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Top 5 Reasons for Cotton Baby Clothes

Cotton is a wonderful product for baby apparel, along with baby bedding and linens.  Why would you put any other fabric next to your little one’s delicate skin?  Dress your precious baby in comfort and style while having ease of care for yourself, they also make great baby gifts!

1.   Comfort for the baby

Cotton is soft and comfortable against a baby’s delicate skin; this might be why they enjoy it so much!  Cotton breathes, meaning that it absorbs and then quickly releases perspiration. If the baby is wrapped in a fabric, such as synthetic fabrics, that do not breathe, they can become sweaty and overheat.  By using cotton, their body moisture is absorbed and their temperature is regulated.  Absorbency is especially important for diapers, but also for soft towels to dry your baby after bath time.  Cotton can absorb 24-27 times its own weight.

2.   Cotton is a natural fiber!

Cotton is a natural fiber and thereby non allergenic.  Chemically treated fabrics can give off small particles that might aggravate a baby’s allergies.  Many countries cultivate cotton, meaning it is plentiful and has many uses. The cultivation of cotton is not labor intensive, thereby making it inexpensive.  Since cotton is biodegradable, it also helps our environment!

3.   Durability

Cotton is a tough fiber.  Fabric made from cotton will last longer than synthetic ones.  Babies are hard on their clothes, because they often have stubborn stains, such as baby food.  Cotton releases dirt readily and only needs a warm water wash.  Cotton will come clean with a mild soap.  No need for strong detergents or chemicals that may irritate baby’s sensitive skin.  Cotton can even be boiled if you want to sterilize it.

4.    Versatility

Cotton fabric comes in a variety of weights and weaves.  There are many uses for cotton, such as home furnishings, industrial applications, bedding, and apparel.  As for baby clothes, the versatility of cotton enables the fibers to be woven into fabric or spun into a variety of yarns suitable for infant use which can be knitted or crocheted into a wonderfully soft baby layette, sweater, or bonnet .

5.    Fashionable

Cotton is easy to work with!  It does not ravel as easily as many other fabrics, and are also easy to dye.  Cotton takes up dyes easily where dyeing large quantities in vats or small pieces by hand at home.  With the absorption rate of dyes we can have every color, tint, or shade we want.  Baby apparel originally was commonly dyed in mostly pastels.  Today designers are also creating baby apparel in bright, vivid colors, such as the primary colors, red, blue, and yellow.  A baby onesie is a favorite piece of apparel and it is made from knitted cotton in a variety of weights.  There are short-sleeved baby onesies in bright yellow for summer apparel, to soft pink and baby blue heavy weight sleepers for cold nights.

 

About the Author

Julie Paasch is a grandmother to three young boys, her love of babies and everything about them has inspired her to start her own online store selling only the highest quality in designer baby apparel and gifts from Baby Aspen and Baby Shower Favors by Kate Aspen.  Please visit Mama Llama’s Baby Gifts and thanks for reading my article!

Wussy – Yellow Cotton Dress

Mens Southern Tide Corded Cotton Shorts $79.5 Combining a cool and comfortable cotton corded weave with a touch of stretch, Southern Tide’s corded cotton shorts are sure to become a warm-weather favorite. The attention to detail goes beyond the fabric to provide fit and features that set these shorts apart from the crowd.

Mens O’Neill Cache L/S Tee $28 You can’t go wrong with this cotton tee from O’Neill. 

Mens Southern Tide Original Skipjack $32.5 The Southern Tide Original Skipjack Tee is a premium cotton tee that looks good on the boat, the boardwalk, or out on the town

Mens Islanders Burnout V-Neck Tee $22 The Islanders Burnout V-Neck Tee features the Islanders logo and and a v-neck collar all on a premium cotton shirt

Flip Flop Socks Crew Flip Flop Socks $10.95 Crew style Flip Flop Socks are super comfortable. They have the same look and feel of the athletic socks you’re used to wearing with a fitted heel, inset top, and a slightly higher cut. Crews are made from a poly/cotton blend that keeps them from stretching out and loosing their shape while maintaining the softness of a cotton sock. Wear them everywhere, never give up summer! The Mid weight sock is made of: 63% polyester 30% cotton 7% spandex

