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Environmental Reasons to Use Cloth Diapers Many parents initially look at cloth diapering for environmental reasons -- and with good cause! The Women's Environmental Network in Europe has done some great work in furthering the use of cloth diapers in Europe through educating the public about the amount of waste generated by disposables. Based on a report from the Women's Environmental.....
By: Cotton Babies
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Economic Reasons to Cloth DiaperOther parents are interested in cloth diapering because disposable diapers are expensive! According to a recent report about Disposable Diapers from Consumer Reports, "You can expect to spend $1,500 to $2,000 or more on disposables by the time your baby is out of them." Budget can play a large role in determining what kind of cloth.....
By: Cotton Babies
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Health Considerations when Choosing DiapersA baby can be sensitive to the ingredients used in diapers.
From Kimberly Clark's 2005 Annual Report:
"Superabsorbent materials are important components in disposable diapers, training and youth pants and incontinence care products. Polypropylene and other synthetics and chemicals are the primary raw materials for manufacturing nonwoven fabrics, which are used in disposable diapers, training and youth pants,.....
By: Cotton Babies
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cloth DiapersDo people really still use cloth diapers?
Yes! As a matter of fact, cloth diapering has become quite the vogue thing to do, especially among environmentally conscious parents. All of the new choices in cloth diapers have made it as easy to use cloth diapers as it is to use disposable diapers.
How many do I need?
A newborn can easily go through.....
By: Cotton Babies
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Washing Cloth DiapersBasic Washing Routine:
As you would with the rest of your laundry, separate your diapers into like materials. Wash natural fibers separately from synthetics.
Wash the entire load on cold with detergent. Washing once on cold water is important to remove leftover "yuck" from your diapers.
Wash the entire load again on warm or hot - also with detergent.
Do a second.....
By: Cotton Babies
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What Cloth Diapering Accessories Do You Really Need?When you are trying to figure out what kind of diapers to get, it seems like there are a million different accessories you can buy. Each accessory has a very specific purpose. Some of those products have a wide audience and others have a narrow application. So, here is what we would recommend as the basics for most families.
At a.....
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Benefits of Cloth Diapers Benefits of Cloth Diapers
Cloth diapers have changed considerably over the years, and offer many benefits to parents of newborns:
Healthier. .Disposables are laden with chemicals which have been associated with many physical problems. Diaper rash also increases with disposable diaper use due to allergies to chemicals, poor air flow and longer time spent in wet diapers which.....
By: Eartheasy
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Cloth Vs Disposable
"Cloth vs. Disposable"
Which is Best?
The debate between which type of diaper is best is not an easy question to answer. The reusable cloth diaper isn’t what it used to be. Some cloth diapers now have double or triple layers and a multiply, fiber-filled strip, making them more absorbent than older styles. Some styles of cloth diapers now come with.....
By: The New Parent Guide
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Cloth-Versus-Disposable DebateDiaper Options
The big cloth-versus-disposable debate
The average diaper-wearing child will need more than 6,000 diaper changes. If you choose re-usable cloth diapers, you’ll have to buy, say, three to five dozen cotton diapers-and all the energy, soap, and hot water it takes to keep them clean. If you use disposable diapers, on the other hand, you’ll avoid all those piles of.....
By: Sierra Club
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Great Diaper Debate part 2The most popular method of caring for our babies bottoms is disposable diapers. These are the ones everyone recognizes, and name brands include Huggies, Luv's, Pampers, Playschool and many generic or store brand disposable diapers. They are made of:
1) Polyethylene Film: stop leaking out of the diaper. 2) Tissue: This is used to help the manufacturing process, as a carrier.....
By: Sierra Club
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Are cloth diapers affected by CPSIA?
Are cloth diapers affected by CPSIA? (UPDATED)
Yes, any maker (small or large) of cloth diapers must comply with CPSIA. The required testing under the law, however, will depend both on the type of diapers you make as well as the CPSC’s final definition of a “child care article.”
Natural or synthetic textiles are now exempt from lead testing, therefore the parts.....
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The Truth About Cloth DiapersThe Truth About Cloth Diapers:
Yes, its true. With cloth diapers you are required to empty out the solid waste. But did you know that you are supposed to empty out the solid waste from disposable diapers also? For environmental health reasons, solid waste is supposed to be sent through the sewers to waste treatment facilities, not sent to a land.....
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The Truth About DisposablesThe Truth About Disposables:
Disposables are made from uncomfortable paper. The gel product inside the diaper is not a natural product. Although the manufacturers claim that the gel is harmless to the health of your child, this synthetic product (not natural) is placed closely against your child's skin.
