Back before I had my baby, I never really believed I would join a mothers group. Be that as it may, now that I am a mum, chatting to other parents about what is happening in my life has benefited me immensely. We discuss how we bring up our children, what to do and not to do, we share meal plans, and we like to discuss the newest baby outfits we have bought.

I usually get together with 4 other women, once a fortnight, to catch up on the latest new. We usually meet at Taste China Restaurant (which is in BEACHWOOD, OH) as that is fairly central for all of us. Last month was really eye opening as we discussed organic baby clothes. I have been giving my baby girl organic meals from day one but I had not considered purchasing organic clothing for her.

Cotton is one of the most popular plants in the US and one of the most ruinous to the environment and to farm workers. The run off from cotton farms has ruined habitats and particularly water ways. Organic produce is produced without using artificial fertilisers and pesticides. Rather, organic farming depends on things like crop rotation, enhancing soils naturally, and using organic insect control methods.

Benefits of Organic Clothing

Getting organic clothes means you are purchasing products which have been produced in an environmentally friendly manner, or at the very least in a way which causes less contamination of the environment. No or reduced use of pesticides and fertilisers means less pollution of our soils and waterways, less cancers for farm employees, and fewer health risks for children by reducing their contact with toxic chemicals.

Several retailers of baby clothes also sell a range of organic items or you can find retailers solely committed to organic baby fashion. Thankfully, there are a lot of marks to choose from and all ages are provided for, from toddlers to adolescents. Of course, organic fashion for men and women is also obtainable and I am looking into that for myself and my man.

I am not saying that I am only going to buy organic cotton or bamboo clothes (which is a great alternative to regular or organic cotton) for my child but I am without a doubt going try to whenever it is available.