Cloth Diapering Myths vs Facts
August 20, 2008
So for
those of you who have been keeping up with my blogs
you know that I am about to be a first time parent. I
am due in about 2 weeks or whenever this little
decides they are ready to come out. With the
excitement of being a parent there are so many
decisions a new parent is faced with; breast milk vs.
formula, pacifier vs. no pacifier, organic bedding
and clothes, to cloth diapers vs. disposable diapers.
After doing my research on diapering I have come
across some very important information that I feel is
my duty to pass on to new and old moms everywhere.
There is a lot of misleading information out there on
this topic and I want to set some of it straight.
Myth 1: Cloth Diapering is too expensive.
Truth 1: When compared to disposable diapers cloth diapers are much more cost effective and environmentally safe than the disposable. If this is your first child the start up cost for cloth diapering is more expensive but over the child’s course of diapering it can save you $1,000-$2,000, plus cloths diapers can be used over and over for multiple children.
Myth 2: Cloth diapers are bulky.
Truth 2: With the new style of cloth diapers they are much more snug fitting and more fitted than they used to be. They can be trimmer than disposables depending on the type of cloth diaper you use.
Myth 3: You have to change cloth diapers more frequently.
Truth 3: Sadly with disposable diapers they are made more absorbent now-a-days and because of that parents do not change their babies diapers as often actually causing the bacteria to build up and cause more diaper rash.
Myth 4: Disposable diapers are not made with harmful chemicals.
Fact 4: Harsh perfumes and chemical emissions have long been known to induce asthma like symptoms in children and adults. Researchers have found that disposable diapers might also be a trigger for asthma. Some of the toxins that were emitted from the diapers were the following: Tolune, xylene, ethylbenzene, styrene, and isopropylbenzene, among others. Researchers advised asthmatic parents to avoid disposable diapers and to keep them away from their children who are more sensitive to these asthma antagonists.
So my warning to new parents please do your research for the health and safety are your unborn child or even for your current children. We are a society that watches Television and believe everything everyone says without gaining the knowledge through researching it. Let’s protect our future generation from harmful chemicals and toxins.
How safe is your new nursery? How safe are the toys you bought, or the bottles? Be informed.
-Dr. Ronda
Myth 1: Cloth Diapering is too expensive.
Truth 1: When compared to disposable diapers cloth diapers are much more cost effective and environmentally safe than the disposable. If this is your first child the start up cost for cloth diapering is more expensive but over the child’s course of diapering it can save you $1,000-$2,000, plus cloths diapers can be used over and over for multiple children.
Myth 2: Cloth diapers are bulky.
Truth 2: With the new style of cloth diapers they are much more snug fitting and more fitted than they used to be. They can be trimmer than disposables depending on the type of cloth diaper you use.
Myth 3: You have to change cloth diapers more frequently.
Truth 3: Sadly with disposable diapers they are made more absorbent now-a-days and because of that parents do not change their babies diapers as often actually causing the bacteria to build up and cause more diaper rash.
Myth 4: Disposable diapers are not made with harmful chemicals.
Fact 4: Harsh perfumes and chemical emissions have long been known to induce asthma like symptoms in children and adults. Researchers have found that disposable diapers might also be a trigger for asthma. Some of the toxins that were emitted from the diapers were the following: Tolune, xylene, ethylbenzene, styrene, and isopropylbenzene, among others. Researchers advised asthmatic parents to avoid disposable diapers and to keep them away from their children who are more sensitive to these asthma antagonists.
So my warning to new parents please do your research for the health and safety are your unborn child or even for your current children. We are a society that watches Television and believe everything everyone says without gaining the knowledge through researching it. Let’s protect our future generation from harmful chemicals and toxins.
How safe is your new nursery? How safe are the toys you bought, or the bottles? Be informed.
-Dr. Ronda