Got Cotton? Check!

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What’s on the choosy-mom’s checklist? 

• Nursing? Check.
• Organic milk? Check.
• All-natural ingredients? Check.
• Cotton-made baby products? . . .

That’s right—cotton-made baby products. Because caring for your baby is more than just what goes in their tummies—it’s also the clothes on their bodies, the toys they love, and the bedding they snuggle-up to.

Baby products made with 100% cotton are sure to be soft yet durable. This all-natural option keeps your little one safe from irritants and scratches and allows you to keep it all spit-spot with regular machine washing.

Here are some cotton-made products on every mom’s list:

Cotton Cloth Diapers
Your little one will wear diapers more than anything else in these first years, so you’ll want to make a natural choice that’s best for the skin. Neonatal nurses love cotton diapers for their hypoallergenic qualities and wicking abilities that are natural to the cotton fiber. Cotton diaper cloth is a twill, dobby, or plain-woven absorbent cotton that retains 24–27 times its own weight in water and is actually stronger when wet. Cotton fibers absorb and release perspiration and wetness quickly, thus allowing the fabric to breathe.

Cotton Baby Bedding
Crib bedding and baby bedding sets made with pure cotton sheets will provide your baby with the ultimate in snugly, sweet-smelling rest. And cotton’s durable fibers hold their color and shape even after regular washes.

Cotton Baby Care Items
Don’t overlook baby care items such as washcloths, burp cloths, and play blankets. Choosing 100% cotton will make clean up less abrasive and keep baby’s skin soft and sweet.