For those of you that used CD's years ago - you'd be amazed at how far they've come! They are so neat these days! Plus - they are MUCH cuter than disposables (sposies)! I have spent a number of hours in the last six months learning all about CD's and have finally started using them full time!
Myla attempting to roll over wearing a CD!
Isn't her fluffy bottom just so cute?!?
Myla after she rolled over!
People keep asking what made us choose CD's and it's something we put a lot of time and consideration into! So basically, we chose CDing for a number of reasons:
- First, it's better for the baby - Disposable Diapers contain Dioxin (which is banned in most countries, but not in the US) and is one of the most toxic poisons and it can cause cancer. Plus, Disposable Diapers contain Sodium Polycrylate (the small crystals used to absorb & hold moisture). Sodium Polycrylate was in tampons but is no longer used because it can cause Toxic Shock Syndrome. They also contain a number of other chemicals that are kinda yucky too. And, babies that use cloth diapers very rarely get diaper rash – as long as the diapers are washed and maintained well, which isn’t hard. Also, studies show that babies that use disposable diapers can get diaper rash much more frequently. (There are also studies that show the checmicals in disposable diapers may be linked to male infertility and prostate cancer in adult men.)
- The second reason is the environmental factor. Approximately 49 million diapers per day and create 1 ton of garbage per child per year. Best guess scientists have is that diapers take at least 250 years for disposable diapers to decompose, but they actually may take up to 500 years.
We (mommy and daddy) are absolutely LOVING cloth diapering!
And Miss Myla is happy too!
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