Shocking really. The consequence? According to the World Health Organisation 20,000 deaths occur in developing countries each year due to pesticide pollution, many of these deaths as a direct result of producing cotton. In addition, research carried out by PAN UK suggests 3 million people suffer after effects of cotton production. Pesticides also damage the soil fertility and destroy wildlife.
In addition, there is a chronic lack of protective apparatus, poor labelling of pesticides, and inadequate safeguards to protect farm workers and their families in developing countries from chronic disease. Cotton workers are often so poor they are forced to store pesticides within their homes, use their own utensils to apply chemicals to cotton and to re-use the empty pesticide canisters as water vessels.
A tragic tale is the death of four children whose father left his pesticide soaked clothes on the roof after a day's work. During the night it rained and the pesticides dripped through the roof onto the breakfast bowls in the kitchen below, which the children ate from in the morning poisoning them.
The chemical process continues after the cotton is grown. Non-organic cotton products are then coloured with toxic dyes. For example, Dioxin, a bi-product of bleach is used to whiten clothing and formaldehyde can also be used to make the clothing more presentable. A baby's skin is five times thinner than an adult's making it easier for chemicals to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
Organic cotton production uses crop rotation instead of chemicals and artificial fertilisers, and biological pest control instead of pesticides. Though organic cotton is more environmentally friendly than standard cotton, it costs more to produce, which is why organic cotton clothing costs more in the shops than the standard cotton.
There are other benefits to choosing organic clothes and toys for our children. With organic material, you are getting a far softer, stronger, better material because the cotton fibres are left intact and not broken down by the chemicals used in the farming and processing of conventional cotton.
Organic cotton also smells nicer as formaldehyde is not used to finish the product. It is also less likely to trigger allergies as there is an absence of chemicals and an increased breathability in organic cotton.
Whilst parents have the right to choose the products they purchase for their children, this should be an informed choice, having being presented with the facts of cotton production.
Organic Cotton Baby Clothes
Organic Baby Clothing has recently become very popular with concerned parents due to the Natural way the Cotton is grown, therefore making it a better choice for our Baby's Clothing needs. Cotton that has been organically grown is not subjected to harsh Chemicals and Pesticides as is Non-Organic Cotton, therefore making it a better choice for your Baby and our Planets Environment.
There is one drawback to choosing Organically Manufactured Baby Clothing, and that one drawback is the higher price! Since the process for growing and manufacturing Organic Cotton Baby Clothing is more expensive, and as Parents we must pay higher prices for the Organic Baby Clothes we buy. However we do get the peace of mind knowing there are no harsh or harmful chemicals in our Baby's Clothing.
Not only is Organic Cotton grown under stringent standards, it is also manufactured under very tight guidelines, in order to be considered Organic in nature. The manufacturing process must not include harmful fabric dyes and or harmful chemicals in the Growing, Processing and Manufacturing of organic clothing.
Parents should be cautious when buying Organic Baby Clothes, and be sure to read the Clothing Labels carefully, because there are Clothing Manufactures that are not totally truthful, or ethical. Some Manufactures will label the clothing as "Organic" when in fact it is NOT fully Organic in Nature. It is advised that Parents should shop for Name Brands that you both know and trust when shopping for Organic Clothing for your Baby.
Buying Organic Clothes is safer for your baby as well as safer for the environment. Just be sure to read the labels and check for wording like, "Organically Grown Cotton" and possibly "Organically Manufactured Cotton", to be assured you are buying Authentic Organic Cotton Baby Clothes for your Baby. Buyer beware, as my Dad always said!
As a Frugal Mom I want my Baby to wear Organic Cotton Baby Clothes; however the price is rather high if you are Shopping at the Local Mall, or Independent Baby Stores. Since my Baby is actually allergic to some of the fabric dies used in Non-Organic Cotton Baby Clothing I had to begin buying ONLY Organically Grown and Manufactured Baby Clothes for her.
I first went Online and researched the topic of ?Organic Baby Clothes? and found the prices Online to be less than in the Brick and Mortar Baby Stores in Town. However, one day in my research I found a link on Google to Ebay and it was about Organic Baby Clothing, so I clicked the link and was pleasantly surprised with what I found.
In searching further on Ebay, I found I could save even more money buying Organic Cotton Baby Clothes on Auction, and sometimes I even get Free Shipping from some Ebay Sellers Online. As a Work at Home Mom on a tight budget I welcome any opportunity to save money on things I buy on a regular basis such as Baby Items.
So, needless to say I spend a fair amount of time searching for all types of Baby related items on auction at Ebay. I have saved lots of money and found tons of great deals on Organic Cotton Baby Clothes, and other Baby Items since I found Ebay.
When it comes to saving money, and saving time, I like the idea of shopping at home and not having to worry about finding a parking place, fighting traffic, or standing in line at the cash register. Plus, I also save money on gas by shopping online. I guess that is why I am called The Frugal Mom!
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