When I found out I was having a baby I decided to go on a mission to find only organic clothes for Brooke during the first 6 months if possible. I did have some non organic items that were too cute to resist, but I did wash them several times. My reason for concern...cotton is sprayed with pesticides, not good for humans or the environment.
Last summer I did find quite a few options from Gerber Organics, Nordstrom Organics, Hanna Anderson, The Gap, and several items such as organic blankets, bedding and bibs from other popular stores like Babies R Us and Buy Buy Baby. I've even noticed that the sizes of environmentally friendly clothes are going beyond 9 months and even into adult sizes. As I sat recovering from food poisoning a few weeks ago, I lounged in my Hanes Organic sleepwear that is available at Walmart!!! Who knew!! Garnet Hill catalog has dresses and other items that are organic or made from Green Cotton. Hanna Anderson has clothes that are Organic or Oeko-Tek Standard 100 certified.
I thought to myself, my clothes are going to be in direct contact with Brooke, so maybe I should have a few organic items to wear around the house or at least something that has been washed so many times that the pesticides would definitely be untraceable!!! I even purchased organic sheets for our own bed as well as towels for Brooke. I know this may sound a bit extreme, but organic has become our way of life in ALL areas. Why not when Target and Walmart carry organic items that are affordable to EVERYONE!!! The popular store in LA called "The Little Seed" has a line for Target now!!! Almost every retailer now has at least a few items that are organic for newborns. So the next time you buy something made of cotton, BUY ORGANIC!!!
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