There probably won’t be any more of an exciting, and yet daunting time than when you are starting a family. But children don’t come cheap and not only does it cost a fortune in financial terms to bring up a baby these days it can also cost the environment too.

Many of the products available for babies are not designed with eco friendly credentials in mind and can be quite damaging to the environment.

However, we all want what’s best for our children and few new mums would want to compromise on the well-being of their child to help the environment – but being an eco friendly mum doesn’t necessarily mean you have to.

Nappies

Perhaps the single most environmentally damaging aspects of a new baby are the disposable nappies. A baby can go through dozens of nappies a week and as they are not bio-degradeable all these soiled nappies can linger in landfills for decades.

Of course, we may all recall the old terry towelling nappies used by our parents and grandparents but this can appear as too much work, especially for a new parent which is juggling work and bringing up baby too.

However, washable nappies are not as daunting to use as many people think. They can be stored in a nappy bucket and washed in the machine once a full load is ready. This isn’t really a difficult task and will save a fortune on disposable nappies in the long run.

Baby Clothes

Baby clothing is an area where changing to eco-friendly alternative can actually be better for your baby. Some eco-friendly fabrics such as bamboo are thermosensitive – helping you baby stay cool in the heat and keeping it warm in the cold. Bamboo baby clothes are also every bit as soft and comfortable as cotton but as bamboo baby clothes such as a bamboo baby grow is made from a sustainable source it is far less damaging to the environment

For those not wanting to stray from cotton then organic cotton baby clothing is available that ensure the cotton used is from only sustainable sources so you can be assured that when you dress you baby you are not stripping the planet of its natural resources

By: Richard N Williams

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One of the joys of being a parent is buying infant baby boy/girl clothes. While you buy other items like baby food, baby carrier, and bedding it is also essential to buy proper clothes for your cute little baby. Buying clothes for the baby can be confusing and equally stressful if you don’t know how the right process of going about it.

It is always easy to find clothes for baby boys rather than baby girls. Clothing for a boy is always an easy option. But choosing clothes for girls can also be fun because you can dress them up like cute Barbie dolls.

Clothing for Baby Boy:

Infant boy clothing can be a mix and match in various ways. They can have different logos and funny designs of sports. Picture of animals on the clothes is also an excellent option. For example, lions, bears, alligators, and cute frogs on the dress look extremely cute. Dinosaurs are also another fun addition to the list. Choosing the proper color for your kid is essential as babies tend to like bright colors like pastel blue, yellow, green, bright hunter green, orange, and red. The recent trend is bold and brighter colors.

Clothing for Baby Girl:

Your child’s comfort is your top priority. No matter how fashionable a dress is, only fashionable clothing can’t be the best option for your baby. You need to avoid tight elastic waists, tight cuff lines and itchy laces. Laces can make the dress look beautiful but it has to be stitched in the proper way or it will make your baby extremely uncomfortable.

When you buy clothes for your little doll it is important that you think about her age. Babies do not like wearing dresses for a long time. A tight neckline can make her uncomfortable and cause problems in breathing. If you want to buy the fashionable dresses you can buy dresses which come with ribbon straps. These ribbon straps are not only stylish but are also easy to put on. Avoid clothes which are tight as they will make your baby feel stuffy and hot.

By: Alice Shown

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You might think you have the edge on fashion just because your hip to all the latest brands, but what are your kids wearing? That’s right fashionistas, the hottest thing on the runway today is geared toward an age that you outgrew years ago. Most of the hottest designers you love and wear have recently come out with a new spring line, just for kids. This up and coming fashion industry is all the rage with nearly all of Hollywood’s young couples. After all, we know the baby in your life comes first, so why not have them dressed to kill?

While there are lots of hot baby brands to choose from, the fashion savvy shopper will more than likely radiate toward their own favorite designers when looking for a little something to attire their toddler. These days, lots of top designers are releasing their own children’s lines. You can find children’s clothing designed by Christian Dior, Paul Frank, and even Couture. Look for designer jeans in kids labels like True Religion, Paige Denim and Diesel.

