Organic for Children - Organic Bedding

Is organic bedding necessary?
I would say it definitely helps. Children or babies can spend from one-third to half of their times in bed, and their skins are constantly in contact with the bed sheets, pillows or even duvet covers. Therefore, it is important to avoid choosing children or baby bedding made from materials with chemicals that are potentially harmful to your children's health.

These days, most new conventional bedding materials are made purely from synthetic fabric, conventional cotton or combination of both. Synthetic fabric, like nylon or rayon are by definition made by means of chemical synthesis. Conventional cotton is growth with 30 over different pesticides and herbicides. Most people may not know that the cotton industry is responsible for 50% of all chemicals used in the world for agriculture purposes.

Besides the bedding raw materials, the end-products will also have been treated with fire- and water retardant chemicals, formaldehyde, strong bleaches, dyes and other chemicals.

All these chemicals can potentially cause respiratory problems and skin allergies if your children or babies are exposed to them continuously for a long period of time.

Organic Bedding is a Healthier Option
To minimize the risk to your children's health, go for organic bedding, preferably, to choose those made from pure organic cotton. Organic cotton is grown without nasty chemicals, only with natural means. For an example, instead of using pesticides, Australian wasp are used to control pest that destroy the cotton plants. Furthermore, fabrics made from organic cotton are not colored using heavy metal dyes, bleached with strong chlorine bleaches or treated with formaldehyde.

Therefore, organic bedding is a much healthier choice because it provides a natural, chemical-free environment for your babies or children while they are sleeping or resting.

Furthermore, knowing organic bedding conforming to international organic standards means that you are helping to protect the environment as well.

Getting Organic Bedding
Nowadays, organic cotton sheets, blankets or mattresses for cots are quite easy to get from mail or online order if they are not available in your nearby stores.

Perhaps, because of budget constraint, a more affordable alternative for cot mattresses may be a natural futon, stuffed with organic cotton or wool. If you decide to buy new conventional mattresses, it is advisable to avoid one filled with polyurethane foam, and to allow it to release “gas” in a well-ventilated room for several days before using it.

Besides organic bedding, try to make sure that what is closest to your children's and especially baby's skin, is organic or untreated fabric for their better health.

Again, although the price of organic product is slightly higher, but the extra little more money offers more peace of mind. Won't you agree?

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