This diaper cover is SOO cute and worked really well. Its got a nice fit around the thighs!
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Bummi's Wrap- Diaper Cover
This diaper cover is SOO cute and worked really well. Its got a nice fit around the thighs!
Great Fit- very trim and absorbent
This FITTED diaper is wonderful. I have been raving about the Swaddlebee's but when it comes to being TRIM and absorbent this one has won over my heart. It comes in organic cotton that is PRESHRUNK. It is very trim and fits below the belly button but still goes up high enough in the back! Here is a link to the diaper :
I went with Mediums even though Addison is 21 lbs because she is getting taller and leaner despite her weight and needs a TRIMMER diaper.
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Lead in baby bibs???
OK so this makes me FURIOUS! This is an article on MSNBC with a RECALL on Sesame Street Baby Bibs that have been sold since 2004
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18441501
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. pulled sets of baby bibs Wednesday from its stores nationwide after the bibs tested positive for high levels of lead, a store official said.
The bibs, sold under the Baby Connection brand name, came in packs of two to seven bibs, with embroidered prints or images of Sesame Street characters. Some were sold as long ago as 2004. The bibs were made by Hamco Inc. exclusively for the Bentonville-based retailer.
Mia Masten, a Chicago-based spokeswoman for Wal-Mart, said the vinyl portion of the bibs exceeded the lead levels set by Illinois for children’s products. She said the company had worked with the Illinois attorney general’s office to pull the items and later decided to expand the recall nationwide.
Masten said about 60,000 of the bib bundles were sold in Illinois without any reported injuries.
“We at Wal-Mart are committed to working ... to develop industry standards for the elimination of vinyl in children’s products,” Masten said.
Masten said officials with the world’s largest retailer have been in contact with Hamco. She referred all questions about the products’ manufacturing to Hamco.
Officials at Hamco, a subsidiary of Crown Crafts Inc. of Gonzales, La., said the company had no comment, and they referred questions to Wal-Mart.
The Illinois attorney general’s office identified bibs sold between June 2004 to the end of March this year in Wal-Mart stores throughout the state. Tests there on three styles of the bibs tested positive for lead more than 600 parts per million, the state’s standard for lead in children’s products, said Robyn Ziegler, spokeswoman with the attorney general’s office.
“It’s a PVC product,” Ziegler said. “The lead in that product makes the vinyl softer.”
While Wal-Mart pulled the product from its shelves nationwide, Masten said only customers in Illinois would be eligible to receive refunds or replacements. It wasn’t immediately clear why the refunds only pertained to Illinois.
Initially, Masten said the recall only pertained to Illinois. Later Wednesday, she said it was nationwide.
Wal-Mart’s recall comes after a lawsuit over the bibs by the Center for Environmental Health, based in Oakland, Calif. Alexa Engelman, a researcher there, said the center became aware of the bibs in September. Engelman said a report by an independent laboratory test contracted by the center showed the bibs contained 16 times the amount of lead allowed in paint.
Lead, used as a stabilizer in vinyl plastic, can be “easily substituted” for other products, Engelman said. She said the bibs’ manufacturing tags show they were made in China.
“The lead doesn’t need to be in there and it’s not hard for these companies to take it out,” she said. “In this case, we really feel like getting the products off of the shelf is an important first step and an important step to protect kids.”
Public health experts consider elevated levels of lead in blood a significant health hazard for children. Studies have repeatedly shown that childhood exposure to lead can lead to learning problems, reduced intelligence, hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder. There is no lead level that is considered safe in blood, and recent studies have shown adverse health effects even at very low levels.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a statement Wednesday saying that the bibs were safe if in good condition. However, if a bib “deteriorates to the point that a baby could pull or bite off and swallow a piece of vinyl containing the lead, then the amounts of lead consumed could approach levels of concern,” the agency said.
Those who purchased the bibs in Illinois can return them at their local Wal-Mart for a full refund or can receive a free replacement by calling (877) 373-3812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CDT.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18441501
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. pulled sets of baby bibs Wednesday from its stores nationwide after the bibs tested positive for high levels of lead, a store official said.
The bibs, sold under the Baby Connection brand name, came in packs of two to seven bibs, with embroidered prints or images of Sesame Street characters. Some were sold as long ago as 2004. The bibs were made by Hamco Inc. exclusively for the Bentonville-based retailer.
