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The many benefits of organic infant clothing have been well-documented. You’ve no doubt heard of the impressive array of benefits these clothes offer through popular media or word-of-mouth. If you haven’t yet revamped your infant’s wardrobe with some organic cotton clothing, there can only be one reason – the prohibitively high cost. Can you really afford organic baby clothes? Read on to find out.

The fact is, organic baby clothes are not as expensive as they used to be. For one, as interest in organic clothing increases and consumer demand rises, cotton producers have responded to the financial incentive offered by this previously-untapped market by increasing supply. While organic cotton once accounted for a mere 0.1% of all cotton production, that figure has now risen significantly to 1.1%. Prices of organic cotton clothing have correspondingly fallen. In addition, many organic infant clothing stores have sprouted up on the Web offering these clothes at wholesale prices. If your financial situation is really tight, second-hand organic clothing is a worthwhile option. After all, with zero toxic chemicals used in the manufacturing process, these clothes will remain safe to use for years or even decades!

I believe, however, that the above discussion of organic infant clothing prices may be missing the point. Buying these clothes might actually save you money in the long run. Consider, for example, the cost of skin creams and antihistamines you may need to buy to treat your child’s skin irritation caused by chemical agents in mass-produced clothing. Think of the astronomical costs of treating childhood asthma, which has been linked to the use of formaldehyde in clothing factories. As healthcare costs rise, the health benefits of organic clothing offer correspondingly more savings. The question consumers should be asking, therefore, is: “Can I really afford NOT to buy organic baby clothes?” I believe you’ll agree that the answer is “No.”.

Organic cotton clothes are a must-have item in your baby’s wardrobe, so don’t hesitate. Get them now so your kid can reap the benefits as soon as possible.

With worldwide information available with merely a click, a new trend in the market has emerged; the return to organic products.  From the foods consumed to the clothes we wear, organics and politics are playing a more significant role. The shopping habits in this generation is shifting focus not only on the science of our food, but how the labor was treated in the collection and processing of materials in goods we buy. You can now find thousands of items available proudly branded with terms like “fair trade jewelry” or  organic baby clothing.

How can you tell if your purchase is socially conscientious?  

The Fair trade certification system is also known as fair trade labeling. It is a certification system designed to allow consumers to identify goods which meet agreed standards. It not only ensures fair prices, but also provides that the workers are paid fairly for their labor.  

The USDA mandates that Organic products, products labeled as “100 percent organic” must contain (excluding water and salt) only organically produced ingredients and processing aids. Products labeled “organic” must consist of at least 95 percent organically produced ingredients.

The law provides fines on companies placing  labels claiming to be “organic” if they are not. Additionally with the internet, socially conscientious shoppers could create a public backlash that has the viral potential to rapidly ruin any company found to be making false claims.

It seems that demand of consumers can change the conditions for workers across the globe, as socially conscientious shopping becomes popular. Buyers more than ever are connected to the world via the internet.  Now that customers have access to so much information, it appears that educated consumers are redefining quality  to include what the product contains and how that product came to market. This trend benefits not only the consumer, but our planet as a whole.