Baby Clothes, A Conduit to Chemicals

As a responsible parent, it’s no surprise that you’re becoming a little more conscious and aware of the products you use on a daily basis.

After all, there is no dearth of organic, eco-friendly or sustainable baby brands in the market.

From clothing and toys, to nappies and baby oils, the market is slowly embracing all things GREEN.

But what about the commercial, synthetic products that are aimed at and mass marketed to families?

How do you resist the temptation of savvy advertising?

Moreover, do you know exactly what goes into these popular products?

In this blog, we look at the textile manufacturing industry for kids.

In particular, how opting for certain kinds of materials can lead to harmful chemical exposure, and consequently, serious health issues.

Cloth, Chemicals and Growing Concerns

Here’s a fact that no parent can/should ignore.

The textile manufacturing industry uses as many as 8,000 chemicals in its treatment of clothing.

And the most common ones that you will find in children’s garments include the PFCs, Azo Dyes, Heavy Metals, Formaldehyde and Flame Retardants.

The above chemicals are used to render the clothing water-proof, shrink resistant, non-flammable, and long-lasting.

But in achieving these highly-demanded attributes, millions of children are at risk of harmful chemical exposure.

Baby Skin, Wafer Thin

For those of you who are forever wondering, "am I exposing my baby to chemicals?", here’s your answer.

Any material that is grown with the use of pesticides/fertilisers/herbicides poses a significant risk to your child.

This is because a baby’s immune system isn’t fully formed as yet – it is growing and developing.

It is, therefore, highly vulnerable to all elements.

As you know, baby skin is soft, hyper-sensitive and porous.

When a baby is exposed to a variety of toxic chemicals through their skin, the chemicals are more likely to reach their internal organs, especially their developing brain.

Additionally, a baby who is exposed to chemicals very early on, has more time to develop adverse reactions during their life time.

Sustainable Saves the Day

We always believe that prevention is better than cure.

To prevent (rather than combat) the harmful impact of chemical exposure on your baby’s skin, switch to sustainable clothing.

It is the smartest and safest option for your children, workers and communities, along with the environment.

In fact, garments produced within a sustainable supply chain are not only organic, but ethical too!

This equals to natural raw materials, eco-friendly processes, and ethical working conditions.

Greendigo, a Sustainable Superhero

Greendigo creates beautiful, practical products that are designed to empower children every single day.

We are certified by an independent third party, GOTS, which meets rigorous environmental and social standards

And you’ll be happy to know that our brand is 100% chemical-free, toxic-free and cruelty-free.

By focusing on quality, comfort, and style, we strive to give parents everything they need to let their kids shine.

And shine they do!

We also refuse to compromise on health, be it the planet’s or the people’s, thereby contributing to a better and more balanced way of living.

Swati is a highly proficient content writer with 6+ years of experience writing engaging articles about sustainability and earth-friendly clothing. Swati holds a Master's degree in journalism from Mumbai University.