Fashion / Baby - BabyBam Collection

Dream. Believe. Giggle.

That's the motto of the BabyBam Collection of bamboo and organic baby clothing.

And really, who wouldn't want to giggle at the thought of being swathed in a 70% bamboo, 30% organic cotton onesie with the inspiring message of "the World Awaits"?

As we've mentioned before on 1GreenProduct.com, both bamboo and organic cotton are fantastically green materials.

Usually we find independent 3rd party sources, but the BabyBam Collection has done such a good job of explaining the benefits of bamboo that a direct link makes sense.

We'll quote ourselves from a post we made a few weeks ago on the benefits of bamboo:

Bamboo is generally considered a star plant in the green world. Some sources (Undergear included) call it 'the fastest regenerating plant on Earth'. Whether or not that's the case, it certainly does grow incredibly quickly - at certain times, bamboo shoots can grow 12 inches or more in a single day. An incredibly hardy plant, some people describe it almost as a weed since it often thrives without pesticides or much fertilizer and can be harvested without needing to be replanted. There are environmental concerns about the chemicals used to process bamboo into clothing fibers -- but apparently these solvents can be reused in order to minimize environmental damage.

BabyBam Collection also emphasizes the fact that bamboo has natural hypoallergenic and anti-bacterial properties, preventing odor, allergies and skin irritations. I think any parents (or airline passengers for that matter) will attest to the fact that an irritated baby can be a fearsome creature. So if bamboo can prevent irritation, I think that's reason enough to give it some serious consideration for your little bundle of joy.

Apparently, newborn babies also have a hard time controlling their body temperature. The word on the street is that bamboo has thermal regulating qualities that can help you keep your cool in warm temperatures or stay toasty when it's nippy out.

As for the organic cotton that goes into the BabyBam Collection, once again the advantage here is eliminating the poisonous pesticides that are sprayed on conventionally grown cotton. Various sources, including the BabyBam Collection and About.com, also claim that organic cotton crops require less water than conventional cotton, an important consideration in a world where drought is a growing problem.

With all the benefits of bamboo and organic cotton, frankly it's just icing on the cake that the BabyBam Collection also happens to look and feel as good as it does. Frankly it makes me a little jealous that I was born about 32 years too late to get bundled up in some BabyBam Collection bamboo and organic cotton pajamas.

Maybe a little giggling will make me feel better...

Where to buy:
Even the stork probably shops online these days. You can too at the BabyBam Collection's Online Store. Offline, you'll find the BabyBam Collection at selected stores in New York, New Jersey, Arizona, Massachusetts, Utah and California.