Bamboo Cloth Diapers – Soft and Super Green

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Julie R. Holland
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Bamboo cloth diapers are super popular with cloth diapering fans around the world. With the softness and absorbency of these eco-friendly cloth diapers, it is no wonder bamboo diapers are finding their way into so many chic diaper bags. This stuff is environmentally friendly because it grows quickly without pesticides or fertilizers. This gorgeous fabric is also very, very soft, making it a great “green” choice for diapering.

A Japanese study of bamboo fabric found that the fiber retains it’s unique antibacterial qualities even after 50 washings. Bacteria simply doesn’t like to grow on it. Scientists found that when they tried to grow bacteria with this fabric after washing it many times, 70 percent of the bacteria died. That makes it a natural choice for cloth diapers where keeping bacteria down may also reduce diaper rash and odors.

Because the plants grows so quickly, it takes far fewer resources to grow than conventionally grown cotton. These green dynamos can grow 12 inches in a day and since they are naturally resistant to disease and pests, it does not require chemicals to grow. Bamboo is also great for the air quality. It absorbs carbon dioxide from the air 40 percent better than trees. Due to their rapid growth and strong root system, they also help reduce soil erosion. While turning the raw materials into usable fabric can still be improved, it is still far easier on the environment than creating synthetics. While there is no perfect environmental choice for any fabric, bamboo is an excellent, eco-friendly fabric for cloth diapering. Continue reading →

Originally posted 2009-08-29 10:11:09. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Diapers – Cloth Vs Disposable Diapers

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Adam Webster

One of your first decisions when you have children and are looking into diapers is to use diapers cloth or disposable diapers. Each type of diaper has its advantages and disadvantages. While disposable diapers are very convenient they can also be very expensive. Diapers cloth are less expensive but you will have to wash them. Both types of diapers have easy snaps or Velcro to close the diaper.

While cloth diapers have become popular again the disposable diapers till reign supreme. Mainly because disposable diapers have absorbent crystals in the diapers that can absorb huge amounts of liquids. This way the liquids will not bother your baby’s skin and cause a rash or any other form of discomfort.

Cloth diapers can be made of several different types of materials. Typically they are made of absorbent cotton such as birds-eye, terry, flannel, or gauze. Flannel is the most absorbent material and is also feels the softest against the skin. However during the hot summer month’s gauze can be a better choice, as it is very lightweight.

While all in one-cloth diapers can be more expensive they are worth the convenience. This all in one system has the diaper cloth and a protective cover. The cover is moisture resistant and is inserted into the diaper. It helps for fit, absorbency, leak control and you do not need to use a safety pin to close the diaper. Some of the more well known brands that produce all in one cloth diapers include Bum Genius, Bumkins, Fuzzi Bunz, Dundee, Gerber, Swaddlebess and Kushies.

It is possible to find and purchase cloth diapers at toy stores, online, through mail order and at baby stores. On average a cloth diaper should cost between 1 to 3 dollars and one set of waterproof pants starting at $2. 50 and up. If you decide to purchase an all in one diapering system then this will start somewhere between 7 to 12 dollars, though you can find discounts for sets of five or more.

Which type of cloth diaper you decide to use will depend on several different factors though it is mainly based on personal preference. To start out with you should have about 3 dozen on hand. You should do some searching and research online to find the best prices for the type of cloth diapers you have chosen.

Many parents also chose cloth diapers because they are chemical free and can be recycled. Most disposable diapers are garbage and will show up in landfill. Cloth diapers can be washed and reused. There are many chemicals used in disposable diapers and several toxins such as Dioxin, sodium polyacrylate and Tributy-tin. These toxins can cause cancer, has hormonal problems in humans and increase the possibility of getting toxic shock syndrome.

Practically all of the disposable diapers are thrown out every year, which is over 18 billion diapers. So using reusable diapers is of great benefit to the environment as you are making a contribution to saving the environment. Once you do not need cloth diapers anymore they can be used as rags. Unlike disposable diapers a cloth diapering system can cost as little as $300 to set up, though organic and natural diapers can be pricey. All together the cost is one tenth of that compared to disposable diapers.

Before you purchase Diapers Cloth be sure to visit http://www.DiapersEtc.com for great prices on brand name Diaper Cloth. Free shipping on most orders.

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Originally posted 2009-08-28 22:53:14. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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WTF Reloaded

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Brad

As always I am going to lay it all out and tell you the truth.  We were hacked.  That said in some respects it seems like the best thing we could have had happen here as it has forced me to redouble my own efforts in maintaining the sites.  Over the next week or so I hope to have all the content back up and return to a new and improved operations schedule.  We are also looking for new guest mom and dad bloggers who would like to share their opinions with the world.

Brad

Originally posted 2009-08-27 17:34:17. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Cloth Diapers Can Protect Your Baby's Skin

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Vanessa Cane

Congratulations on the new arrival! Caring for your little bundle of joy is a truly delightful experience, when you want to lavish all your love and attention over this one unique person. Nothing is good enough for your precious baby for whom, if possible, you would even buy the moon!

Naturally, you want the very best for your child, and with the countless baby products flooding the market, this means you can pick and choose to your satisfaction. Moreover, many options are available to the parent of today, and it is up to you to make up your mind about whats best for your child.

Is breast feeding better than the bottle, what brand of baby food is more healthy, or, oh dear, shouldn’t the nursery be painted a mild and soothing green instead of all this pink? Should you opt for cloth or disposable diapers? Are you doing the right thing? Help! Continue reading →

Originally posted 2009-08-29 10:11:03. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Organic Cloth Diapers

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Ashley J Michaels

In any discussion of organic cloth diapers, “organic” makes a considerable difference.

