Comments on: Safe Baby Clothing Guide

By: Lidia

Lidia — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 01:29:12 +0000

I feel that Burt’s Bees clothing should be removed…I have bought it for years and it was great but I just bought a bunch for my baby for the Spring/Summer and the chemical smell it arrived with won’t wash out. I have washed it 5 times and also dried it and it reeks so badly I would never put it in my baby or even myself. Literally spent $350 on stuff that will end up donated or trashed. It even stunk up the bedroom just laying folded on the bed.

By: Daniela K

Daniela K — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 23:05:24 +0000

Great job! Very helpful!
Have you hear about the Lamaze Organic baby clothes? They also claim to be GOTS-certified! And have a good variety of clothes.

By: Frank

Frank — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:15:04 +0000

Such a great starter guide on baby clothing. Keep up the great work!

By: susukoshi Australia

susukoshi Australia — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 06:11:29 +0000

Thank you very much for sharing about baby clothing here… I really hope I can work on your tips and it works for me too, I am happy to come across your article. Great post I must admit, keep sharing more…

By: Serina Carrasco

Serina Carrasco — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:33:18 +0000

Hello! Thanks for all your very helpful guides. I’ve greatly benefited from them. I was wondering if you recommend any brands or companies that make organic/non-toxic clothing for adults? I’ve just begun to research the toxic things in clothing but haven’t been able to find healthier alternatives (aside from baby clothing…)

By: Renee

Renee — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 01:37:58 +0000

Both Carter’s and Walmart have an organic brand that is GOTS certified! “Two crows for joy” , “new jammies” , Frugi, Kite, and Toby Tiger are brands that I just found ( the last 3 are UK companies).

By: Ichi Ban

Ichi Ban — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 03:56:29 +0000

How about H&M and their conscious organic baby line?

By: Robert Mikealson

Robert Mikealson — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 06:55:47 +0000

Thanks a lot for guiding us with this essential post about baby clothing. It is important to know which is the safe products for children. From your post, we get much valuable information on this topic.

By: Justina

Justina — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 22:27:03 +0000

What are your thoughts on primary.com? They claim their clothes are Oeko Tex certified.

By: Lindsy

Lindsy — Tue, 07 May 2019 17:28:14 +0000

Hello! Looking for some updated information, do you have plans to update the guide anytime soon? Thanks so much!

By: Aurora Royal

Aurora Royal — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 09:30:55 +0000

Excellent!

By: tanya

tanya — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 18:18:40 +0000

they have 100% organic cotton items and previously when I inquired they said that their manufacturing process do not involve any chemicals. However,I just found out from the company that even their 100% cotton infant clothes have formaldehyde. They said it is below 20 ppm for infants and 75 ppm for others so adhere to the OEKO standards. I feel very upset. I spent a few thousand dollars over the past year on their items thinking that it is good for my baby and they include a toxic item (at least one God knows what else)

By: tanya

tanya — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 18:14:39 +0000

I left a comment about Hanna Andersson a few days ago and it is not published, Is there a particular reason?I was hoping to get your input

By: Robert Phillip

Robert Phillip — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 04:06:49 +0000

Excellent content on baby’s clothing. I am impressed.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:26:20 +0000

Hi Maia – I’m obsessed with your guides and buy almost everything in my home based on your recommendations (and plan to buy more in future from you directly). Clothing has been the one thing that I’ve found to be challenging cost-wise since my little one grows out of it so quickly. I recently discovered primary.com – are you familiar with this company? If you agree that it is great, it could be an affordable option to add to your list. They have great quality OEKO-TEX certified simple clothing that has been great for us for school. Just thought I’d share for others!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:11:22 +0000

Thoughts on Lamaze Organics? Thanks for your suggestions on your page!

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 20:02:16 +0000

H&M I know are not great but is their conscious range ok? Would love to buy some of these other brands but with 3 little ones under 3 it can be tough. Thanks!!

By: Grace

Grace — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 04:10:33 +0000

In reply to Maia James.

Hi! So when the jammies say “flame resistant”, does that just mean they’re polyester (e.g. naturally flame resistant) and don’t contain flame retardants? Now I just have to wrap my head around synthetic fibers vs. non-organic cotton.

Oh- BTW- Carter’s apparently carries an organic/GOTS certified line now called Little Planet. Looks cute and way cheaper than, say, Hanna Andersson.

By: Maia James

Maia James — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 19:37:30 +0000

In reply to Annmarie Zuluaga Yafrate. Luckily, it's no longer legal to put flame retardant chemicals into clothing for kids, so this is one thing we actually DON'T have to worry about!

By: Annmarie Zuluaga Yafrate

Annmarie Zuluaga Yafrate — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 01:24:01 +0000

What are your thoughts on flame resistant pj’s?

By: Zehr

Zehr — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 16:04:30 +0000

If long term storage is required we suggest placing Alpaca or Merino wool in a shirt box, pillow case or clean paper bag as these options protect the fabrics from dust and pests while allowing air circulation. If moths are a concern, we suggest natural repellents such as cedar chips or lavender.

