No, we haven't taken to reviewing actual baby monkeys around here, although, some days I feel like I have a couple of them in my house.This post is a review of Baby Monkey, Feng Shui inspired baby onesies and toddler tees in organic cotton. As a blogger I was immediately impressed with Baby Monkey's website, where I read up on organic cotton, I'll admit, most of my baby clothes were purchased without considering whether the cotton was organic or not, we just don't have many retailers in my area who were offering this option where I live five years ago.
I found this info very useful on the website. Written by Elizabeth Wong, Owner & Founder, Baby Monkey, she explains the benefits of organic cotton:
Top 5 reasons to use organic cotton:
1. Organic Cotton supports sustainable development: No chemical pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers are used to grow organic cotton. This ensures future generations fertile soil for their own crops.
2. Organic Cotton eliminates genetically modified cottonseed: This type of seed is a cross-pollination of various cotton species, such as bacillus thuringeinses (Bt), a naturally occurring pesticide. Many scientist believe that the danger in these seeds are much like antibiotics to humans. Bugs will build up a resistance to this pesticide which can result in the need for stronger and more toxic pesticide use.
3. Organic Cotton encourages Fair Trade and Fair Labor. Fair Trade guarantees that farmers and skilled manual workers receive a fair price for their products, engage directly with commerce and maintain environmental and labor rights guidelines. Organic cotton commonly comes from smaller, family owned businesses. This encourages Fair Labor standards such as impartial hiring and straightforward employment instead of Third World “sweatshops” where workers are not properly compensated or provided acceptable work conditions.
4. Organic Cotton uses eco-friendly methods: These practices use non-chlorine bleach, silicon-free softeners and low impact, azo-free dyes that do not jeopardize workers’ health. It also reduces the use of water and electric use and harmful runoff to nearby soil and air pollution.
5. Organic cotton provides relief from skin allergies and sensitivities. Organic cotton provides relief for people with sensitive skin, especially newborn baby skin. The residue of toxic chemicals can harm and irritate the skin --- the largest organ of the human body – as well as the respiratory system.
Not only good for baby, these tees are irresistibly cute. I have a "Buddha Baby" design, perfect for my baby's round tummy in more ways than one.
For the full selection (and adult tees too!) visit Baby Monkey here.
