Comfort Cotton

As the season changes to winter, it is important to begin looking for the appropriate organic baby clothing for little one. Instead of thinking “cute”,  clothes that make your child adorable, you need to start thinking about baby winter clothing to keep them warm. It is the practical clothing that matters most for your child.

Lucky for us, some of the best designers are more than aware of the need to produce quality winter clothes for your child. Now your toddler can have warm winter gear while still looking cute and cuddly at the same time. Know that it is up to you to keep your baby warm as their ability to regulate their body temperature is not well developed.

It’s quite exciting when you realize that your precious baby is now big enough to move into a single bed.  There are some wonderfully colorful organic  toddler bedding sets available to add to the excitement.  This is the time to make the decision about whether to install bed rails.

Most models of toddler bed rails are made to fit between a mattress and box spring, using some variation of an L-shape. The actual height of the rail varies and can be affected by the depth of your mattress. This is an important thing to consider when looking at the size of a rail. If you are left with only a few inches of protection, a restless child can roll right over the top at night.

Another consideration is the construction. Toddlers can be restless and temperamental. Banging their heads on rails can cause bruises and a bigger tantrum than they were having to start with. You may wish to consider rails that are padded, for extra protection.  Before looking for a bed rail, measure the bed’s height and the mattress depth. Then compare the features offered by each manufacturer of rails, including padding, portability, and ease of use.

When setting up a crib or bassinet for a new baby, organic baby bedding is the best way to go.   Because it is made from organic material and derived from all natural fibers such as cotton or bamboo you know it will be softer and healthier. You can buy organic baby bedding in organic fitted sheets, organic cotton mattress, organic bumper guard and even organic blankets. They also tend to lastlonger than non-organic bedding. Organic baby bedding is an ideal choice for any baby for obvious health reasons.

All mattresses that are not organic tend to accumulate bed bugs over time. These microscopic insects can irritate baby’s skin and cause baby to develop allergies. Fibers such as organic cotton and natural bamboo can actually deter bed bugs from settling in your baby’s mattress. This means that baby will not be breathing in dust mites and bed bugs living from the crib mattress. Instead, they’ll be sleeping on organic baby bedding that promotes a cleaner and safer sleeping environment. It also eliminates the chances of being bitten by the little critters or developing a rash from the bedding itself.

Children thrive on routines, which lets them know there is order in a world that is often filled with chaos. Here are a couple of the tried and true tips that have been recommended to make the bedtime routine work well.

A very important part of this routine is the bath. You need to be sure to bathe your child every night, for lots of reasons. The best time to do this is approximately one hour before bedtime. Let them play and splash around but be sure stay in the bathroom with your child and interact with them. This is a great time, especially for working parents, to connect with your child on his or her level. Make sure you aren’t encouraging over stimulating activities. Choose to play with a focus on getting the child to unwind. Simply washing their hair can provide a mini massage and start the relaxing process.

Buy your child organic cotton pajamas that are soft, safe and will not cause any skin irritations. Make sure you only dress them in those pajamas when it is time for bed. This will be a signal to your little one that when the pjs go on, bedtime is near. Make sure you take the pajamas off in the morning and dress them, letting them know that bed time is over.

The new designs of sleep bags available now will completely wrap your child and fit on them like a set of overall bibs. Their arms are going to be able to move around but their feet will be kept within the sleep bag.  This will keep them from squirming or wriggling around too much.

There is no problem associated with allowing them to sleep in a sack type bag, because they can’t move around and get themselves wrapped up in a blanket or a nearby pillow. With their feet contained, they aren’t able to move enough to get anything like that accomplished. Be sure to choose the right fabric, as in organic infant clothing, on your next purchase for baby sleeping bags and you and your little one are going to be able to sleep a lot better. This is one of the areas where you really do get what you pay for.

When you’re buying a baby hat, keep comfort in mind. Try to find a hat that is made from a soft and washable material, such as organic cotton. As you know, babies have a way of dirtying everything so the easier it is for you to wash, the less work you’ll have to do. Cashmere is great for comfort but you’ll be spending a lot of time and money at the dry cleaners to maintain that type of hat. Not a good idea at all, really, as the cleaning will leave a residue of chemicals in the fabric and will transfer to the little head.

You can also look for hats with straps or ties to keep the hat on your baby’s head. Even if your baby is too young to take the hat off, they can still squirm around and before you know it, the hat is over his or her head face.  It is important that baby hats not be tight and putting pressure on the delicate bones of baby’s head.

When shopping for your newest family member’s nursery, one of the most overlooked items is the baby crib mattress. Be sure to consider comfort, support and safety when comparing mattresses. Your most likely choices for an organic baby mattress will be between a rubber or innerspring mattress.

Organic cotton innerspring and rubber mattresses are quite different. The innerspring mattress is heavier, much more complex and has more bounce to it. Remember that your baby crib mattress will be used for about a year, perhaps even longer if the crib can convert to a small bed.

Are worried about your baby’s sensitive skin absorbing the pesticides and fertilizers that can be found in non-organic baby bedding?  If you are, you will want to purchase nursery bedding that is made from 100% organic cotton. Conventional baby nursery bedding is made white using chlorine bleach and colored using toxic dyes. Organic baby bedding manufacturers use non-toxic vegetable coloring and natural whitening agents.

These organic baby comforters, bumpers and pillows in baby bedding sets are typically stuffed with organic cotton or organic wool.  These materials are resistant to the growth of bacteria and dust mites. Organic wool comes from sheep that are raised organically. The sheep are moved around to prevent overgrazing which could make the farm land infertile.

An added benefit of organic wool is that it is naturally flame retardant.  Therefore, it doesn’t require any chemical fireproofing and to doesn’t need to be treated with harsh pesticides.  This makes the wool softer than non-organic wool.

The new organic baby clothing trend is one that is here to stay. Natural, organic clothing is best for both baby and the environment. Natural, organic fibers such as 100% cotton, soy, silk and hemp can be grown on our planet in abundance.  More importantly, they also grow at a rapid rate. Organic baby clothing is manufactured with vegetable dyes and seed buttons, making harsh chemicals that are harmful to the environment and for baby unnecessary.

Natural, organic fibers are being used to make more than just clothing for baby. It’s easy to find organic baby food, bedding, toys, and cleansing products. What is becoming more and more surprising about organic products is that they do not cost much more to purchase.

Furnishing your new baby’s crib with sheets that will be needed should make you consider the highest quality you can possibly afford. You’ll be changing the crib sheets quite often because the baby will wet it more often than not, even though they have a diaper on.

Consequently, you want sheets that will be able to endure many, many washings. It is also a good idea to buy as many crib sheets as you can so that you don’t get caught out without a fresh one on hand. Another suggestion is, try to buy organic crib sheets as they are guaranteed not to promote a rash on baby’s delicate skin as their little face rests there for long periods. Also remember to find the best organic washing liquid you can so as not to add any toxic chemicals to the sheets.