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Thursday, May 31, 2012
The Harmful Chemicals in Disposable Diapers
by Awesome Beginnings 4 Children
Your baby will be wearing diapers 24 hours per day for about the first 2 ¾-3 years of his life. The type of diaper you choose will determine what, if any, harmful chemicals your baby is exposed to through skin absorption and breathing. Disposable diapers contain toxic chemicals, drying agents, dyes and fragrances.
This article will cover dioxin and sodium polyacrylate. I believe that the health effects of these two chemicals are enough for any parent in considering their choices of what type of diaper to use on their delicate baby’s bottom.
I have used reputable sources in my research. These sources include government websites and medical or science journals such as: the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), the American Journal of Epidemiology, the Archives of Environmental Health, the Archives of Disease in Childhood, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), the Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry, the National Center for Biotechnology Information and material data safety sheets for each chemical.
Dioxins and sodium polyacrylate, two of the chemicals found in disposable diapers, have eitherbeen linked to or have caused the following toxic responses: cancer, reproductive & infertility problems, asthma & respiratory distress, hormonal problems, developmental & cognitive problems, suppressed immune system, diabetes, endometriosis, allergic reactions, chemical burns, Chloracne, and Toxic Shock Syndrome (in the use of tampons).
There have also been reports (on sites all over the internet) that diapers may contain many other chemicals. I haven’t taken the time to research and confirm that these chemicals are indeed present in disposable diapers. I will leave the option of researching these chemicals up to you, the reader. If you do investigate whether or not these chemicals are in disposable diapers I would appreciate you sharing your source and findings by leaving a comment below. Some of these chemicals include:
- Tributyltin – This is toxic to humans and environment, is a persistent organic pollutant, causes irreversible damage to aquatic life, and is linked to obesity in humans (triggers genes that cause the growth of fat cells).
- Xylene – This is toxic to the respiratory and central nervous systems. Breathing
high concentrations in an enclosed space can cause irregular heartbeats which can cause death. - Ethylbenzene – This chemical is listed as possibly cancer-causing. It is mutagenic (capable of causing mutation). The substance may be toxic to the central nervous system. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. It may cause central nervous system depression, is an aspiration hazard if swallowed and can enter the lungs and cause damage. It causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation.
- Styrene- This substance is cancer-causing and is toxic to the nervous system and upper respiratory tract. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. It is very hazardous to the eyes.
- Propylene – This chemical is an anesthetic at high concentrations. Inhalation may cause central nervous system depression producing dizziness, drowsiness, headache and similar narcotic symptoms. Extremely high concentrations can cause asphyxiation and death by displacing oxygen from the breathing atmosphere.
- Toluene – The substance may be toxic to blood, kidneys, the nervous system, liver, brain, and central nervous system (CNS). Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.
Dioxins
Disposable diapers contain traces of Dioxin. Dioxin is an extremely toxic, cancer-causing chemical that is found in disposable diapers as a result (by product) of the chlorine bleaching process.
According to the Environmental Health Perspectives: There is “No Evidence of Dioxin Cancer Threshold” and “the range is consistent with a threshold of zero” – meaning there is no evidence of an acceptable or safe level of exposure to dioxin. Dioxin is cumulative and slow to disintegrate.
Of all the dioxins and furans, 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) is the most toxic.
Dioxins induce a wide spectrum of toxic responses in experimental animals including reproductive (infertility or decreased ability to reproduce), endocrine (changes in hormonal systems), developmental (developmental delays and changes in the development of the fetus), and immunologic toxicities (suppressed immune system) as well as carcinogenicity (the ability or tendency to produce cancer).
Associations between TCDD exposure and non-cancer health effects such as diabetes and developmental (cognitive) delays have also been reported.
Evidence suggests that increased exposures to dioxins are associated with increased incidence ofendometriosis in humans.
High doses of dioxins cause a skin disease called Chloracne.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Dioxin Reassessment in draft form in 2000, which concluded that dioxin should be classified as a known human carcinogen.
The American Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 154, Issue 5, Pp. 451-458, states that theInternational Agency for Research on Cancer recently concluded that 2,3,7,8 TCDD is ahuman carcinogen. This data supports recent conclusions by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Sodium Polyacrylate
Sodium polyacrylate is a super absorbent polymer (SAP) that can absorb 300 times its weight in tap water. It is the “diaper gel” found in wet diapers. It can absorb 800 times its weight in distilled water because of the lack of minerals. This super absorbent polymer is added to diapers in its granular powder form and turns into a gel-like substance once the diaper becomes wet.
Health Effects:
Workers working with this chemical are supplied with material data safety sheets specifying the first aid for exposure. You can find many sources of these sheets on the internet by doing a search for: “sodium polyacrylate material data safety sheet”. The first aid for each exposure is listed below. This is for ONE EXPOSURE. Babies that wear disposable diapers are exposed to this chemical 24 hours per day for about 3 years. No “first aid” is given to them for each exposure or for their LONG-TERM exposure.
