Organic Baby Gifts
Organic baby gifts have increased in popularity greatly in the last number of years with a movement by some mothers towards organic baby gift baskets, organic baby bedding, blankets and organic cotton derived baby products.
Organic baby gift baskets
Organic baby gift baskets should feature recyclable wicker gift baskets which should double as storage containers for the baby’s nursery products together with organic skin care products for your new baby.
For a boy and girl you should find baby shoes, blankets, organic skincare items, toys and shoes.
Organic baby bedding
Organic baby bedding aims to create a peaceful, non toxic sleep environment for baby and you will find a huge range of crib sets, baby blankets, bassinets, sheets and organic bumpers in any good retailer, online or offline, of organic baby bedding.
Organic baby blankets should be derived from suitable long fibre cotton which ensure maximum softness and longevity of your blankets. It is important that any organic baby products you do buy which are made from cotton are made from organic cotton, the growth of which involves using natural pesticides, fertilisers ensuring that groundwater is kept free from chemicals.
Organic cotton clothing is very beneficial to anyone who suffers from chemical sensitivity on the skin or allergies and regular cotton may have harmful side effects for such sufferers.
Interestingly conventionally grown cotton uses 25% of the world’s chemical pesticides and is a widely traded bulk commodity.
Organic baby clothes
Nearly 50% of textiles produced worldwide are made from cotton but cotton farming, if it is conventional and not organic, is one of the most chemically intensive processes.
Organic baby clothes should mean dye free and pesticide free clothing for your baby which means healthier clothes for your child. Many pesticides used in the conventional production of cotton are petroleum based and studies have found traces of these pesticides in clothing long after production.
Dyes used in ordinary cotton baby clothing can cause allergies and rashes so organic baby clothes are a safe, eco friendly choice for your baby.
With the push to go green and live a healthier life style, it is not surprising to find organic baby gifts on the market.
After all, even the smallest of us has the right to start out life happy and healthy. Parents, whether they are new or adding to an existing family, can use all the help they get when it comes to their new bundle of joy.
Any gift you by for them will helpful, especially through those first hectic months. But also by going organic, you can help the environment the baby will grow up in.
Eco friendly baby gifts
Baby gifts range from diapers to lotion to clothing and everything in between. The same is true for eco friendly gifts. One of the most popular gifts for the new baby is cloth diapers. Cloth diapers were the norm before the invention of disposal diapers and they are becoming popular again because of the push to go green.
There are numerous brands of cloth diapers on the market, but before you purchase any diaper as a gift make sure you know what the mother-to-be intends on using. Mom may prefer the convenience of disposal diapers although cloth diapers make a great burp cloth. If mom does want to go with a cloth version, make sure you also provide her with diaper pins, a diaper pail, and pail liners.
Another unique organic gift idea that is environmentally friendly is organic baby bedding and clothing. You can now find these baby gifts in your local retail store, such as Wal-Mart, Babys’R’Us and Target. All of these items are produced from cotton that has not been treated with any form of chemical or pesticide during growth.
You will also find other organic gifts that have been made with bamboo and hemp. Check to see what the parents have registered for so that you know what they need. Then look for items that are organic, such as crib sheets, sleepers and onsies.
A gift basket is always appreciated and you can load it up with eco-friendly baby items for the new addition. Fill the basket with items such as BPA-free bottles or even glass bottles to keep from having the baby exposed to some of the harmful chemicals that are being used to make these products.
Purchase bibs and burp cloths that are made with organic cotton. Instead of providing a plastic feeding dish for when the baby is older, consider adding one that has been made of ceramic or a similar, environmentally friendly material.
Your organic baby gifts will be a hit at the baby shower for the expectant mother. They will appreciate the time you took to choose items for their little one that were safe and environmentally sound. Even parents who do not recycle or are green will know that by giving them an organic baby item, you are helping them do their part to provide a better world for their baby to grown in.
Eco friendly baby gifts can take many forms including gift baskets, clothing, bedding and other green products which generally are cotton based. A lot of shops and boutiques and shops are now catering for the more discerning, green consumer but shopping and browsing online can give you some great ideas for unique baby gifts also.
When you show up for your friend’s baby shower with a unique, green baby gift it will leave a lasting impression on the expectant mom. Popular choices include bedding, cotton baby clothes, baby blankets and other organic baby items. There is also a growing choice in organic baby toys either for a boy or girl as well as luxury and cool baby gifts.
There is also a growing trend towards various wishlists or registries for expectant mums and you may wish to do a search online to create your own organic baby registry which will allow you to create your own shopping or wish list. www.babyearth.com is one such site but if you do a search for “baby shower gift registry” you will find countless other examples.
So if you are looking for green and natural gifts for your new baby or your friend’s baby shower there are a wide range of choices and it only takes a little bit of research to find the best organic, baby friendly gift.