Mia Masten, a Chicago-based spokeswoman for Wal-Mart, said the vinyl portion of the bibs exceeded the lead levels set by Illinois for children’s products. She said the company had worked with the Illinois attorney general’s office to pull the items and later decided to expand the recall nationwide.
Masten said about 60,000 of the bib bundles were sold in Illinois without any reported injuries.
“We at Wal-Mart are committed to working ... to develop industry standards for the elimination of vinyl in children’s products,” Masten said.
Masten said officials with the world’s largest retailer have been in contact with Hamco. She referred all questions about the products’ manufacturing to Hamco.
Officials at Hamco, a subsidiary of Crown Crafts Inc. of Gonzales, La., said the company had no comment, and they referred questions to Wal-Mart.
The Illinois attorney general’s office identified bibs sold between June 2004 to the end of March this year in Wal-Mart stores throughout the state. Tests there on three styles of the bibs tested positive for lead more than 600 parts per million, the state’s standard for lead in children’s products, said Robyn Ziegler, spokeswoman with the attorney general’s office.
“It’s a PVC product,” Ziegler said. “The lead in that product makes the vinyl softer.”
While Wal-Mart pulled the product from its shelves nationwide, Masten said only customers in Illinois would be eligible to receive refunds or replacements. It wasn’t immediately clear why the refunds only pertained to Illinois.
Initially, Masten said the recall only pertained to Illinois. Later Wednesday, she said it was nationwide.
Wal-Mart’s recall comes after a lawsuit over the bibs by the Center for Environmental Health, based in Oakland, Calif. Alexa Engelman, a researcher there, said the center became aware of the bibs in September. Engelman said a report by an independent laboratory test contracted by the center showed the bibs contained 16 times the amount of lead allowed in paint.
Lead, used as a stabilizer in vinyl plastic, can be “easily substituted” for other products, Engelman said. She said the bibs’ manufacturing tags show they were made in China.
“The lead doesn’t need to be in there and it’s not hard for these companies to take it out,” she said. “In this case, we really feel like getting the products off of the shelf is an important first step and an important step to protect kids.”
Public health experts consider elevated levels of lead in blood a significant health hazard for children. Studies have repeatedly shown that childhood exposure to lead can lead to learning problems, reduced intelligence, hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder. There is no lead level that is considered safe in blood, and recent studies have shown adverse health effects even at very low levels.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a statement Wednesday saying that the bibs were safe if in good condition. However, if a bib “deteriorates to the point that a baby could pull or bite off and swallow a piece of vinyl containing the lead, then the amounts of lead consumed could approach levels of concern,” the agency said.
Those who purchased the bibs in Illinois can return them at their local Wal-Mart for a full refund or can receive a free replacement by calling (877) 373-3812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CDT.
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
What works best?
Well after several months of trying different types of diapers I feel more prepared to tell you what is working for us.
The Swaddlebees FITTED diapers work best for us. We buy the organic cotton & velour diaper with a cover. You can buy whatever cover you like but we've been using the "Thirsties" cover which is very thin and has a polyurethane layer so NO LEAKS! But my preference is the Imse Vimse organic cotton cover.......they both have the same shape but the Thirsties is much cheaper! We do have the SB Terry Fitted too which is nice but is no where near as SOFT.
For overnights we put a doubler in the diaper and a raw silk liner and make sure to TUCK IN all the edges of the fitted diaper into the cover. If anything sticks out the pee will soak up to it and onto the clothing and bedding!
Even though Addison's LARGES are too big on her..........they absorb MORE pee at night. If your baby is borderline I'd buy a few mediums for daytime (easier to get around) and then go for the larges at night. You just have to make sure you get the cover SNUG around the legs.
As for washing- SO EASY to wash. Even when soiled beyond just the peeing they are very easy to clean. I just use a raw silk liner ($2 each) and soak that........then throw it all in the washer and dryer.
Cloth diapering is very easy and you feel good knowing your baby has safe natural products against his/her skin- and the environment thanks you too!
The Swaddlebees FITTED diapers work best for us. We buy the organic cotton & velour diaper with a cover. You can buy whatever cover you like but we've been using the "Thirsties" cover which is very thin and has a polyurethane layer so NO LEAKS! But my preference is the Imse Vimse organic cotton cover.......they both have the same shape but the Thirsties is much cheaper! We do have the SB Terry Fitted too which is nice but is no where near as SOFT.