Skin:
Sodium polyacrylate is a skin irritant. It is a drying agent responsible for absorbing moisture in the diaper. It also absorbs (leaches) oils and moisture from a baby’s skin, causing abrasion irritation and drying of the skin. Exposure to the dust may aggravate existing skin conditions due to the drying effect.
First Aid: Wash the skin with soap and water.
First Aid: Wash the skin with soap and water.
Respiratory:
The respirable dust is a potential respiratory tract irritant. This chemical has a recommended eight-hour exposure limit of 0.05 mg/m³. Exposure to respirable dust may cause respiratory tract and lung irritation and may aggravate existing respiratory conditions.
First Aid: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. Contact a physician.
First Aid: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. Contact a physician.
Eyes:
Dust may cause burning, drying, itching, and other discomfort, resulting in reddening of the eyes.
First Aid: Flush thoroughly with large amounts of water for at least fifteen minutes. If irritation persists consult a physician.
First Aid: Flush thoroughly with large amounts of water for at least fifteen minutes. If irritation persists consult a physician.
A Study by Anderson Laboratories, Inc.
A study published in 1999 by Anderson Laboratories, Inc. found that lab mice that were exposed to various brands of disposable diapers experienced asthma-like symptoms, as well as eye, nose and throat irritation. The results demonstrated that some types of disposable diapers emit chemicals that are toxic to the respiratory tract and that disposable diapers should be considered as one of the factors that might cause or exacerbate asthmatic conditions. Exposure to cloth diapers did not cause these symptoms.
Better Diaper Choices for Your Baby’s Health:
- Gel-free Safe Baby Diapers Without the Dangerous Chemicals -
Organic Cotton (unbleached and dye-free) Cloth Diapers
Available in Mother-ease One Size and Mother-ease Sandy’s
- This diaper is unbleached.
- 100% organic cotton grown without the use of harmful chemicals that have an adverse effect on your baby and on the environment.
- Free of dyes and fragrances.
- Free of sodium polyacrylate/super absorbent polymer. This diaper uses absorbent cotton layers, an absorbent liner and a breathable diaper cover. Used together, they offer a highly-absorbent, leak-free diaper system without the need for harmful chemicals.
Bamboo (unbleached and dye-free) Cloth Diapers
Available in Mother-ease One Size and Mother-ease Sandy’s
- Made with organically grown bamboo
- Free of dyes and fragrances
- The bamboo yarn has been tested free of harmful substances according to Oeko Tex Standard 100 for baby articles.
- Free of sodium polyacrylate/super absorbent polymer. This diaper uses absorbent cotton layers, an absorbent liner and a breathable diaper cover. Used together, they offer a highly-absorbent, leak-free diaper system without the need for harmful chemicals. Bamboo is very absorbent.
Bamboo is hypoallergenic, naturally organic, breathable, antimicrobial, antibacterial, less bulky and softer and more absorbent than cotton. Read more about The Benefits of Bamboo Cloth Diapers
Unbleached (dye-free) Cotton Cloth Diapers
Available in Mother-ease One Size and Mother-ease Sandy’s
- This diaper is unbleached.
- Free of dyes and fragrances.
- Free of sodium polyacrylate/super absorbent polymer. This diaper uses absorbent cotton layers, an absorbent liner and a breathable diaper cover. Used together, they offer a highly-absorbent, leak-free diaper system without the need for harmful chemicals.
This information is not my own original write-up. It is from the following web address http://awesomebeginnings4children.com/the-harmful-chemicals-in-disposable-diapers/
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
Great Sales at Mom's Milk Boutique!
Mom's Milk Boutique has some great sales going on!
BumGenius 4.0 Pockets are on sale! Buy 5 and get 1 Free!!!
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Diaper Talk Diapers 35% Off
FuzziBunz DiaperTalk Diapers are currently 35% off!!!
These are adorable and are available at a great sale price!
Regular retail is $21.95 and they are now $14.27!
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Regular retail is $21.95 and they are now $14.27!
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Cloth Saves Money!
One of the biggest arguments for Cloth Diapers is that they save you money. This can be difficult for some to accept if they have never really looked at just how much money it will cost to use disposables, and how much it will be to use cloth.
Here's a rundown about disposables for the first six months. In the newborn to about 6 month stage, you will use 10-12 diapers a day. The Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers are $0.17 each for size one. So let's say your baby uses 11 diapers every day for a month. Add in $20 for each month for wipes, and you'll spend $152 for the first two months.
Now let's say for months 3-6 your baby is in size twos, which are $0.19 each. And let's say 10 diapers per day for those months. Add in the wipes cost and that's going to be $308. So it will theoretically cost you $460 for the first six months using disposable diapers and wipes. That's not including any rash creams or if your child needs the more expensive brands due to sensitivity.
