Organic Baby Blog

You might have seen on our website or product hangtags that all Under the Nile products are certified by GOTS. But what exactly does that mean? World Standard GOTS ensures sustainable and ethical manufacturing in all stages of production, and sets a world-wide recognized standard. This holds our company accountable to strict ecological and social criteria, Read More

Working in the clothing manufacturing for 22 years before starting Under the Nile, I have seen more people working in horrid working conditions than I wish to.    I remembered working with sewing shops in San Francisco and seeing babies in baskets full of flannel while their mothers and fathers sewed nightgowns next to them.  I Read More

When it comes to weaning, there is no shortage of advice, tips, recipes and more for new parents. Online, in books, word of mouth- this is how the modern parent picks up the tips and tricks that have been passed down from generation to generation. But do we really know enough about what our babies Read More

Baby blues also known as postnatal depression is a form of depression which occurs after giving birth. Around one in six mothers suffer from this condition although it not always diagnosed, let alone treated. As to what exactly causes postnatal depression, no one is entirely sure and it could well be that a number of Read More

Establishing a bedtime routine is key to instilling good sleep habits in your baby.  A calming bedtime routine that follows a predictable pattern every night helps give your baby the cue that it’s time to put their little heads down to rest. This, in turn, helps them settle more easily. A mother needs time to Read More

Aromatherapy is often praised for its ability to create a sense of calm, but less is known about its powerful yet gentle capacity to heal. For babies suffering from minor complaints or disorders, aromatherapy can provide some efficient solutions that can be used time and time again. However, it is important to take precautions with Read More

Reflexology works on the basis that parts of the foot correspond to different parts of the body and that stimulating these parts (know as zones) on the foot can release tension or help relieve pain caused by illness. According to reflexologists, energy form the point that is touched is transmitted across a network of nerves Read More

When you go into a store and see Under the Nile clothes on the rack, it’s easy to immediately think “Oh that is cute” or “That is sooo soft.” The first thing that comes to mind is the outer beauty of the garment. Yet, there’s something deeper going on. That inner beauty comes from farmers Read More

It’s hard to believe but summer is almost over and as we’re heading into colder weather, you might be considering buying your children new pajamas. And if you’re looking for cute 100% cotton nightgowns or loose fitting 100% cotton pajamas… they are nowhere to be found. It’s because our government put into law regulations to Read More

We receive phone calls from customers on a regular basis asking about the dyes we use in our fabrics, so in this week’s blog, I would like to talk about the fabric dying method we use and why.   The way we dye our fabrics is different from the conventional textile industry.  As a GOTS (Global Organic Textile) certified company, we Read More