11 – Environmental Impact of Cloth vs. Disposables

Oct 17,2011 / By Maria / 4 Comments

Monday means Mailbox Mondays, or time for cloth diaper advice. I answer a reader submitted question, and ask my readers to help too!

Questions don’t have to be cloth diaper related, just email maria at change-diapers.com with “Mailbox Mondays” in the subject, or fill out my contact form for readers, which you will always be able to find on my Contact Page.

Suki says:

I recently made homemade detergent for cloth diapers to try it out. I posted the results of the first wash on Facebook. One person said that disposables are more environmentally friendly than cloth diapers because in order to kill the bacterial, detergents need sulfates that are really bad for the environment and a really bad water/soil pollutant and at least disposables are biodegradable.

Say what? I have never read this anywhere but she’s one of those types of people who researches way deep into things. I’m not sure where she found her information or what detergent she’s basing it on. It seems like she thinks that detergents without sulfates (which I thought most cloth diaper detergents didn’t have but then again, maybe I’m thinking phosphates) doesn’t clean. I didn’t bother to ask what she thought of regular laundry detergent which tends to be worse environmentally.

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Bumgenius Newborn/XS Cloth Diaper Winner

Oct 14,2011 / By Maria / No Comment

295 people entered this giveaway. The winning entry is #231, which is Jennifer Causby.

Congratulations Jennifer, I’m sending you an email so you can claim your prize!

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Green Babies Shampoo & Wash Review & Bubble Bath Giveaway (CLOSED 10/21)

Oct 14,2011 / By Maria / 3 Comments

Green Babies sells organic cotton clothing, accessories, bedding, wooden toys and the Green Babies Body Care line!

I received a full size Baby Me Shampoo & Wash and a sample packet of the Lotion Potion Moisturizer.

The Shampoo & Body Wash does not contain synthetic fragrances, phthalates, parabens, sulfates or petrochemicals. It’s also vegan, hypo-allergenic, tear free, and never tested on animals. The bottle is made with a minimum of 50% recycled material!

INGREDIENTS: Water, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine°, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Benzoin (Styrax Benzoin) Gum, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Carum Carvi (Caraway) Seed Oil, Cedarwood Oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Dipteryx Odorata (Tonka Beans) Oil, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract, Viola Odorata (Violet) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate+, Sodium Benzoate+

*Certified organic ingredient, °Derived from Coconut, +Food grade preservative

It has a “Sweet Baby Scent” which I love. There are no synthetic fragrances in the wash, the scent comes from the ingredients! It lathered well, rinsed easily and didn’t irritate my son’s skin. A 12 oz bottle retails for $10.99.

The Lotion Potion Moisturizer is the same story! No synthetic fragrances, phthalates, parabens, sulfates or petrochemicals. Vegan, hypo-allergenic, tear free, and never tested on animals, bottle made with a minimum of 50% recycled material.

INGREDIENTS: Water, Cetearyl Alcohol°, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Flower Extract*, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Benzoin (Styrax Benzoin) Gum, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Carum Carvi (Caraway) Seed Oil, Cedarwood Oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Myroxylon Pereirae (Peru Balsam) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Dipteryx Odorata (Tonka Beans) Oil, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract, Viola Odorata (Violet) Extract, Vegetable Oil*, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Polysorbate 60, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate+, Sodium Benzoate+

*Certified organic ingredient, °Derived from Coconut, +Food grade preservative

The Sweet Baby scent is light and pleasant. What I liked best about the lotion potion moisturizer is how quickly and thoroughly is absorbs into skin. My son has some sensory issues and he freaks.out when I try to put lotion on him. He will occasionally ask me to put a tiny dot of lotion on his hands, but when I try to put anything on the dry, irritated skin on his arms and legs, you’d think I had put bugs on him or something.

