Organic Baby Wipes and Cloth Diapers - The Benefits and Drawbacks
If
you've got babies or small children then you
probably go through lots of wipes and/or
diapers each day. More and more parents are
now moving away from traditional wipes to
organic baby wipes and cloth diapers, to
help protect the health and future of their
children. Here's a quick rundown on the pros
and cons of these organic wipes and diapers.
Your Organic Wipes and Diapering
Choices
Organic baby wipes can either be bought as
standard pre-packaged wet wipes or as cloth
wipes that you'll use with your own organic
cleaning solution. Similarly, diapers are
also available in a number of cloth forms -
they've come a long way in recent years, and
some even contain the cloth and waterproof
lining all in one. In both cases, choosing
cloth means less waste, making it a better
choice for the environment.
If you are considering cloth diapers, these
will help minimize waste and can be made
from 100% natural and organic ingredients
(note: not all cloth diapers are equal in
this respect). Because cloth diapers usually
last through two or more babies, they are
far more cost effective than standard
diapers.
If you choose to go with cloth diapers you
may need to buy cloth squares, waterproof
liners/covers, a cleansing solution (make
sure this is organic and natural) and an
odor-proof bucket or basket for dirty items.
To save money you can even buy some of these
supplies second hand. There is a big market
for second hand diapering items.
Do You Really Want To Go Down The
Cloth Route?
It is a lot easier than you think, really.
The number one factor in choosing organic
diapers and wipes is the fact that it's
healthier for your baby. Using cloth means
there are no chemicals coming into contact
with your baby's skin.
Disposable wipes and diapers are known to
include a number of chemicals, fragrances
and other ingredients that can irritate the
skin and even lead to more serious health
problems. As your baby is still developing,
they are far less resistant to these
chemicals than we are as adults. Choosing
organic baby wipes and diapers mean you'll
protect your baby against these harmful
products.
However, cloth diapers do have major
disadvantages. At first, they'll cost a lot
more money intially. They require a big
investment in the big beginning rather than
small amounts of money spread through years.
They do end up being cheaper in the long run
though. Many parents worry that they aren't
as hygienic as standard diapers, as they're
used again and again. However, the cleaning
process ensures they're safe and sanitary,
and the avoidance of chemicals can even make
them healthier for your baby's skin.
Whether you use organic baby wipes and
diapers really is down to you. Remember, you
don't have to commit to it 100%. You could
use organic cloth diapers while you're at
home, and disposable diapers to make it
easier when you're out: whatever works best
is the key.
Products We Love!
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Babykicks
hemparoo baby
wipes are made out of the
same fleece used for our
best-selling Babykicks
prefold diapers and
doublers. They are 7.5" by
9.5" ovals. The soft fleece
is ideally suited for
thorough cleanups. They are
a must have for the bath
tub, changing table, high
chair and diaper bag. Keep a
pile of these on your
changing table along for a
gentle, economical cleanup.
Our baby wipes are truly an
all purpose product - we
even heard that dad's
started using them because
they cleaned their camera
and photo lenses better than
anything else they
previously used. You just
cannot go wrong with these
little things. |
The
BabyKicks Hemparoo Fleece
Pre-Folds cannot be compared to
what you might know as a
'Chinese Prefold'. Made in the
USA, our prefolds are much more
absorbent then traditional
prefolds are very soft and work
great with Snappies. If you've
been looking for an extra
absorbent diaper for your super
soaker baby, or you need to know
the diaper will make it through
the night, you've found the
diaper nothing absorbs like hemp
fleece. Made from 2-3-2 layers
of luxuriously soft 55% hemp/45%
cotton fleece, these prefolds
are up to any task, from being
pinned, folded in thirds in a
snug fitting wrap, or as a
pocket diaper stuffer. |
