| Safety |
HBDS is dedicated to tracking any new laundering innovations we can implement to
improve our process. Though our current wash formula allows us to guarantee that
every diaper is 100% sanitized, we are fortunate enough to live in a world where new
technology develops daily. We are also smart
enough to take advantage of that technology
whenever possible. Need proof? We perform
weekly in-house pH testing and send random
diaper samples to an independent lab on a monthly
basis to ensure our diapers are clean and bacteria
free. We also take swab samples of our work
surfaces and have those independently tested as
well. Your baby's safety is our number one
priority!
improve our process. Though our current wash formula allows us to guarantee that
every diaper is 100% sanitized, we are fortunate enough to live in a world where new
technology develops daily. We are also smart
enough to take advantage of that technology
whenever possible. Need proof? We perform
weekly in-house pH testing and send random
diaper samples to an independent lab on a monthly
basis to ensure our diapers are clean and bacteria
free. We also take swab samples of our work
surfaces and have those independently tested as
well. Your baby's safety is our number one
priority!
| We promise to never deliver a diaper we wouldn't use on our own child! |
Comfort
Our 100% cotton diapers feel extra-soft against your baby’s delicate skin. The
breathability of our cotton allows air to circulate through the diaper, evaporating any
ammonia released in the baby’s urine, helping to reduce diaper rash. Our cleaning
method enables us to control pH levels and permits us to match our diapers pH to
baby’s sensitive skin (5.5 - 6.0), which also helps in reducing diaper rash.
breathability of our cotton allows air to circulate through the diaper, evaporating any
ammonia released in the baby’s urine, helping to reduce diaper rash. Our cleaning
method enables us to control pH levels and permits us to match our diapers pH to
baby’s sensitive skin (5.5 - 6.0), which also helps in reducing diaper rash.
Peace of Mind
We all want our children to grow up in the best environment possible. No parent
wants their child to inherit a planet that is slowly dying because of the choices we’ve
made. The responsibility to care for Mother Earth belongs to us all. Whether it’s
recycling, using energy efficient appliances, eating local produce, or cutting back on
water usage, we can all do our part to help create a sustainable environment.
At HBDS, we not only care about your
baby, we also care deeply about our
planet. We use high efficiency
commercial washers and dryers to help
conserve energy and water, and do not
use any harmful chemicals in our process.
We try to use reusable, recycled or
biodegradable products in everything we
do, from our business cards to the bags we
use to deliver diapers. We are committed to helping our environment in any way we
can.
wants their child to inherit a planet that is slowly dying because of the choices we’ve
made. The responsibility to care for Mother Earth belongs to us all. Whether it’s
recycling, using energy efficient appliances, eating local produce, or cutting back on
water usage, we can all do our part to help create a sustainable environment.
At HBDS, we not only care about your
baby, we also care deeply about our
planet. We use high efficiency
commercial washers and dryers to help
conserve energy and water, and do not
use any harmful chemicals in our process.
We try to use reusable, recycled or
biodegradable products in everything we
do, from our business cards to the bags we
use to deliver diapers. We are committed to helping our environment in any way we
can.
For you, for your baby, for our planet!
Asthma: A study done by Anderson Labs found that "some types of disposable diapers emit
mixtures of chemicals that are toxic to the respiratory tract." They also warned that "disposable
diapers should be considered as one of the factors that might cause or exacerbate asthmatic
conditions". (Anderson, Rosalind, and Julius Anderson. "Acute Respiratory Effects of Diaper
Emissions," Archives of Environmental Health, 54, October 1999.)
Male Infertility: A University study showed that disposable diapers significantly increase
scrotal temperature in babies using disposable diapers. The study proposes that the increase in
male infertility could be tied to the increase in scrotal temperature caused by disposable diapers.
(Partsch, Aukamp, and Sippell. "Scrotal temperature is increased in disposable plastic lined nappies."
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel.
May 2000.)
SAP: Sodium Polyacrylate, a super absorbent polymer (the gel you see when you change a
baby's wet diaper) was banned in the 1980's because of a possible link to Toxic Shock
Syndrome (TSS). This polymer, which is in most brands of disposable diapers (except
Tushies®) can absorb up to 100 times its weight in water, which makes your baby feel dry, but
not clean. There is no substitute for having a fresh, clean diaper on your baby's bottom.
Dioxin: A by-product of the paper beaching process, dioxin in various forms has been shown
to cause cancer, birth defects, liver damage and skin diseases. (EPA, "Integrated Risk Assessment
for Dioxins and Furans from Chlorine Bleaching in Pulp and Paper Mills.")
Potty Training: Per NADS, babies who use cloth diapers tend to toilet train up to a year
earlier than babies who use disposables, because they know when they are wet. Here's an
excerpt from a New York Times article ("Two Experts do Battle Over Potty Training." The New
York Times, January 12, 1999 ) to prove their point:
"In 1957, 92 percent of children were toilet-trained by the age of 18 months, studies found.
Today the figure for 2-year-olds is just 4 percent, according to a large-scale Philadelphia study.
