Dioxin & Sodium Polyacrylate in disposable diapers & pads?

Most parents have heard about the dangers of BPA in infant bottles, and as such, stores usually sell BPA-free options.  However, there are other dangers that parents do not yet know about.
Disposable diapers pose a health risk to children.  We have previously reported on sanitary pads and tampons causing endometriosis through dioxin exposure.  Dioxins are a byproduct of chlorine, which is used during the bleaching process.  Dioxins accumulate in the body throughout the lifetime of victims.  Dioxin exposure as a child will impede the immune system of the individual forever.  It means that they will never be as strong as they should have been.  Dioxins are responsible for a range of reproductive and developmental problems, damaging the immune system, along with causing major hormonal imbalances and cancer.  Many infants are now exposed to dioxins 24 hours a day, and yet society wonders why girls are beginning puberty younger than ever, and hormonal disorders are becoming increasingly common in children.
Unfortunately, dioxin is not the only issue with disposable diapers.  Sodium Polyacrylate is an absorbent gel that is responsible for absorbing moisture inside the diaper.  It was once present in tampons, but was removed for causing Toxic Shock Syndrome.  Sodium polyacrylate has been implicated as a contributing factor of staph infections.  It is a skin irritant, because it is able to absorb all of the oils and moisture from the skin, yielding a drying effect.  It is no surprise, then, that problems like diaper rash are almost non-existent for babies having cloth diapers.  The effects of topical exposure to sodium polyacrylate have only been minimally studied, so we do not yet know what damage it is doing.  For the interest of our children, it is wise to err on the side of caution.
There are a variety of different dying agents used in diapers, ranging from indicators informing the parent of wetness, to colored patterns for improved appearances.  Infants are showing allergic reactions to these diapers, and parents of these children are typically unable to identify the diapers as the cause.  It is not uncommon for steroid creams to be used to treat these allergic reactions, with neither the doctor nor parent suspecting involvement by chemical dyes.
We strongly recommend that people look into the possibility of using cloth diapers, or at the very least, purchase unbleached, dye-free disposable diapers at a specialty or health food store.  The health of our children is worth the minor inconvenience.

Source:
http://healthwyze.org/index.php/component/content/article/475-toxins-in-disposable-diapers-dioxin-and-sodium-polyacrylate.html

Review Lagi Tentang CD~ Jom baca~

Lampin kain Moden (Cloth Diaper) merupakan pilihan yang sihat untuk anak anda. Lampin yang mesra alam.. Percaya atau tidak, CD memenuhi bujet anda! Range harga untuk CD:-


Pocket Diaper- RM25-40/pc (QQ Baby, Coolababy, Babyland, Weegro, Autumnz)
All in One- RM 60-80/pc (Simplex, BumGenius, Charlie Banana)
AI2 (All in 2)- RM 70-90/pc (Lunatots, GroVia, Itti Bitti, Eli Monster)
Fitted/ Pre-Fold- RM 70-90/pc (Flip, Eli Monster)

JOM CUCI MATA DULU!

 

THE ELI MONSTER

NIC NAPS

BONNIBUNS

BONNIBUNS

Saya dulu mula ber-CD masa Adam umur 1 bulan, sebab masa dalam pantang baby akan selalu Poopoo..Larat la sangat nak basuh, tapi memang bukan sendiri yang basuh..Hehe..Of course la mama yang tolong basuhkan masa dalam pantang..Yang best, mama memang support abes guna CD ni..1 more thing, Adam masa tu memang halussss so memang gedabak la pakai CD..Barut sentiasa basah sebab serap pee pee from CD..Huhu.. Yela, that time tak tau ada CD untuk new born..Yang tau, ada pocket diaper jenis fabric PUL &minky..Masa tu stok memang ada 10 pcs je, 5 pcs minky snap button &5 pcs jenis Velcro..Now, memang sangat jatuh chenta ngan CD..Macam2 jenis available as saya state above..Semua jenis dah try Cuma jenis fitted/ pre-fold je belum..

