Organic and Eco-Friendly Products

Kids Clothing

It can be difficult to buy children’s clothing whether because of the child’s preferences or the unstandardised clothing sizes. Kids’ clothing generally follows their ages, though there are differences between manufacturers and brand labels. For example, in American women’s clothing has drifted away from standardised sizes due to vanity sizing. Due to a range of factors, standardised clothing increased in size over time to cater to different markets and the increasing prevalence of obesity. As a result smaller ranges of sizes were introduced to cater for smaller sizes, especially with the rise of the Asian market.

Choosing Children’s Clothes

Here are some basic things to consider when buying children’s clothing:

- Buy clothing that is durable and will last through wear and tear, as well as through many washings. Check the clothing item for quality- are the seams going to hold? is the material going to rip? are the buttons and zips going stay on?

- Take inventory of all the kids’ clothing- what seasonal items are missing or need replacing? Get rid of all clothing that is too small or no longer wearable.

- Make a list of all the pieces of clothing needed for the season, considering all the different activities the kids are involved in. School clothes, play clothes, sport uniforms, clothes for outings, etc.

- Check with your children for preferences and current trends, preparing them for what you will accept or not before you head out.

- Check for styles online so you have an idea of what’s in store, saving valuable and frustrating time going from store to store.

- Leave room for growth spurts, unless it’s underwear and socks which need to be the right size.

- Assign a particular colour to each child for common items to reduce laundry mix-ups and arguments. It also means if there is a pair, you won’t need to throw the odd one out.

- Finally, consider whether the material is organic or not, since non-organic materials will most likely contain toxins and chemicals.