Even five years ago eco-friendly and organic infant clothing wasn't easy to find and if you were lucky enough to find it, the price would make it a not-very-economical-choice for your baby. Fast forward to the present and parents that want green or organic baby clothing will find they have a large number of choices both online and offline.

Curious about what makes infant clothing eco-friendly in the first place? Organic cotton is a great start and baby items made from sustainable materials as well as Fair Trade textiles are all excellent choices. Cotton is a heavily genetically modified crop and as more and more parents are making the choice to eat organic foods, why wouldn't you also choose organic clothing for the items that will be next to your child's skin day and night?

Infant clothing items that will be on your baby's body the most such as onesies, buntings, swaddling blankets, diaper covers, baby blankets and the bedding your baby uses are all items you should consider going organic in your choices. If you don't want to use cotton, bamboo is another fantastic choice.

Bamboo, yes bamboo, is a very eco-friendly fiber to choose as you put together a wardrobe of infant clothing for your baby. Don't think of it as the unbending wood your futon is made out of, instead it's naturally anti-bacterial, naturally hypoallergenic, blocks 98% of harmful UV radiation and it's even softer and more absorbent than cotton. If your family has a history of allergies, bamboo baby clothing can be a lifesaver. Many organic infant clothing items are now made with a bamboo/cotton blend and this makes for very soft, yet durable clothing items for your baby.

Your baby is depending on you to make the best choices for the clothes she wears. Skip the infant clothing made from synthetic materials and textiles made from crops sprayed with heavy pesticides. Make the choice for health and earth-friendly baby items by going with organic, Fair Trade and sustainable materials whenever possible and you'll get your baby off to the best possible start.