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Raising your Organic Bambino

Companies like New Jammies, Kate Quinn Organics, Toms and Speesees are making going green for the kids easy—and adorable. But why go organic, you ask? According to the experts at Organic Baby Wearhouse, “Five out of nine pesticides most commonly used in producing and fabricating cotton clothing are cancer-causing chemicals (cyanazine, dicofil, naled, propargite and trifluralin).” They also tell us that many of the pesticides used in manufacturing and growing cotton are petroleum-based and stay in clothing even after washing. In addition, we know that dyes can cause allergies and be detrimental to your baby’s health. So since babies’ developing bodies are especially vulnerable to toxins and pesticides, it makes good sense to go organic whenever possible. Look for certified organic cotton, which is grown without the use of synthetic pesticides or unbleached cotton, which is even better. Here are a few of our favorite organic goodies for your little bambino.

Diaper Duty
Featuring gender-neutral coloring (Daddy will thank you), this functional and fashionable diaper bag is made from 100 percent post consumer recycled plastic bottles. It also features a waterproof bottom, PVC-free waterproof liner, detachable and removable inserts, bottle holder, pouches and more. The best part: 100 percent of the profits directly benefit Healthy Child Healthy World. Find it at weegeneration.com. $200.

Child’s Pose
The Yoga Baby onesie by BuddhiWear Organics is the perfect attire for your zen baby. And thanks to a partnership with Tree for the Future, for every tshirt sold, a tree will be planted. Find it at Pure Boutique, Jacksonville and Something Yoga, Boca Raton. $30.

Sleeping Cutie
Made from 100 percent natural organic cotton, eco-friendly dyes, and wrapped up in a reuseable non-woven gift bag, Nature’s Critters Snuggle PJs by New Jammies are great for your little one to snuggle up for sweet dreams. Shown here in Night Owls, they are comfy and cute! Find it at newjammies.com or The Little Merchant, Bonita Springs. $33.

Sleep to Dream
Baby’s bed should be a safe haven and thanks to ecofriendly company, Plover Organic, it can oh-so-eyecatching, too. Plover’s handquilted, 100 percent organic cotton sateen baby quilts (with 100 percent organic cotton batting) and crib bedding is offered in three reversible prints and sold as sets or individually, too. Find the entire collection at Ploverorganic.com. $330 for set; quilt $110; bumper $130; pillow with tufts $40; crib fitted sheet $72.

Haute Hat
Shield your precious baby from the Florida sun with this adorably stylish sun hat by Kate Quinn Organics. Made from the finest 100 percent organic French terry, it’s ultra soft and available in blackberry, skye, clover or vanilla. Find it at Spunky Sprout, Weston and Best Baby Organics, Miami. $18.

So Cozy
Make bath time extra clean with this cozy, organic cotton and terry towel by Speesees. Made with 100 percent organic interlock cotton and featuring a horse motif, the Prance hooded towel is sure to be baby’s favorite. Find Speesees at My Eco, Jacksonville Beach or Yummy in My Tummy, Davie. $30.