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The silent cost of convenience
The call for simple, fuss-free solutions introduced the single-use disposable diaper that within 10 years, comprised 85% of diapers used – adding mountains of trash and untreated waste to landfills.
The cost of disposable diapers for two and a half years ranges from $2,500 to $3,000. A cloth diaper system can cost as little as $300! Cloth diapers can be reused over 75 times, laundered for less than $1 a load and biodegrade in about six months. Cloth-diapered babies are changed more often. Potty training may be faster as baby feels the wet and discomfort in cloth. More air circulation can reduce rash problems.
Choose from absorbent earth-friendly fabrics; all-in-one diapers; non-toxic waterproof covers in fashionable prints and liners that allow easy cleanup. Velcro and snap fasteners adjust covers and diapers for growth. When a disposable is necessary, opt for Delora Disposable Eco Nappy; flush solids and home-compost the rest.
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Simplify
Invest in a cloth diaper kit: choose from flat, prefolds or one-size fitted diapers; waterproof covers; washable or biodegradable liners and wet bag. Canadian stars: Bummis, Mother-ease and AMP.
Back-to-basics fabrics
Seek pesticide- and chemical fertilizer-free organic cotton, hemp and bamboo for diapers, extra thick booster pads and liners. Breathable and cashmere-soft, naturally anti-bacterial bamboo absorbs moisture 70% faster than cotton. Highly sustainable, living bamboo consumes five times the CO2 and releases 35% more oxygen than timber trees. Sugar Peas, Bamboozle, Tots Bots and AMP brands feature these super performing fibres. |
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Leak prevention
Wool absorbs 30% of its weight in liquid before feeling wet. Soft, breathable, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, it
repels dust mites and won’t retain odours; look for changing pads, Bamboobino nursing pads, Aristocrat diaper covers.
Diapering helpers
Baby wipes: Hypoallergenic, biodegradable and compostable; chemical-free cellulose, wood pulp or
bamboo for a strong, ultra soft, multi-purpose cloth; gentle on sensitive skin.
Wysi Wipes, Jackson Reese natural herbal baby wipes and Warmies Wipes with warmer.
Warmies Wipes
with warmer
 Jackson Reese
natural herbal
baby wipes
Keep diaper odour at bay: Tackle ammonia at the source and between laundry days with Rockin' Green’s Funk Rock Ammonia Bouncer, Bummis
Wet Bag and Ever Bamboo’s charcoal pouch.
Sweet dreams: Enclose mattress to keep hygienic, control allergies and dust mites. Rest Guard’s crib mattress protector is vinyl and PVC-free. |
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 Ringly’s teething ring
Nursing and teething
Bummis’ Kuddle Ring breastfeeding pillow to comfortably position baby. Honeysuckle Breast Milk Storage bags are BPA and phthalate-free, oxo-biodegradable plastic. Ringley's Canadian maple and organic terrycloth for teething; Baltic Amber necklace worn under the sleeper reduces teething pain. NOT for chewing.
 Nature Clean Treehouse
Skin friendly
Keep baby smelling cuddle-ready! Use plant and mineral based, hypoallergenic, pH balanced, gentle skin care. Nature Clean 99.5% natural Treehouse for bath time and body care; zinc and fragrance-free Bum Bum Balm.
 Robeez Soft Soles
Other eco treats
Robeez Soft Soles shoes mimic bare feet. Durable tanned leather, suede and organic cotton. UpMama Sling helps carry baby in a natural, ergonomic way.
Baby's endless trail of care doesn’t have to leave a Goliath footprint. Innovative materials and diaper designs improve convenience, function and go light on the landfill. H&L
Special thanks to Tamara Champion at bynature.ca
 @EcotownCrier
 Cynthia Liedke |
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