Diaper'ing has become a very complex field! There are over 20 options for washable diapers and, of course, numerous disposable options. New parents need to consider time, convenience, cost, safety, and messiness.
As a naturopathic doctor I knew from the beginning that I was going to use washable diapers and that regardless of the hurdles, I would make this route work for me. What shocked me most were the varieties available today. (As if pregnancy brain was not enough, now I had to worry about sorting through this confusing field!) Just the other day my mom showed me how she folded pieces of flannel and pinned them to our bottoms. (Such an old fashion way!) My mom seldom worried about diaper rash, leaking, or messes with her cloth diapers. The best part - they cost less than $10 per dozen!!!
So, when I found out I was pregnant I started doing a lot of research. After speaking with mom's, nannies, researching online, and talking with baby retail store owners, I decided on the BumGenius Organic Cotton One-size diapers. At about $30 per diaper (with tax) it was quite an initial investment but the long-term savings, both monetary and environmental, are huge!
As a naturopathic doctor I just wanted to emphasize the importance of preserving the environment. There are daily reports on the amount of plastic accumulation in the environment. Next to plastic bags, diapers are the next major environmental polluters!
Should you ever have any questions about "naturopathic mommy'ing" please do not hesitate to contact me at www.oceanwellness.ca. :)
*Note that I am on maternity leave until Sept 1st 2009.
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