gentle on your baby

Disposable diapers have existed since antiquity using moss, milkweed leaf, grass and other creative natural resources. A far cry from today's modern disposables, which use oil-based plastics!

By now, we are all aware that modern disposable diapers are bad news for the environment. But, what many people are not aware of is that since the introduction of disposables in the 60's, the occurrence of diaper rash has increased dramatically (from 7%, in 1955, to 61%, in 1991*).

Reasons for more rashes include allergies to chemicals, lack of air, higher temperatures because plastic retains body heat, and baby's being changed less often because they feel dry when wet.

breathable

One of the problems is that conventional disposable diapers use oil-based plastic (polymer formulated to feel like cloth**) as a waterproof outer layer and as a meshliner which sits next to a baby's skin which prevents proper air-circulation. Skin needs oxygen in order to function properly and heal; this is why health professionals often recommend increased 'diaper free time' as a cure to diaper rash.

Instead of plastic, our range of ECO diapers use a biodegradable plant-based film with micro-pores. Just as effective at stopping leaks, this film also allows the skin on your baby's bottom to 'breathe' which means your little one is far less likely to develop diaper rash.

no unnecessary chemicals

Manufacturers of conventional disposables often add deodorants, fragrances, dyes, lotions, antioxidants and anti-fungal chemicals. Chemicals which can irritate a baby's delicate skin.

With ECO disposable diapers there is no need to add these unnecessary chemicals. Because the diapers are naturally 'breathable', they do not give off the pungent smell you would get from a wet, untreated plastic-lined diaper.

100% chlorine free

In fact, you'll be reassured to hear, all the diapers in our range are 100% chlorine, perfume and lotion free so are great for sensitive skin.

Of course, all of this means that ECO diapers are gentle on nature too. Something else to feel good about!

Footnotes:

*A Procter & Gamble study showed that the incidence of diaper rash increased from 7.1 % in 1955 to 61 % in 1991 with the increased use of throwaway diapers. Disposable Diapers: Potential Health Hazards? Allison, Cathy 1989

**(Even some diapers which are marketed as eco-friendly use polypropylene or polyolefin which are types of plastic - always check the label!)