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Cloth Diapers vs. Disposable: The Environmental Impact

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Cloth Diapers vs. Disposable: The Environmental Impact

Cloth diapers or disposable diapers? This question continues to baffle new parents that care for the environment. The answer, however, is less complicated than you think! Disposable diapers pose a massive threat to the environment. Once dumped in the landfill, they continue to remain there for over 500 years. They’re made from toxic raw materials and leave an alarming environmental footprint. Cloth diapers on the other hand are an eco-friendlier choice. They are made of biodegradable content and are fully recyclable. Diapers made of organic cotton are typically the “best friends of nature.” Deep dive into the article to further...

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Managing Diaper Rash When Using Cloth Diapers

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Managing Diaper Rash When Using Cloth Diapers

No matter if your baby is using cloth diapers or reusable diapers, you’ve probably encountered the challenge of a diaper rash! You can do a few things to help heal and treat diaper rash when using cloth diapers. In this article, we'll explore the causes of diaper rash, treatment options available, and how to keep your baby's skin healthy while using cloth diapers. What Are the Causes of Diaper Rash? Diaper rash is a common problem for parents using any type of diaper. But what causes diaper rash in the first place? Wetness The most common cause of diaper rash...

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Common Cloth Diapering Mistakes to Avoid

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Common Cloth Diapering Mistakes to Avoid

Cloth diapers are growing in popularity as millions of new parents find their way back to simpler, more sustainable lifestyles. In fact, disposable diapers are more of a modern invention, with brands like Pampers first arriving on the market in the 1960s. And now, many parents are choosing cloth as an eco-friendly, frugal-minded alternative to the convenience of disposable diapers. While many families are finding success with cloth diapering, there are more than a few cautionary tales for those who are new to it. Here are a few cloth diapering mistakes to avoid so that you can set yourself–and your...

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The Benefits of Cloth Diaper Liners

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The Benefits of Cloth Diaper Liners

Cloth diapering is experiencing a resurgence from health-conscious, eco-friendly new parents. And along with that trend, we’ve embraced a modern method to make cloth diapering a little more practical. Our favorite method is the cloth diaper liner which provides a convenient, mess-free way to address the poop problem with cloth diapering. Cloth diaper liner use is as easy as adding a small towel inside the diaper. Here, we’ll dig into the benefits of cloth diaper liners to help you make an informed decision that fits your specific diapering needs. What is a Cloth Diaper Liner A diaper liner is an...

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How to Make Cloth Diapers Daycare Friendly

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How to Make Cloth Diapers Daycare Friendly

Are you looking for ways to make cloth diapers daycare friendly? As a new parent, you’re making a lot of big decisions and some decisions directly impact our environment. Disposable diapers are a big part of our waste problem. An estimated 20 billion dirty diapers go to landfills every year. That is 3.5 million tons of non-biodegradable waste, adding chemical toxins that leach into our water supply. In a conscious effort to be more environmentally friendly, new parents are rethinking the convenience of disposables and making a different choice–cloth diapers. In a movement that favors going back to our roots...

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