I'm sure that the title above had most of you gulping. Do you mean to say that my baby's diapers have chlorine in them? Yes. The regular pamper types, that is. Chlorine's role in the manufacture of these diapers is to bleach the diaper paper and its plastic, giving it that brilliant white finish that tends to astound us when we see it in the dark. And now that you're beginning to get the picture, let's talk chlorine free disposable diapers.
Because a baby's skin is sensitive, you have the responsibility to protect it the best way you can. You're forgiven for reaching for the most popular brands thanks to their extensive advertising but you only have to watch the news to realize that our environment is changing for the worse. We need to protect what's left of it for our future generations.
Here's a quick rundown on how the chlorine diaper makers affect the environment. First, millions of gallons in bleach-contaminated water is expelled by these companies during the manufacture of regular diapers. These expelled amounts get into the public water system. Treatment plants then go to work to try and clean this water but its chemical toxicity is too high and it is released into the ecosystem. The ground then absorbs this water which over time mingles with the ground water that is linked to the rivers and lakes where our drinking water is tapped. It is a vicious cycle that must be put to an end and more and more moms should look for better alternatives to benefit their little ones.
Cloth diapers are a good example of chlorine free disposable pampers. Cotton is a very friendly and comfortable natural material and no wonder they were a favourite with previous generations. But when our sweet angels turn on us, the proof of which is in those intolerable odors, the disadvantages of the cloth diaper becomes obvious. Taking your time to change your baby's diaper will leave them cranky from the discomfort of sitting in their own mess due to the poor absorption that is typical with cloth diapers. Over time, a harsh, red rash will develop on your baby's bum. Cleaning cloth diapers is also not the most thrilling experience and they will definitely increase your laundry time, consuming a lot of water in the process as they require more than one wash to get rid of stains and other stubborn remnants.
Other chlorine free disposable diapers have come about to solve the question of comfort for your baby and are better alternatives to the cloth versions. They tie just like regular diapers and can be distinguished by their color, most of which carry a brown hue due to the absence of chlorine as a bleaching agent in their manufacture. Others are available in white versions but this is only because hydrogen peroxide has been used as a safer alternative to chlorine. Your baby will therefore remain dry and comfortable. Brand names you can look out for are Seventh Generation and Tushies.
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