From others experience, jenis pre-fold/ flat sesuai untuk new born sebab 1set pre-fold comes with around 5 pc insert &1 cover (brand Flip maybe)..New born kan selalu poo, so just tukarkan insert yang dilipat 3 segi atau 4segi pastu letak atas cover, then just snap pada baby..Jenis pre-fold ni memang macam dulu2 punya lampin, tapi insert nya lebih menyerap berbanding kain lampin biasa.. Moden kan?

Kalau jenis pocket pulak selalunya one-size (ada button untuk adjust from nb-up to 17kg)—jenis QQ Baby.. Pada saya jenis pocket sesuai untuk lebih penjimatan, baby boleh pakai sampai umur 2 tahun depends on berat/ badan juga la..Then, jenis ni juga sesuai sebab kita boleh pilih jenis insert/ penyerap berdasarkan habit anak samada jenis normal wetter, heavy wetter or night used..Kalau day time, saya guna insert microfiber (mf) je.. Cuma bila malam saya akan guna 2 insert/ 1 insert bamboo sebab kekadang terlupa malam nak salin CD Adam (dlm erti kata lain sangat mengantuk+ malas)..Haha..Setakat ni Adam bukan la jenis heavy wetter, not the time yet..Huhu..

AI2 jenama GroVia memang sangat umphhhhhh..Hehehe..Leak guard pada peha sangat membantu bila Adam poo poo..Just snap other soaker kalau shell tak soiled..Tak nampak bulky, sangat nice sebab Adam bukan jenis peha drumstick..Cuma soaker organic ni memang lambat kering kalau basuh, that’s because penyerapannya sangat bagus..Kalau yang minat fabric natural, this AI2 is for u..Jenis kat bawah ni pun AI2 sebab ada cover contoh brand Weegro..Leh letak samada insert organic/ letakkan pre-fold untuk serapan..

AI2 / COVER DIAPERS

After basuh CD, benda yang paling malas nak buat adalah nak stuff insert ke dalam pocket..Huhu.. Jadi, alternative untuk mommies yang kalau rasa sangat malas macam saya adalah dengan menggunakan All in One (AIO) CD.. Jenis AIO, insert dijahit sekali dengan CD cover..Tak yah dah nak stuff insert sambil mata macam mata panda (selalu stuff insert malam2)..Haha..Kalau nak feel stay dry, just keluarkan insert(bahagian fabric fleece) yang dijahit keluar ke atas CD..kalau nak stay natural, just put the insert ke dalam pocket..Untuk AIO, mommies leh tambah booster contohnya hemp ke dalam untuk penyerapan lebih bagus/ lama..For me, selalu pakaikan Adam AIO, Simplex by Swaddlebee waktu malam/ tidur..Plus, AIO simplex memang sangat fit/ ngam2 wooo..Hehehe..not so bulky..Fit at crotch..

Jadi, sebagai ibu bapa yang inginkan yang terbaik untuk anak anda, Jangan tunggu lagi untuk mula ber Cloth Diaper.. Permulaan untuk ber Cloth Diaper hanya lah anak anda, cloth diaper & sabun detergen yang sesuai..mudah kan? Hanya RM 250 anda belanjakan untuk 10 pcs CD plain comes with 20 insert (di Hanania’s Closet), yang bertahan untuk 2-3tahun (bergantung kepada cara penjagaan masing2)..Tunggu apa lagi, Jom BerCloth Diaper!! Jangan tunggu lama-lama..

TYPE/ CATEGORIES OF CLOTH DIAPERS? MUST READ!!

Adam in Weegro~

KATEGORI/ SISTEM / JENIS CLOTH DIAPER~

1. Prefolds or flats – Flat cloth diapers are the classic cotton square which is folded to fit baby, and secured with diaper pins or a Snappi. A variation of the flat diaper is the Prefold, which includes extra layering in the center.

Flat and prefold diapers are the least expensive choice in cloth diapers, costing in the area of RM90 per dozen for prefold, or around RM25 for flat cotton gauze diapers. These diapers require waterproof outer covers, so they are a three piece diapering system (diaper, cover, closure for diaper).