For overnights we put a doubler in the diaper and a raw silk liner and make sure to TUCK IN all the edges of the fitted diaper into the cover. If anything sticks out the pee will soak up to it and onto the clothing and bedding!
Even though Addison's LARGES are too big on her..........they absorb MORE pee at night. If your baby is borderline I'd buy a few mediums for daytime (easier to get around) and then go for the larges at night. You just have to make sure you get the cover SNUG around the legs.
As for washing- SO EASY to wash. Even when soiled beyond just the peeing they are very easy to clean. I just use a raw silk liner ($2 each) and soak that........then throw it all in the washer and dryer.
Cloth diapering is very easy and you feel good knowing your baby has safe natural products against his/her skin- and the environment thanks you too!
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Imse Vimse Covers and Thirsties Covers
We got more IMSE VIMSE organic cotton covers and I have to admit they are wonderful! They keep all the wetness in and stay pretty dry if you want to just swap out the fitted diaper inside.
On another note- like Heather I ordered some THIRSTIES and I love, love, love them. They are fluffy and fit really well. The covers don't stay as dry as the IMSE VIMSE but the fitteds were great and half the cost of the Swaddlebee's. I am happy that I have both though because the Swaddlebee's are thicker and will hold more wetness for night time.
Another thing to note is the RAW SILK LINERS will protect your diapers from staining if you use them with every diaper. If the baby soils the diaper it is much easier to remove and soak vs soaking the entire diaper.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Thirsties fitted diapers and cover
Another great fitted diaper option and cover. The Thirsties brand fitted diaper is really inexpensive ($7.50), is very absorbent, fits snugly, and is extremely soft and cozy. The cover also comes in a ton of colors and is working well for me so far.
The website I like that sells them is: www.nickisdiapers.com
Limited Edition Swaddlebees APLIX POCKET DIAPERS W/ OV
I liked the Bum G's with the tabs so much I thought I would give this diaper a try. It's a Swaddlebees with tabs instead of snaps.
Overall review, the diaper is cut much differently (larger) then the snap pocket SB's and it has cotton velour vs. microfleece (like in the SB snap pockets) as the top layer, which is a bit more luxurious and more like the SB AIO. The diaper is a little bit bulky between the legs, but it doesn't leak as readily as the SB snap pockets or AIOs, because maybe of the extra material around the sides and legs.
I would probably just buy a BUM Genius diaper if you want the velcro stretchy tabs....just my two cents
BUM G One-Size Pocket Diaper
Here are a few pictures of the Bum Genius One-Size pocket diaper. It is a pocket diaper that easily snaps into a small, medium and large diaper. Overall, the diaper is a little more bulkey and cut slightly larger then the Bum G AIO. It seems to contain leaks fairly well, and the insert that comes with the diaper is also adjustable and snaps down a level for each size-- so that it isn't too large in a small or medium setting.
The shots of the diaper show how it looks as a small, medium and large size. Also, I have shown the diaper without the insert and the adjustable insert alone. Finally, I posted a picture of the pocket diaper on the medium setting next to a medium Bum G AIO.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Leaks!
Well so far we have not found a diaper that does not leak through the night! Heather has a few to try and report on but I personally have to change diapers halfway through the night no matter what we put on her!
I've come to the conclusion that so far my FAVORITE diapers that work the best for US are the Swaddlebee's Organic Cotton w/ Velour FITTED diapers with a waterproof cover over them! They seem to absorb the most wetness with the least amount of bulk AND the cover is very easy to put on and you can reuse it without washing several times if it is just pee.
The fitted diapers also dry very quickly in the dryer which is important for me since I'm impatient and don't own very many and like them washed and put away as fast as possible so we have them on hand.
I've come to the conclusion that so far my FAVORITE diapers that work the best for US are the Swaddlebee's Organic Cotton w/ Velour FITTED diapers with a waterproof cover over them! They seem to absorb the most wetness with the least amount of bulk AND the cover is very easy to put on and you can reuse it without washing several times if it is just pee.