Traditional cotton diapers ravage two environments-the one in which the cotton grows, and the one where you and your baby live. Organic cloth diapers substantially reduce the risk to the world’s precious farmlands, and you can control the threat all cloth diapers pose to your own environment.

Organic cloth diapers mitigate the long-lingering effects of cotton production. Commissioned by the British Environmental Protection Agency, a very recent study documented and detailed cotton’s devastation of once-fertile farmlands. Plagued by a host of pests, cotton requires more pesticide than any other cash crop. In fact, British investigators discovered cotton crops account for more than 40% of all the world’s pesticide use. Outside the United States and Europe, the majority of farmers still use volatile, toxic, carcinogenic DDT and dioxin, because they most effectively kill pests. Not surprisingly, DDT and dioxin also kill wildlife and poison precious groundwater.

In addition to growing their crops without chemical pesticides, organic farmers also raise their cotton without chemical fertilizers. Traditional cotton farmers have used nearly as much hazardous fertilizer as they have sprayed pesticides. The British researchers found that cotton crops use 37% more nitrogen fertilizer than the second biggest consumer, and they, therefore, account for nearly half of the world’s chemical fertilizer consumption. Because cotton depletes the soil of all its nutrients, fields require fertilization not only while the crops mature, but also immediately after harvest and immediately before planting.

Shopping for diapers, you have two choices-100% organically grown cotton, or a blend of hemp and organically grown cotton. All-cotton organic diapers cost nearly twice the price of traditional cotton nappies, because the chemical-free growing process is extremely labor-intensive. Diapers made of the hemp-cotton blend, on the other hand, cost very little more than old-fashioned cotton nappies. Hemp grows abundantly just from nutrients Nature replaces, and it has no known insect enemies, so it requires virtually no pesticides. Moreover, because hemp launders easily and completely, you often can find “recycled” hemp diapers which show absolutely no signs of use.

Although almost all cloth diapers still contain at least 30% cotton, the best organic cloth diapers are woven from earth-friendly hemp and cotton grown entirely without chemicals by family farmers in the world’s emerging nations. In your decision about organic cloth diapers, the hemp-cotton mix emerges as by far your best choice.

Ashley J Michaels is an home economist. To source Organic Diapers please visit http://reusablediapers.us/

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Originally posted 2009-09-24 07:17:22. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Choosing Children’s Books That Fit Your Child

Posted on July 20, 2010 by

The task of choosing children’s books can be very overwhelming at times. There are so many books out there and many people wonder where to start.

Let me first begin by saying that there are hundreds or even thousands of good quality kids books out there for you to choose from. The number one thing that you want to look for as a parent is will the book keep my childs attention. If the book is not keeping your kids attention, you may as well be reading your favorite novel instead.

Now let us take a look at what should be avoided in our selection process. Avoid at all cost big, bright and shiny pictures. This will lead to total distraction for your child and your reading will have no effect on its purpose which is development. Try to refrain from always picking your child’s favorite characters. While it may keep their attention momentarily, it will ultimately end with continuous interruptions.

Know your child’s attention span! If his/her attention is going to hold for 10 minutes, get a book that takes 10 minutes to read. Starting to read in the middle of a book after taking a break will only lead to a confused child. Once this happens all development will cease and in some cases may cause a child to regress. Look for short stories to begin. When your child can stay focused on you throughout the book and not on the pictures, then it is time to start with longer books. Try as best as possible to only increase by a couple of pages at a time. Remember the main objective here is the development of a child, not how long of a book you can read to your child. This phrase most certainly applies here “quality not quantity.”

There are certainly other methods that can be used to choose children’s books to fit your child. However, I have found that what is covered in this article is the most effective way to get the most out of your child’s development. Remember to read every day to your child, even if it is a short book that only takes a couple of minutes to read. The key here is consistency.

Hello. My name is Scott Constable. I hope that you have enjoyed my article. I am a father of 4 children. That is how I became interested in children books. I have spent countless hours researching what is the best type of books for children. If you would like to learn more or simply want to purchase some children books, then just follow the link provided for you. Children Books.

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Real Parents Say Fuck

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Brad

fuck-youUnless you live in a Leave it to Beaver world that only exists in your head you have probably said “Fuck” in front of your children. You have probably said worse than that and gone through George Carlin’s entire list at one point in time. Oh there are those who never say, “Fuck”, much less do it. For them, Gee, Golly, Gosh, Darn and fudge are strong enough curse words and they fucking well say them too.

I am not advocating you teach your aspiring infant to say motherfucker, much less anything they could learn by watching Deadwood. They will pick up this sort of language all on their own. They shouldn’t be denied the same sense of fulfillment of learning forbidden knowledge the rest of us had. It is part of growing up.

Those who hate the word Fuck will tell you, “The F-word has become pervasive in our culture.” I laugh every time I hear that, because they are mostly right. Fuck most certainly has penetrated every fold of our culture, except that deep crack where those who feel the need to tell us how bad the “F-word” is reside. It is almost funny that they can talk about the “F-word” while denying the word Fuck is part of their own vocabulary. You can hardly talk intelligently about something you have no knowledge of.

In the end it is up to you to decide what your kids hear out of your mouth. If Fuck comes out of it sometimes, then it only proves you live in the real world. Don’t get bent when other turn up their noses and open their mouths about the language we might utter in front of our children. If You take nothing else away from this parenting course, remember those with such high brow contempt for us common folk and our language also think the pervasive nature of tolerance, equality, and diversity are just as evil as fucking.


Originally posted 2008-08-04 09:06:44. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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