Disposable diapers are designed to lock in moisture. Rain water being trapped in disposable.....
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Cost Comparisons:
Cost Comparisons:
Did you know that in the 2½ to 3 years your baby is in diapers you would spend over $2,500 on disposable diapers alone. That does not include the cost of wipes.
In the same 2½ to 3 years your baby is wearing cloth diapers you would spend under $400.
When you consider that babies raised wearing cloth diapers generally get.....
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Earth-friendly alternatives to Drano and Liquid PlumerEarth-friendly alternatives to Drano and Liquid Plumer
You can put baking soda into the drain and then pour vinegar into the drain. Then close the drain and wait until the bubbling stops. Then pour boiling water into the drain be very careful not to splash it and burn yourself. One reason the drains get clogged is because most people do.....
By: Monkeybunz
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Cloth Diaper FoundationMiracle Diapers is now The Cloth Diaper Foundation. Who is The Cloth Diaper Foundation? They are a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to helping low-income families all over the United States get a start on cloth diapering. Through donations The Cloth Diaper Foundation is able to help hundreds of families each year.Although their heart is to supply qualified familes with.....
By: Cloth Diaper Foundation
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What's Under Your Sink?What’s Under Your Sink?
Carpet CleanersExtremely toxic to children. The fumes given off by carpet cleaners can cause cancer and liver damage.
ChlorineThe chemical most frequently involved in household poisonings and a potent pollutant. May cause reproductive, endocrine, and immune system disorders.
DegreasersMay contain petroleum distillates and butyl cellosolve, which can damage lung tissues and dissolve fatty tissue surrounding nerve cells.
Drain CleanersOne of.....
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The Real Facts About DisposablesThe U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission has received numerous complaints about single-use diapers. These include the DEATH of babies from suffocation and asphyxiation by the wood pulp stuffing, the plastic shell or the tape tabs. In addition there have been hundreds of complaints about rashes, allergic reactions to chemicals, perfumes or plastics as well as injury due to foreign objects.....
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Goin' Green in (almost) Middle Age
Like the average American, I have spent the better part of my life as a major consumer. A collector of "stuff", a committed "Big-Buyer" of paper towels, plates and Styrofoam bowls. I wash small loads of laundry, because I need one or two items right away. I run the water the whole time I brush my teeth... sometimes-even walk away.....
By: Monkeybunz.com
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Just the Facts - Why I Chose Cloth Over Disposable Diapers
Prior to giving birth to my daughter, I had no thoughts on whether I'd use cloth diapers or disposable diapers. As a matter of fact, I had a pretty good stash of disposable diapers at the ready. A couple months after she was born, I realized that if I let her go a little longer between wet diaper changes, I.....
By: Rhonda Benson
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Laundry-room dangers to toddlers and young children
When I was a kid, one of my favorite hide-and-seek hiding places was in the clothes dryer. Sounds innocent enough, but it can have tragic results. Last year, a 4-year-old Mission Viejo, Calif., girl climbed into the family’s washing machine. Her 15-month-old-brother managed to turn on the machine, and she died of related injuries.
A disturbing number of kids—more than 2,000.....
By: Donald Mays, safety director and consumer advocate
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BPA in child products, toy retailer banned from U.S.
States take action on children’s safety issues. The Maryland General Assembly is one step closer to passing a bill that would prohibit the sale, manufacture or distribution of children’s toys or child-care articles, such as baby bottles and sippy cups, that contain Bisphenol A starting in 2012. BPA, a chemical used in clear plastic bottles and in the linings of food and.....
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CPSC chair takes hard line on defective cribs Inez Tenenbaum, the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, had some harsh words for manufacturers who blame the victim when their products are recalled. In her keynote address to the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization, Tenenbaum said her agency is cracking down on the makers of defective products, especially children’s products.
Tenenbaum pledged that the CPSC would.....
By: —Mary H.J. Farrell
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Fourth stroller recalled because hinges pose amputation hazard Britax has recalled 15,000 “Blink” umbrella strollers because the hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation hazard when the stroller is being opened or closed. This is the fourth in a series of stroller recalls because of hinge hazards.
Last November Maclaren recalled one million strollers after getting reports of 12 fingertip amputations. In January Graco recalled 1.5 million strollers with.....
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Best batteries for toys, baby gear, digital camerasYou may not go through as many batteries as diapers during your baby’s first couple of years, but it will seem pretty close. Batteries aren’t usually included when you buy toys and baby gear with music, lights, vibration, or sound effects, and some toys or baby products may require more than one size battery. Not every battery is right for.....
