they also have non-toxic dyes. A lot of the shirts benefit charities too which I love. Just thought it was worth mentioning! :)

I think at the end of the day the most important thing is the baby and the health of the baby. As the baby grows and gets older there skin thinkens and the immune system becomes stronger they are better able to fight off any harmful chemicals in clothes, the air etc.

SO if you actually care about the baby, then why would you bitch about the slight increase in price when the little baby that is total relyent on you is expecting the best from you.

I reckon at the end of the day the most key feeling is the kid and the wellbeing of the fille. As the baby grows and gets sr. there peel thinkens and the vector group becomes stronger they are punter able to conflict off any bad chemicals in clothes.
jhon

Of course the primary factor is the babies health and well being. But at the end of the day some people just cant afford the extra cost involved with organic baby clothes. I had a look on www.tinyrevolutionary.com and a cotton romper for $28.00!! Yes it had a really nice design but the average person just can't possibly afford to pay the hefty price tag organic clothes have. So if you only had $50.00 to buy a months worth of clothes for your baby would you opt for 2 organic items or 10 - 20 non organic items.

As the last poster mentioned its a careful balance between cost and quality.

You can also find nearly new items or good sales and deals if you hunt around and mix it in with new lower cost items to get a balance.

With so many pesticides used in the production of conventional cotton, going organic is a great way to help keep toxins out of our environment. Sure, organic baby clothes tend to be more expensive, but the quality and softness help make up for price. Organic baby clothes and products can also be a great gift & registry option for new moms like me who are on a budget.

I don't think so...! some times people create the hype themselves :D

My business partner, Vanessa, is Waldorf trained, so we discuss this topic quite often. She tells me that one of the Steiner's philosophies included making sure that children are responsible for keeping their spaces safe and clean. That's why I wanted to let you know about our little company, Healthy Planet.

We actually are a fundraising company, but much more than that. We're trying to get the public to be more sustainable in their approaches to cleaning, by re-using and re-cycling their spray bottles, making laundry soap at home, etc. We also sell soap flakes at our online store, that can be used to make decorative soap - that's sort of like French milled soap. A homemade soap recipe can be used for safely cleaning toys and pets. Making handmade natural soap is fun and it's easy for kids to make! Please feel free to take a look at the following inks:

http://stores.healthy-planet-fundraising.com/-strse-22/Soap-Flakes/Detail.bok
http://www.healthy-planet-fundraising.com/soapflakes.html

Nory Oakes

It's just a matter of current trends. I grew up without clothes or organic food. How much cost we spend only for an organic clothing?

it's true. it's a happy environment that makes a baby Happy, not the clothes they're wearing.

For Babies, they learn about the world around them by using the senses of touch and feel, the skin of babies is soft, and they like things that are soothing to their skin. Natural, organic baby clothes are the obvious choice to protect your baby’s precious skin. Cotton is a natural organic fabric, and many baby clothes are made from it, babies love the texture, and it does not feel scratchy against their tender skin. You just have to shop around to find cheap organic baby clothes