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legit diaper information source?

dande2129dande2129 member
in Cloth Diapering
It's been a long time since I researched the beginning stages of cloth diapering (i.e, what is in disposable diapers, why they're bad, the amount that takes up the landfill, etc) I am writing an article for CDing, and I want to include legit sources so it's not entirely a opinion piece.

Can anyone direct me?

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Re: legit diaper information source?

  • YellowLily2013YellowLily2013 member
    I'm sure google would be your best luck.

    I know I found lots that way but don't have anything bookmarked to share with you.

    There are cost calculators that you can search for as well, for that side of the argument.

    I know lots of people complain about cloth diapering uses so much water... What they don't realize is tons of water is also used in manufacturing processes as well for disposable diapers.

    For environmental aspects.. It's better to use cloth because you properly dispose of poop.. Since disposable users do not dump poop into the toilet as specified.

    These were a few less obvious things... I'm sure you know plenty!
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  • unaveragejaneunaveragejane member
    If you can find a list of the chemicals in disposable diapers, you could run that through the EWG website for the side effects and possible dangers (cancer, developmental issues, etc) linked to each chemical.
                 

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  • zaraceligonzaraceligon member
    this may help.
    www.mnn.com/.../low-income-families-struggling-to-afford-diapers
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    Jul 30, 2013 ... What's this? Low-income families struggling to afforddiapers. At least 30 percent of parents have a hard time finding money fordiapers, a new ...
    www.mnn.com/family/babies-pregnancy/.../the-great-diaper-debate
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    Disposable diaper devotees, on the other hand, counter that disposables are more eco-friendly because they don't ... So what's an eco-minded parent to do?
    www.mnn.com/.../new-smart-diapers-use-technology-to-track-babys-health
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    Jul 11, 2013 ... I couldn't stop asking myself and my husband, 'What is in her diaper? ... So the husband-wife team set to work creating a disposable diaper with ...
    www.mnn.com/local-reports/washington.../the-great-diaper-chase
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    Aug 6, 2012 ... What's this? The great diaper chase. Here's what you need to know about the wide world of disposable and cloth diapers: Make a choice that ...
    www.mnn.com/.../a-holiday-q-a-with-gdiapers-diaper-therapist
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    Nov 30, 2010 ... What is convenient? A disposable diaper that leaves a huge mess for later, or a reusable diaper with little to no mess later? What isa good gift?
    www.mnn.com/.../30-things-you-should-never-compost-or-recycle
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    Used personal products: Tampons, diapers and items soiled in human blood or ... It is not commercially feasible to reclaim the paper and plastic indisposable diapers. ... Pop over to the Earth911 website and see what isavailable in your area.
    www.mnn.com/family/babies.../5-baby-items-you-really-dont-need
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    May 6, 2011 ... You know what's the best way to get rid of the odor of a dirtydiaper? .... and then into the laundry, but when I used disposable diapers, they ...
    www.mnn.com/family/family-activities/.../what-about-cloth-diapers
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    Nov 11, 2009 ... What's the deal with cloth diapers and should I use them? ...that parents spend $1,500 to $2,000 on disposable diapers before a child is potty ...
    www.mnn.com/lifestyle/responsible-living/.../use-cloth-diapers
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    Jun 27, 2011 ... By simply switching to cloth diapers, you'll not only reduce your baby's carbon footprint, you'll also save ... According to the EPA, 7.6 billion pounds of disposable diapers are discarded in the U.S. each year. Plus ...What's this?
    www.mnn.com/.../poopy-diapers-to-become-patio-furniture-in-scotland
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    Jul 6, 2012 ... What's this? Poopy diapers to become patio furniture in Scotland ... Just imagine . .. that disposable diaper that baby Annabelle took an ungodly ...
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