The vast majority of American parentsby some estimates 95%use disposable diapers at least sometimes for their babies.
But cloth diapers offer an alternative that more and more parents turn to.
Competing opinions:
What the science says.
There’s no denying that disposable diapers affect the environment negatively.
Finally, the fecal contents of the diapers can end up in our groundwater.
All that said, though, cloth diapers aren’t the slam-dunk you’d assume, environmentally speaking.
Yes, there are commercial delivery services, but the trucks create air pollution and consume resources.
What’s more, additional green options are appearing each day.
Diaper rash is another factor some parents consider.
The bottom line.
Do what works best for your family.
The choice between disposable and cloth diapers comes down to thepersonal preferences of the parents.
Both have advantages, and unfortunately, neither is particularly eco- friendly.
On a personal note.
I was dealing with a shockingly huge amount of bodily fluids on a moment-by-moment basis.
I hesitate to officially record this next story for posterity, but here goes.
I used it a few times but then decided to return it to the store.
Our newborn got hungry, so we headed home.
As I turned on the TV and sat down to nurse, an important question popped into my head.