2. Fitted Diapers - Fitted cloth diapers are next step up in the evolution of the cloth diaper from the simple flat diapers or prefold diapers that were the norm many years ago. Fitted diapers are exactly what they sound like. Instead of the flat and shapeless diapers our parents may have used, fitted diapers are fitted and snug, usually with elastic gatherings in the legs and waist, making them a perfect fit for any baby. They usually have closures of some sort as well, either hook and loop, (Velcro) or snaps.
Fitted diapers are not waterproof so you do need a diaper cover to put over them but they are very easy to put on a baby and very easy to put under a cover without uncomfortable bunching. Some fitted diapers have also been known to contain a pocket for stuffing (see pocket diapers). Fitted diapers come in a variety of materials but some of the most popular choices are cotton knits, flannel, hemp, terry cloth, sherpa, bamboo, or velour.

3. Pocket Diapers –They are cloth diapers with a pocket. Most generally have two layers, an outer layer and an inner layer, with a hole or pocket that separate the two at one point, forming an opening for the absorbent material to be inserted. The absorbent material that is inserted into the pocket is what absorbs the moisture when baby relieves himself. It can be removed later for more effective cleaning. Many moms believe that pocket diapers are the most innovative invention in diapering ever. 

4. All-in-Ones (AIOs) – It is a type of diaper that functions completely on its own without the need for extra accessories. It does not require separate soaker material to absorb or a separate diaper cover to contain leaks. All of the features are neatly packaged into one diaper.
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So, pilihan di tangan anda ye Mommies~ Lagi moden system/ jenis CD, lebih bagus & fit your budget..Depends juga on your routine/ kerajinan/ needs..Kalau malas nak stuff insert, go for AIO or AI2 (ops, takde dlm senarai di atas plak). Nnt review lagi.. Whatever it is, its for your only precious ones.. =)

Myth about Cloth Diapers & Cloth Pads~

ADAM @ 7 MONTH

Myth 1 - Cloth Diapers Are Expensive…

It is estimated that using disposable diapers can cost you between two and three thousand dollars per child, from birth to potty training. That is an astounding amount of money to spend on what is essentially garbage. Cloth diapers, however, are much cheaper in the long run, even if the initial investment is more. Assuming that you will not be sewing your own diapers…it is entirely possible to cloth diaper a child for 3 years for $100-300 dollars. These diapers will likely last for one or more subsequent children as well. Do the math…the numbers don’t lie.

Myth 2 - Cloth Diapers Are Hard to Care For…

Many cloth diapering parents have adopted a dry pail method of storage. This means that they simply remove a soiled diaper, dispose of any solid waste by dumping it in the toilet, and then toss the diaper in a diaper pail until laundry day. While some cloth diaper users may still rinse diapers in a toilet or sink before putting them in the pail or perhaps soak them in a wet pail before laundering, these methods are not necessary. A no rinse, dry pail method has been proven to be just as effective.

Using cloth diapers will usually only mean another 1-3 loads of laundry a week. This should not represent a significant difference in workload on laundry days. Putting cloth diapers outside on a line to dry will not only alleviate some of this work, but it will also help conserve energy and work to “sun” out any stains that washing did not get rid of. All things considered, it is no more difficult to clean cloth diapers then it is to clean any other clothing types.


Myth 3 - Cloth Diapers Leak…

Cloth diapers today come in many different styles and are made with a wondrous array of fabric and absorbency levels. Even parents of children who are very heavy wetters are sure to find a diaper that works for them if they search hard enough. Parents must consider though that disposable diapers are made with chemicals that allow them to be super absorbent and act as a high-volume portable toilet. Yes, disposable diapers may hold in more urine but is that really a good thing? The holding capacity of disposable diapers seems to be breeding laziness and unrealistic expectations in many parents. We should not lulled into the thinking that a diaper should last through several urinations before it is changed, simply because it inconvenient to change diapers every 2-3 hours or less. When a diaper is soiled or wet it needs to be changed…end of story. If diapers are changed immediately after they become soiled or wet, then leaks are rarely a problem.


