Organic Cotton - How does it affect your baby

As a parent, you want what’s best and safe for your baby. When it comes to their bedding and blankets there are lots of options for fabric and look. There are so many adorable bedding sets out there; it can be overwhelming! One of the first things you should do before buying baby blankets is check what it’s made out of.

If you don’t see organic cotton on the label, it’s best to skip it. Baby bedding made of other fabrics can be home to harsh chemicals and unsafe toxins. To ensure you are not exposing your baby to something that could cause skin irritation or allergic reactions, organic cotton is the way to go. There are lots of reasons to go organic.

Organic Cotton vs Regular Cotton

So, what’s the difference between organic cotton baby bedding and regular cotton? While they both look the same as a finished product, the production methods are entirely different. From the seeds to the soil and everything in between.

Conventional cotton is mass-produced with little regard for chemicals and toxins used in production. It’s made with GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) seeds and pesticides. Anything is used to speed up the process to make a quicker profit. This can result in harmful reactions for those with sensitive skin or allergies. Conventional cotton is also produced in massive factories that emit pollutants into the environment. When you buy conventional cotton products, you don’t know what chemicals were used during manufacturing.

Organic cotton is produced without chemicals and toxins. When picking out baby bedding, choosing organic cotton products will give you much less to worry about. It’s also produced with organic farming methods that are better for the environment. 

It Makes Best Baby Bedding for Sensitive Skin

The last thing you want to do is expose your baby to harsh chemicals and irritants. When you buy conventional cotton products, you run the risk of potential skin irritants being absorbed into your baby’s skin. When babies are born, their skin is much more sensitive and absorbent than adult skin. Something that may not bother you could still cause a reaction on your baby.

When you buy bedding you can be sure there won’t be any harsh chemicals or toxins in them. Organic cotton farmers take the time and care to produce a product that is safe for consumers and the environment.

Check out our range of blankets and bedding at Bramble & Me.