The fitted diapers also dry very quickly in the dryer which is important for me since I'm impatient and don't own very many and like them washed and put away as fast as possible so we have them on hand.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Are disposable diapers really dangerous?
There are SO many articles on the internet if you want to research it- but I will post one little blurb I found to help explain why cloth makes sense!
Since your baby will spend so much time in diapers, let’s take a closer look at disposable diapers. On the market since the early 60’s, the disposable diaper changed from a plastic diaper with a lot of paper fluff to a diaper constructed of a waterproof plastic outer layer, an absorbent pad with super absorbent chemicals, and an inner liner. The super absorbent chemical, sodium polyacrylate, absorbs and holds fluids in the diaper. This chemical has been linked to toxic shock syndrome, can cause allergic reactions, and is lethal to cats if inhaled. Death has occurred from ingestion of just 5 grams of this chemical. Pediatric journals contain reports of this chemical sticking to babies’ genitals. When the baby’s skin gets wet, this super absorber can poll fluids form baby’s skin. Dioxin, the most toxic of all cancer-linked chemicals, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is a byproduct of bleaching paper. Even in the smallest detectable quantities, dioxin has been known to cause liver disease, immune system suppression, and genetic damage in lab animals. Dyes found in some disposables are known to damage the central nervous system, kidneys, and liver. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) received reports that fragrances caused headaches, dizziness, and rashes. Problems reported to the Consumer Protection Agency include chemical burns, noxious chemical and insecticide odors, reports of babies pulling disposables apart and putting pieces of plastic into their noses and mouth, choking on tab papers and linings, plastic melting onto the skin, and ink staining the skin. Plastic tabs can also tear skin, and disposables may contain wood splinters.
In 1987, the Sunday Democrat and Chronicle published news about the new Pampers Ultra. The new gel they used caused severe skin irritations, oozing blood from perineum and scrotal tissues, fever, vomiting, and staph infections in babies. Employees in Pampers factories suffered from tiredness, female organ problems, slow-healing wounds and weight loss. According to the Journal of Pediatrics, 54% of one-month old babies using disposable diapers had rashes, 16% had severe rashes. A survey of Procter & Gamble’s own studies show that the incidence of diaper rash increases from 7.1 percent to 61 percent with the increased use of throwaway diapers, great for manufacturers of diaper rash medicines. Widespread diaper rash is a fairly new phenomenon that surfaced along with disposable diapers. Reasons for more rashes include allergies to chemicals, lack of air, higher temperatures because plastic retains body heat, and babies are probably changed less often because they feel dry when wet.
Since your baby will spend so much time in diapers, let’s take a closer look at disposable diapers. On the market since the early 60’s, the disposable diaper changed from a plastic diaper with a lot of paper fluff to a diaper constructed of a waterproof plastic outer layer, an absorbent pad with super absorbent chemicals, and an inner liner. The super absorbent chemical, sodium polyacrylate, absorbs and holds fluids in the diaper. This chemical has been linked to toxic shock syndrome, can cause allergic reactions, and is lethal to cats if inhaled. Death has occurred from ingestion of just 5 grams of this chemical. Pediatric journals contain reports of this chemical sticking to babies’ genitals. When the baby’s skin gets wet, this super absorber can poll fluids form baby’s skin. Dioxin, the most toxic of all cancer-linked chemicals, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is a byproduct of bleaching paper. Even in the smallest detectable quantities, dioxin has been known to cause liver disease, immune system suppression, and genetic damage in lab animals. Dyes found in some disposables are known to damage the central nervous system, kidneys, and liver. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) received reports that fragrances caused headaches, dizziness, and rashes. Problems reported to the Consumer Protection Agency include chemical burns, noxious chemical and insecticide odors, reports of babies pulling disposables apart and putting pieces of plastic into their noses and mouth, choking on tab papers and linings, plastic melting onto the skin, and ink staining the skin. Plastic tabs can also tear skin, and disposables may contain wood splinters.