And now let's take a look at cloth diapers. The best money-saving method is to use prefolds and covers (which I actually love). So let's say you have the normal 7-8lb baby, and you're going to wash diapers every other day. You'll need two dozen prefolds, and probably two to three covers per day. There are thousands of places online to buy cloth diapers, but for this example I will use Cotton Babies' website. You can get two dozen "Infant" prefolds for $36 and that covers up to 15lbs. That will be the same as the starting range for size two disposables. And you will need covers, so let's say you buy the one-size Econobum covers. They are adjustable and fit up from little babies all the way up to potty training usually. Let's buy four of those, because you can reuse them for multiple changes. They are $8.95 each, which might seem like a lot, but remember, they will fit for a VERY long time. So that's $35.80 for covers. You can also use either diaper pins or a snappi to fasten the prefolds around your baby, or just lay them in the cover. So let's say you choose snappis, and those are $3.95 each. Let's get two so you'll have a spare in case you need it. If you choose not to use disposable wipes, baby washcloths work wonderfully as cloth wipes. Dip them in a bit of water with a drop or two of baby wash and you're good to go. Those are $10 for 10 or so, and you'll need 20. So let's say $20 for wipes. So now we're up to $100 for the first two months or so, considering the weight range on the disposables and the prefolds.
So now we need to size up on the prefolds to the Regular size. They are $42 for two dozen. And remember, those covers are one-size, so they can be adjusted to fit your baby at this stage as well. So now, we're only going to need to buy the larger prefolds. Which means for months 3-6 you're only looking at another $42!
So a quick breakdown
Disposables
Months 1 & 2 = $152
Months 3 - 6 = $308
First 6 months in disposables = $460
Cloth Prefolds & Covers
Months 1 & 2 = $100
Months 3 - 6 = $42
First 6 months in cloth = $142
Even if you chose to use pocket style diapers, you will still save money!
Two dozen FuzziBunz One-Size Diapers are $479
Two dozen Ones&Twos One-Size Diapers are $409
And if you find a co-op for diapers they can be even cheaper! I have gotten pocket style diapers with two bamboo inserts for $5.50 each, which would only be $132!
I know a lot of people say oh, but what about all the work and special stuff you have to do to cloth diapers! Well, I wash mine just like I normally do laundry. I use a natural detergent on our clothes anyway, so I use that on our diapers. There are a lot of detergent options out there, and different ones work for different people. We use ECOS, and it costs me $9 for a big jug at Walmart. It will last me a while too. They are dried in the dryer, without the use of fabric softeners. They can be hung to dry either inside or outside as well! Hanging them outside allows the sun to naturally bleach stains if you have them. Other than that, there's not much to it!
I also want to mention that cloth diapers can be sold after you're done using them, or saved for another baby! Diaperswappers is an excellent place to sell and even buy pre-loved or sometimes new diapers!
My sources for the prices quoted here are as follows. Disposables were found at Wal-Mart and the Cloth prices were found at Mom's Milk Boutique and Cotton Babies
Here's a rundown about disposables for the first six months. In the newborn to about 6 month stage, you will use 10-12 diapers a day. The Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers are $0.17 each for size one. So let's say your baby uses 11 diapers every day for a month. Add in $20 for each month for wipes, and you'll spend $152 for the first two months.
Now let's say for months 3-6 your baby is in size twos, which are $0.19 each. And let's say 10 diapers per day for those months. Add in the wipes cost and that's going to be $308. So it will theoretically cost you $460 for the first six months using disposable diapers and wipes. That's not including any rash creams or if your child needs the more expensive brands due to sensitivity.
And now let's take a look at cloth diapers. The best money-saving method is to use prefolds and covers (which I actually love). So let's say you have the normal 7-8lb baby, and you're going to wash diapers every other day. You'll need two dozen prefolds, and probably two to three covers per day. There are thousands of places online to buy cloth diapers, but for this example I will use Cotton Babies' website. You can get two dozen "Infant" prefolds for $36 and that covers up to 15lbs. That will be the same as the starting range for size two disposables. And you will need covers, so let's say you buy the one-size Econobum covers. They are adjustable and fit up from little babies all the way up to potty training usually. Let's buy four of those, because you can reuse them for multiple changes. They are $8.95 each, which might seem like a lot, but remember, they will fit for a VERY long time. So that's $35.80 for covers. You can also use either diaper pins or a snappi to fasten the prefolds around your baby, or just lay them in the cover. So let's say you choose snappis, and those are $3.95 each. Let's get two so you'll have a spare in case you need it. If you choose not to use disposable wipes, baby washcloths work wonderfully as cloth wipes. Dip them in a bit of water with a drop or two of baby wash and you're good to go. Those are $10 for 10 or so, and you'll need 20. So let's say $20 for wipes. So now we're up to $100 for the first two months or so, considering the weight range on the disposables and the prefolds.
