If a baby clothing label says the garment is 100 percent organic, that means only that the cotton in the clothes was grown without synthetic pesticides and other such chemicals. (See our Greener Choices Web site.)

Since cotton is one of the most pesticide-intensive crops grown, buying baby clothes made of organic cotton may be better for the planet. But keep in mind that an organic label certifies only the growing methods of the fiber in the item, not the way it was processed into fabric.

There’s no guarantee that clothes marked “organic cotton” haven’t been chemically treated. If you want to buy truly “green” baby clothes, check if the tag or manufacturer’s Web site has information on how the clothes were processed and dyed.

See trend-spotting at the baby superstore and organic and natural toys for related information.

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