Did you know your baby’s skin is five times thinner than yours? It can easily absorb pesticides and fertilizers that have remained in your baby nursery bedding manufactured using conventional means and non-organic cotton. Purchasing organic crib bedding will prevent that poison to enter your little one’s body.

Chlorine bleach and toxic dyes are used in achieving color or bright whites in conventional nursery bedding, while non-toxic coloring agents are used by organic baby bedding designers.

Even the stuffing or organic comforters, bumpers, or pillows is made from organic cotton or wool. The advantage of using wool is it’s natural resistance to bacteria growth and dust mites.

Organic wool comes from sheep that are raised organically. These sheep are moved around to prevent overgrazing which could make the farm land infertile.

Another benefit of organic wool is that it is naturally flame retardant and therefore doesn’t require any chemical fireproofing. Because it doesn’t need to be treated with harsh pesticides, is is also softer than no-organic wool.

Go green by purchasing 100% organic cotton bedding which is also softer and more durable. It certainly can increase the cost of your baby’s bedding, but you don’t have to purchase an entire set with comforter, bumpers, and more. Just start with a supply of several fitted sheets and maybe a blanket, and your baby will be safer and more comfortable.

If you are still not convinced, consider this. 90% of the pesticides used on non-organic farm land ends up in your water and your air through which it eventually enters your body. Do something good for your baby, your own body, and the earth.

Purchasing organic baby bedding sets is becoming easier as more manufacturers provide organic bedding in a variety of designs. So you are sure to find the bedding set that will match your taste and nursery decoration. Whether you like solid whites or cream colors, or are interested in print designs, you will find something to fit your needs.