Clothing for babies has come a long way. In fact, clothing for everyone has come a long way in quality. That is if you are buying it in the right places. If you are here, you are in the right place. Why organic baby apparel? Because natural fabric is the best, that’s why. More specifically, organic fabrics are not treated with toxic chemicals, acid washed, or otherwise colored with unhealthy dyes and stains. Organic fabrics can be cotton, made from bamboo (yup, check out our Bamboosa above), wool, and much more. The most common fabric used in organic baby clothing is definitely cotton. It’s abundant, affordable (yes, even when organic), and super soft for your little bundle of joy.

We all want the best for our children right? Babies are tiny, snuggly and soft. Their skin loves soft fabrics. Honestly, cotton is the number one fabric consumers dress their babies in. Whether it is organic or not, most all cotton clothing is soft. The way the product is processed and fabricated can create softer fabric. Organic fabrics have the advantage because they do not contain chemical dyes that dry materials out (often time making them scratchy) and they are not bleached with chemicals either. All natural processing equals soft! What’s more, organic fabrics support the environment by not exhausting toxic processing chemicals into the atmosphere from material processing plants.

True organic baby apparel is more than just organic fiber material; it’s about stitching materials, processing, and coloring - from harvest to the store. Because organic items are in such demand, it is not hard to find organic apparel, but true organic materials must be certified and accredited. So, you will want to know the difference. Labeling is always a bit tricky and certain marketing techniques can become a bit misleading. For instance, “made with organic cotton” on a label does not necessarily mean the item is completely made from all organic materials and practices. In this case it just guarantees that the cotton” is “organic”. Now, any part of baby apparel that is organic is great. The more natural the cloth item, the better obviously. Just be aware of the fine print.

Alas, there are several fantastic online companies that provide certified organic apparel for babies. In fact, these companies will showcase their accreditations right on the website. Many organic production companies even practice “green business” by using recycled and organic office materials leaving a much smaller carbon footprint. Even better, the companies we have reviewed above will have much of their accreditations listed right in the review area. When looking for high quality organic baby apparel and baby items, we recommend the above reviewed companies wholeheartedly!