Comments on: Ask NatureMom – Infant Formula & Toxic Cloth Diapers?

By: maria

maria — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:01:53 +0000

nature one has toddler formula on the …advertisement to promote nreast feeding …its a infant/baby formula …and my two kids where fed with it ……..sometimes i really wonder if folks can read

By: maria

maria — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:59:33 +0000

lol if its sold at walmart ..i would not ..be soo sure about not forsaking quality…

By: maria

maria — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:58:20 +0000

nature one does not have soy if you buy the dairy ..kind not the soy kind….

By: Michele McWilliams

Michele McWilliams — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:45:01 +0000

FYI…only the liquid formulas contain BPA in the lining. All of the powder formulas have been changed to remove BPA lining. It is a lining that helps the food last without causing even more major health issues. All cans with liquid in them require it today until another lining can be found.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:35:07 +0000

Thanks Tiffany,

Unfortunately I had to supplement my breast milk as well with my children, but I did not use Nature’s One because it is a toddler formula and not suitable for a baby. My doctor recommended Vermont Organics Infant Formula and my son Fletcher did great with the formula. All formulas may have a little BPA in the pull-back lid, but it is not used to make the formula. All canned goods have BPA in the linings, so I wasn’t as concerned about using formula as I was about using baby bottles with BPA.

At any rate, Vermont Organics worked for me and is available online, which saves me gas and the impact on the environment: http://www.pbmstore.com/veormifo.html. Breast feed if you can – I did for as long as I could, but I would stay away from making your own formula and buy one that complies with FDA and USDA guidelines for infant, not toddler formula.

By: Clueless

Clueless — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:32:08 +0000

Tiffany,
I’m a first time Mom that is trying to provide the best for my son. I don’t know a great deal about all natural products. I’ve been using Johnson & Johnson wash and lotion on my son. I’ve noticed his skin is getting SO dry and rough. Then I heard how those products have chemicals that can cause cancer! I’m very concerned and need other options for skin care.. Please help!!! If you can also provide me with some websites/books that can educate me on eating and living healthier. Thank you!!

By: Nikki

Nikki — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:32:39 +0000

I appreciate all the help!!! I try to really know what I am doing with the kids- having as much info. as possible so I can keep my hubby on board with me!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:45:43 +0000

If you really want to be safe and green–go diaper free a la Elimination Communication (EC) or Infant Potty Training (IPT). I work, so we do it part-time, which cuts way down on laundry. FWIW we use prefolds in a gdiaper cover, sometimes prefolds just pinned on in the usual way without a cover, and whenever we can, we EC.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:05:28 +0000

Nikki,

Here is an article I wrote about what is in disposables:

http://www.diaperjungle.com/disposable-diapers-exposed.html

By: Bernadette

Bernadette — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:06:02 +0000

I looked into Parent’s Choice Organic. I was excited to see that they have an organic brand, However, I read through some reviews stating that their cans are very full of BPA. Now, I don’t know how they know this, but they mention that the can didn’t have a “liner” like some others do. Any comments? :-)

By: Nikki

Nikki — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:49:08 +0000

Here’s another question for anyone interested-what is in disposable diapers? I’ve looked it up before and know it is a combo of things- the outer is polypropylene (or maybe the inner), wood chips, and absorbant polymers (and other things?).
I know disposables are horrible for the envio., but what about saftey?
When I asked earlier about the polyurethane I guess I was weighing the options of polypropylene with a mix of polymers and other goodies vs a polyurethane laminate on polyester. So, overall I’m assuming the second choice would still be better than a disposble?
When I decided to cloth diaper

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:21:04 +0000

Momma,

I understand that but often moms who use formula are VERY sensitive to even innocent comments that say not to suppliment or use formula or keep trying breastfeeding, etc. It may be good advice but very disouraging for moms who WANT to use formula or HAVE to use formula (like I did) and these helpful suggestions can make them feel badly. I kept that type of advice out of my post for that exact reason…I will presume to assume that the mom with the question has exhausted all other avenues. THIS post was about formula not breastfeeding.

By: Momma

Momma — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:06:19 +0000

Tiffany–Not anywhere in my post did I chide someone for using formula or say they shouldn’t use it. The question also talked about having to supplement because of low milk supply. I don’t think the issue would have been brought up if it hadn’t been part of the question.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:19:21 +0000

Thank you for saying that, Tiffany. I didn’t feel like I needed to give an explanation when I posted earlier. We adopted three of our children as infants. Our newest baby is 3 months old. Safe formula is a relevant topic for me.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:16:03 +0000

Brooke and Momma,

While I agree with what you said, the question did not pertain to breastfeeding support it was about safer formula which is still an important topic because some women will for whatever reason…still use formula. I think they deserve answers about that instead of chiding from us that they shouldn’t use it.

By: Momma

Momma — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:27:04 +0000

I think Brooke makes a good point! Make sure there is really nothing else you can do before turning to formula. Because once you turn to formula your milk supply will most likely decrease more. And it will be so easy to just make a bottle instead of trying to increase supply. We couldn’t even keep formula in the house because during those really stressful breastfeeding moments it would have been really easy to go make a bottle. I know for me I took some herbs that increased my supply.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:40:37 +0000

A good response to the first question would be don’t supplement! So many moms start supplementing with the misinterpretation that some how they are not producing enough milk naturally, therefore formula is the only option. This is not true. There are herbs that help with breastfeeding, but most of the time the child is just going through a growth spurt that demands more feeding time. Sometimes the breastfeeding mom is not eating or drinking enough, or is overly stressed. Also at 6 months a child can start to be supplemented with some juices and solid foods that can help with hunger, instead of relying on formula.

By: Jupiter

Jupiter — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:51:19 +0000

I present cloth diapering workshops in my area and I always assert that any cloth diaper is better than disposables.Even thought the PUL and any older waterproofing methods are non-biodegradable, it’s still a significantly lower contribution to waste that 2 tons worth of disposables that don’t ever go away.

But I do always add that my preference is for a cotton cloth diaper with wool covers ;)

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:55:40 +0000

I looked into Earth’s Best organic formula. The ingredient list seems to be the same as in Parent’s Choice organic formula (sold at Walmart- for about $10 less per can). I have heard they are made by the same company. It’s nice to have a less expensive option, while not forsaking quality.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:23:41 +0000

Greta,

Cloth diapers (even PUL ones) are still better than disposables as far as safety and earth friendliness goes. They may not be the best option among cloth diapers but still give yourself credit for what you ARE doing. ;)