Crib Rock Couture is stirring up the scene with their more than adorable line of nursery rhyme inspired tees. Or if you prefer something a little more whimsical for your little one, you should check out Tutu Couture. With the highest attention paid to detail, it’s nearly every little girls fantasy. There are even places online where your little princess can build her very own Couture gown. With any of these hot Couture picks, your sure to win coolest mom of the year with your kids.

Now if your thinking designers clothes- yeah right that would cost me a fortune! Think again, there are several online options that will allow you to accessorize your little bundle of joy in the hottest fashions of the season! Check out hautelook.com, they run sales on designer items for you, your baby and your home for up to 75% off the retail price. Another excellent choice is gilt.com; they just so happen to be running a sale on Tutu Couture beginning March 13th. So pull out your purses moms and snuggle up to your laptops, you’ll have your little one runway ready in no time!

By: James V Lunden

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Families celebrate many different types of holidays or ceremonies when having a newborn. These celebrations could range from religious to ethnic customs. For many of these ceremonies babies wear a traditional type of clothing that is representative of the customs. There are many different reasons for the rituals such as christenings, naming ceremonies and dedications. For each of these events babies tend to wear special clothing that is usually only worn the one time. In other situations parents will pick the clothing for the baby.

1. Baptisms: Baptism or christenings are usually a Catholic tradition. A child is held by his or her godparent’s while the families vow to raise the child in the word of God. The baby will typically wear a white, flowing gown for this occasion for boys and girls. The white stands for the innocence of the child and washing away of the original sin the baby was born with letting them start a new life. The gowns vary slightly for boys and girls. A girls’ gown tends to be a little longer and smocked.

2. Dedications: There are some Christian religions that let baptism be a personal decision left for when the person gets older. Since there is no baptism ceremony, the baby will normally have a dedication ceremony. This takes place while at church in front of the congregation. There is no specific clothing or gown that a child will have to wear for a dedication ceremony. However, the parents normally get dressed up in nice attire and will dress the baby accordingly. These cute outfits tend to get more compliments for their handsome look.

3. Naming ceremony: These types of ceremonies are some of the oldest celebrations of life dating back to the ancient times. Modern naming ceremonies don’t require an official garb but many babies will be dressed in light colors made of a very fine material such as silk. The boys might wear a suit while the girls will wear a gown. These types of clothing are very delicate.

Many times in these ceremonies if a baby gets an outfit that is specific for the celebration, it will be the only time the baby wears it. The christening gown or naming ceremony outfit will get put away in a chest to keep. Some of the outfits are also handed down through generations where there could be many people within the same family who have worn the same baptism outfit.

There are stores that have specialty outfits available. Many children’s clothing stores will have these beautiful gowns in stock or you can get them on special order. Get the right piece for a day you will never forget.

By: Abhishek Agarwal

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The cost of having a baby has never been higher than it is today. From the first moment you find out you are pregnant, the costs begin and they don’t end for the next eighteen years (although for some people, those costs never seem to end!). One of the most expensive parts of having a child is clothing them. The prices of those little baby clothes are way out of line with what clothing should cost, and when your child just seems to keep on growing, you never stop buying clothes. This is one reason why more and more people are starting to look at wholesale baby clothes as an alternative to the traditional department stores when it comes to buying baby clothes.

Some people think that in order to buy wholesale baby clothes, you have to buy in bulk or place a big order, but that is not true. There are many wholesale outlets, particularly online, that allow you to buy only one or more items and still get the wholesale discount. They do this because they are “eliminating the middle man”, which is the retailer, and can sell the clothes to you at a discount price.

In addition, because they don’t have a traditional store, they don’t have the same overhead that a store in your local mall would have. So, they pass the savings right on to you.

When you are looking for wholesale baby clothes online, it is always best to make sure that the clothes you are ordering are actually being shipped from within this country. There is almost no doubt nowadays that the clothes will be made abroad, but make sure they are being shipped to you from a domestic address. This means that you will get it sooner and it will be easier for you to return if there is a problem with the order.

