Comments on: The Green Diaper Smackdown http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/ Green and Natural Parenting Thu, 24 May 2012 15:06:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: abdecoteau http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-16390 abdecoteau Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:21:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-16390 Oh I should add that a pee insert can be composted. We have had them break down in 10 -15 days. Oh I should add that a pee insert can be composted. We have had them break down in 10 -15 days.

]]> By: abdecoteau http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-16389 abdecoteau Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:18:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-16389 We love our GDiapers with cloth inserts. We use a flushable insert at night only. We love our GDiapers with cloth inserts. We use a flushable insert at night only.

]]> By: Allison http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-10492 Allison Tue, 08 Jun 2010 02:13:33 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-10492 This is SO HELPFUL, thanks! I'm going hybrid for my newborn - the first few weeks of recovery are too tiring for some of us to deal with cloth, so i am doing at least a few weeks of biodegradable. What is especially nice is what we have in san francisco - a company that composts biodegradables itself, since even biodegradables take longer to breakdown in a landfill. Gdiapers are great, but only one option in an emerging market of green "pocket diaper" options out there. So there is now a huge choice of cloth, reusable pocket diapers with biodegradable inserts or cloth inserts. There is also a subtle distinction available in your #2 - you can go "prefitted cloth" or "prefolds" with the prefolds a bit greener than the prefitted, because the prefitted eventually wear down in the wash and you have to throw them out- so you can't pass them on to siblings/friends ("reuse") the way you can with simple prefolds. But the break down takes years, and prefitted cloth are so so easy. This is SO HELPFUL, thanks! I’m going hybrid for my newborn – the first few weeks of recovery are too tiring for some of us to deal with cloth, so i am doing at least a few weeks of biodegradable. What is especially nice is what we have in san francisco – a company that composts biodegradables itself, since even biodegradables take longer to breakdown in a landfill. Gdiapers are great, but only one option in an emerging market of green “pocket diaper” options out there. So there is now a huge choice of cloth, reusable pocket diapers with biodegradable inserts or cloth inserts. There is also a subtle distinction available in your #2 – you can go “prefitted cloth” or “prefolds” with the prefolds a bit greener than the prefitted, because the prefitted eventually wear down in the wash and you have to throw them out- so you can’t pass them on to siblings/friends (“reuse”) the way you can with simple prefolds. But the break down takes years, and prefitted cloth are so so easy.

]]> By: kerry http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-10491 kerry Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:41:51 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-10491 I became more aware of landfill waste when I was pregnant and learned about the major drawbacks of using disposable diapers. I didn't think twice, of course, and only use cloth diapers. But then I also realized that I was significantly contributing to landfill waste every month by using disposable tampons and pads. Now I have a menstrual cup (the Diva Cup) and would never return to disposables! It is wonderfully comfortable, completely reliable, and a timesaver because I can keep it in for up to 12 hours. And because it's reusable, I am saving about $175 a year. I feel better about my eco-footprint and the fact that I'm helping to leave a healthier planet for my baby! I became more aware of landfill waste when I was pregnant and learned about the major drawbacks of using disposable diapers. I didn’t think twice, of course, and only use cloth diapers. But then I also realized that I was significantly contributing to landfill waste every month by using disposable tampons and pads. Now I have a menstrual cup (the Diva Cup) and would never return to disposables! It is wonderfully comfortable, completely reliable, and a timesaver because I can keep it in for up to 12 hours. And because it’s reusable, I am saving about $175 a year. I feel better about my eco-footprint and the fact that I’m helping to leave a healthier planet for my baby!

]]> By: Cerise http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-10490 Cerise Sat, 07 Mar 2009 14:53:32 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-10490 Just an FYI. I saw a published article in the Green Guide about the Nature's Babycare diapers being free of the SAP gel as you mentioned, but when I contacted the company they confirmed they DO use SAP gel, but "less than the usual amount". Just like gDiapers & 7th Generation, they say it's completely safe, but obviously that's not a very natural ingredient. I only use cloth myself now, but wanted to give that heads up to anyone choosing those because they thought they were gel-free, since they aren't. Just an FYI. I saw a published article in the Green Guide about the Nature’s Babycare diapers being free of the SAP gel as you mentioned, but when I contacted the company they confirmed they DO use SAP gel, but “less than the usual amount”. Just like gDiapers & 7th Generation, they say it’s completely safe, but obviously that’s not a very natural ingredient. I only use cloth myself now, but wanted to give that heads up to anyone choosing those because they thought they were gel-free, since they aren’t.

