Many parents are taking a hard look at the many health,
developmental, environmental and economic advantages cloth
diapering has over disposable diapers. 1. Healthier Babies
Cotton is soft and breathable on baby's Its natural absorbency
is the polar opposite of the combination of paper pulp, plastics
and "super absorbent" chemicals No harmful chemicals near baby
like Dioxin and SAP Children who are diapered in cloth generally
potty train 6-12 months sooner than those in disposables. Potty
training is important for a childís confidence, sense of self
and independence. In 1955, virtually every baby in the U.S. was
diapered using cloth diapers and only 7% of babies had diaper
rash. By 1991, approximately 90% of babies in the U.S. were
diapered using disposables and 78% of babies had diaper rash.
Disposables retain body heat, which causes babies to have a
higher temperature around their genitals, aggravating rashes and
potentially harming male fertility. Infertility Attributed to
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