Things to Consider While Buying Baby Clothes |
Posted: December 24, 2014 |
During the infancy stage, babies are vulnerable and need special care and attention. Everything from food to clothing to the various baby care products like hair oil and shampoo must be carefully chosen in order to maintain a smile on the baby’s face. Several baby products and accessories might contain or be made up of synthetic materials which can be toxic to the infant’s delicate skin. The synthetic materials can be harsh on the baby’s soft skin and can cause skin irritation and rashes. The type of material must be carefully chosen especially when choosing clothes for the baby. There are several clothes manufacturers that specialized in baby clothing and baby care products that are made with 100% organic materials. As organic products are free of any toxic substances, they do not cause any harm to the babies. At the same time, clothing and products made from organic material can be a bit more expensive than the non-organic ones. It is a natural thing to be confused in such a situation as you want the best for your babies while still not getting your pockets too light. Here are some basic tips you should keep in mind while shopping for baby clothing. Things to Avoid While shopping for baby clothing, the first and foremost thing you should avoid is polyester. Polyester clothing often contains toxic substances and dyes that can damage the baby’s soft skin. Also, make sure you do not buy dark colored clothes as they might contain a larger amount of dyes and chemicals. You must avoid clothes made from fabric that is dyed in formaldehyde resin which is a severely toxic substance and can cause skin reactions and allergies. It is always a good idea to wash the baby’s clothing before using it for the first time. The washing removes the harmful chemicals and loose fabric particles that can cause irritation. While Choosing the Diapers Diapers are something that your baby needs from the moment you give birth. Diapers are usually found in two varieties, the cloth diapers and the disposable non-organic diapers. While cloth diapers need regular washing and dumping, not to forget the expensive cost for cotton clothing, they do not contain harmful chemicals and substances. If you are forced to choose the non-organic diapers that you can dispose after each use, it is better to look for the chlorine free variant. Despite of how funny it might sound, choosing the right diaper for your baby might be one of the toughest decisions you’ll ever make. While Choosing Bedding As we have already established, organic clothing despite of the higher cost is much safer to use and is free from any harmful chemicals or materials that might harm the baby. The world would certainly be a much baby-safe place if the organic products could be afforded by everyone, but sadly the truth is quite the contrary and sometimes you just have to rely on the synthetic products. If you cannot afford organic mattresses then you can always buy the organic sheets and covers for your baby. Check carefully if the products and beddings you’re buying are flame resistant and soft. You should also air out the non-organic mattress if you have to purchase one. Make sure you are as careful as possible while choosing for any item that is used by your baby, thus providing the infant a safe and comfortable baby haven. What to Choose? Organic or Non-Organic The answer to this question lies in your pocket and your willingness to provide your baby with the best. Smart parents often work around this situation and choose alternatives to organic materials. Like 100% cotton clothing also works as fine as the quality of the cotton is good. There are however several theorists who believe that the whole organic material hype is simply aimed at the ‘status-symbol’ mentality and there are several alternatives to organic materials that are cheap and non-toxic. The choice however, lies with the child’s parents at the end.
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