Use Organic Diapers for Your Baby

Many parents don't realize the toxins they're exposing their babies and toddlers to every time they wear one of the popular name-brand disposable diapers. Huggies, Pampers, Luvs, and even store brands, it doesn't matter what the specific brand is, because nearly all of them contain ingredients that aren't healthy for your child. We've been conditioned to trust doctors, and if they use Pampers or Huggies at the hospital just after babies' births, then they're safe to use all the time, right? Wrong. Actually even hospitals should refrain from using these potentially hazardous diapers, especially on babies so young. Disposable diapers contain sodium polyacrylate crystals, a super-absorbent gel that was found to cause toxic shock syndrome when in was used in tampons prior to 1985. If this material is no longer used in tampons because of health risks, why are they using it in our children's diapers? Disposable diapers also contain a potential cancer-causing chemical called dioxin, which is a byproduct of chlorine bleach. Studies have linked dioxin to various health problems, including the development of asthma, infertility later on in life, and more.

Luckily there are plenty of alternatives to commercial disposable diapers, many which don't cost much more than Pampers or Huggies do, so you don't have to worry about going over your budget. Besides, isn't your baby's health worth paying a little more for?

Seventh Generation - a great option because their diapers are free of fragrances, chlorine, dyes, and latex, and they're just as attractive and absorbent as other diapers. A case of over 100, depending on which size your baby is in, is $39.99 from drugstore.com.

Trader Joes - if you're lucky enough to live near a Trader Joes, you can purchase all-natural and/or organic diapers for your little one at very low prices. Trader Joes believes in selling products that are healthy and safe at reasonable and fair prices, and their products are high quality, too, so you don't have to worry about their diapers being less than par.

TenderCare Plus - by going to tendercarediapers.com, you can purchase yet another great choice of safe diapers for your bundle of joy. Their diapers are free of chlorine as well as other harmful ingredients. Save money by buying in bulk from the website or from your local health food store.

Cloth - If you really want to save money and don't mind extra laundry, you can opt for cloth diapers. There's no need to fret, though, because today's cloth diapers are nothing like they were years ago when parents fastened an unattractive white cloth to their babies' bottoms with two large, cumbersome safety pins. Today's cloths diapers come in various attractive designs and can even be personalized. Choose sites like greenmountaindiapers.com or heavenlyorganic.com and you can't go wrong. While your initial investment may seem like quite a bit, unlike disposable diapers, you won't have to purchase replacements on a regular basis, as all you must do is launder them after they've been soiled. Of course you'll need various sizes, but that's the only time you'll need to buy more diapers.

Whether you choose to purchase all-natural disposable diapers or cloth, you will have greater peace of mind knowing that your sweet cherub will not be exposed to the toxins and other hazards that many babies are just because their parents are unaware of the dangers of regular diapers. Now that you're aware of the dangers, you can take the necessary steps to ensure your baby's future will be free of an diaper-related hazards.

References

Green America - Diaper Toxins - http://www.greenamericatoday.org/pubs/realgreen/articles/diapers.cfm