How to Go Green: Clothing for Kids

Everybody is going green these days, and rightly so. If you are new to the green movement, you might think that it is difficult to find products for every member of your family, especially your kids. But think again, there is really no excuse for not purchasing green clothing for your kids, with all the retailers that have come up with adorable, unique designs for both little boys and girls. Here are a few clothing items you might like, along with websites you can check out for more options:

1. UglyFish Organics Tree Dress. Spring is here and now is the perfect time to get your little girl a light, eco-friendly dress. From UglyFish Organics, this dress features pockets on both sides, making sure your little one has enough room for all her trinkets and treasures. This Tree Dress, featuring a tree and lovely little birds, is available at a discounted price of $31 at Nimli.com, another great website where you can look for green clothing for your kids. A company that is dedicated to creating functional and stylish clothing, UglyFish Organics offers a wide variety of great items for your kids. All their products are eco-friendly and are manufactured here in the US. To learn more about UglyFish Organics, feel free to browse through their web site.

2. Happy Green Bee Board Shorts. Available in three playful colors (Bean, Sky, and Watermelon), Happy Green Bee Board Shorts are perfect for running around, biking, and for building sand castles at the beach. You can get these for your boy or your girl, since Happy Green Bee prides themselves in making clothes that are gender-free as well.

3. Look Organics White Pintuck Blouse. This white pintuck blouse can go under a dress as featured in their web site, and is available for $51 at GreenEdgeKids.com. Look Organics is a great company that offers eco-friendly kids' clothing using 100% organic cotton and water-based inks. According to their website, part of their proceeds go to The Association for Children and their Environment, "an organization that promotes socially responsible values and practices among children."

4. Speesees Prance Tank. Perhaps the most adorable eco-friendly kid top I've seen, Speesees Prance Tank features a white silhouette of a horse against a vibrant red background (front) and little red horses prancing against a light teal background (back). You can purchase this eco-friendly kid top, made from 100% organic cotton at $16 at Speesees.com. Speesees is yet another green company dedicated to creating "fun, fair, and organic" products for kids.

5. Kate Quinn Organics Military Crops. A must-have for active kids, this pair of organic military crops feature functional pockets without sacrificing style and comfort. Made from 100% organic cotton, these pants are available at KateQuinnOrganics.com for $32. You can also easily find a shirt to match these pants. Kate Quinn Organics was launched in 2006, and was previously known as Organic Baby Basics.

Sources: www.happygreenbee.com, www.lookorganics.com, www.speesees.com, www.katequinnorganics.com