By: Maia James

Maia James — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 18:03:02 +0000

In reply to Ashley. Awesome! Thanks for letting me know...

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 01:57:40 +0000

Carter’s recently came out with an organic line. I haven’t purchased any myself, but just wanted to throw it out there for future review. Thanks!

By: Maia James

Maia James — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 21:44:47 +0000

In reply to Lynn. Don't freak out! My kids wear plenty of Gap items, too. Clothing is very hard, and other areas of her life are more important, in my opinion.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 22:27:02 +0000

Reading GAP under the bad stuff for children’s clothes just made my stomach turn. Half my precious little baby girl Marijke’s clothes are GAP. I feel like I’m gonna be sick.

By: Lucy Lue Organics

Lucy Lue Organics — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 03:27:50 +0000

Please add Lucy Lue Organics to your list. We are a small family owned business as well! We know there are hundreds, maybe even thousands of organic clothing brands out there for customers to choose from. BUT, we hope to offer them the BEST in modern organic baby clothes, at the best price! So that everyone can enjoy wearing our pieces. Three of the main elements of our brand are quality, style, and affordability. Our style is modern simplicity; Simplistic styles and colors in mix and match gender neutral options. Check out our shop! http://www.lucylueorganics.com

By: Mary Nowell

Mary Nowell — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 18:05:54 +0000

I am looking at a new simple sewing machine. Like Betty above I haven’t sewed in 40 years and I have a grand baby on the way and it is time to find some cost savings ideas on baby clothes.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 01:38:43 +0000

In reply to Maia James.

Hi – wondering whether you ever found anything on this? Thanks 🙂

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 11:55:27 +0000

Nice. Discovered really cool brands here. For now i mostly buy clothes for my baby from green-rose.uk.com They make clothes from natural and organic merino wool. It has no chemicals and is very soft for my sensitive baby skin. Really recommend to check that out 🙂

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 16:51:39 +0000

Has anyone found warm outerwear without PFOA? (For Minnesota winters!)

By: Kell

Kell — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 01:28:53 +0000

Hi there, could you please do a review on Lamaze Organics,? Thanks!

By: Kell

Kell — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 01:27:52 +0000

Hi there, could you please do a review on Lanaze Organics,? Thanks!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 04:15:30 +0000

Hi Maiai,
Hope & Henry claims they are ECOCERT certified. They sell organic clothes in Amazon.
I am interested to know about your thoughts on this.
Thank you for the work you do!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 01:32:44 +0000

Hi Maia,

There is organic clothes sold in Amazon, the brand is Hope & Henry. I was wondering if you may have heard of it.
Thank you very much!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 03:06:43 +0000

Hi Maia,

Have you heard about Niteo Collection? It says GOTS certified. What are your thoughts about it?
https://www.niteocollection.com/collections/organic-cotton-baby-clothes

By: Jess

Jess — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 14:54:29 +0000

So guessing Target brands Cat & Jack and the like are out?

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 13:58:45 +0000

Hi
Can you share input for gerber baby ?

By: sanket

sanket — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 13:00:19 +0000

I’ve been looking for organic clothing for adults and the selection is really poor. It’s hard to find something that is organic and also stylish. Would love to hear about any organic clothes for adults as well.

Thank you for your website!

By: sanket

sanket — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 13:00:04 +0000

By: sanket

sanket — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 12:59:48 +0000

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 08:01:31 +0000

Thank you for your website!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 07:54:41 +0000

In reply to Sarah D..

Many companies label rayon fabrics as bamboo. Rayon is made from plant cellulose, and the cellulose can come from a variety of sources, but the process of turning cellulose into fabric is highly toxic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rayon

By: Maia James

Maia James — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 17:05:19 +0000

In reply to Liza. I would go with organic cotton, myself.

By: Liza

Liza — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 06:51:21 +0000

Can you please recommend the safest fabric to use for baby blankies, including silky material, as I wish to use the safest material?

Many thanks
Liza

By: Jennifer B.

Jennifer B. — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 04:08:24 +0000

Do you know anything about Mud Pie? https://www.mud-pie.com
All their website says is that they “comply with all applicable rules, bans and standards set forth by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Doesn’t sound too promising!

By: Maia James

Maia James — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 15:49:19 +0000

In reply to Lina. I don't, but will add to my list for a future investigation!

By: Lina

Lina — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 19:56:41 +0000

Do you know anything about Touched by Nature?

By: Kairi Gainsborough

Kairi Gainsborough — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 01:10:22 +0000

My sister tries to make sure her kids wear completely organic clothing. I want to buy her some baby clothes, so this guide is super helpful! While I look for clothes, I’ll keep an eye out for companies that have a third-party certification. Hopefully, I can find something in a cute print!

By: Maia James

Maia James — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 15:33:40 +0000

In reply to Marianne. No, as far as we know, Burt's Bee's has the GOTS label and therefore should be Good Stuff.

By: Marianne

Marianne — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 06:15:12 +0000

In reply to Maia James. Any more news on Burt's Bees Baby Organic clothes? Questions about GMO, Oke-tex standard for dyes and truly organic?