I put some of the Green Babies lotion on him and as usual, he said “Take it off! Take it off Mommy!!” I rubbed my hands on his arms & legs where I had applied the lotion, and pretended to rub it on my own arms instead. Then I told him it was all gone, that I had put it on myself instead. The lotion had already absorbed into his skin, and it just felt soft, but not slimy or greasy. He rubbed his leg, seemed satisfied, and moved on. Phew!! An 8 ounce bottle retails for $8.99.

I’d love to try the Smooth Me Detangler spray also. I know my daughter would love the bottle!

Giveaway: I have a Green Babies Energizing Bubble Bath to send one winner (ARV $10.99.) Entries go in the Rafflecopter form.

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Friday Giveaway Linky Giveaways Linky

Cloth Diaper Giveaways – Roundup for 10/14/11 (Plus Linky for all Giveaways)

Oct 14,2011 / By Maria / 4 Comments

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another Cloth diaper giveaway roundup! Every week, I list cloth diaper, accessory and baby wearing giveaways for you to enter.

If you’d like me to list your cloth diaper, accessory, baby wearing (etc.) giveaway next week, send a link and description to maria at change-diapers.com, or Fill out my contact form for readers.

My Bumgenius Newborn Cloth Diaper Giveaway ends 10/14 and is open to the U.S. and Canada RC

My giveaway for 3 Bumgenius 4.0 Cloth Diapers ends 10/17 and is open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Babykicks

My Babykicks 3G Pocket Diaper Giveaway ends 10/18 RC

My Thirsties Duo Wrap & Duo Hemp Prefold Giveaway (ends 10/20) and is open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Please view my “current giveaways” in the upper left sidebar to see all of my active Virtual Baby Shower giveaways, including those that aren’t cloth diaper related!

This week’s Fluff Friday is a Changing Diapers book and Bumgenius 4.0 Diaper giveaway (ends 10/20) RC

*Prizes from Fuzzibunz (no set end date, ends at 25k fans) Entry is through Facebook app, must “like” them on Facebook to enter

*GoGreen Champ Pocket Diaper from Measuring Flower Mandatory GFC follow (ends 10/14) RC

*Softbums Diaper from Crazy 4 Fluff Mandatory GFC follow (ends 10/14)

*Onya Baby Carrier from Everything Mom and Baby (ends 10/14) Open to the U.S. and Canada

*Palm Tree Diaper Cover from Cloth Diaper Outlet and Life with My Littles Mandatory GFC follow (ends 10/14) RC

*Fuzzibunz or Rumparooz Diaper from Changing Diapers & Padded Tush Stats (ends 10/15) GD

*Bummas Wipes from Girly Girl Giveaways Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 10/16)

Smartipants Diaper from The Photog Nazi (ends 10/16) RC

Smartipants Diaper from Our Lives Intertwined Two Mandatory GFC follows and Networked Blogs Follow (ends 10/16) RC

*Mini Maestro Newborn Cloth Diaper Bundle from The Tree Huggin Mama Mandatory GFC follow (ends 10/17) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Fuzzibunz or Rumparooz Diaper from Changing Diapers and West Coast Mama (ends 10/17)

*Glow Bug Diapers from Formula Mom (ends 10/17) Open to the U.S. and Canada

*United by Fluff Cloth Wipes from Dibs (ends 10/17) RC

Glow Bug Diapers from Formula Mom (ends 10/17) RC

*Action Baby Carrier from Dibs (ends 10/18) GD

*Tiny Tush Diaper from Job Description Mommy (ends 10/18)

*Fuzzibunz or Rumparooz Diaper from Changing Diapers and Eco Baby Mama Drama (ends 10/18)

Lil Miss Crafty Pants Wipes from Why Cloth Diaper Two Mandatory Facebook “likes” (ends 10/18) RC

Boba Baby Carrier Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 10/18) RC

*$20 Haute Bottoms GC from Baby Giveaways Galore Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 10/19) RC

