Photo by Chris and Kris My O Baby is delivering healthy clothing alternatives for today’s babies. The chemical and pesticide free cotton which comprises our entire line is certified by The Control Union which guarantees that, addition to being free of chemicals and pesticides, the materials across our clothing lines are organically grown.

To ensure that My O Baby is creating the safest garments possible, The Control Union has also certified that the snaps are nickel-free, dyes carry a minimum of metal content and that the garments will not cause the rashes and skin irritations which typically result from conventional cotton.

The importance of chemical and pesticide free baby clothes has been reinforced by recent statistics on the content of dangerous elements in conventional cotton.

According to Lotus Organics, “Millions of children in the US receive up to 35% of their estimated lifetime dose of some carcinogenic pesticides by age five through food, contaminated drinking water, household use, and pesticide drift”.

The most shocking aspect of this statement is that the children are receiving this exposure when they are the most susceptible to those poisonous elements. This dilemma is described in detail on Johnson and Johnson’s website where they state, “A baby’s skin is thinner, more fragile and less oily than an adult’s.

A baby’s skin also produces less melanin, the substance that helps protect against sunburn. It’s less resistant to bacteria and harmful substances in the environment, especially if it’s irritated. Babies also sweat less efficiently than the rest of us, so it’s harder for them to maintain their inner body temperature.

” A baby’s skin is also more porous, meaning that impurities can pass into their systems in greater concentrations. When those impurities are carried in clothing that can be in contact with a baby’s skin for hours at a time, the potential for exposure to toxins increases dramatically.

One of the potential carriers for these toxins is conventional cotton, one of the biggest crops grown for use in clothing production in the world. The industry, by itself, accounts for $2. 6 billion in pesticide spending each year.

Because cotton is not a food crop, it is not regulated in terms in terms of pesticides, herbicides, or chemicals that come in contact with it.

According to the EPA, 7 out of the 15 pesticides that are regularly used on cotton carry labels classifying them as either potential or known carcinogens.

The unregulated nature of cotton production explains why despite using only 2. 4% of the world’s farmland, 25% of the world’s pesticides and 10% of its insecticides are used on it yearly.

That calculates out to one pound of pesticide and one pound of chemical fertilizer for each pair of jeans or t-shirt produced.

The conversion of this unregulated cotton into clothing requires additional chemicals that are added at various stages during the process. These chemicals include petroleum scours, softeners, brighteners, heavy metals, flame and soil retardants, ammonia and formaldehyde.

Considering those statistics, it’s not surprising that organic clothing for babies is rapidly gaining in popularity despite being more expensive than regular cotton apparel. In addition to being a much healthier choice, consumers are finding that clothes made of organic cotton last five to ten times longer than chemically treated cotton.

The longevity of organic cotton clothes is attributed to the abuse that conventional cotton receives during processing where the breakdown of cotton fiber begins even before being sewn.

It might be more expensive and more difficult to find at times but organic clothing brings so many healthy benefits it’s worth the money, time, and effort to put your baby into outfits that have not been touched chemicals and pesticides.

Indeed, by lasting longer than conventional cotton clothes, they’re sure to make great hand-me-downs as well. Visit us at http://www. myobaby. com or email us info@myobaby. com (925) 988- 0169

Organic Cotton 4 Piece Baby Gift Set (Lavender/Cranberry)

Hudson Baby Organic Sleep N Play and Bib

Baberoo Organic Cotton Socks for 0-12 Months

Baby Loopies Organic Sneaker Brights Sock Set

Sharp Kids Organic Baby T-Shirt, Long Sleeves – White & Fuschia

Sckoon Organic Zen Kimono & Pants Butterfly /Bamboo (Kimono/Pants sold separately)

Sckoon Organic Zen Kimono / Pants Crane (Kimono/Pants sold separately)

Sckoon Organic Cotton Baby Cloth Diaper Red Pear

Sckoon Organic Yoga Pants Sage – Size 0-3 Months

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Items like baby wash/shampoo, oil, diaper rash cream, etc. I am just wondering if anyone uses a really good brand. Please let me know. Thanks!

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The sun, a large source of UV radiation, has been scientifically proven to cause problems such as blemishes, wrinkles and even skin cancer. The risk of these ailments is so high that health authorities have issued several warnings and precautionary measures through the years. Skin care products crowd the store shelves these days, all claiming to be the most effective at safeguarding your skin from the harmful a damaging radiation of the sun. Organic skin care products have recently caught popularity among many consumers as well because of their ability to provide the same protection without all the chemical compounds.

You really don’t notice the immediate effects of constant UV exposure because the effects normally only become prominent after several years of it. Theses small damaging effects build up over periods of time and combine in to one serious skin disease. Skin tumors are probably the most common disease you will see among those who are suffering the long term ill effects of UV radiation.

In addition, by not taking the time and putting forth the effort to protect your delicate skin from the suns rays you will probably start to notice spots, discolorations, moles, freckles and in some cases even early wrinkles. All of this is a direct result of the damage your skin is receiving from the UV radiation.

As mentioned before, there are several products you can use to help protect your skin. The massive amounts of advertising for these products is proof of that, promising instant results and immediate relief from a long list of skin ailments. Many people will buy and try every product they can get their hands on only to find disappointment in the end. What they never realize, however, is the added damage they are causing by using all of these unnatural chemicals on their skin.

The safest solution you can choose is to use organic products to protect your skin. For example, aloe vera is very commonly found in products that fight wrinkles. The reason being that it can promote the regeneration of skin cells by enhancing the bodies natural renewal process.

Honey is also commonly used, especially in facial moisturizers, because it contains specific silicone’s that can prevent sagging of the skin. Sagging is most common in the neck area for most people.

Almond oil, another great option, is another common ingredient. It is able to penetrate even the deepest layers of the skin quite effectively to provide them with much needed nourishment. It is also able to boost the oxygenation of the surface layers as well.

Eggs will be the last organic option we discuss. Because they are filled with such vitamins as E, A B and D they are effective at providing the skin with the things it needs to be at its healthiest. They also contain lecithin which provides great moisturizing effects to the skin as well.

It should be obvious at this point that you have a lot of options to utilize for your fight against all skin ailments. For this reason, the use of chemically filled products should never be needed. Using organic skin care products is much safer, easier and more cost effective than any other option

Beauty store proving organic skin and hair care products for adults and babies. Products include eye and hand cream products.

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