By: Sue D. Carson

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When shopping for unique baby clothes, it can be rare to find baby t-shirts that can fit the bill. We all see the same superheroes, the same comic book fare, but are there baby boy clothes that don’t follow the age-old trends? Can you find baby t-shirts that your boy will look unique in, and yet be quality clothing? If you’re after baby clothes that are high quality but off the tired, stuck-in-a-design-rut path everyone else seems to be happy with, you’re in luck.

Just the other day, during a web-surfing marathon, in a desperate attempt to avoid the same old routine for a certain little boy, the author happened across an Asian-inspired tee from designer Evisu. The cotton tee was of high quality, and at first glance appeared to have a depiction of a popular superhero, Cpt. America. Upon closer inspection, the details of the icon didn’t quite seem to fit. It wasn’t Cpt. America, it was “Captain Bonsai,” riding a cloud, and full of the whimsical style that only a designer could pull off. Turns out the shirt was made in Italy, and seemed to be just the perfect fit to fight off the ho-hum blues.

What is a name like “Bonsai” doing coming from Italy? It is a weird fit, to tell the truth, perfect marks for unique baby clothes. Evisu is designed in Japan, but made in Italy. The quirkiness of the label is attracting attention in a number of quality shops. The design of their tees is exactly what a little boy should be wearing: fun, comfortable cotton, unique spins on design, and durable. If you haven’t heard of Evisu, you may want to give them a look. Their baby clothes are simply adorable on little guys!

By: Beatrix Anne

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Starting a home-based baby clothes and design and production business is now more attainable than ever. The widespread availability of wholesale children’s clothes, low-cost design software and affordable garment printing solutions have made a home-based children’s clothing business a reality for many.

Affordable Wholesale Baby Clothes
It used to be that a wholesale children’s clothing was only available in huge lots. That is, the buyer had to purchase tens of thousands of dollars of garments, often in the same size and color in order to get wholesale pricing. The orders had to be made months in advance, as the factories were always in Southeast Asia or India. Shipping, customs, import taxes and variable quality meant that the business of selling unique, imprinted children’s cloths was limited to large companies with the resources to deal with the complexities of clothing imports.

Nowadays, there are online wholesale children’s clothes distributors who are willing to sell small lots of baby clothes at near wholesale prices. This has opened up the market for wholesale baby clothes to small and medium-sized clothing designers to obtain reasonable prices on garments.

Low-Cost Design Software
Graphic design, once the domain of a few highly-skilled workers, can now be done by anyone with a decent computer and some basic design software. A mid-level desktop computer and a software suite that allows one to create designs. Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator are two good choices for producing graphic designs suitable for imprinting on children’s clothing. There are less expensive programs that are also suitable.

Affordable Children’s Clothing Printing
There are several off-the-shelf solutions available for imprinting children’s clothing.

One method is silk screening. This the process that using screens that allow for a image to be imprinted on a garment as ink is pressed through the screen. Silk screen garments can be made in a wide variety of colors and designs. A silk screening setup takes a bit of space and equipment, but the total startup costs can be lessened by buying used equipment or silk screening equipment designed for shorter runs.

Another method is using heat transfers. This involves using an heavy duty iron press and basically melting the image into the fabric. The equipment needed for heat transfers is smaller and less expensive overall. Each design does, however, have to be purchased as a heat transfer sheet.

Starting your own at home baby clothing business can be a great way to supplement a regular income. Or, if you are a talented designer and good marketer, the business can become a full-time business and major source of income. The crucial ingredients are finding affordable wholesale baby clothes, effectively using design software and finding affordable children’s clothing printing.

By: Thane Johnson

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Organics are important for everyone to live a healthy lifestyle, but for infants and babies with still-developing brains and bodies, they are an absolute necessity. Only recently have people started to realize just how many chemicals are used in the growing and manufacturing of the clothes we wear.