*$10 Zippy Doo Diapers GC from Emily’s Latest (ends 10/19) RC

*Envibum Diaper from The Tree Huggin Mama Mandatory GFC follow (ends 10/19) RC

Thirsties Fab Fitteds, Wrap & Booty Love (ends 10/19) RC

3 Fuzzibunz Perfect Size Diapers from Diaper Junction’s Cloth Diaper Blog (ends 10/19) RC

What’s on the Bum Diaper from Surf Mommie Mandatory GFC follow (ends 10/20) RC

$75 Snuggy Baby (slings, wraps etc.) GC from Mommy Loves Giveaways (ends 10/20)

Bumgenius & Thirsties Newborn Diapers from Kelly Wels (ends 10/20) RC

*Itti Bitti Tutto from Bippy Baby (ends 10/21) RC

*Wool Liners from Babee Greens and Midwestern Moms (ends 10/21) RC

Lovely Pocket Diaper from Measuring Flower Mandatory GFC follow (ends 10/21) RC

Softbums Diaper from Mama on a Green Mission (ends 10/21) RC

Softbums Diaper from Tales from the Nursery (ends 10/21) RC

$25 Ultimate Green Store GC from Tales from the Nursery (ends 10/21) RC

Swaddlebees Prefolds & Cover from Cloth Diaper Contests & Giveaways (ends 10/22) Open to the U.S. and Canada

Glow Bug Diapers from Happily Domestic (ends 10/23) Open to the U.S. and Canada

*$25 EcoMom GF from Sapsmama Mandatory GFC follow (ends 10/23) RC

Anna Carrie Baby Mei Tai Carrier from Mod N Natural Mandatory GFC follow and two Facebook “likes” (ends 10/23) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Mother-Ease Diaper & Cover from Letters from Momma (ends 10/23) RC

Itti Bitti Cloth Diaper from Simmworks Family Blog (ends 10/23) RC

Bummis Tini Fit (or store credit) from Sweetbottoms Baby Boutique and The Tree Huggin Mama Mandatory GFC follow (ends 10/24) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Bella Bottoms Diaper from Coping With Frugality (ends 10/25) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Grandma Els Diaper Rash Cream from New Age Mama Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 10/26) RC

Real Nappies Intro Pack from Tales from the Nursery (ends 10/26) RC

$25 Ultimate Green Store GC from Mama on a Green Mission (ends 10/26) RC

Thirsties Duo Wrap & Prefold from The Tree Huggin Mama Mandatory GFC follow (ends 10/26) RC

Tender Tushies Diaper from Trying to Go Green Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like” and comment (ends 10/27) RC

Wool Sprout Change Diaper from Eco Babyz Mandatory GFC follow (ends 10/27) RC

Sunbaby Diapers from Just Add Cloth (ends 10/28) RC

Butterfly Boutique Cloth Diapers from Happenings of the Harper Household Mandatory GFC follow (ends 10/28) RC

GoGreen Diaper from Midwestern Moms Madnatory Facebook “like” (ends 10/29) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Beco Baby Carrier from Peace Love & Poop Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like” (ends 10/31) RC

Kissaluvs Diaper from Everything Birth (ends 10/31) Comment on blog to enter, winner will only be chosen is 4400 Facebook “likes” are reached by 10/31

Mother-Ease One Size Cloth Diaper System from Beautifully Bella Faith (ends 11/1) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

RearZ Wipes from Baby Giveaways Galore Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 11/2) Open Worldwide RC

Knickernappies Diaper from Wee Little Changes Mandatory GFC follow (ends 11/10)

*giveaways that have been listed in a prior week’s roundup
RC Entries collected via Rafflecopter
GD Entries collected via Google Docs Form

You may enter any “family friendly” giveaway in the linky below. The form Blog name – Giveaway Item – Ending date works well. Please at least include the item and end date, and link directly to the giveaway.

View my where I list my giveaways post, to find more places to link up your giveaways!

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