Journal

Organic Cotton: Shortages, Fraud and Green Washing

by Maureen Smithey February 16, 2022

Before I started CastleWare Baby I owned a small cut and sew shop specializing in garments made from knitted fabrics. Most of my clients were small...

Posted in Compliance, Fabrics, Family Health, Organic Cotton, Security, Social Justice, Sustainability

Nursery Care for a Healthy Baby- How to Create a Clean Space for your Baby

by Maureen Smithey July 01, 2021

With the advent of Covid-19 parents got busy, repeatedly cleaning their home’s surfaces and disinfecting frequently used items. Coupled with dilige...

Posted in Babies Health, Bedding, Childrens Health, Fabrics, Organic Cotton, Pajamas, Sleep

Demystifying the Different Types of Fleece Fabrics – All That Glitters Is Not Gold

by Maureen Smithey February 26, 2021

Fleece garments effortlessly hold us under their spell. They are warm, soft, and snugly – they tick all the right boxes. But before buying that cus...

Posted in Bedding, Childrens Health, cotton Fleece, Fabrics, Family Health, Organic Cotton, Sleep, Sustainability

5 Reasons Why You Need to Kick Polyester Out of Your Bed

by CastleWare baby December 07, 2020

Did you know that polyester is a health hazard? Did you know that it should not be in your sleep environment because of its toxicity?

Posted in Fabrics, Family Health, Organic Cotton, Sleep

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Gender-Neutral Baby Clothes: What Was Old is New Again

by Maureen Smithey July 21, 2020

The way we dress our babies is changing. Parents are rethinking their willingness to enforce gender norms

Posted in Babies Health, Colors, Fabrics, Fashion

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How to Wash and Dry Your Babies’ Organic Cotton Clothes and Pajamas

by Maureen Smithey May 15, 2020

It turns out that laundry, the bane of every household with children, can have a significant impact on the environment and your child’s health.

Posted in Fabrics, Family Health, Sustainability

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Our Natural Organic Fabrics Make a Difference

by Maureen Smithey January 31, 2020

Choosing the right clothing for your little ones can make them much more comfortable and prevent unwanted irritation for delicate skin.

Posted in Babies Health, Bedding, Colors, Fabrics, Sustainability

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GOTS Certification Is the Standard and Our Fabric Is Compliant

by Maureen Smithey December 23, 2019

The GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) is identified as the world’s leading processing standard for goods created from organic fibers.

Posted in Babies Health, Compliance, Fabrics

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Want to Learn More About the Dyes Used in Our Organic Clothing?

by CastleWare baby Collaborator December 10, 2019

Many people assume that because clothing is labeled as organic, the dyes used to color that fabric must be organic as well.

Posted in Babies Health, Colors, Compliance, Fabrics, Family Health, Fashion

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Why You Should Buy Organic Cotton Pajamas For Your Child

by CastleWare baby Collaborator November 27, 2019

Organic cotton is cotton grown organically from non-genetically modified plants and without toxic pesticides, fungicides, and synthetic fertilizers.

Posted in Babies Health, Childrens Health, Compliance, Fabrics, Family Health, Organic Cotton, Pajamas, Sleep, Sustainability

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Why You Should Purchase Organic Cotton Products if Your Child Has Eczema

by CastleWare baby Collaborator September 15, 2019

Has your infant or child been diagnosed with eczema? If so, you aren’t alone! Eczema is quite common.

Posted in Babies Health, Bedding, Childrens Health, Fabrics, Family Health, Organic Cotton, Sleep

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FourieFamCam Features Castleware Baby Pajamas for Kids

by Maureen Smithey September 01, 2019

YouTube family vloggers FourieFamCam shows off a few of Castleware Baby's pajamas for kids and highlights what makes each one special and unique.

Posted in Childrens, Fabrics, Pajamas, Sleep