By: Kiki

Kiki — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 23:59:14 +0000

Yes please same question,
maybe somebody knows a company who makes winter jackets gear without harsh chemicals?
We checked Hannah Anderson but there winter gear smelled like chemicals and was no different compare to target for example, made in China, 100% polyester, no oeko Tex sign, etc
Very disappointed

By: Maia James

Maia James — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 12:38:05 +0000

In reply to Valerie. This is on our list for a future investigation--typically, water-repellent treatments are a problem, so we will post as soon as we have some safe recommendations (if they exist!).

By: Valerie

Valerie — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 03:28:06 +0000

Do you have any advice for safe rain and snow gear?

By: Erin

Erin — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 17:32:54 +0000

Here in Canada we have an amazing company called Peekaboo Beans which is free of harsh chemicals and strictly follows the oeko tec 100 standard. Although it is a Canadian company, it does ship to the US! You can find out more at peekaboobeans.com/mamabeans

By: Erin

Erin — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 17:32:15 +0000

By: Melissa Cunha Lima

Melissa Cunha Lima — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 04:32:15 +0000

my opinion should really positive with your ideas. U definitely got unique ideas here. I will follow this . Thanks a lot for share.

By: Coriena

Coriena — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 21:26:32 +0000

I recently discovered PACT: https://wearpact.com/. I ordered a shirt for myself, but saw they also have baby clothes. They seem pretty good, so consider researching them and adding them to the list. Also, I got some L’ovedbaby organic clothes for my baby shower–organic cotton and GOTs certified I believe, so hopefully another good one.

By: Maia James

Maia James — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 15:12:20 +0000

In reply to Zara. Hmmm, this is disconcerting. Have you contacted them and asked what might be causing this smell?

By: Zara

Zara — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:00:34 +0000

I recently placed an order of Burt’s Bees Baby organic clothing and it’s so unfortunate, but it smelled. I washed it twice; the smell didn’t go away. I am so disappointed because I had ordered clothing from them in the past and it never had a smell. Now, it even had a GOTS certification and it was puzzling for me to smell the strong fishy like odor. So, I researched and found out that its parent company is Clorox, which is anti GMO labeling. Do we trust Burt’s Bees Baby organic line? Do you have any updated information on this topic?

By: Maia James

Maia James — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:51:13 +0000

In reply to Christina. I don't know this brand, but I'll look into it!

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 02:44:54 +0000

In reply to Maia James. Would love to know about these brands too! Thank you so much for the work that you do!

By: Christina

Christina — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:57:05 +0000

I have come across this brand for Bamboo clothing in Canada called Boody wear, they are launching the baby line in August and wanted to know what you think of it? I really enjoy the underwear and leggings for myself but want to know what you think of the product for my children?

https://www.boody.com.au/collections/baby

By: Maia James

Maia James — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 19:50:43 +0000

In reply to Sarah D.. While the manufacturing process for lyocell (and some of the newer ways bamboo is turned into fabric, too) are gentler on the environment, they both still use chemicals that sensitive people (if not all of us!) should avoid.

By: Maia James

Maia James — Thu, 12 May 2016 18:17:41 +0000

In reply to Stephanie Serkhoshian. I don't know those brands, Stephanie, but will add them to the list for when we update this guide (yes, we are always updating!).

By: Sarah D.

Sarah D. — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 21:40:14 +0000

What are your thoughts on Lyocell fabrics for clothes (and sheets, mattresses pads, etc, for that matter). How about bamboo? People are marketing these as eco-friendly, etc, but I am wary and would love to know your opinion. Could they be good alternatives to organic cotton? One site said that Lyocell was more eco-friendly than cotton (even organically grown cotton).

By: Marisela

Marisela — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:28:11 +0000

This is all great information, I’m so glad I came across it. As moms, we care about our babies health more than anything else. I recently bought these baby bibs in Amazon, I would really recommend them to all the moms out there. They are 100% Cotton and have no fluorescent agents. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E2V6W22

By: Stephanie Serkhoshian

Stephanie Serkhoshian — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 14:34:32 +0000

What about L’oved Baby, Maple or Silkberry? All three have such cute options and claim to be organic. Do you regularly update to include new brands?

By: Estee

Estee — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 02:01:09 +0000

Thanks for this information! What about Burts Bees organic baby clothing line? Zara’s baby clothing?
Hoping to hear back from you!

By: Ijaz Basheer

Ijaz Basheer — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 05:54:22 +0000

Hi Could you Kindly tell me if Okaidi sells original organic cotton clothes.

I have just picked a few for my baby.

Thanks

Jazz

By: Jasmin

Jasmin — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 03:05:12 +0000

Thank you for this article I really wish I had known all of this sooner. I have emailed carters about their baby clothes and they say they do not use any toxic chemicals in the production of their clothes. I’m not sure how much I believe it though. I’ve started buying from sweet peanut. They sell gots certified baby clothing and they have sales which make it a lot more affordable. Thank you again for this article