Category Archives: Organic, Sustainable, Eco Fabrics-Bamboo, Cotton, Soy, Wool,...
Eco Wool Bedding, Pillows, Mattresses And Other Products
Summer For Kids is known for its organic and safe bedding options. Lately we’ve had a few questions about wool and although I’ve touched on the fantastic aspects of organic wool before, I wanted to go into more detail.
Basically, people who previously thought they had a wool allergy find that organic wool doesn’t irritate them [...]
Organic and Sustainable Products
Organic and Sustainable Products
At Summer For Kids, we carry both sustainable and organic products and one of the questions we’re faced with on a regular basis is “why is this type of product more expensive?” Here are a few reasons why:
1. *Supply and demand*: Most of the population is not demanding more organic products, [...]
Fabric Dyes
Fabric Dye Health Risk?
Something parents don’t usually think about are fabric dyes in children’s clothing!
Any chance there is a connection between the toxins in fabric dyes and the explosive rates of tactile sensitivity we are seeing in the North America, Europe and Japan?
Our skin is the body’s largest organ and one of its main jobs [...]
Teres Kids Organic Clothing Not Only For Children With Tactile Sensitivity
Millions of young children experience tactile sensitivity, a condition that can make regular clothing feel awkward and uncomfortable. For these children, getting dressed can be difficult. Without the right clothes, even normal physical activity can become unpleasant.
” At Teres Kids, we believe all children are unique, and that children’s clothing should always be comfortable. That’s [...]
Healthy, Sustainable Shoes For Your Kids.
It’s more important than some of us may think to choose the right shoes for our children.
As a responsible parent, it is our responsibility to provide our kids with shoes that fit properly and provide the maximum level of comfort. Unfortunately, not all shoes are created with a child’s comfort in mind. This is why, [...]
Organic Clothes, Bedding, Toys And Children’s Products…Why It makes more sense…
* It only makes sense to use Certified Organic Fabrics, grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, chemical fertilizers or any other chemicals
* Organic clothing uses cotton that is not farmed in the conventional ways but other safer methods are used to produce the crops. Therefore workers have better working conditions, water quality is not compromised [...]
Why Certified Organic Products?
Why Organic cotton?
That’s simple, it’s health. Your health, health of your children, communities and the environment. Baby’s skin is more porous and thinner than adults! That means that their skin absorbs things very easily. It’s less resistant to bacteria and harmful substances in the environment, especially if it’s irritated. Babies sweat less efficiently than the [...]
Why Are Some Products Made In China?
We get this questions often and therefore I thought it may be a good idea to give everyone the answers they need right here on our blog.
We at Summer For Kids make sure that our manufacturers visit their China factory many times and are satisfied that the conditions under which the workers labor are similar [...]
Mattress Buying Tips
Are you ready to buy a crib mattress?
Here are some buying tips ….
When you’re shopping for a crib, you’ll also need to choose a mattress. Don’t underestimate this purchase; a mattress is as important as the crib. After all, your baby will spend a lot of time snoozing–up to 18 hours a day [...]
The Great Eco WOOL
True wool allergy is quite rare.
? Many people with chemical sensitivities have found relief with wool. Many wool sensitivities arise from the harsh chemical processing agents that whiten, clean, remove oils and add color to the wool. Many who previously believed that they were allergic to wool have found that our wool products do not [...]
