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Don’t Forget the Organic Baby Jacket

September 28th, 2009 by

When it comes to purchasing organic items for babies, many people start with the mattress, sheets, and blankets.  Since many allergies come from the crib, it’s very important that babies sleep on hypoallergenic sheets and have mattresses that do not contain harmful flame retardants and other chemicals.  However, after getting a good night’s sleep, what happens to many babies?  They’re dressed in clothing made from traditional, artificial fibers, so they immediately get exposed to dust, dyes, and all those chemicals that organic sheets and such don’t have, which kind of defeats the purpose of the organic bedding.

But wait, many people purchase organic outfits for their babies.  These little onesies and other outfits are made out of the same organic cottons and other materials as the sheets and blankets are, so the baby isn’t exposed to any chemicals.  However, many parents forget to purchase organic baby jackets.  That’s because jackets and other outerwear is often not stocked in stores, or if it is, only a few options are available.  Fortunately, organic baby jackets are available in many places, and you can find jackets, hats, and even boots made out of organic materials if you search for them.  A lot of times, the stores will even special order these organic items if you ask for them.

Is it really that important that your baby have everything made out of organic materials?  If you want them to avoid the many allergic reactions that humans have to various chemicals and dyes, then yes.  While it’s true that most babies don’t wear their jackets that much, still, it’s a period of time when they’re exposed to chemicals if the jacket isn’t organic.  As a parent, it’s your decision how much to go organic, but if you really want your baby growing up free from exposure to chemicals used in fabrics, organic jackets are a necessity.

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