When I was coming up with topics for Marketmommies.com Favorite Things - Organic Baby seemed like an easy one.  However when I finally sat down shop, I was amazed at how big of a catagory this had become. 

I first became a mom back in 2004 - and I don't recall there a being a big push for organic items for babies.  The big question regarding diapers was Pampers vs. Huggies not Cloth vs. Disposable.  I first recall seeing organic baby food right after the birth of my second son in 2007.  By the time Katherine came along in 2009, organic products for baby were everywhere.

When I searched Organic Baby on the Marketmommies.com homepage, dozens of businesses popped up.  Everything from organic clothing and gear to lotions, food and of course cloth diapers.  I had no idea organic had become so big among moms and mom businesses.

I guess it goes without saying that moms always lead the way on consumer trends.  It makes sense that the rest of the world is just catching up with what moms have been doing and using.

So instead of pulling out specific products for Marketmommies.com Favorite Things, I thought I would tell you about some Mom Businsses leading the way in the catagory of Organic Baby.

*Baby Bee Organic -Clothes for the Green and Hip Baby
www.babybeeorganic.ca


BabyBeeOrganic is an online store focusing on: modern, high quality, organic, and fair trade baby clothes. When you shop  you are supporting: less earth pollutants, sustainable agriculture, and investing in a sustainable economy.

Products at Baby Bee Organic are:
- 100% pesticide and chemical free, certified organic cotton
- 100% earth friendly, made without harsh pesticides
- Manufactured in a fair labour environment
- Metal free, and made with low impact dyes
- Organic cotton is a stronger fiber, therefore it has a longer life span
- Washer and dryer friendly (avoid high heat)

Right now Baby Bee Organic is offering 15% off a purchase of $150 or more plus free shiping.  Code is Yippee

Best Baby Organics
http://www.bestbabyorganics.com



Happy Healthy Baby, Happy Healthy Planet is the tagline of this amazing store for moms looking to buy organic products for their baby.  Best Baby Organics specialized in maternity and baby gear.  They have a great selection of gear, toys and clothing that is all earth friendly. 

I also love their information page about why you should choose organic.  I had no idea the impact cotton has on our environment.  Check it out.


Sweet Knee
http://www.sweetknee.com



What a great gift for a new arrival.  In browsing around Sweet Knees' online store I found Oatmeal Cookie Bath (bath for newborns and infants) Bun Glaze, an non medicated diaper rash cream and lots of other goodies for the Organic Baby.

Here is info from their site:  Sweet Knee is here to provide your family with chemical-free, non-toxic skin care for baby made of certified organic ingredients. We believe in full disclosure on our labels so that you can make informed purchasing decisions for your specific needs.

We hand source our ingredients and seek out organically grown, sustainable, fair-trade ingredients. We formulate and manufacture in boutique quantities, so that we are able to keep quality and credibility of our name. 

Ellia C. Naturals
http://www.bullfrogsandbutterfliesbabyboutique.com/babycollection.html


Jennifer started her business after her youngest son was born with severe ezcema.  Not wanting to subject him to the topical steriods doctors prescribed her newborn, she started experimenting on her own.  She came up with an organic blend of ingredients that completely made her son's eczema go away.  Ellia C. Naturals was born.  With products like the Milky Way Soothing Bath for Baby, she is making a whole line of organic skin products for babies and their mommas.

Shaklee
http://susanmichaelbarrett.myshaklee.com/us/en/category.php?main_cat=HomeCare


One of the things that concerns me the most is the products I use to clean my home.  Since starting Marketmommies.com have found so many people who swear by Shaklee.  Shaklee uses natural ingredients in their products.  They have wonderful cleaners for your home and laundry.  Both are especially important when you have a baby in the house.

A local mom sells these products and donates her sales to a non-profit she started in her son's memory.  The Michael Hazelroth Rainy Day Fund gives money to schools to create rain gardens and teach children about the importance of taking care of our planet.


Squeaky Clean Tot
http://www.squeakycleantot.com/


This is a great resource for parents who are concerned about the products they are using on their children.  The parents who started Squeaky Clean Tot found that they were spending countless hours researching products they were comfortable using on their baby girl.  They realized other parents might be doing the same thing and all parents might benefit from a clearinghouse of information about organic products for babies and children.

You can review products you've tried, and check out their database for parent reviews.  I especially like the Nasty Stuff page, where they tell you what products and ingredients you should avoid.  Great information for any parent wanting to protect their children from all the bad ingredients out there.

Cloth Diapers
Bottom Bumpers
Ninny's Nappies
Otter Babies
Merrimack Valley Diapers

Check out the amazing mom businesses for your cloth diapering needs.  I am still a Pampers gal - so I don't feel qualified to make a recommendation.  But please feel free to leave comments as to what works best for you.



That is our list this week :)  and I know this is just the tip of the iceburg.  Have a product or business your want to share with our readers?  Link it up!