Chemicals are used to bleach the pulp in disposable diapers and to allow for super absorbency.
The super absorbent chemical, sodium polyacrylate, absorbs and holds fluids in the diaper. This chemical has been linked to toxic shock syndrome, can cause allergic reactions, and is lethal to cats if inhaled.
Death has occurred from ingestion of just 5 grams of this chemical. Pediatric journals contain reports of this chemical sticking to babies¡¯ genitals. When the baby¡¯s skin gets wet, this super absorber can poll fluids form baby¡¯s skin.
Dioxin, the most toxic of all cancer-linked chemicals, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is a byproduct of bleaching paper. Even in the smallest detectable quantities, dioxin has been known to cause liver disease, immune system suppression, and genetic damage in lab animals.
Dyes found in some disposables are known to damage the central nervous system, kidneys, and liver.
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) received reports that fragrances caused headaches, dizziness, and rashes. Problems reported to the Consumer Protection Agency include chemical burns, noxious chemical and insecticide odors, reports of babies pulling disposables apart and putting pieces of plastic into their noses and mouth, choking on tab papers and linings, plastic melting onto the skin, and ink staining the skin.
Plastic tabs can also tear skin, and disposables may contain wood splinters. *Taken from www.ecobaby.com.
How long do I need to change my baby's diaper? TOP
Your baby's diaper should be changed every 2-3 hours regardless of whether she is diapered in cloth or disposables.
This will help prevent diaper rash and keep her skin healthier.
Disposables fool parents into thinking their babies are dry, but once a diaper has been wet it should be changed immediately regardless of how dry it may feel.
It is not uncommon for babies diapered in disposables to go more than 4 or 5 hours without a diaper change, which is very unhealthy!
Adjust the diaper sizing by choosing the right snap setting on the front of the diaper.
To use the "Small" setting, snap on the bottom row of snaps.
To use the "Medium" setting, snap on the 2nd row of the snaps.
To use the "Large" setting, fully unsnap the front of the diaper.
Tips: For overnight use, consider stuffing with two insert and setting the diapter to eb one eize larger than you would for the daytime use.
Another alternative is you can actually add a hemp insert below the microfiber or use a hemp diaper doubler.
How to place the insert in the diaper ?
Put the insert in your diaper.
Hold the insert in one hand and place inside the slot (located under the protective flap).
Align the front edge of the insert with the top edge of the velcro strip.
Using one hand to hold the front of the insert in place, stretch the diaper and smooth the insert flat as you pull your other hand out of the diaper.
Tips: Many parents prefer to pre-stuff their diapers at the end of their washing routine.
Can the insert be washed? How long it can last before we must replace it? TOP
YES. The diaper outer and the insert is washable! It can last long in proper care. You can even use it for more than one children.
Is the microsuede/fleece lining really give baby a dry feeling?TOP
Yes. Microsuede and fleece got the wicking ability. That's mean that it can wick the moisture pass through the insert, but the suede/fleece it self will be dry.
Microsuede is more pilling and stain resistant than microfleece.
So the solid waste will rolled out the suede easily and can be wash easily also,
Generally you will need to use less detergent than normal for washing cloth diapers as they are easily susceptible to build-up.
The detergent you use for washing your other clothing will usually work just fine for cloth diapers as well.
You should only use detergents that are free of dyes, enzymes, perfumes, whiteners and brighteners. Using detergents containing these ingredients will cause damage to your diaper including elastic failure and leaking.
There are some detergents that work especially well for cloth diapers though and fragrance free detergents are usually best for something so close to your babies skin.
Don't forget the amazing cleaning power of adding baking soda to your wash cycle and distilled white vinegar to your rinse cycle. Not only are they highly effective they are also cheap!
It is best to avoid detergents with whitening enzymes. The enzymes can actually attack baby's sensitive skin and cause horrible, blistering rashes!
You should also avoid void washing cloth diapers with soap products since repeated washing with soap creates a waxy build-up that reduces the absorbency of cloth diapers.
Recommended soap detergent to wash cloth diaper are such as Kao Attack, Fab and Trojan.
My child is almost potty trained, can I still use cloth diapers?TOP
You can start to use cloth diapers at any point before a child is fully potty trained.
You can cloth diaper your child from the day it is born until the day it's potty trained. Even premature babies can be cloth diapered as there are diapers made for the tiniest babies!
After you are into the training pants stage of potty training, there are training pants for children that are very comfortable and functional.
The number one cause of leakage is a saturated diaper that just needs to be changed. Any diaper will leak once full. If your baby is having problems with leaks, check this first. 99% of the time, additional absorbency solves leakage problems. If that doesn't work, we've included some other trouble-shooting points below.
Did you prewash? First of all, make sure that you washed everything at least two times before using. There can be residue left on the fabric from the production process that can cause leakage.
Is the insert flat? Make sure that the insert is FLAT when you put the diaper on your baby. If it is twisted or wadded up, this can cause leakage. If your baby's build causes the insert to bunch up, consider using a Hemp on top of your insert. This helps to prevent the wadding that can occur with some builds.
Is the wetness at the top edge of the diaper? If the wetness is at the top edge of the diaper, make sure that the insert isn't pushing the lining fabric up against your baby clothing. The insert should be placed approximately one inch below the top edge of the diaper. The top edge of the diaper should be flat against your baby with the soft fabric against your baby's belly.
Is the wetness at the legs or the tabs? If the diaper is leaking from the tabs or the legs, change the diaper and remove the insert. If it is saturated then your baby definitely needs a more absorbent insert or a more frequent diaper change. If the insert isn't saturated, then the diaper may not be adjusted to fit your child properly or, if you are using a detergent that contains additives, your diapers may also have detergent buildup which can cause leakage.
