Mama Bite : KidStyle : Long Underwear
Long Underwear

Dear (Long) John

10.27.2009

Submitted by alara on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 11:00pm.
The Bite:
Looking for a real love? Break it off with regular 'johns and outfit your kid with organic cotton thermal underwear for winter. These adorable top-and-bottom sets for all ages are warm, double as PJs, and keep unhealthy chemicals outta the relationship.
The Benefits: 
  • These long underwear sets don't abandon Mama Earth. Organic cotton and low-impact dyes steer clear of pesticides, as well as petroleum by-products and heavy metals, for cleaner air and water.
  • Organic cotton long johns use no fire retardants, so you and the kids can say goodbye to carcinogens such as PBDEs, commonly used to treat synthetic sleepwear.
  • Every pair we've included here is dual purpose - snug enough to sleep in (federal law requires a close fit for fire safety) and layer-able under clothes - so they're sincerely useful all winter long.
Wanna Try: 
  • Hanna Andersson Long Johns - made with 100% organically grown cotton; Oeko-Tex certified, meaning the garment was tested for more than 100 harmful substances and declared safe for kids; size 18 months to 14 years ($38).
  • Lapsaky Baby Thermal Long Johns - snug, 100% organic cotton pair designed to fit perfectly over a diaper; pink-brown and blue-brown combos; size 9-14 months ($34).
  • Under the Nile Kids Long Johns - 100% Egyptian organic cotton rib knit long underwear in pink or blue stripes or flowers (see picture); size 3-8 years ($29).

Timeout

LA mom Celeste's kids (Johnny here) sleep in Hanna Andersson long johns. She'd love 'em for herself, but worries the adult version would kill her postbaby sex life.

Bang For The Bite

If 10,000 Mama Biters put their kid in organic cotton long johns instead of a regular pair, we'll keep the weight of 22 guys named John in pesticides out of nature.

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