- An estimate of 5 million tons of disposable diapers are poured into landfills every year. They are better for the environment
- They prevent diaper rashes: 78% of babies in disposable diapers get diaper rashes
- They encourage early potty training. Moisture sits closer to the skin
- The average parents spend anywhere from $1,500-2,000 on disposable diapers, per child. They end up being less expensive in the long run (even if we are to only have 2 children, we will have saved thousands of dollars)
- The chemical (sodium polyacrylate) in disposable diapers has been linked to TSS (toxic shock syndrome). They are healthier for Baby
19 July, 2010
On cloth diapering.
I have been decided for some time now. We will be using cloth diapers. For those of you who have been wondering, on top of my own thoughts and convictions, I've done my research too. And I'm certainly decided for these reasons:
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Excellent decision. I'll be doing the same when I get around to the baby-having business. Not only do so many diapers go to landfills, they stay there for at least 500 years before decomposing. Think of it this way: your own disposable diapers will be on this earth longer than you. SCARY.
ReplyDeleteAngela my mom has used cloth diapers on (I think) all of us. It was really gross especially with Catherine because she'd make me wash them out in the toilet and EWWW yeah it was REALLY gross. But I guess worth it. Sometimes huge baby butts can be cute and sometimes they just...aren't. :P
ReplyDeleteMy friend Jamie uses them on her baby. The brand that she used is called "Bum Genius" and she LOVES them!
ReplyDelete-Aunt Kristin