| Bamboo baby clothing provides parents with more | | | | the conventional chemical processes that |
| baby-friendly clothing options. As the name implies, this | | | | traditionally-made clothes undergo since companies |
| type of clothing is made from bamboo fabric and | | | | that manufacture this kind of baby clothes observe |
| carries many of its natural hypo-allergenic and hygienic | | | | higher manufacturing regulations and standards. Since |
| qualities. It is more absorbent that cotton, which makes | | | | bamboo is typically grown with absolutely no use of |
| it effective in keeping the moisture away from the skin. | | | | chemical fertilizers or herbicides, they require minimal |
| It naturally prevents odors, allergies and skin irritation. | | | | processing. Lastly, bamboo as a source of organic |
| Also, bamboo fabric is thermal regulating. Compared to | | | | fiber, it is highly sustainable and farming it does not add |
| cotton, it is more helpful in keeping the baby cooler | | | | up to the pollution in the environment. |
| especially during hot and humid seasons and warm | | | | Aside from being an ecologically responsible option for |
| during cold seasons. It keeps your baby comfortable. | | | | baby clothes, clothes that are made from bamboo |
| Lastly, bamboo baby clothing is made from organic | | | | fabric is simply comfortable. Being a natural fabric, it is |
| bamboo fiber, which is not only good to your baby's | | | | really soft and airy on your baby's skin. Bamboo fabric |
| skin but also to the environment. | | | | is actually 3 to 4 times more absorbent than cotton. It |
| Cotton is the most common type of fabric used in | | | | is soft and silky to touch. As a highly breathable type |
| manufacturing baby clothes. But what you do not | | | | of fabric, it has reliable thermal control properties, which |
| know is that cotton is harmed and processed on | | | | effectively keeps the baby cool during summertime |
| chemicals before it touches your baby's skin. Cotton | | | | and warm during the cold months. Bamboo fabric has |
| crops account to the $2.6 billion in the yearly demand | | | | moisture-wicking and anti-bacterial properties that can |
| for pesticides, which accounts to 25% of pesticide | | | | protect him from irritations and other skin problems. It |
| consumption and 10% of the herbicide consumption in | | | | exhibits properties that naturally fight bacteria, which |
| the world. | | | | explains why it stays fresher and odor-free longer. It |
| Harsh petroleum scours, dyes, softeners, brighteners, | | | | also provides natural UV protection. Studies have |
| heavy metals, ammonia and formaldehyde are just | | | | shown that organic bamboo baby cloths can block |
| some of the numerous toxic chemicals used in | | | | 98% of the harmful UV radiation. |
| processing cotton fabric. More of these chemicals are | | | | The bamboo used in the production of organic baby |
| used on the manufacture of synthetic fibers. With the | | | | clothes is controlled by the U.S.D.A. This is the arm that |
| increasing concern on the effects of chemically | | | | monitors all other organic products. Similar to other |
| dependent fabric resources, there has been a call for | | | | organic products such as canned fruits and vegetables |
| more natural and organic fabric resources. Imagine | | | | and dairy products, the organization is responsible in |
| these chemicals touching your baby's skin. | | | | making sure that all organic farmers and organic |
| The bamboo fiber in organic baby clothing makes it the | | | | producers follow organic farming and processing |
| gentlest textile product out there. It is made from | | | | standards. |
| bamboo, a grass that grows like a weed. Bamboo | | | | Choosing organic bamboo baby clothing over traditional |
| typically grows fast, which explains why it does not | | | | baby clothing options is one effective way of cutting |
| require any form of fertilizer or herbicide to flourish. In | | | | your child's exposure to toxins. Since the fabric used |
| addition, it grows completely on rainwater. On your | | | | on this clothing is farmed the natural way, it will not |
| baby's sensitive skin, this is good news because it | | | | compromise your baby's health in carrying traces of |
| lessens the risk of allergies and irritations, which babies | | | | toxic chemicals. This organic baby clothing is actually |
| tend to suffer in wearing clothes made from synthetic | | | | cheaper in the sense that they give you your money's |
| fabric. | | | | worth. While it is more expensive at first-buy, it will last |
| In addition to being hypo-allergenic, there are more | | | | up to 100 washes, which is better than cotton's 10 to |
| reasons why you should dress your baby with | | | | 20-wash limit. It is vital for you as a parent to realize |
| bamboo baby clothing. First, it makes you a | | | | the importance of putting the better and safe type of |
| conscientious consumer. In producing 'eco-friendly' baby | | | | clothes on your baby. Not only will it appeal to your |
| clothes, manufacturers of organic baby clothing | | | | baby's comfort and hygiene, it also appeals to you as |
| considers three main factors; energy, chemicals and | | | | a wanted contributor to the preservation of the |
| sustainability. This type of baby clothing is produced | | | | environment. |
| using less energy. This is because it undergoes less of | | | | |