In 1987, the Sunday Democrat and Chronicle published news about the new Pampers Ultra. The new gel they used caused severe skin irritations, oozing blood from perineum and scrotal tissues, fever, vomiting, and staph infections in babies. Employees in Pampers factories suffered from tiredness, female organ problems, slow-healing wounds and weight loss. According to the Journal of Pediatrics, 54% of one-month old babies using disposable diapers had rashes, 16% had severe rashes. A survey of Procter & Gamble’s own studies show that the incidence of diaper rash increases from 7.1 percent to 61 percent with the increased use of throwaway diapers, great for manufacturers of diaper rash medicines. Widespread diaper rash is a fairly new phenomenon that surfaced along with disposable diapers. Reasons for more rashes include allergies to chemicals, lack of air, higher temperatures because plastic retains body heat, and babies are probably changed less often because they feel dry when wet.
Don't forget the cover!
A funny story. We bought the bamboozle and the swaddlebee's fitted diaper which both require a cover (Imse Vimse covers are what we have). Well I forgot to tell my mother in-law that the really soft cozy diapers need one. So she had our little girl in the fitted without the cover and naturally I picked her up .......put her on one hip and felt it get warm. It was comical. She actually didn't really leak all the way through it - just a little damp before changing.
I am in love with my bamboozle diaper.
I am in love with my bamboozle diaper.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Tide does the trick!
If you are wondering what laundry detergent to buy. I've been using TIDE. Just regular TIDE. For those trying to avoid fragrance- you'll have to research what to use but based on many cloth diapering companies I spoke with. Tide is the only detergent they never get any complaints on. It doesn't have a ton of "smell" to it and so far my diapers are working great using it.
I've been using up the huge 5 gallon jug of Dreft on our clothes and the Free and Clear I bought as well.
Nothing like 3 kinds of laundry detergent!
I've been using up the huge 5 gallon jug of Dreft on our clothes and the Free and Clear I bought as well.
Nothing like 3 kinds of laundry detergent!
Baby Legs
These striped leggings are called. Baby Legs and work wonderfully with the cloth diaper. You can just eliminate putting pants on and it makes changing a breeze. I plan to buy more for spring!
Bumpkins AIO
This diaper I ordered purely because I love Dr Suess- HOWEVER, they fit really nicely on Addison and had a very soft inside to them! I read that it takes about 3 washes for them to shrink to the right size but we washed/dried them once and she wore them today and they didn't leak and were not too bulky!
Monday, March 12, 2007
Bamboozle
This diaper feels like the cadillac of cloth diapers. It is amazingly soft- luxurious! We got this Saturday and washed it and tried it ASAP! Addison loved it.
Here is what the website has to say about it: Bamboo is a miraculous and eco-friendly fibre. It is a renewable resource with a very short growth cycle and it is grown without fertilizers or pesticides. In short it is the perfect environmental choice
for diapers! Bamboo fibre also absorbs 60% more than cotton and is
naturally antibacterial, breathable and cool. This is why the
Bamboozle is such a slim fitting diaper for its absorbency. It is
comfortable for baby and not bulky under clothes!
Above is the link to the Imse Vimse cover. It kept Addisons clothes completely dry and is very trim. In fact, with the Bamboozle underneath it worked wonderfully!
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Rumpster AIO
This diaper is an ALL IN ONE called the Rumpster. It's actually very cute with a snug fit. I didn't like it at first and I only have one but for some reason today it really fit well............its snug around the waist and legs!
Thursday, March 8, 2007
How many do I need?
Well it depends how often you want to do laundry! Because we are in test mode we still only have enough to get through the day and have to wash them every night. I have more on order to "test" out this weekend- so that should get me up to about 10 diapers. My guess is that if you use approximately 5-7 diapers a day...........you'll need at least twice that to get you through the day and then into the next- but I think a safer number for us will be around 20 in the end.
I'm going to consult some diapering pro's on that one.
I'm going to consult some diapering pro's on that one.
My nighttime CD strategy worked!
Last night I tried out using my doubler with an AIO diaper to help keep my daughter dry through the night. I layered a Thirsties Hemp terry cloth doubler on the inside of a BUM G AIO and I swapped out the doubler half way though the night with a clean one. Sure enough, success....no leaks and Emma stayed dry throughout the night.
Swaddlebee Pocket
Swaddlebee POCKET diaper..........
Swaddlebee Pocket with raw silk liner on top- HEMP insert that goes in pocket and then the DOUBLER is the white thing you can put under the raw silk liner IF YOU NEED EXTRA padding (like an overnight)
Swaddlebee AIO
As you can see here the AIO does have a pocket in the back to slide in some additional inserts for more absorption!
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