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Totally pants and proud of it!
Totally pants and proud of it.
Now we are well and truly going with our posh pants, I am finding myself becoming increasingly crazy about making sure people see them.
Changing MP is places with maximum chance of people seeing the pants is usually order of the day – obviously drawing the line at on tables in the middle of crowded restaurants. ( yes, I have, in fact, seen it happen – and with even less of an excuse since it was a disposable!!)
Baby groups, however are the prime target as I am sure you all know! Read on….
By Cath
Real Excitement
Tomorrow!!!!!!
I can’t wait for tomorrow – not just because it is another day, full of fun.
But because tomorrow has the potential to be “New Pants day”. Read on…
By Cath
Huge Summer Sale
HUGE SALE NOW ON!!
Click Here for list of Sale Items !
This is one not to be missed! We have reduced tonnes of items in store, including our Hooligans of African Clothing, our Little Green Radicals clothing, Organic Baby Products, and a select range of Nappies……
Including Wonderoo One-Size Pocket Nappies on a BUY 2, GET ONE FREE Offer!!
Gets yours quick, while stocks last!
Plus, we still have our Babylegs on a FANTASTIC BUY 2 PAIRS FOR £12 OFFER!
Choose from a HUGE range of designs!
We have also added some more Nappy Kits- including a Complete Kit of the bumGenius- everything you need for Cloth Nappying success!
Plus a handy Trial Pack which includes 3 bumGenius Nappies (each including 2 microfibre inserts) and a roll of flushable liners for just £40!
This is a great deal, and is proving to be very popular!
We are also thrilled to have the CuddleDry Bath Towel (as seen on BBC’s Dragon’s Den!) now in store, along with the CuddleMoo Toddler Towel.
These are the most gorgeously soft towels, made from Organic Cotton and Bamboo fibres- both make perfect Gifts!
CuddleDry: £24.99
CuddleMoo: £29.99
Posted in General, Real Nappies
By Laura
Scary ‘Sposies
The Real Dangers of Disposable Nappies
We all know that modern disposable nappies are produced using valuable resources such as petroleum based plastics, and wood pulp, as well as adhesives and a host of chemical products-as parents, it is our duty to carefully evaluate these chemicals and assess their potential consequences.
Taken directly from the Huggies website, they list some of the components that make up their nappies:
‘The inside absorbent padding on Huggies® nappies is made of wood cellulose fibre, a fluffy paper-like material, and a super-absorbent material called polyacrylate. Other materials used include polypropylene, polyester, and polyethylene. These are all synthetic materials designed to enhance the fit of the nappy and the help stop leaks. The elastic strands in all Huggies nappies are made of synthetic rubber to provide a snug but gentle fit for baby. In addition, Huggies nappies feature an all-over breathable outer cover”
This ‘list’ is described in a promotional manner, however these sythetic substances and plastic ingredients are hardly reassuring when you take a closer look….
Sodium Polyacrylate- Ever noticed little gel balls on your babies bottom after wearing a disposable nappy? Welcome to Sodium Polyacrylate - A Super Absorbent Polymer that turns urine into gel and can absorb 100 times its weight in liquid. This is a substance which was banned from use in tampons in 1985 due to its link with Toxic Shock Syndrome. Employees in factories producing Polyacrylate suffer from female organ damage, fatigue and weight loss. No long term studies have been conducted to assess the risks of 24/7 exposure to this compound on a babies vulnerable genitals.
Due to its extreme absorbency, this chemical has been found to draw moisture from the skin, causing severe nappy rash and bleeding of perineal and scrotal tissue. Sodium Polyacrylate is also lethal to cats when inhaled.
Dioxin- The most toxic of all cancer-linked chemicals, and a by-product of the paper bleaching process. Dioxin has been known to cause birth defects, skin disease and liver damage.
TBT (Tribulytin)- This substance was found in Pampers® Ultra Dry nappies in May 2000. TBT is one of the most toxic substances ever produced, it damages the immune system and impairs the hormonal system. There is also speculation of a link with male sterility.
