Back before I had my children, I never really thought I would join a mothers group. Anyhow, now that I am finally a mother, talking to other women about what is taking place in my life has been a huge help. We chat about how we deal with our children, what to do and not to do, we share recipes, and we like to chat about the latest baby outfits we have purchased.

I usually go out with 4 other mothers, once a fortnight, to catch up on the latest gossip. We usually meet at Apple Valley Deli Italiano (which is in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY) as that is fairly central for all of us. Last week was more eye opening as we discussed organic baby clothing. I have been feeding my baby girl organic meals from the beginning but I had not considered buying organic clothing for her.

Cotton is one of the most broadly grown crops in the world and one of the most ruinous to the ecosystem and to farmers. The run off from cotton farms has ruined habitats and in particular water bodies. Organic cotton is produced without using artificial fertilisers and pesticides. Rather, organic farming depends on things like crop rotation, improving soils naturally, and using eco friendly pest control methods.

You can buy organic baby outfits online from a number of stores. Sckoon has some gorgeous organic baby clothing.

See the latest organic designs from Sckoon.

Benefits of Choosing Organic Products

Getting organic products means you are purchasing clothes which have been produced in an environmentally friendly manner, or at least in a way which causes less damage to our habitat. No or less use of pesticides and synthetic fertilisers means less pollution of our soils and waterways, reduced cancers for farmers, and fewer health risks for children by reducing their contact with dangerous chemicals.

Several makers of baby clothes also sell a range of organic items or you can find stores entirely dedicated to organic baby fashion. Either way, there are a lot of marks to choose from and all ages are catered for, from toddlers to teenagers. Naturally, organic clothing for men and women is also available and I am looking into that for myself and my husband.

I would not go as far to say that I am only ever going to purchase organic cotton or bamboo clothes (which is a good alternative to regular or organic cotton) for my child but I am definitely going try to whenever I can.