<![CDATA[Grist - Comment Feed for A review of disposable eco-diapers]]> Grist Comment Feed en Comment #1 by texasjenny http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/ Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:29:43 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/1 gDiapers?

I would have loved to see a review of gDiapers (reusable diapers with flushable inserts). They seem like the perfect alternative, but I've never read a review of them or known anyone who has used them.

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I would have loved to see a review of gDiapers (reusable diapers with flushable inserts). They seem like the perfect alternative, but I've never read a review of them or known anyone who has used them.

]]> Comment #2 by BLUESKY235 http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:04:07 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/2 Disposable diapers are HORRIBLE environmentally

Don't believe the claims by disposable diaper manufacturers. Even Seventh Generation and the other seemingly socially-concious companies are not much different for Proctor & Gamble, et al.

Although Seventh Generation would like you to believe that their diapers are biodegradable they are not.

I took this directly from their website.

Question
"Do the Seventh Generation diapers compost or are they biodegradable?"

Answer
"Just like most disposable diapers designs in the marketplace, Seventh Generation diapers are not readily biodegradable, nor can they be composted. many of the materials used are synthetic, and do not readily biodegrade.

"Most diapers end up in a landfill where they will not biodegrade, even if they were desigbed to do so."  

HMMMMM! Plus Seventh Generation will NOT provide consumers with a MSDS information for their "disposable" diapers.

If you were truly looking for the best environmental choice for diapering your child you would choose a cloth diaper service.

]]> Disposable diapers are HORRIBLE environmentally

Don't believe the claims by disposable diaper manufacturers. Even Seventh Generation and the other seemingly socially-concious companies are not much different for Proctor & Gamble, et al.

Although Seventh Generation would like you to believe that their diapers are biodegradable they are not.

I took this directly from their website.

Question
"Do the Seventh Generation diapers compost or are they biodegradable?"

Answer
"Just like most disposable diapers designs in the marketplace, Seventh Generation diapers are not readily biodegradable, nor can they be composted. many of the materials used are synthetic, and do not readily biodegrade.

"Most diapers end up in a landfill where they will not biodegrade, even if they were desigbed to do so."  

HMMMMM! Plus Seventh Generation will NOT provide consumers with a MSDS information for their "disposable" diapers.

If you were truly looking for the best environmental choice for diapering your child you would choose a cloth diaper service.

]]> Comment #3 by umamimommy http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:37:26 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/3 the *real* ecological choice

if you really want to use something environmentally responsible, try natural infant hygiene. (diaper free babies)

http://www.natural-wisdom.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elimination_communication

http://www.diaperfreebaby.org/

millions of parents around the world use this, esp in places where no one can afford diapers.
 

]]> the *real* ecological choice

if you really want to use something environmentally responsible, try natural infant hygiene. (diaper free babies)

http://www.natural-wisdom.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elimination_communication

http://www.diaperfreebaby.org/

millions of parents around the world use this, esp in places where no one can afford diapers.
 

]]> Comment #4 by wcsmommy http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/ Sat, 25 Oct 2008 01:39:07 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/4 try another approach

If you're expecting a baby, please read about Natural Infant Hygiene-- you won't believe it can work, but it does!  The premise is that even tiny babies can eliminate on a signal.  You don't have to be a nut to do it -- with my little one, we give her the option to use the potty before we re-diaper her and although we don't catch every pee or poop we use many fewer diapers (and wipes) - about three a day.  Our experience with our 4yo showed that potty training is incredibly hard for a child who has been in super absorbent diapers since day 1.  I think the other rarely-discussed downside of these new materials is that kids have a harder time potty training if they are used to them, and so they stay in diapers for years longer -- years!  that's a lot of extra trash.  

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If you're expecting a baby, please read about Natural Infant Hygiene-- you won't believe it can work, but it does!  The premise is that even tiny babies can eliminate on a signal.  You don't have to be a nut to do it -- with my little one, we give her the option to use the potty before we re-diaper her and although we don't catch every pee or poop we use many fewer diapers (and wipes) - about three a day.  Our experience with our 4yo showed that potty training is incredibly hard for a child who has been in super absorbent diapers since day 1.  I think the other rarely-discussed downside of these new materials is that kids have a harder time potty training if they are used to them, and so they stay in diapers for years longer -- years!  that's a lot of extra trash.  

]]> Comment #5 by CarmenRH http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/ Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:58:32 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/5 We reviewed gDiapers

We reviewed gDiapers on Ecoscene and found that they leaked, were step-intensive, had to be changed twice as much, and cost more. We also found that the Seventh Generation brand provided the best middle ground.

Here's the article: http://www.ecosceneinc.com/archives/index.cfm?item_id=D54 ...

]]> We reviewed gDiapers

We reviewed gDiapers on Ecoscene and found that they leaked, were step-intensive, had to be changed twice as much, and cost more. We also found that the Seventh Generation brand provided the best middle ground.

