Why Synthetic Clothing Is Harming Your Child's Skin in Indian Heat (And What to Do About It)

The next time you buy clothing for your child, turn the label over. Read the fabric content. If it says polyester, nylon, or any synthetic blend — ask yourself whether you would choose that same material for anything else that touches your child's skin this closely, for this many hours a day. You already make careful choices for your child. This is one more choice that matters

It is a Sunday afternoon in May. The temperature outside is 39 degrees. You spent the morning getting your child dressed beautifully for a family outing  the outfit looked perfect at home. But within an hour of stepping outside, your child is sweating, scratching, pulling at their collar, and on the verge of a full meltdown. You assume it is the heat. You assume your child is just difficult. But what if the real problem was not the weather at all  but the fabric touching your child's skin?