My original introduction to this section read something like, “Sure, we all know we should use cloth diapers, but how realistic is that, especially here in New York City where many of us don’t even have washing machines? Thank God for these biodegradable diapers from Seventh Generation!”This was back in 2010, and I was using cloth diapers about 25% of the time (and my husband was using them
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A Better, Safer Disposable Diaper
Last year, I helped actress Jordana Brewster design a beautiful, nontoxic nursery for her now 9-month-old son, Julian. (I worked with a talented interior designer, by the way--I can pick the safe stuff, but designer I am not!). In addition, I helped Jordana select the safest baby essentials--diapers, wipes, bottles, and skincare--for her son. Once Julian was born, she tried a range of
Safe Diaper Wipes Guide
UPDATED: JUNE 2017I didn’t intend to use non-toxic baby wipes at all, and assumed that in addition to exclusive cloth diaper usage, I’d be employing a washcloth and warm water at changing time.Um, yeah. As soon as I experienced the convenience of the disposable wipe, wringing out poopy rags was a thing of the past.Because of the frequency with which we use baby wipes, the fact that
Safe Diaper Rash Cream Guide
We were pretty lucky in the diaper rash department, but if your baby is afflicted, you’ll want to find an organic diaper cream without chemicals (common culprits are parabens and BHA). Do Cloth Diapers Prevent Diaper Rash? My hunch is that cloth diapers are less likely to cause diaper rash than are disposables because cotton is more breathable than plastic, but I haven’t found studies to support
