What It Costs
How much are you willing to spend for organic baby clothes? One market-research company estimates that many Americans are willing to part with up to 20 percent more for organic items, including baby clothes. 
This is good news, since organic and eco-friendly clothes do come with a higher price tag than more traditionally produced items. This means that they are not practical for some new parents who are watching their pennies, but those who can come up with the extra money will find a range of stylish baby items to select from. Just like traditional baby clothes, eco-friendly options also come in a wide range of prices. You can find some of the moderate items on sale, or you can splurge on designer one-of-a-kind pieces, depending on your budget. But to give you an idea of what’s out there, here is a sampling of a few common types of eco-friendly baby items available. The prices for organic cotton, bamboo, soy, hemp and organic blends all fall within these ranges for such basic items.
Eco-friendly baby T-shirt: $10 to $30
(Keep in mind that that traditional cotton baby t-shirts sold at Walmart or Target start at about $5 or less but then go on up from there.)
Baby pajamas: $20 to $40
(Traditional cotton pajamas generally start at about $10 or less.)
Baby cardigan: $20 to $40
(Compare this to a traditional baby cardigan, which starts at about $15.)
Newborn cap: $10 to $15
(You can spend between $5 and $10 for a newborn baby cap made of traditional cotton.)
Baby Blanket: $20 to $60
A regular cotton baby blanket starts at about $15 and goes on up from there.)
Other Options
While many parents will recognize the benefits of buying eco-friendly baby clothing, not everyone will be able to justify the added expense. But even if you can’t afford organic baby clothes, you can still take steps to protect the environment by buying second-hand clothing or using hand-me-downs from family and friends. You can also look for people who have baby clothing in your area to give through Freecycle. and the Holistic Mom's Network. And if you do decide to buy some new items, consider donating them for other children to use when your own babies outgrow them. In this way, you will protect the earth’s natural resources and also have a chance to teach your little ones an important lesson about giving to others through your example.