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CD Leaking???~

Salam/ Hi Mommies out there..

Just nak kongsi pada mommies yang baru ber CD, cara-cara untuk pakaikan CD pada baby.. Sebab ada juga dapat feedback dari mommies katanya selalu CD bocor.. Actually saya pun ada pengalaman 'bocor' yang sama..Padahal CD baru saja pakaikan pada Adam..Pelik jugak kan?.. Hehe.. Ok, untuk troubleshoot cuba kita check list kat bawah ni:

1. Adakah insert betul-betul di masukkan dengan betul?
2. Pastikan CD dilaraskan mengikut saiz yang sepatutnya.
3. Semasa pakaikan pada baby, pastikan ketat di bahagian kelengkang (paha)--tiada ruang kosong bila kaki baby di angkat ke atas..Ketat sket kat pinggang takpe, sebab material CD ni lembut..
4. Berapa lama anak dah pakai CD (jangan lebih dari 6jam)..depends pada tahap kekerapan baby pee..hehe.. Jangan biar CD penuh..
5.Sudah pre-wash? Untuk CD pertama kali guna, pastikan di pre wash sekurang-kurangnya 3 kali ye..Untuk menambah daya serapan..
6.Sudah strip wash? Wajib strip wash kalau tak pernah buat sepanjang ber CD..At least 2-3 bulan sekali..(Diri sendiri pun jarang buat sebab bz la konon)..Hahaha.. Tujuan strip wash ni untuk bagi nafas baru pada insert especially. Hehe.. Insert akan jadi kembali gebussss..



JOM CD!!!

Nursery Tak Nak Baby yang Cloth Diaper?~

Salam...

Cuma nak berkongsi masalah yang sering di hadapi para ibu apabila memakaikan CD untuk baby tersayang.. Kebanyakan terjadi di sekitar Lembah Klang &Selangor (yelah, sebab negeri lebih moden kot)..

1. Nursery tak terima (tanak jaga even di bayar)----> Alasannya sebab leceh. Padahal pengasuh tak perlu membasuh pun. Cuma fold/lipat/ simpan CD yang kotor terkena pee or poo ke dalam wetbag yang dah disediakan.. Mudah je kan??.. Alasan kedua: Kalau guna disposable diapers (Pampers), bungkus je boleh terus buang dalam tong sampah..Huhu..

Cuma nak berkongsi.. Bukan la nak puji tapi nak juga la puji..Hehe.. Nursery Sayangku Harma (Besut): Tempat saya letakkan Adam, sangat bagus.. Walaupun dah pesan pada pengasuh, tak payah basuh CD even Adam poo..Just buangkan saja liner disposable yang ada Poo tu, then masukkan CD kotor dalam wetbag..Tapiiii..Pengasuh Adam yang sangat rajin telah membasuh CD yang terkena Poo sampai bersih..Alhamdulillah Adam ada pengasuh yang rajin dan mungkin juga pembersih..

Jadi, agak-agaknya macamana penyelesaian kepada masalah di atas? Huhu.. Terbantut la niat mommies nak amalkan 'Natural Parenting', sebab tak di 'support' oleh nursery-nursery.. Rasanya perlu ada kempen untuk tingkatkan awareness tentang 'Natural Parenting' di nurseri-nurseri kot..huhu..
Okeh, anda boleh drop any problems kat sini..Mungkin boleh share~

Terima Kasih...

Kaunter Pertanyaan~

Salam 1Malaysia..
Sekarang saya cuba mewujudkan ruangan untuk berkongsi masalah-masalah yang sering dihadapi para ibu bapa yang ingin dan sedang mengaplikasikan 'Asuhan Alami' (Natural Parenting)... Salah satu adalah dengan menggunakan Cloth Diaper, serta Penyusuan Susu Ibu..
Jom kita bertukar serta berkongsi pendapat serta persoalan di sini..Sebarang kemusykilan dan pendapat sila ajukan di sini. InsyaAllah kita sama-sama berkongsi ilmu..

Terima Kasih~