Monday, December 29, 2008

Why You Should Choose Organic Baby Clothing for Your Bundle of Joy

What are the reasons why organic cotton is better for babies than non-organic cotton for organic baby clothing?.

Cotton grown without the use of pesticides and chemicals is used for organic baby clothes.Organic cotton comes from plants that have not been modified genetically.

I think organic cotton is better for clothing because of environmental as well as humanitarian reasons; and organic cotton is better for sensitive baby skin, and eczema sufferers. estimates that 20,000 deaths occur in developing countries each year from poisoning by agricultural pesticides used on crops, of which many, due to their relative toxicity, can be attributed to cotton

In Benin in West Africa, 24 people died as a result of poisoning from cotton pesticides in 2000 – this included 11 children under the age of 10.Information from The Soil Association UK.

Growing organic cotton without chemicals means that not only is it safer for the workers and farmers who grow and harvest the crops but the land is not damaged by over use of chemicals and the farming is more sustainable in the long term.

Crop rotation of farmland and natural fertilizers are used in organic farming rather than chemicals.Natural pest controlusing one species to eat the species destroying the cropis utilized rather than the harmful chemicals.

Often purchased either directly from the farmer or from a local co-operative, organic cotton is more environmentally-friendly than the alternative.This results in a larger income for the farmers who farm this crop.   
In order to yield enough cotton for one T-shirt, farmers may use in the neighborhood of 150 grams of combined insecticides and fertilizers, quantities equal to a cup of sugar. the UK Soil Association
However, when you chose to buy organic baby clothes you are helping to reduce this chemical cocktail on our planet.
Not only in organic cotton good for the environment and for your health, it also feels great on your sensitive skin. Feel the soft luxurious quality of organic cotton fibers that are much longer and superior to non-organic cotton.

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