Comments on: Gap Kids: Kids Clothes Made By Kids http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/05/17/gap-kids-kids-clothes-made-by-kids/ Green and Natural Parenting for Eco-Friendly Families Tue, 22 May 2012 20:08:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Eco Kids’ Fashion: Super Cute, Unique, Socially Responsible Clothing from Kice Kice : Eco Child’s Play http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/05/17/gap-kids-kids-clothes-made-by-kids/#comment-426 Eco Kids’ Fashion: Super Cute, Unique, Socially Responsible Clothing from Kice Kice : Eco Child’s Play Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:43:12 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.greenoptions.com/2007/05/17/gap-kids-kids-clothes-made-by-kids/#comment-426 [...] company supports fair labor practices. You can be assured these children’s clothes are not made in sweatshops. The natural simplicity and custom patterns of Kice Kice clothing makes each item a work of art, [...] [...] company supports fair labor practices. You can be assured these children’s clothes are not made in sweatshops. The natural simplicity and custom patterns of Kice Kice clothing makes each item a work of art, [...]

]]> By: Anonymous http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/05/17/gap-kids-kids-clothes-made-by-kids/#comment-425 Anonymous Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:51:00 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.greenoptions.com/2007/05/17/gap-kids-kids-clothes-made-by-kids/#comment-425 gap kids were just on the news this weekend for using child labor. i saw it on nbc or fox-it is sad! gap kids were just on the news this weekend for using child labor. i saw it on nbc or fox-it is sad!

]]> By: Jennifer Lance http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/05/17/gap-kids-kids-clothes-made-by-kids/#comment-424 Jennifer Lance Sun, 08 Jul 2007 20:27:00 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.greenoptions.com/2007/05/17/gap-kids-kids-clothes-made-by-kids/#comment-424 Thank you for your comment Christie. I do think that the ad made by the Onion used older information on GapKids, as I did search the internet for current information on the issue, and only found old articles; however, I do think we need to be aware of child labor issues, as well as sweatshop conditions. Thank you for your comment Christie. I do think that the ad made by the Onion used older information on GapKids, as I did search the internet for current information on the issue, and only found old articles; however, I do think we need to be aware of child labor issues, as well as sweatshop conditions.

]]> By: christie otts http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/05/17/gap-kids-kids-clothes-made-by-kids/#comment-423 christie otts Sun, 08 Jul 2007 20:12:00 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.greenoptions.com/2007/05/17/gap-kids-kids-clothes-made-by-kids/#comment-423 It is very important to stay current with issues such as child labor violations in developing nations. However, after reviewing Gap's online reports and seeing how earnestly they are making changes, I wouldn't be too quick to write them off! They are one of few large corporations that is being honest about shortcomings and problems. That's a lot more than I can say for most companies. After a recent trip to Cambodia, specifically, I can tell you that the jobs they bring to locals there is invaluable. Maybe do your own research before making a final decision. It is very important to stay current with issues such as child labor violations in developing nations. However, after reviewing Gap’s online reports and seeing how earnestly they are making changes, I wouldn’t be too quick to write them off! They are one of few large corporations that is being honest about shortcomings and problems. That’s a lot more than I can say for most companies. After a recent trip to Cambodia, specifically, I can tell you that the jobs they bring to locals there is invaluable. Maybe do your own research before making a final decision.

]]> By: Jennifer Lance http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/05/17/gap-kids-kids-clothes-made-by-kids/#comment-422 Jennifer Lance Fri, 18 May 2007 17:13:00 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.greenoptions.com/2007/05/17/gap-kids-kids-clothes-made-by-kids/#comment-422 I don't know where Ross gets their merchandise, but I assume it is from overstocks or items that did not sell in other stores before seasonal changes. I looked at their website, but I didn't find any info. I have seen some very nice wooden toys at Ross. I don't know anything about the company's ethics or how they treat employees. I don’t know where Ross gets their merchandise, but I assume it is from overstocks or items that did not sell in other stores before seasonal changes. I looked at their website, but I didn’t find any info. I have seen some very nice wooden toys at Ross. I don’t know anything about the company’s ethics or how they treat employees.

]]> By: Ami Scott http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/05/17/gap-kids-kids-clothes-made-by-kids/#comment-421 Ami Scott Fri, 18 May 2007 17:00:00 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.greenoptions.com/2007/05/17/gap-kids-kids-clothes-made-by-kids/#comment-421 Yes, I'd like to know some other resources too. I make a some of my kids stuff, but I can't make everything (just don't have the time). As it is I've been boycotting WalMart for over six months when I found out about their child labor. I've never been able to afford to shop at the Gap so I won't be missing anything there. <br/><br/>One question I have though. My husband is a full time student, so we have a very tiny income. When I do have to buy stuff for the kids, I'll usually go to Ross since the children's consignment store here charges way too much for used stuff. Any idea where Ross gets it's merchandise? Is it overstock from other companies or something? Yes, I’d like to know some other resources too. I make a some of my kids stuff, but I can’t make everything (just don’t have the time). As it is I’ve been boycotting WalMart for over six months when I found out about their child labor. I’ve never been able to afford to shop at the Gap so I won’t be missing anything there.

One question I have though. My husband is a full time student, so we have a very tiny income. When I do have to buy stuff for the kids, I’ll usually go to Ross since the children’s consignment store here charges way too much for used stuff. Any idea where Ross gets it’s merchandise? Is it overstock from other companies or something?

]]> By: Jennifer Lance http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/05/17/gap-kids-kids-clothes-made-by-kids/#comment-420 Jennifer Lance Thu, 17 May 2007 23:01:00 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.greenoptions.com/2007/05/17/gap-kids-kids-clothes-made-by-kids/#comment-420 Very good question Erin! I willl have to do some research, but I did find this listing http://www.greenpeople.org/BabyApparel.html. Affordable and made in the USA don't always go together, and just because it is made in the USA, does not guarantee the workers are paid living wages, given health care, etc. I have to admit, my children have a lot of clothes from Old Navy and the Gap, because they are affordable and cute. I couldn't find any recent info on this company using child labor still, so I hope they have improved. They stated that they did not use children under 14. I am with you on this one.....let us know if you find any good sources. Very good question Erin! I willl have to do some research, but I did find this listing http://www.greenpeople.org/BabyApparel.html. Affordable and made in the USA don’t always go together, and just because it is made in the USA, does not guarantee the workers are paid living wages, given health care, etc. I have to admit, my children have a lot of clothes from Old Navy and the Gap, because they are affordable and cute. I couldn’t find any recent info on this company using child labor still, so I hope they have improved. They stated that they did not use children under 14. I am with you on this one…..let us know if you find any good sources.

]]> By: Erin http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/05/17/gap-kids-kids-clothes-made-by-kids/#comment-419 Erin Thu, 17 May 2007 18:55:00 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.greenoptions.com/2007/05/17/gap-kids-kids-clothes-made-by-kids/#comment-419 Wow. Even though I get her clothes at a resale shop, I will still feel guilty buying used GAP clothes. Thanks for this! Any recs on where to find clothes for baby that are affordable and made in the USA? Wow. Even though I get her clothes at a resale shop, I will still feel guilty buying used GAP clothes. Thanks for this! Any recs on where to find clothes for baby that are affordable and made in the USA?

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