Here's the article: http://www.ecosceneinc.com/archives/index.cfm?item_id=D54 ...

]]> Comment #6 by kscully1 http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:42:34 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/6 Nature Babycare

What about these?
http://tinyurl.com/6ccbh3
They are fabulous!  I use them in conjunction with bumGenius 3.0 cloth diapers.  We have put them on our 2 year old overnight with NO leaks.
The diaper, wipe and bio-bags are 100% biodegradable!


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What about these?
http://tinyurl.com/6ccbh3
They are fabulous!  I use them in conjunction with bumGenius 3.0 cloth diapers.  We have put them on our 2 year old overnight with NO leaks.
The diaper, wipe and bio-bags are 100% biodegradable!


]]> Comment #7 by tall daddy http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:25:59 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/7 bum genius - great reusable diapers

My wife and I wanted to try reusable diapers and after trying many different brands we quickly fell in love with the "bum genius" brand of reusable diapers.  They are very easy to put together, they hold everything in that is supposed to stay in, and they are easily adjustable so you can use them for a really long time. We love them and highly recommend them.

]]> bum genius - great reusable diapers

My wife and I wanted to try reusable diapers and after trying many different brands we quickly fell in love with the "bum genius" brand of reusable diapers.  They are very easy to put together, they hold everything in that is supposed to stay in, and they are easily adjustable so you can use them for a really long time. We love them and highly recommend them.

]]> Comment #8 by peterLL http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/ Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:36:06 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/8 Diaper "portfolio" should incl gDiapers

My friends, you don't need to settle on just one diaper. gDiapers can be part of your diaper portfolio.

We have used gDiapers, and tried all others, with our 2 year old and our 2 month old. We feel that every gDiaper that we use is one less forever in a landfill. In recent months we have even started composting the wet ones. This experiment has not run to its full conclusion, so i cannot comment on the results.

For us gDiapers were best until our 2 yr old started eating more adult food, at which point things get pretty nasty. gDiapers are also really best for infants who don't wear big kid clothes, since they have a fabric short which is bulky under other clothes.

Among the other "eco" diapers, 7th Generation are our favorite. These have recently been redesigned with high-end diaper technology like elastic and stretchy tabs. Other eco diapers, like nature's best, are very stiff and not form fitting.

So with our infants we used both gDiapers and 7th Gen, which we keep in the bin next to the changing table. During their first year we avoided a lot of traditional diapers, eco or otherwise.

]]> Diaper "portfolio" should incl gDiapers

My friends, you don't need to settle on just one diaper. gDiapers can be part of your diaper portfolio.

We have used gDiapers, and tried all others, with our 2 year old and our 2 month old. We feel that every gDiaper that we use is one less forever in a landfill. In recent months we have even started composting the wet ones. This experiment has not run to its full conclusion, so i cannot comment on the results.

For us gDiapers were best until our 2 yr old started eating more adult food, at which point things get pretty nasty. gDiapers are also really best for infants who don't wear big kid clothes, since they have a fabric short which is bulky under other clothes.

Among the other "eco" diapers, 7th Generation are our favorite. These have recently been redesigned with high-end diaper technology like elastic and stretchy tabs. Other eco diapers, like nature's best, are very stiff and not form fitting.

So with our infants we used both gDiapers and 7th Gen, which we keep in the bin next to the changing table. During their first year we avoided a lot of traditional diapers, eco or otherwise.

]]> Comment #9 by JHD http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:39:37 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/9 Pretty happy w/ gDiapers

I've been using gDiapers during the day and Seventh Generation at night for my 17-month-old. I find the g's just as convenient as disposable except for really messy poop (but then that's when you really want to be flushing anyway). When she was an infant, it was prefolds during the day and g's at night. Her bladder's too big for that now, and my life is too crazy to be walking around with a soaking kid. The only other thing about g's that is kind of a bummer (so to speak) is that the velcro on the covers wears out over time and curls up a bit. I'd personally recommend giving them a try.

]]> Pretty happy w/ gDiapers

I've been using gDiapers during the day and Seventh Generation at night for my 17-month-old. I find the g's just as convenient as disposable except for really messy poop (but then that's when you really want to be flushing anyway). When she was an infant, it was prefolds during the day and g's at night. Her bladder's too big for that now, and my life is too crazy to be walking around with a soaking kid. The only other thing about g's that is kind of a bummer (so to speak) is that the velcro on the covers wears out over time and curls up a bit. I'd personally recommend giving them a try.

]]> Comment #10 by tharms http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:02:20 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/throw-the-bums-out/10 diapers

I think this is a great way to help out our economy.  It will help "green" up the economy as regular diapers aren't disposable.  I hope more people choose to use these instead of the other leading brands out there.

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I think this is a great way to help out our economy.  It will help "green" up the economy as regular diapers aren't disposable.  I hope more people choose to use these instead of the other leading brands out there.

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