Green Kids

This is part four in a series in which I discuss why my family uses cloth rather than disposable diapers. Part one was on the environmental impact of both diapering systems. Part two presented research on the health concerns of each system. Part three included information on the cost of each system. Today’s article...
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This is part three in a series in which I discuss why my family uses cloth rather than disposable diapers. In part one I looked at the environmental impact of both diapering systems. I presented research on the health concerns of each system in part two. Today I will give you some information on...
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This is part two in a series in which I discuss why my family uses cloth rather than disposable diapers. Like many parents, my husband and I discussed our options and factored in the environmental impact, health concerns, safety, and convenience of each diapering system. This article will focus on various health concerns associated...
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Cloth v. Disposable Diapers With the comeback of cloth diapers in recent years, more parents are asking themselves which diapering system is right for them: cloth or disposables. (1) The factors parents often consider fall into four general categories: environmental impact, health concerns, safety, and convenience. In this series of posts I will examine each of...
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Any parents looking for ways to help teach environmental awareness to the little ones, will find the Respect the Earth Flash Cards a great tool. Friendly animals show simple ways to reduce, reuse and recycle in a way children understand. The simple illustrations deliver with a simple yet powerful suggestion fit for a child...
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As a new parent searching for the right baby food or an experienced parent looking to make the healthiest decisions, selecting the right baby foods can lead to life long healthy eating habits and overall nutrition. When it comes to baby food, do you think all baby foods are created equally? Many think so,...
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