One of my favorite children’s catalogues is Chasing Fireflies, which clothing collection seems inspired almost exclusively by a Midsummer Night’s Dream.  (The founders of this site must have been theatre majors and most certainly share my prenatural love of costume dramas, ruffles and Colin Firth.)

Though I haven’t a girl, I was thrilled that Chasing Fireflies DOES carry a few organic things (though, sadly, not in velvet, silk or Fairy costumes) for the wee lasses:

Okay. So it’s really only two adorable outfits, plus the sweet sweater above. But these could portend more in the future…

These two smocks plus modern “pantaloon” outfits are so sweet, and post modern Austen. If I had a little girl, I’d buy both.

The boy’s selection is not inspired by white steed riding Heathcliffs – (I can’t imagine why not) – but for girls, Chasing Fireflies is a must.  (They have a blue velvet double breasted coat that makes me wish I had never heard the word organic. Perfect for eco-agnostics.)

“The lunatic, the green mum and the poet, are of imagination all compact.”

I paraphrase….

I have always wanted someone to buy me a “Wine of the Month Club” gift.  Sadly, I have been denied the Bacchian pleasure.

But. That is for another blog.

The Spunky Stork, clever things, have created a “Onesie of the Month Club” gift, that will delight a new mum well after the Baby Shower cucumber sandwiches have been forgotten.

Yes, of course they are all organic.

The Spunky Stork has some delightful organic baby clothes – and particularly adorable wrapping choices.

This is the gift that will make all the other girls jealous.

Happy Friday!

Recently I rejoiced over the new H&M organic line that would be perfect for preggo and new mums. However, today, a friend sent me a link to an article by Treehugger that revealed a recent investigation of organic clothes that discovered that the H&M “organic” line contained GMO cotton.

Now. No one is more against GMO crops than me – and yes, H&M, and all retailers, have an obligation to be more vigilant of their suppliers – buuuuuuutttt…..

…this H&M line IS still formaldehyde, pesticide, fertilizer and textile chemical free – which is a mums primary concern.

Are they perfect? No. But the H&M “organic” line is far better than the chemical laden clothes we usually buy. (Including most of my togs that hail from Anthropologie – who I pray gets on the organic bandwagon.)

Caveat Emptor – but also remember – regarding chemicals in clothes less is less. And better.

Happy shopping!

I doubleheart hedgehogs.  I can’t think of a story that I loved as a wee lass that didn’t feature a hedgehog, mole or fox.

This darling UK brand (with US ordering on website) Belle & Dean, has organic onesies and toddler clothes that feature unique, won’t get ten of these for your shower, “Edwardian traveller notes” looking creatures – including a hedgehog.

And where else might you find a onesie that features a pygmy elephant of all blasted things?

And, of course, in addition to the more romantic animals, Belle & Dean designs also have togs that feature more “traditional” animals such as the Lion.

(Witch and wardrobe sold separately.)

Happy Monday!

I am Cuban.  The more ruffles, the better.  In fact, there can never, ever, ever be enough ruffles.  Except on a prom shirt.  Especially a baby blue one.  But I digress.

This ADORABLE confection of ruffles is sweet, chic and organic.  I know it’s getting cooler in Chicago – but surely some of you live in warmer climes.

Carmen Miranda would approve. 

Available from Posh Tots for $80.

Duck and Cover

So you found an adorable little something at Target, Babystyle, Gymboree or Disney…just the cutest thing EVER…and at such a great price too! Is it Made in China?  Brilliant, chances are that that it contains up to 500 TIMES the  formaldehyde level determined safe by the World Health Organization.  I wouldn’t dare exaggerate: http://www.stuff.co.nz//25315 and, testimony to Congress by Dr. Ruth Etzel, MD, PhD, FAAP, this past April, who was representing the American Academy of Pediatrics (Warning: Stephen King is less frightening than this): http://commerce.senate.gov/public/_files/EtzelFormaldehydeTestimony.pdf

What is in your child’s clothes? Read letters from the above mentioned companies as well as others that conspicuously chose not to answer: http://www.safbaby.com/formaldehyde-free-baby-and-childrens-clothing-companies

Bafflingly (I think that’s a word), despite the American Academy of Pediatrics, and other child health organizations pleadings to Congress to introduce or vote for legislation that limits toxic chemicals in children’s products (as the entire European Union has done, as has much of Asia), thousands of known carcinogens (cancer causing agents) and neurotoxins are UNREGULATED and totally LEGAL to put in your baby’s clothes, crib sheets, mattresses, etc. . Buyer Beware? No. Buyer be Terrified.

Lesson #3: Do not buy anything Made in China.

Lesson #3.5: Write or call the manufacturers of your childs clothing and ASK what chemicals they use – or save yourself the stress and buy organic.