By: Consumer Reports
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Baby Bracelets, Pacifier Clips Recalled
By Chris Morran on February 18, 2010 4:21 PM 0 views
Take a look at this cute little baby bracelet made by Allreds Design (also known as Hidden Hollow Beads) of Utah. It’s the perfect little trinket to bling up your toddler — and give her lead poisoning.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of baby bracelets and.....
By: Chris Morran
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Three household habits may help trim childhood obesity
With last week’s launch of the Let’s Move campaign, First Lady Michelle Obama issued a call to community leaders, teachers, health professionals, and families to tackle childhood obesity. With 1 in 3 kids now overweight or obese, this is a serious national health issue with no easy solution. However, small steps—such as cutting down on sodas, chips, and other calorie-dense.....
By: Sophie Ramsey
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US Airways Uninterested In Seating Small Children With Parents(woodleywonderworks)
You probably don’t want to be sandwiched between a 2-year-old and a 5-year-old on an airplane. Know who does, though? Their mother. Unfortunately, one parent, blogger Sierra Black, writes that US Airways is not terribly concerned with making sure that parents and children get to sit together. On a seven-hour flight. The airline placed Black and her two children in.....
By: Laura Northrup
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More than Million Baby Slings RecalledWASHINGTON – More than 1 million baby slings made by Infantino were recalled Wednesday after claims linking them to three infant deaths.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said babies could suffocate in the soft fabric slings. The agency urged parents to immediately stop using the slings for babies under 4 months.
The recall involves 1 million Infantino “SlingRider” and “Wendy Bellissimo” slings in the United States.....
By: JENNIFER C. KERR
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COME BACK TO COTTON:It’s Better for Your Baby and Our World
What you put on your baby’s skin does make a difference. The following is an excerpt from the Pittman Post, a newsletter for parents and child-care providers:
SKIN DANGER
“Newborn infants are exposed to an average of fifty (50) different environmental chemicals through the use of skin products, according to a recent study published.....
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Environmental Concerns IILooking at Both Sides of the Issue
Virtually every product we purchase will have some impact on our environment. The challenge to us, as a contentious consumer, is to determine which of the alternatives are less harmful, and to choose to use these products and practices whenever possible. Being informed and including environmental considerations in our decision-making is essential.
Yet, how can.....
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNSWhat Do They Mean For You and Your Baby?
You’ve heard all the numbers before . . . 85% of Canadian babies wear “disposable” single-use diapers
, a total of some 1.7 billion diapers per year. They chop down 2.4 million trees to make “disposable” single-use diapers for Canadian babies making
approximately 65,000 tonnes of wood pulp. Then 77,000 cubic meters of non-renewable.....
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THE TRUTH (ABOUT “DISPOSABLE” DIAPERS)Finally! It is agreed by all objective sources that “disposable” diapers are the WORST environmental choice. These objective sources include Environment Canada, The Recycling Councils of Ontario and B.C., the BC Medical Association
, The Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC), The World-wide Home Environmentalists’ Network (WHEN), The David Suzuki Foundation, the provincial governments of B.C. and Manitoba (who have both imposed.....
By: Susan Verver
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Proctor and Gamble’s Toxic Tea
When Joy Towles Cummings moved back to her family’s farm in Taylor County, Florida in 1981, one of the first things she noticed was how polluted the water in the Fenholloway River had become since she left the community in 1965.
Her teenage son, Trev, urged his mother to do something about it. “Mom, that’s the nastiest thing,” he said. “You.....
By: Suzanne Elston
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WHAT’S WRONG WITH “DISPOSABLE” SINGLE-USE DIAPERS?WHAT IS A “DISPOSABLE” DIAPER?
Single-use diapers consist of waterproof polyethylene outer layer, an inner layer made from wood pulp and synthetic polyacrylate (a super-absorbent crystal) and a water-repellant liner. Most brands also have fragrances and perfumes.
The single-use diaper market is worth $400 million per year in Canada alone.
CAN CAUSE HEALTH HAZARDS
The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission has received numerous complaints.....
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Making A Difference One Bottom At A TimeMaking A Difference One Bottom At A Time
With the concern about climate change, deforestation, toxic chemicals and a whole host of other environmental issues, isn’t it time we start to make a difference in our lives and the lives of our families. One of the biggest impacts on our environment is do to our most precious possessions, our babies. Diapering.....
By: Rick Benson
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Cloth Diapering DictionaryCloth Diapering DictionaryBy Becca ⋅ March 20, 2010 ⋅If you are new to cloth diapering and happen upon one of the many websites that sell cloth diapers, then all the titles, monikers, and nicknames can be quite confusing - I should know! I came into cloth diapering pretty much on my own; there were no brick and mortar diaper stores.....
By: Becca
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