Children's clothing

Organic Cotton
No toxins or synthetic fertilizers are used. Organic cotton is produced without the use of harsh chemical bleaches or dyes, and is allergy free.

Possible concerns: As with the other alternative fabrics, colored dyes are also a problem with organic cotton clothing. All dyes are toxic chemicals, and their use and disposal has harmful effects on the environment. Look for org. coloured cotton clothing that is grown "on the stem" or undyed organic cotton clothing.

Ottawa-area retailers of organic cotton children's clothing include: Baby: Children:
 * American Apparel
 * Arbour Environmental Shoppe
 * Mountain Equipment Co-op
 * American Apparel
 * Mountain Equipment Co-op

Non-local Suppliers

Second-hand clothing
Ottawa-area retailers of second-hand children's clothing include:
 * Boomerang kids consignment shop - 1056 Bank St, Ottawa (613)730-0711
 * RaggaMuffin kids consignment shop -
 * The kids station - 82 Beechwood, Vanier (613)742-0963
 * Used Ottawa.com