So now we need to size up on the prefolds to the Regular size. They are $42 for two dozen. And remember, those covers are one-size, so they can be adjusted to fit your baby at this stage as well. So now, we're only going to need to buy the larger prefolds. Which means for months 3-6 you're only looking at another $42!
So a quick breakdown
Disposables
Months 1 & 2 = $152
Months 3 - 6 = $308
First 6 months in disposables = $460
Cloth Prefolds & Covers
Months 1 & 2 = $100
Months 3 - 6 = $42
First 6 months in cloth = $142
Even if you chose to use pocket style diapers, you will still save money!
Two dozen FuzziBunz One-Size Diapers are $479
Two dozen Ones&Twos One-Size Diapers are $409
And if you find a co-op for diapers they can be even cheaper! I have gotten pocket style diapers with two bamboo inserts for $5.50 each, which would only be $132!
I know a lot of people say oh, but what about all the work and special stuff you have to do to cloth diapers! Well, I wash mine just like I normally do laundry. I use a natural detergent on our clothes anyway, so I use that on our diapers. There are a lot of detergent options out there, and different ones work for different people. We use ECOS, and it costs me $9 for a big jug at Walmart. It will last me a while too. They are dried in the dryer, without the use of fabric softeners. They can be hung to dry either inside or outside as well! Hanging them outside allows the sun to naturally bleach stains if you have them. Other than that, there's not much to it!
I also want to mention that cloth diapers can be sold after you're done using them, or saved for another baby! Diaperswappers is an excellent place to sell and even buy pre-loved or sometimes new diapers!
My sources for the prices quoted here are as follows. Disposables were found at Wal-Mart and the Cloth prices were found at Mom's Milk Boutique and Cotton Babies
Saturday, May 12, 2012
FuzziBunz Mothers Day Sale
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as well as FREE SHIPPING on your entire order!!!
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CJ's BUTTer
Hey readers! I want to share with you an awesome product!
CJ's BUTTer!!!! I've been using their BUTTer in Warm Vanilla Cake scent to help prevent rashes on our baby girl. I also use their Carcass Cleaner as a body wash and wipes solution! It smells amazing, and works wonderfully!
It's available for purchase at their website CJ's Unique Boutique and Mom's Milk Boutique as well as other online retailers!
It's available for purchase at their website CJ's Unique Boutique and Mom's Milk Boutique as well as other online retailers!
Friday, May 11, 2012
Types of Cloth Diapers
Diving into cloth diapering can be somewhat overwhelming. All the different brands, prints and not to mention types! All-In-Ones, All-In-Twos, Pockets, Fitteds and more! But don't let that scare you! It just means there are so many options that almost anyone can find a diapering system they love! Here's a quick breakdown of the types available today.
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FuzziBunz Spring Designs
Adorable New FuzziBunz Prints! Click photo to order!!!
And all of their other gorgeous colors are available as well!
Diaper Detergents
Wondering if that detergent is safe for your diapers? Here's a chart of some of the most common detergents used, and what ingredients are in them that might harm your diapers!
Detergent Ingredients Chart
Detergent Ingredients Chart
Our first few months in Cloth Diapers
We have tried so many different diaper brands already, and our baby girl is only 3 months old.
Here's some of what we've tried so far. She ranges from 6-14lbs in these pictures for the most part.
Sunbaby Pocket - Very reliable
Little Comfort Bamboo Fitted - Super soft!!!
Swaddlebees Simplex Newborn - Loved the fit of this one!
BottomBumpers Small AIO - A favorite!
Work-At-Home-Mom Newborn Fitted
Flour Sack Flat (dyed by me!)
Flannel Flat
Flannel Flat side view (look at how tight the leg is!)
Kissaluv Size 0 - I really wanted to love these, but I didn't :(
XS FuzziBunz! I LOVED this diaper! I cried when she outgrew it!
Flour Sack Flat, again, dyed by me!
BumGenius Newborn AIO - Loved the fit, but didn't hold up to my super soaker :(
NB Muttaquin Fitted
BeeChanged One Size Pocket - Liked it, but the inner is slow-drying
Organic Under The Nile Newborn Prefolds - These were so soft!
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Thirsties Duo Wraps in Size 1
Wool Longies knit by a good friend of mine!
Flip Cover - Leakproof!
Small FuzziBunz
BumGenius Elemental - My go-to nighttime diaper, but long drying time :(
AlvaBaby Minky Pocket - So soft!
HaTio Bamboo AIO with extra pocket - Super absorbent!
The elastic on the front was way too tight, and it always left the Aplix rubbing her tummy :(
Thursday, May 10, 2012
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