Is Organic Cotton Better For Your Earth Friendly Baby?

There are many benefits from buying organic cotton products that we wear or use on an everyday basis. Not only are we protecting our family but we are also helping our environment.

Did you know that cotton crops comprise less than 3% of the world's agriculture, but 25% of the world's insecticides and more than 10% of pesticides are sprayed on cotton? Shocking. To make your child's t-shirt takes a full cup of chemicals. Chemicals that are absorbed into your babies skin through wear.

Pesticides impact the soil, water and air that we all share. The runoff of these chemicals are in our soil, water and food, damage soil fertility and destroy wildlife. Pesticides can also cause chronic diseases. Seven of the most common pesticides used on cotton are "known, probable, or likely" to be human carcinogens according to the EPA, and are also thought to cause, among other health risks, birth defects and nervous system disorders.. Non-organic cotton products are colored with toxic dyes. 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 and since there are no chemicals used in Organic Cotton, your earth friendly baby has less triggers to for allergies.

Organic Cotton has a softer feel, is more breathable and feels better against the skin. OrganicCotton is also stronger and lasts longer because the fibers are not broken down by the harsh chemicals. Because there are no chemicals used during the process Organic Cotton also smells better.

Where can you buy organic cotton baby clothes? At Organic Cotton, The Better Choice Ann Cohen is the founder of Our Earth Friendly Babies. Providing moms and families information and reviews on Earth Friendly Baby Products that are organic, natural and beneficial for you, your baby, your family and our environment.