I get this question A LOT!
I have talked about this before, but I found some new information that I wanted to share.
1. MALE INFERTILITY Disposable diapers could be the cause of the sharp rise in male infertility over the past 25 years. It is thought that disposable diapers heat up boys testicles to such a degree that it stop them from developing normal.
2. SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, which is linked to Toxic Shock Syndrome and can therefore no longer be used in tampons, is the super absorbent gel in disposable diapers. You can find the little "gel balls" on the skin of your baby's bottom. It is interesting to note that employees in factories manufacturing sodium polyacrylate suffer from female organ problems, slow healing wounds, fatigue and weight loss.
3. TBT (TRIBULYTIN) In May 2000 Greenpeace found TBT in Pampers® Baby Dry in Germany. TBT is one of the most toxic substances ever made. It harms the immune system and impairs the hormonal system. There is speculation that it could cause boys to become sterile.
4. DIOXIN Traces of the carcinogen Dioxin have been found in disposable diapers. Dioxin causes liver disease, immune system suppression and genetic damage. It is a byproduct of bleaching with chlorine gas and is banned in most countries. Unfortunately, the USA still allows it.
5. ASTHMA In 1998 a study showed that childhood respiratory problems, including asthma, might be linked to inhaling the mixture of chemicals emitted from disposable diapers.
6. UTI INFECTIONS IN BABY GIRLS also seem on the rise with an increased use of disposable diapers.
7. BABIES POORLY DEVELOPED OUTER SKIN LAYER ABSORBS ABOUT 48 CHEMICALS if you use disposable diapers & wipes and standard baby products. This can be greatly reduced by using cloth diapers and natural baby products.
Why do I use cloth diapers? It is better for my baby! (Cost savings and environmental factors aside).
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Showing posts with label Cloth diapers. Show all posts
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Cloth diapering
We are now finally using cloth diapers full time!! I am so happy with it! A lot of people are shocked when I tell them that we use cloth diapers. But honestly, it really isn't that difficult. I will briefly explain.
First of all, we use pocket diapers. These are amazing!! We get the one size diapers so they fit from newborn to potty training!! What an excellent way to save money, huh?! The average family spends $2,000 on diapers over the two to three years that the child is in diapers. We spend approximately $15-18 per pocket diaper that we can use over and over again. Pocket diapers are really easy. Some have Velcro and some have snaps. The diaper gets "stuffed" with inserts. You can add more inserts for more absorbency.
The question I get most often is..."Isn't it gross to clean them?" The answer is no! Breastfed babies' poop is 100% water-soluble. Which means that I don't have to spray or clean the poo off of the diapers before I put them in the washer. All the diapers and inserts go in to the washer. They first get a cold rinse to clean off everything. Then they get a boiling hot wash to clean and sanitize. Finally they get another cold rinse to clean off the detergent. Pop 'em in the dryer and they are done! So easy!
I have several reasons for using cloth diapers. First, I already mentioned the extreme cost savings. Second, I just love the fact that we are doing something great for the environment (the average family puts over 1 ton of disposable diapers in the nation's landfills per child). Third, I really wouldn't want to wear paper panties. Nathan is a much happier baby in his cloth diapers. And finally, I love the way cloth diapers look!! They are soooo cute!! I am going to get some pictures up tomorrow!
First of all, we use pocket diapers. These are amazing!! We get the one size diapers so they fit from newborn to potty training!! What an excellent way to save money, huh?! The average family spends $2,000 on diapers over the two to three years that the child is in diapers. We spend approximately $15-18 per pocket diaper that we can use over and over again. Pocket diapers are really easy. Some have Velcro and some have snaps. The diaper gets "stuffed" with inserts. You can add more inserts for more absorbency.
The question I get most often is..."Isn't it gross to clean them?" The answer is no! Breastfed babies' poop is 100% water-soluble. Which means that I don't have to spray or clean the poo off of the diapers before I put them in the washer. All the diapers and inserts go in to the washer. They first get a cold rinse to clean off everything. Then they get a boiling hot wash to clean and sanitize. Finally they get another cold rinse to clean off the detergent. Pop 'em in the dryer and they are done! So easy!
I have several reasons for using cloth diapers. First, I already mentioned the extreme cost savings. Second, I just love the fact that we are doing something great for the environment (the average family puts over 1 ton of disposable diapers in the nation's landfills per child). Third, I really wouldn't want to wear paper panties. Nathan is a much happier baby in his cloth diapers. And finally, I love the way cloth diapers look!! They are soooo cute!! I am going to get some pictures up tomorrow!
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