Organic Cotton Clothing Children

There a lots of people who only eat organic food, wear organic clothing, etc. For those in favor of GM food and its products, why, and can you provide scientific proof?
Likewise, for those against, can you please explain why and scientific proof? Who makes organic clothing, wear is it grown, manufactured, etc? I heard someone tell me that our organic cotton comes from India where children pick the seeds out of the organic cotton? Is this true? Do people who favor organic food promote this behavior/activity?

We eat genetically modified food all the time without realizing it. In fact, any domesticated plant has been genetically modified by definition. Teosinte was the wild plant from which today's corn was domesticated. Look at a picture of teosinte and see how modified it has been. Wild almonds actually contain a precursor to the poison cyanide, however the domesicated almonds do not. Domesticated plants have been genetically modified by years and years of artificial selection. Today's genetically modified organisms take a shortcut by integrating genes into the plant to make it resistant to decay or insects and whatnot. The same results could in theory be obtained through a long process of artificial selection, but we are talking a LONG time. People object to the modern techniques because they claim it is "playing god" or other silly reasons. It should be accepted because it can be very useful. Case in point, there is GM rice, called golden rice, which is designed to produce beta-carotene (the precursor to Vitamin A). This rice is intended to be used in parts of the world like Africa and South East Asia where children have severe Vitamin A Deficiancy (VAD). Since rice is the staple crop in those areas, it would be the perfect solution. Unfortunately, it is met with much opposition. I like organic foods because they do not use pesticides, they treat the animals humanely, and it supports local economies; but I can also find no reason to oppose modern genetically modified organisms.

Note: That answer from Ashley about GMOs causing cancer is, as far as I know, untrue. Also, she seems to be speaking beyond her education when it comes to genetics.

2008-03-07 17:20:51 by KevinK

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We are a small business who hand dye clothing and accessories and are looking for certified organic, sweatshop free, white or natural 100% cotton hoodies in child and adult sizes.

http://www.howies.co.uk

2009-03-09 19:49:59 by Magic Starfish

Price: $11.00 $11.00

Machine wash cold
Available in a fabulous collection of colors and sizes! the organic cotton used in these tights contain no pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers to ensure that fabric in closest contact with your childs skin is clean and pure.
Tight size 3-5 yr Ht 40-44 Wt 33-48 lb Shoe 6-11½

the shop has been open for 6 months.it caters for children from 0-6 yrs
it is located in a suburb of New York City (Long island/Queens border)
ads in local papers have had limited success
the shop is tastefully laid out and decorated(boutique style)
it is mostly aimed at the high end of the market but is by no means ridiculously exspensive.
most of the clothes we stock are from funky/independent US suppliers,not well known brands.they are very good quality.
alot of the clothes are from eco friendly sources (organic cotton,fairtrade etc)
the main competition is mainly from the large retailers in the local shopping mall. there is no other independent childrens clothes store in the area.
the reaction from those who do call in is very positive but at the moment,because we are new,we are just trying to get more people in the door,if only to have a look.
we don't have a big budget for marketing,so if any one has any ideas which have worked i would be very grateful

Have a fun day Free Ballons staff dress up magician in store
Make it quite loud so that you get noticed
Kid love this kind of thing
Get the kids in store parents will follow
Parents =Cash

2008-05-29 21:37:06 by cashelbay

Price: $14.95 $10.53

World-class swedish design is fun for young and old alike; high quality fabric is durable and earth friendly perfect for all ages
Manufactured in the San Francisco bay area, United States; bib measures 10" weight X 15" lenght
Individual bib by mimi the sardine

Recently my partner & I have been taking my 20 month old out to children's christmas parties, family days at parks, christmas story time at the library etc. At the moment there are a lot of activities around for children because of christmas & school holidays. The problem is that my partner keeps inviting my MIL to these activities. I don't mind her coming to one or two but she's coming with us to everything and also inviting us out to christmas events. When she's with us, she acts like she is my son's mother. She ignores me. She's ask me how I am and before I can reply she starts talking to my partner. She tries to give my son food that I don't allow (red cordial, fried foods etc). I'm very firm with her and say no but she continues trying to give my son these foods until my partner speaks up and says no. She actually pushes me out of the way so that she can pick up my son or hold his hand and I'm forced to walk behimd my parnter, son and mil. She acts more like my partner's wife than mother when we are out. She'll put her arm around him when walking (whilst trying to hold my son's hand), she's touchy-feely with him and kisses him a lot. But she only does this in public, not when she's at my house or when we are at hers. She'll pick my son up (who likes to walk when we are out) and when he says "no, down' and starts getting upset, she'll tell him to stop his nonsense and that "he likes granny holding him". She makes nasty comments about how I dress my son and how she'll need to buy him "proper clothes" which is nuts because I dress him in shirt & shorts which all kids wear. She insults me for how I raise my son and because I buy organic food and don't like him eating crap or dinking soft drink, I am "not allowing him to be a child". She also tells me I'm wrapping my son in cotton wool because I stop her from doing stupid and dangerous things with my son such as putting my son in a wading pool by himself and walking inside so she could have a coffee. I'd asked her to watch my son for a few minutes whilst I was at her house & my partner was outside trying to fix her car. I went to the toilet and walked out to see her drinking a coffee. I asked where my son was & she said outside, in the pool. I freaked out and ran outside and thankfully he was just sitting in the water playing but the water was past his knees & young children drown in less water than that. I lost it and screamed at her. I told my partner what she had done and said my son was never to be left alone with her again & my partner agreed. This happend only 3 or so weeks ago and she has the gall to tell me that she's going to babysit my son because my parnter deserves a night out and I should go with him. I've told my partner that I don't want her coming out with us so much and we need to do more things just as a family but he says she is lonely and likes spending time with my son. What can I do? She has no respect for me and I hate seeing her try to act like my son's mother. It seems that she wants to take my place. Any advice?

aren't monster in laws real pains lol when i dislike something about the way they treat my family, I tell them. that's the only way to get it thru their thick heads sometimes. I abide maximum tolerance but sometimes if I don't get any respect, they shouldn't expect any from me either. So far being outspoken has made them straighten themselves out. But I never forget to thank them for their concern and care for my child, sometimes upto a fault that oversteps mine and my husband's decision, they just mean well in the end.

2008-12-11 23:58:28 by Honey S

We are a small business who hand dye clothing and accessories and are looking for certified organic, sweatshop free, white 100% cotton hoodies in child and adult sizes.

If you're also looking for pesticide and herbicide-free cotton, you've got a long search. And it won't be cheap.

Cotton is a very demanding crop to grow. It's vulnerable to various pests and diseases, and it takes a lot of nutrients out of the soil. Growing cotton takes a lot of energy, so the carbon footprint is usually heavy.

2009-03-09 19:48:28 by Magic Starfish