Xylene, Ethylbenzene, Styrene & Ispropylene - These are some of the chemicals which were reported to be released from disposable nappies in a study published in the Archives of Environmental Health (1999). Anderson Laboratories exposed lab mice to various brands of disposable nappies and found them to suffer from asthma like symptoms, including bronchoconstriction and eye, nose and throat irritation as a direct result. Xylene and Ethylbenzene are suspected endocrine, neuro and respiratory toxins; Styrene is a suspected carcinogen and respiratory toxin; Ispropylene is a suspected neurotoxin.
Male Infertility- In 2000, a scientifc study was conducted at Kiel University in Germany which indicated that the widespread use of disposable nappies, which heat the testes above body temperature, is a significant factor in the declining fertility rates in Western European males.
Nappy Rash- Reported instances of nappy rash rose from 7.1% to a whopping 61% with the increased use of disposable nappies according to a review of Proctor and Gambles own studies (The Landbank Consultancy Limited, 1991). How very handy for Nappy Rash Cream manufacturers!
So, we can see that the petroleum based plastic and wood pulp compounds of the disposable nappy are harmful enough to us and our world, but adding chemicals such as Sodium Polycrylate and Dioxin into the mix, as well as allergy causing irritants like fragrances and deodorants, we could potientally have serious problems. There has currently been no where near enough studies assessing the long term risks of the modern disposable nappy- especially because they are ever changing, and always being ‘added to’- so really, is it worth taking that risk?
So what are the alternatives?
- Eco-Friendly disposable nappies. Bambo Nappies are free from all unnecessary chemicals including lotions, dyes, perfumes, phthlates and chlorine
- Reusable Nappies- Cloth nappies contain none of the chemicals found in disposables
- Elimination Communication- No nappies at all!
By Laura
Cloth Nappies and New-Born Babies
Parents often struggle with what nappy to use for their new-borns, and many will opt for disposables for the first few weeks, even months. While this is not the end of the world, it can be easy to remain on the ’sposie path for ‘just a few more weeks’ until you reach a stage where you figure its not ’worth’ buying any cloth nappies as your baby is already a 1/4 of the way through infancy. And then thats it, another 3000 disposable nappies added to the landfill before you know it!
But in all actuality, cloth-nappying a newborn is pretty simple, and doesnt have to look overly bulky. Remember, women have used them from birth for centuries! You will also experience far less of the new-born ‘blow-outs’ using cloth nappies then you would with disposables- which is always a good thing!
A super cheap and cheerful option is the muslin cloth- this can be tri-folded into a pad and simply placed inside a newborn size nappy wrap (the MotherEase Airflow, or Thirsties are good choices) and any bulk will be minimal. The muslin has plenty of absorbency to hold newborn wee’s, but bear in mind that the tri-fold will not do a good job of containing that the lovely newborn poop we all know - however a good wrap, like the gusseted leg of the Thirsties will stop it going any further!
Another excellent option is the Diddy Diaper.
This is a fab little shaped cotton nappy, which is fixed with Nappi Nippas, or even a snug fitting wrap will hold it in place. The front can be folded down to fit smaller babies, and unlike the muslin cloth, will contain messes well. They are fantastic value at only £4.99 and will last your baby up to around 17lbs. The Diddy is our favourite newborn nappy, for its slim-fit, adjustability and value.
If you would like some more info on nappying your newborn, don’t hestitate to contact us, and we will be more than happy to advise!
Posted in Real NappiesBy Laura
Todays Top Tip :1
Soaking Nappies
An over-night soak in a solution of water and Bicarbonate of Soda will cut out any ammonia smell and help to keep your nappies white and stain free!
Posted in Real NappiesBy Laura
Selling Your Nappies
We all know that a lot of money can be saved by using cloth nappies instead of disposables, but these savings can be increased even further by selling them on after you are finished with them.
The second-hand nappy market is surprisingly large, and many types of real nappy have very high resale values if they remain in good condition. So, if you are not intending on future children, and want to sell your nappies on, these resale values will be of particular interest to you, and may influence your buying decisions.
Nappies with excellent resale values include:
Tots Bots Bamboozles, Fuzzi Bunz, Diddy Diapers, Blueberries, bumGenius, MotherEase One-Size.
Some of our favourite places to buy and sell used cloth nappies include:
The Used Nappy Company- The Number 1 Site in the UK to buy and sell used nappies
By Laura
