Breathable Baby Clothes - Choose Organic Cotton Baby Clothing

Cotton has been around for at least 7000 years.It's widely believed that around the 1560's cotton was planted in Florida which brought cotton to our country.Since then, we have been growing different varieties of cotton.The negative that can surround traditional cotton production is that it uses a ton of pesticides.Cotton is a relatively small part of agriculture and uses an unusually large amount of pesticides.In developing country's 20,000 deaths a year can be attributed to pesticides.Heavy pesticide use contaminates the drinking water.Once you change the water you change the lay of the land and eco systems become destroyed.Organic cotton does not use pesticides, so you have no harm done to the eco system or the farmers working the land.Drinking water is clean, no soil erosion because you rotate crop variety.You end up with a very clean plant.When it come to making decisions about what to dress a newborn in, take in consideration that the skin absorbs what ever is next to it.Newborn skin is delicate.Harsh contaminants against new skin can be harmful.What is done to non organic cotton behind the scenes is just as toxic as the way it has been grown.Toxic chemicals are used to color it, stretch it and make it have that soft feel.Formaldehyde is even used in cotton production.Ouch!Okay, I think I have stated enough about the differences of organic verse non organic.Here's why choose organic cotton? First, most importantly it protects your infant from pesticides and harsh chemicals supporting their respiratory system.Cotton is a very breathable fabric.Organic cotton is a very durable material.It feels good when you wear it and the fabric washes well.You get to prevent soil erosion and help keep good water quality in developing country's.You get to support a healthier environment.It saves you money.Lastly, If you introduce organic cotton into a baby's life habits, you can be setting a habit for life.Where do you find organic cotton baby clothing? A ton of places.Target, Walmart, Whole Foods Market and at one point Kmart carried a line.Gerber and Carter have organic baby clothing.Amazon sell organics.It's all over everywhere today, you just have to take the time to look for organic labels.The selection is there, along with a variety of pricing, different styles and colors.I dressed my babies 15 years ago in whatever organic clothing I could find and afford.I would still do it again.