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-10489 Tiffany Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:41:47 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-10489 The winner of prize pack #1 is Nicole, comment #93! The winner of prize pack #2 is Yara, comment #95! The winner of prize pack #1 is Nicole, comment #93!
The winner of prize pack #2 is Yara, comment #95!

]]> By: Kaycee http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-10488 Kaycee Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:03:38 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-10488 Sooo who won? :) Sooo who won? :)

]]> By: Kaycee http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-10487 Kaycee Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:24:40 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-10487 I posted on Facebook about this giveaway! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=5207622 kayceewilliams at gmail dot com I posted on Facebook about this giveaway!
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]]> By: Kaycee http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-10486 Kaycee Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:22:17 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-10486 I stumbled this giveaway! (username:iloveyouhecried) kayceewilliams at gmail dot com I stumbled this giveaway! (username:iloveyouhecried)

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]]> By: Kaycee http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-10485 Kaycee Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:20:44 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-10485 I tweeted about this giveaway! http://twitter.com/iloveyouhecried/status/1260726442 kayceewilliams at gmail dot com I tweeted about this giveaway!
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]]> By: Kaycee http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-10484 Kaycee Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:20:01 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-10484 I would love to win #1 for baby #2 who is on the way! I did #6 fully with my first but with this baby I plan to do #2 and a little of #1 (I have read a lot about it!) Great post and tons of info! Thanks for the chance! kayceewilliams at gmail dot com I would love to win #1 for baby #2 who is on the way! I did #6 fully with my first but with this baby I plan to do #2 and a little of #1 (I have read a lot about it!) Great post and tons of info! Thanks for the chance!

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]]> By: Rebecca http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-10483 Rebecca Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:25:44 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-10483 We CD my daughter and both my husband and I agree we wouldn't do it any other way! I would love to try different brands though... We CD my daughter and both my husband and I agree we wouldn’t do it any other way! I would love to try different brands though…

]]> By: Tiph http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-10482 Tiph Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:50:03 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-10482 I reviewed this on StumbleUpon for you!! ;-) I reviewed this on StumbleUpon for you!! ;-)

]]> By: Jenny http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-10481 Jenny Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:12:01 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-10481 I'm expecting our 3rd child in May and would love to try to CD, just haven't, need a push! I would love to win the prize #1, that would be a start! I’m expecting our 3rd child in May and would love to try to CD, just haven’t, need a push! I would love to win the prize #1, that would be a start!

]]> By: Tiph http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-10480 Tiph Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:49 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-10480 I have an 18month old daughter that I both CD (mostly when out & about) & EC (full time at home,except when sleeping)!! And it's awesome! :-) Great post!! I have an 18month old daughter that I both CD (mostly when out & about) & EC (full time at home,except when sleeping)!! And it’s awesome! :-) Great post!!

]]> By: Kayla http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-10479 Kayla Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:55:13 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-10479 I would love either prize #1 or #2. I am actually looking for a brand of organic cloth diapers right now that I can use on my baby when its born in August. thanks for all the information on the diapers. I would love either prize #1 or #2. I am actually looking for a brand of organic cloth diapers right now that I can use on my baby when its born in August. thanks for all the information on the diapers.

]]> By: Wendy http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-10478 Wendy Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:54:39 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-10478 Thank youso much for this opportunity to win these great diapers! I am pregnant with my second baby and am switching from disposables to cloth. I have even started making my own pocket fitteds! I would love to win prize #1! Thank youso much for this opportunity to win these great diapers! I am pregnant with my second baby and am switching from disposables to cloth. I have even started making my own pocket fitteds! I would love to win prize #1!

]]> By: Stacey http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-10477 Stacey Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:29:55 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-10477 My husband and I have heavily incorporated the Diaper-Free with cloth diapers. We also are huge fans of your diapers and would love either prize t#1 or #2. I will definitely pass this article on to other parents I know. Peace My husband and I have heavily incorporated the Diaper-Free with cloth diapers. We also are huge fans of your diapers and would love either prize t#1 or #2. I will definitely pass this article on to other parents I know. Peace

]]> By: Kelly http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-10476 Kelly Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:19:28 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-10476 oops :o) Along with my comment, I meant to add that either of the prize packages are great, but if I get to choose, it's #1 oops :o) Along with my comment, I meant to add that either of the prize packages are great, but if I get to choose, it’s #1

]]> By: Kelly http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/#comment-10475 Kelly Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:18:34 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2098#comment-10475 Great summary of the various forms of diapering! I am expecting my first and have been doing quite a bit of research on cloth diapering...I'll be bookmarking this page for future reference! Great summary of the various forms of diapering! I am expecting my first and have been doing quite a bit of research on cloth diapering…I’ll be bookmarking this page for future reference!

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