Cloth diapers are making a big comeback as more parents become concerned about the environmental effects and health concerns of disposable diapers. Autumn Beck of All About Cloth Diapers (http://www.allaboutclothdiapers.com)
1.Increased Environmental concerns. According to the EPA, over 3.5 million disposable diapers were deposited into landfills in 2003. Disposable diapers sit by the millions of tons in landfills rotting and slowly decaying. The major environmental benefit to cloth diapering is the ability to pass t hem down from one child to the next and potentially be used for decades.
2.Greater interest in Healthy choices. When it comes to diapers the major health issue is the proximity of harmful chemicals to the sensitive parts of a baby. Cloth diapers offer a solution to the highly absorbent chemicals found in disposable diapers. The extensive cloth diaper market allows customization of fabrics for babies that are sensitive to synthetics. Organic cloth diapers are also an option, along with other natural fiber choices including hemp, bamboo, and cotton.
3.Internet. The Internet is responsible for the ease at which anyone can discover, learn, buy, sell, and use cloth diapers. There are forums, auction sites, online boutiques, carts, suppliers, tutorials all at a finger’s touch. The Internet provides a doorway to information and products that once was available only to those who manufactured and sold them.
4.Style. What once was an industry limited to birdseye flats, pins and rubber pants has soared to whatever sewing hands and creative mind can envision. The fabrics available range from gorgeous to flat out luscious! Designer fabrics that were once only used to make comforters and drapes are now being used to make a multitude of diaper styles.
5.Availability. In almost every major city you can find a brick and mortar store that sells a variety of cloth diapers. Major health food stores are now carrying cloth diapers, allowing greater visibility for open minded parents.
6.Ease of Use. The level of ease is very important for busy parents. For those parents concerned about pins, velcro is commonly used on cloth diapers. An All-in-One cloth diaper requires no prep time, coming out of the dryer ready to wear. Pocket cloth diapers need only be quickly stuffed, while Fitted Diapers only require a cover to be waterproof and ready to go.
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