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Ahh, the warmth of the sun is making an appearance!
Many families are making their summer plans including traveling and camping. Traveling and camping does not mean you have to give up on your cloth diapering routine! Simply plan to take a bag of clean diapers (you'd have to pack sposies anyway) and a couple of waterproof bags or pail liners - our service customers are welcome to request an additional delivery bag for this purpose along with some laundry detergent and washing instructions!
Many of our customers choose to take their diaper pail with them, however a Rubbermaid tote with a secure lid will also work.
Most people traveling with small children end up doing laundry at some point anyway - so adding a load of diapers to the mix really isn't inconvenient! It will save you money and keep baby's tushee happy.
For additional tips on traveling with cloth diapers, feel free to send us an email or visit the discussion section of our Facebook Group!
The Health Canada Investigation into the rashes caused by Pampers Dry Max Diapers is ongoing and frightening. The chemicals in these (and other disposable diapers) arP&G Dry Max Diapers said to be causing diaper rash
 | e TOXIC and manufacturers are not held accountable for their practices. We challenge you to do a little research - and encourage family and friends to do the same - become an advocate for the health and future of our babies. Mothering Magazine has a fantastic article about "The Diaper Dilemma" in their May/June issue (this is one of our favorite magazines, which you can order from ur website) we are ordering additional copies if you would like to borrow or purchase to share. They also have terrific resources available on their website. Other links for information on this issue include: Politcol NewsDirty Diaper LaundryReutersNBCWe hope you have a healthy and happy summer! Best wishes and Happy Diapering!
Kelly
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Hybrid Diapers
Lately we've received a number of questions about Hybrid Diapers - so here are some answers!
What are Hybrid Diapers?
Generally speaking Hybrid Diapers have a reusable outer shell or cover and a disposable insert or liner.
Are Hybrid Diapers Easy to Use?
At first glance, Hybrid Diapers may appear to be the ideal solution for families wanting the "convenience" of a disposable and the eco-friendly appeal of reusable diapers. Upon further examination (and use), they are not much different than using disposables or cloth. Bear in mind that if you choose a brand that requires you to flush the liners when they're dirty, you must usually tear them
open to allow them to flush, or use some type of stick to break up the
flushable part to prevent clogs (if you're looking to reduce the "gross factor" of diapering, this is not it). Many parents report clogged toilets if
they don't dispose of the liners per instructions. Some cities are even finding major issues with clogging of sewage lines and treatment facilities as a result of these liners (when saturated, they swell to the size of soccer balls and the sticky residue clog lines). If you dispose of the liners in the trash, they are contributing to the landfill issues in the same way a disposable diaper does - after all, nothing truly decomposes in a landfill!
How do Hybrid Diapers compare in cost?
Without a doubt, Hybrid Diapers are the most expensive diapering option. You'll need to buy the diaper covers in a few different sizes, plus
you'll have to keep a stock of the liners for reloading. Three covers in
each of three sizes might cost about $150. Babies use 5,000 diapers or
more in their first 2.5 years, and liners for that time-frame will cost
around $2,500.
Do Hybrid Diapers Work?
Many
parents say they're as good as other diapers when properly fitted and changed often . The
liners generally contain an absorbent gel, just like what's in
disposable diapers.
What is their Environmental Impact?
The idea of flushing the diaper liners instead of adding them to a
landfill is great. Flushing uses more water, though, unless you wait
until someone else has used the restroom before flushing the liner. Check to ensure that the liners are made of unbleached wood pulp to lessen the amount of bleach and dioxins going into the environment (and being left on the liners which touch your baby's skin). The
diaper covers will need to be washed so you'll use energy and water there. If you flush
the dirty diaper liners instead of throwing them away, you'll keep more
human waste out of landfills.
Pros
Hybrid diapers cut way down on the amount of plastic you're sending to a
landfill, since the outer waterproof layer is re-usable. Some parents
prefer the ability to flush messy diaper liners rather than leaving a
stinky diaper in a trash can.
Cons
Diaper liners create environmental impacts
from manufacturing as they use many of the same resources and processes as disposable diapers. If you throw away the liners, you're still adding to
the landfill, though without the plastics this creates less waste. If
you flush the liners, you're using more water. Some parents worry over
composting the wet liners because of the absorbent gel (the same gel that is contained in disposable diapers and which is banned in women's tampons as it causes toxic shock syndrome). The liners
require more handling to flush properly, including tearing them and
possibly having a special stick with which to break up the liners in the
toilet. They are not suitable for septic systems. They are very expensive in comparison to reusable diaper and traditional disposable diapers.
Popular Brands of Hybrid Diapers
gDiapers
GroBaby
Flip
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Play to Learn, Learn to Play
Looking for quality educational toys, games and puzzles? As
an Educational Consultant with Discovery Toys, I can provide you with many
wonderful choices for the children in your life!
I am available for home demonstrations and parties, personal
shopping appointments, theme parties and baby showers. I can also create unique
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Are you looking for
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778-478-3253,
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Consignment
Recycling at it's best! Watch for the new 'consignment' section of our store coming this summer! Not only will you be able to resell your diapers easily, you'll be able to pick up some great deals!
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Together
we have saved
over 5000
diapers
from the landfill in
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Service Customer Reminders
If you don't fill out your tag, we don't
know how many diapers to deliver! You should have a maximum of 8 diapers & soakers left
each week. Let us know if we
need to adjust your order.
We don't want you running out of diapers! Call or email us if you are
running low!
Our
machines are not designed to launder q-tips, bio-liners, toy cars or disposable diapers.
Send us a picture of your baby and
details (date, weight, name) to be entered in our monthly draw for a free week of service!
For those new to service or
those who have just had their baby.
For every person you refer to Tidy Tushees who
completes 4 weeks of service,
you'll receive a free week of service or a $10 Gift Certificate!
Service for your baby's" birthday week"
is free!
Shop online, email us or call to have
items added to your next delivery.
We love to hear
how we're doing! Suggestions, comments, feedback are always welcome!
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Swim Diapers make great gifts and we now offer gift wrapping!
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Summer is the perfect time to Potty Train and with Potty Praisers it's easy and fun! On sale while supplies last! |
Don't miss out on the coolest Internet Scavenger Hunt going!
The Green Quiz Quest is an online scavenger hunt that will help bring
customers and businesses together that both are in favor of protecting
the Earth.
The Quest will offer the fun of the Scavenger Hunt with the
reward of prizes for Seekers!
The Green Quiz Quest runs from July 1, 2010 to July 31, 2010.
Our goal with the Quest is to help customers find some great new
websites that offer everything from "green" products to blogs and
informational sites that help them and their families go green.
We hope that this premier Quest will help introduce a new way to find
green businesses and will help even more families learn how to be
better to our planet.
Tidy Tushees is a proud sponsor of the first Green Quiz Quest!
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CONTEST!
Each month we post the pictures of our new "tushees" - each entry is entered to win a week of service from a random draw! So be sure to send in your picture along with baby's name and birthdate to be entered to win!
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Buy One Get One FREE!
Buy 1 Pail Pal and Receive a Second Pail Pal Free!
* While supplies last!
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If you are using a special coupon or promo code, include it here. Or, indicate if the coupon must be printed and presented in person. Is the coupon transferable? If so, encourage recipients to share the offer with friends and family to maximize the viral effect of the coupon.
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Simply slip one of these disks in the slot in your
diaper pail, or place anywhere that a little extra freshness is needed
and enjoy their gentle fragrance as they pleasantly reduce odours.
Disks
typically last 2-3 weeks. No coupon code required, your extra pail pals will be included with your order!
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