diaper rash statistics ~ cloth vs disposables

In 1955, 100% of American babies wore COTTON DIAPERS, 0% wore DISPOSABLES, and 7.1% experienced DIAPER RASH.  In 1991, 10% of American babies wore COTTON DIAPERS, 90% wore DISPOSABLES, and 78% experienced DIAPER RASH.

SOURCES:

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS 1959, Vol 54 pp. 793-800 “Relationship of Peri-Anal Dermititis to Fecel pH” by Drs. Tamio, Steiner, Benjamin

CLINICAL PEDRIATRICS May 1991, Vol 30 Department of Internal Medicine & Pedriatrics, Loyola University Medical Ctr. “Newborn Chemical Exposure from over-the-counter Skin-Care Products” by Drs. Cetta, Lambert, & Ross

cloth alternatives ~ family wipes

If using in place of TP just toss wipes into a lidded container until ready to launder.  Soft, comfortable, economical and easy!  I know this may seem to really hold the “ewwww” factor for some and, if so, consider maybe using them just after urinating only.  Can you imagine how much TP women would save just by substituting cloth for that?  And they really are so much nicer on your sensitive women’s bits.  :o)

cloth alternatives ~ hand cloths

A great alternative to paper towels (or soggy hanging bathroom hand towels).  Keep a bunch in a little basket in the bathroom and use a fresh one at each hand washing/drying.  Toss the used one into a little wicker basket or holder kept next to the sink on the floor and at wash time just dump them all into the washing machine.

TIP:  I like to give the sink area a quick wipe after drying my hands with the hand cloth before tossing it into the basket…keeps the sink area looking nice all the time!

cloth alternatives ~ feminine wipes

Softer and gentler on those delicate feminine parts, especially beneficial during menses when you’re more sensitive.  Cloth feminine wipes keep you cleaner and fresher feeling much more than TP ever could.  Wash them right along with your cloth feminine pads.

cloth alternatives ~ muslin hankies

Ever thought of tossing those scratchy paper tissues for good, which can dry out and irritate your sensitive skin?  Consider muslin hankies…so much nicer…and easy to launder and reuse.  I love that they get softer and softer with laundering.  I always keep one or two in my purse (they also work great for cleaning eyeglasses/sunglasses).  I now only keep disposable tissues on hand for guests.