Cotton is by far the most popular choice for baby clothes. It allows for air circulation that keeps the baby cool and it absorbs excess moisture to keep the skin dry. But for all these benefits, cotton is produced with more chemicals per pound than any other crop grown on earth. Before it even reaches the manufacturing floor, the cotton used to make most mass produced clothing is saturated with pesticides during the growing process.

Organic baby clothing, however, is grown with methods that do not use pesticides. The organic cotton farmers rely on natural methods of pest control, and other techniques which keep the cotton safe. After the cotton is picked and sent for manufacturing, it is processed without the use of chemicals or harsh dyes and bleaches. These often leave residues on the fabrics that can be absorbed into the skin that it comes into contact with. Baby skin is particularly sensitive, making them susceptible to allergic reactions or other negative health effects.

Thankfully there are thousands of websites selling organic baby clothes, and they are easy to find. The increasing consumer demand for them has made the prices much more affordable, and many parents are more than willing to pay the slightly higher price for them because of the overall benefits.

Furthermore, organic cotton baby clothes are often made with much higher standards of manufacturing and with proper care can be used for future babies, making them an excellent investment.

In addition to organic baby clothing, you can also find organic cotton baby bedding, diapers and diaper covers, and other accessories that will allow you to build a complete organic layette for your future bundle of joy. Just remember to look for 100% organic cotton products from reputable companies, and to wash them with a baby laundry detergent (for added safety) before your put them on your baby.

By: Sal Lingo

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During the winter, babies truly need to be bundled up to stay warm. A baby’s ability to regulate his or her body temperature is not well developed, so parents must pay special attention to how they are dressed in winter.

Thick and fluffy outfits will keep the baby warm from head to toe. Baby snowsuits and winter coats are ideal options for winter wear. If babies stay outside for long periods of time during cold spells, they may need a very thick, warm coat or snowsuit. However, snowsuits can be problematic for diaper changes and sudden trips. Winter coats are more comfortable wear for your baby, but for extensive outdoor activities these won’t afford full-body coverage as a baby snowsuit does.

Wrapping your baby in different layers is a fine idea because the layers can be taken off or added according to temperature variations. Wrap small babies in a soft cotton flannel blanket. Cover heavier quilted blankets over the first one for additional warmth and protection. Parents should check out different types of baby t-shirts, sweaters, and winter coats and ensure that a baby always has a hearty collection of baby winter apparel to ensure warmth and comfort during the cold season. A collection of long-sleeved baby shirts, jackets, winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and other accessories will keep the baby happy in winter.

Sleepers with an option to cover the toes are the best choice for cold nights. This is the only way parents can be convinced that the little feet will not get uncovered and exposed to the cold. You should always have two pairs at night time, because you never know when a baby is going to spit up or have a diaper leak that can require a complete garment change. Winter baby clothes featuring both style and warmth are ideal gifts for babies.

By: Kristy Annely

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Is there anything more adorable in this world than a baby in a silly hat and wearing funky baby clothes? When we were kids, our mothers dressed us up in beautiful, frilly pink outfits, but now mothers are getting a little more creative and dressing their children in ways that we never could have dreamed of. Imagine the fun you could have, finding great outfits that get everyone’s attention when you push your baby down the street.

If you are a little different than the standard mom on the block, and you want to buy funky baby clothes for your little bundle of joy, then you actually do have a lot of options. You can’t, of course, go to the local “big box” store, because all they have are the traditional kid’s clothes, made in China, and all the same as what everyone else is wearing these days.

So, you have to be a little more creative. A lot of mothers are going the “second-hand” route and buying vintage clothing for their children. This is by no means an insult, dressing your child in used clothing, and can really spice up your child’s wardrobe. Just make sure that you properly launder the clothing before your child wears it – just in case!

Another way that you can buy funky baby clothes for your child is by shopping online. There are many websites that specialize in different, more stylish clothes for your baby. You can buy from online auctions or from second-hand vintage stores online. Whatever way you go, you will save a lot of money over the designer kids clothing stores in your local mall, and you will find that you will have a much better selection as well. It is a great way to get your baby in some fun clothes at a discount price.

By: Sue D. Carson

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