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Earth Day 2026 Spotlights Fossil Fibers in Children's Clothing
As Earth Day 2026 approaches, EARTHDAY.ORG reports apparel accounts for 4 percent of global emissions, and synthetic fibers make up 69 percent of all clothing -- pushing parents toward natural fibers like combed cotton for kids' everyday wear.
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AAP Drops Hard Screen Time Limits in 2026, Highlights Outdoor Play
In February 2026, the American Academy of Pediatrics released new children's media guidelines, replacing hard daily time caps with a 5-Cs framework centered on 'Crowding Out' - asking whether screen use is displacing outdoor play, physical activity, and sleep.
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Cotton Futures Climb 14% in April as USDA Flags Supply Tightening
ICE cotton May futures rose roughly 14% in one month through early April 2026, according to Cotton Incorporated. The USDA projects a potential 3.9-million-bale global production shortfall in 2026/27, signaling rising cost pressure on cotton-based children's basics.
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Sock Seams and Sensory Sensitivity: A Guide for Parents of Autistic Kids
CDC's ADDM Network now identifies 1 in 31 U.S. 8-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder. For many of these families, toe seams and fabric texture drive daily sock battles. Here's what occupational therapists and the AAP actually recommend.
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Back-to-School Apparel Spending Shifts Earlier as 2026 Tariffs Loom
NRF's 2025 survey found 67% of K-12 families started back-to-school shopping by early July, a record share, with 51% citing tariff fears. A 10% Section 122 import surcharge expires July 24, 2026 and new Section 301 hearings run through May.
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CPSC recalls 7,900 Silks children's loungewear sets for burn hazard
On April 9, 2026 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of about 7,900 Silks children's loungewear sets sold on silksdesign.com from January 2024 through September 2025, for failing the mandatory federal children's sleepwear flammability standard.
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2025 review finds children's footwear guidelines remain inconsistent
A July 2025 rapid scoping review in Healthcare (Basel) finds clinical guidance on kids' footwear is inconsistent across countries and often based on expert opinion. The AAP's HealthyChildren.org remains the most widely referenced source for North American families.