Flip Flop Socks Athletic Flip Flop Socks $10.95 Super comfortable Flip Flop Socks! Wear this Mid Weight white or black all year long. They have the feel and comfort of an athletic sock. Low cut, comfortable and warm. Now you can wear your favorite flip flops or split toe sandals whenever you want. The Mid weight sock is made of: 63% polyester 30% cotton 7% spandex

Girls Strand, Yellow $36 65% cotton 35% polyester, Plaid yarndye Woven walk short, Available in sizes: 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

Mens Howe Tee – Howe Temple Hill Yellow T-Shirt $29.5 Faded yellow street scene graphic on front.. Crew neck. Short sleeves. Regular fit. Machine washable. Made in California. 50% cotton, 50% polyester.Medium shown.

Roxy Zoo Keeper Purse (Yellow) $30 Life’s a zoo, the inside of your purse doesn’t have to be! Our Zoo Keeper Purse offers plenty of room for books, beachwear, and other essentials! Made from 100% washed cotton canvas, our cute tote bag comes with mixed all over prints and our cool logo screen print. You animal, you! Imported. – 14h x 17w x 2d inches

Split Bali Yellow Juniors Dress $24.99 The bold prints on this cotton voile Bali dress by Split blend together to create a stunning summer frock!

Lost Gotcha Slim Fit Tank Top – Yellow $31 Looking for a sweet new tank top to welcome summer and all its glory? Lost’s Gotcha tank’s gotcha covered. This slim fit tank top is knit with a cotton/poly fabric blend for comfort and easy maintenance. It’s printed with a pink and yellow gradient reminiscent of a summer sunset. You may as well look the part of devoted summer enthusiast as you hit the waves, cruise the beach and make many a young lady’s heart swoon. You dashing dog, you.

v-neck tee $19.99 in a soft slub cotton

Roxy Girl Kids Oh Really Tee (Yellow) $18 Yes, really. Our Oh Really Baby tee is a must-have for spring. Wear our cute top on casual weekend getaways and to girl’s night out. Really cute, really Roxy! Machine wash. Imported. – 100% cotton – 40/1s 4.8 oz. 1×1 rib, diamond ice – 18 inch hps

Roxy Girl Baby Oh Really Tee (Yellow) $18 Yes, really. Our Oh Really Baby tee is a must-have for spring. Wear our cute top on casual weekend getaways and to girl’s night out. Really cute, really Roxy! Machine wash. Imported. – 100% cotton – 40/1s 4.8 oz. 1×1 rib, crystallina – 15 inch hps

Roxy Girl Sand N Sea Top (yellow) $32 Add a beachy vibe to any outfit with our Sand N Sea Tank Top! Our cute top is embellished with a cool crochet lace panel and sassy front lace-up detail. Wear it on beach days or to dinner with friends! 60% cotton, 40% polyester jersey. 21 inch hps. Imported.

Element Aiden Yellow Juniors Tank Top $9.99 Get classic Element style with this ribbed organic cotton Aiden tank!

Roxy Girl Up and UP Tee (yellow) $18 You don’t want to miss our adorable Miss You Tank Dress! Our cute spaghetti strap dress boasts adjustable straps, a solid bodice with shirring detail, and a soft print skirt. We love it for beach parties and trips downtown! Machine wash. Imported. – 60% cotton, 40% polyester yarn dye stripe and printed jersey knit – 29 inch hps

Roxy Girl Kids Jam Session Tee (Yellow) $18 Channel your inner rock goddess with our Jam Session Baby Tee Shirt! Our cool top comes embellished with rad graphic prints and our classic baby tee fit. Rock on, Roxy Girl! Machine wash. Imported. – 100% cotton – 40/1s 4.8 oz. 1×1 rib, sugar – 18 inch hps

Roxy Girl Chill Out Top (Sunglow Yellow) $36 Give your wardrobe some serious cool with our Chill Out Top! Our cute shirt comes with a feminine woven eyelet yoke panel, three quarter sleeves, and a chic shirttail hem. It’s the perfect addition to your spring style! Machine wash. Imported. – 60% cotton, 40% polyester yarn-dye stripe jersey – Metal zipper – 21 inch hps