Like many children, my son has sensitive skin. I’ve learned to buy laundry detergents free of chemicals and dyes, but sometimes, his clothes still bother his skin. That’s why I was anxious to try Cottonique’s line of allergy-free clothing for babies, toddlers and children. I decided to sample their boys’ underwear, as they lie right next to a child’s skin. The first thing I noticed about the boys’ briefs was that they were just that - brief. They were styled more like a bikini than the traditional briefs that I’m used to seeing. But once I touched them, they were the softest underwear I’d ever felt.  The rough edges are sewn on the outside, not the inside, so as to avoid irritating the skin. The reason the underwear is so soft, according to the company, is that it’s made from 100% natural cotton, dye and chemical free, and pH balanced. This accounts for its off-white color. The clothing is also latex-free and spandex-free.

The only thing I didn’t like about the underwear was that they fit rather snugly - a notice that accompanied them in the box said that this was because they are not treated with flame-retardant chemicals, so they must fit snugly. My son said they were so comfortable he didn’t even remember he was wearing them. Time will tell if they hold up in the washer and dryer, or if they shrink too much to fit him. All in all, I’m very pleased with this Cottonique product. You can view all of their apparel at Cottonique.com, where the boys’ underwear I tried sells for $17.75 for a pack of three.

I love the name for this kimono - “Ninja”. It reminds me of my boys when they were toddlers running around the house doing their Ninja Turtle kicks and jumps. This super soft, 100% Egyptian organic cotton Ninja Kimono by Cheek-A-Mo-Designs, Inc. provides plenty of flexibility and comfort.

It also protects baby’s highly sensitive skin. The stitches are sewn outside to avoid direct contact with baby’s skin, lessening chances of irritation. I remember that being a problem from time to time with my children, especially under the arms. The stiff stitching would could cause chafing and soreness. You almost want to turn their clothing inside out to avoid that problem. The designers of this Ninja Kimono have solved that problem, especially for an infant’s sensitive newborn skin.

All snaps are nickel-free. This kimono costs $31 at Cheek-A-Mo.com.