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The endless cloth vs. disposable debate
Good article over on Moneyville about the neverending debate on cloth vs. disposables, this time from the cost perspective. If you buy one-size fits all diapers, and opt to get 12 instead of 24, cloth diapers would definitely be a cheaper option than disposable. However, you would be doing laundry more often and also may [...]
Diaper 101 – video
Some really basic info here but it’s still always shocking to think about changing 5,000 diapers for each baby.
“Forgetfuls” product would combine diaper with wipes
From SFGate, word of a product that would bundle a diaper and three wipes in a resealable bag for convenience. “Forgetfuls” could ensure that parents or caregivers always have a diaper and wipes together – no more running around the house because the diapers aren’t where the wipes are. While on the go and away [...]
Tough Times Causing Parents to Cut Back on Diapers
Necessities such as diapers has dropped in sales and cheaper items like diaper rash ointments are on a rise. Has the tight economy turn essential goods into luxuries? Spending on children has traditionally held steady in times of recession, including the most recent one, with parents sacrificing other items rather than scrimping on their children’s [...]
Nautica Diaper Derby
At the Friday Expo for the 2011 Nautica New York City Triathlon, 30 future triathletes crawled 10 ft. past flashing cameras and smiling spectators as parents waved cars, stuffed animals, cell phones and keys to entice the diaper-clad youngsters to cross the finish line. Some babies turned around right before crossing the line while others just hung [...]
Designer Baby Bottoms
Step aside runway models and bring in the baby bottoms. Here is the new lineup in diaper fashion: Camouflage Jeans Floral Prints Argyle Print Ruffles Is this the manufacturers way to boost sales? Read more about it on USA Today.
Diapering a Newborn
Whether you’re headed out to the park for an hour or going away for the weekend, there’s really only one baby care must-have, says Atlanta pediatrician and mom Jennifer Shu, MD, co-author of Heading Home With Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality. “Diapers. You really can get away without anything else.” If you must, here [...]
Potty train early to save on diapers?
This idea of “elimination communication” has been popping up more and more. Is it strictly a money saving move or does it truly save babies from sitting in soiled diapers? While the idea sounds novel, it goes back centuries and spans cultures, said Laurie Boucke, author of “Infant Potty Training,” which explains the concept and [...]
Making the Diaper Change Easier for the Changer
Consumer research found over 50% of babies try to get away during a diaper change. A revolutionary new diaper style has arrived that does not require a child to lie down for a diaper change. Is this really the miracle parent’s have been waiting for? Read more about it here.
Is the Slumping Economy Causing Diaper Rash?
That’s what Time is asking in this article. Could it also be that parents are changing diapers less frequently to trim the estimated $1,500 per year it costs to diaper one’s child? That’s the theory presented. It’s possible but is it really worth it? Do you want [...]
