Organic baby bedding
The Benefits of Organic Crib Bedding
There are many benefits found in organic crib bedding, however the first and foremost is the absence of chemicals. Organic bedding consists of fibers, such as wool, cotton, linen, hemp, and bamboo that have not been cultivated on farms with chemical pesticide treatment. For an item to be certified organic, it must have been grown under conditions that are regulated by the government, when you choose this bedding, you can rest assured that these materials were grown under the strictest conditions and adhere to the standards. These include ensuring that no chemical pesticides were used for at least three years. When the baby’s bedding is free from chemical residue through pesticides, coloring additives, and even chemical flame retardants, you can be sure that your child is sleeping on pure organic sheets.
When you bring your newborn baby home (or if you have a home birth), you will notice that your baby sleeps between fourteen to eighteen hours per day. This is an incredibly long time, and when you consider that your baby might be sleeping on sheets that are drenched with toxic, harmful chemicals you can see how this bedding provides benefits. Additionally, as your child grows, you’ll find that he or she will continually place objects in his or her mouth. Choosing crib bedding that is organic gives you the reassurance that your child is not gumming on crib bedding laced with harmful chemicals.
There are many different styles, patterns, and materials to select from when choosing this bedding. Organic cotton is undoubtedly one of the most preferred fibers, as it is extremely soft, durable, easy to launder and easily breathable. However, other popular choices include bamboo, hemp, linens, and wool. Your choice of bedding will depend upon the climate, and the weight or thickness that you need the crib bedding to be. This is especially true when choosing organic crib blankets, comforters, and afghans.
Many people mistakenly believe that crib bedding sets that are made from organic materials are bland or only come in white, this isn’t true. There are many different colors that organic fibers grow naturally, and some organic fibers are dyed using natural plant dyes. The only difference is that organic bedding sets don’t use chemical coloring agents in their dying process, however other natural coloring methods are used that provide excellent results.