The organic fibers in organic baby clothing make buying organic clothing a “no-brainer”. Organic cotton is much softer and safer on a baby’s skin than non-organic cotton and other fabrics can be.

Organic cotton is grown without the use of toxic chemicals or pesticides, insecticides, or fungicides. Without these toxic products in your baby’s clothing, all the risks of skin irritation will be eliminated (as is a common occurrence with non-organic cotton products).

And there are other organic fibers that have been made into baby clothing safe for your little one. There is organic silk, which is very breathable and easy to move in. There is even organic wool, which can sometimes be itchy, but the organic variety has been known to be very soft and to not irritate babies’ skin.

And when it comes to finding really cute organic outfits for your baby, you have so many things to pick from. There are many companies out there these days with a huge selection of varieties of styles, designs and colors all incredibly cute and incredibly eco-friendly for your baby.

As mother of two, Nora Devai knows all too well how quickly babies grow out of their clothes and shoes, and how easily they tire of their toys, movies and books. Through her experiences as a mother and her innovative thought process, Ms Devai has come up with the perfect solution: a baby exchange website.
Don’t be fooled by the name – the website doesn’t trade babies – but it does allow parents to exchange their not so use baby items. Following the worldwide trend of swapping and recycling - and in the wake of increased environmental consciousness - this unique concept is set to revolutionise the way Australian parents shop.
Baby Exchange is an indirect swapping website, so parents can choose any item they want as long as it is the same value as their items are worth. “Selling my baby items especially clothing, was just not worth the time and effort. When my daughter was born I thought wouldn’t it be great if there was a place to swap my son’s clothes for clothing for her. A place where parents could also exchange their unused or outgrown items for the next size up” Ms Devai said.
This site is the first of it’s kind in Australia. It is a fun, easy and cost effective way to minimise the expense and wastage involved in raising children. Ms Devai said as long as parents have something to swap they will never need to spend money on baby and children’s’ items again.
10% of all proceeds from Baby Exchange will be donated to Kids with Cancer Foundation.
For more information visit www.babyexchange.com.au

By Kelly Gough 

Even though breastfeeding education has come along way many mums still feel uncomfortable about breastfeeding in public due to a perception that it is unacceptable.

New mums can also feel a bit self-conscious about feeding in front of others and it is one of the reasons the women stop breastfeeding early.
However with a few tips and clever tricks, breastfeeding in public is possible and no longer a reason to feel stuck at home with your baby.

It’s a wrap

A large muslin wrap, shawl or baby blanket wrapped around your shoulder and back is an easy way to give you more privacy while breastfeeding. It’s easy, portable and will keep baby nice and cosy, especially in winter.

Breastfeeding Clothes

Breastfeeding clothes – also known as nursing wear – really have come a long way and are fantastic for discreet feeding in public. With clever built-in nursing access you can quickly latch baby on without anyone noticing or having your breasts on display. Breastfeeding tops today look like the latest fashion, so they help you to look and feel good as well.

Baby Slings and Carriers

Many baby slings allow you to carry your baby and also breastfeed your baby at the same time without anyone even knowing.  Make sure you wear clothing that allows you easy feeding access for your baby.

Nursing Rooms

Many large shopping centres and public places offer modern and comfortable parenting rooms that allow you to breastfeed your baby with privacy and a little quiet too. This can be great if you are a new mum and a bit self-conscious as a bit of space allows you to concentrate. Can also be handy if you have a toddler to manage as some have playpens to keep bigger brothers and sisters amused.

Plan Ahead

If possible try to plan ahead and give a feed just before leaving on an outing or going shopping so you can limit the number of feeds while you are out.

As you can see with a bit of practise breastfeeding in public is possible and also convenient, as you don’t have to carry or heat up bottles. With more women breastfeeding in public it will also become more socially acceptable and viewed as a normal part of mothering.

Kelly Gough is a business mum who runs online boutique Nuvo Maternity while also caring for her two small boys aged 3 and 1.