Only 60 percent of children have achieved mastery of the toilet by 36 months, the study found,
and 2 percent remain untrained at the age of 4 years."
Pampers disposable diapers debuted in 1961...
Environmental: (www.diapernet.org/whycloth.htm)
* Over 18 billion disposable diapers are thrown in our
landfills each year.
* Disposable diapers can take up to 500 years to
decompose.
* It Takes over 82,000 tons of plastic and 1.3 million tons of wood pulp (over 250,000
trees) to manufacture disposable diapers for 90% of babies born in the US each year.
Cost: The average newborn uses 8-10 diapers per day. That number goes down to about
6-8 diapers per day once they reach 3 months of age. Remember that in order to prevent
diaper rash and keep your baby happy, you should change them as soon as they've soiled their
diaper, whether they use disposable or cloth should not make a difference.
mixtures of chemicals that are toxic to the respiratory tract." They also warned that "disposable
diapers should be considered as one of the factors that might cause or exacerbate asthmatic
conditions". (Anderson, Rosalind, and Julius Anderson. "Acute Respiratory Effects of Diaper
Emissions," Archives of Environmental Health, 54, October 1999.)
Male Infertility: A University study showed that disposable diapers significantly increase
scrotal temperature in babies using disposable diapers. The study proposes that the increase in
male infertility could be tied to the increase in scrotal temperature caused by disposable diapers.
(Partsch, Aukamp, and Sippell. "Scrotal temperature is increased in disposable plastic lined nappies."
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel.
May 2000.)
SAP: Sodium Polyacrylate, a super absorbent polymer (the gel you see when you change a
baby's wet diaper) was banned in the 1980's because of a possible link to Toxic Shock
Syndrome (TSS). This polymer, which is in most brands of disposable diapers (except
Tushies®) can absorb up to 100 times its weight in water, which makes your baby feel dry, but
not clean. There is no substitute for having a fresh, clean diaper on your baby's bottom.
Dioxin: A by-product of the paper beaching process, dioxin in various forms has been shown
to cause cancer, birth defects, liver damage and skin diseases. (EPA, "Integrated Risk Assessment
for Dioxins and Furans from Chlorine Bleaching in Pulp and Paper Mills.")
Potty Training: Per NADS, babies who use cloth diapers tend to toilet train up to a year
earlier than babies who use disposables, because they know when they are wet. Here's an
excerpt from a New York Times article ("Two Experts do Battle Over Potty Training." The New
York Times, January 12, 1999 ) to prove their point:
"In 1957, 92 percent of children were toilet-trained by the age of 18 months, studies found.
Today the figure for 2-year-olds is just 4 percent, according to a large-scale Philadelphia study.
Only 60 percent of children have achieved mastery of the toilet by 36 months, the study found,
and 2 percent remain untrained at the age of 4 years."
Pampers disposable diapers debuted in 1961...
Environmental: (www.diapernet.org/whycloth.htm)
* Over 18 billion disposable diapers are thrown in our
landfills each year.
* Disposable diapers can take up to 500 years to
decompose.
* It Takes over 82,000 tons of plastic and 1.3 million tons of wood pulp (over 250,000
trees) to manufacture disposable diapers for 90% of babies born in the US each year.
Cost: The average newborn uses 8-10 diapers per day. That number goes down to about
6-8 diapers per day once they reach 3 months of age. Remember that in order to prevent
diaper rash and keep your baby happy, you should change them as soon as they've soiled their
diaper, whether they use disposable or cloth should not make a difference.
| Weekly Cost Comparison |
*Prices per diaper vary depending on the
size, quality and brand of the diapers.
While we cannot tell you the exact cost
of using disposable diapers, we've done
our best to estimate the cost per diaper.
Based on the 3 major commercial
brands, averaging sizes from newborn to
size 6, the average cost of a single
disposable diaper is $0.31.
size, quality and brand of the diapers.
While we cannot tell you the exact cost
of using disposable diapers, we've done
our best to estimate the cost per diaper.
Based on the 3 major commercial
brands, averaging sizes from newborn to
size 6, the average cost of a single
disposable diaper is $0.31.
| Additional Cost for Disposables |
| Total Cost Comparison - 2 years |
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Remember that children who use cloth diapers are usually potty trained by the age of
two, so your total costs for cloth diaper service is $1,729.00, while the costs of diapering
a child in disposable diapers through the age of three is $2,458.30, that's a $729.30
savings!
two, so your total costs for cloth diaper service is $1,729.00, while the costs of diapering
a child in disposable diapers through the age of three is $2,458.30, that's a $729.30
savings!
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| Why Cloth |
Our diapers are whitened using hydrogen peroxide, making the whitening process safe
& eco-friendly. We believe that using white diapers not only helps us ensure that
only the cleanest diapers make it to your baby's bottom, they also help you feel safer
in knowing that we are not masking any dirt or stains under a "natural" colored diaper!
& eco-friendly. We believe that using white diapers not only helps us ensure that
only the cleanest diapers make it to your baby's bottom, they also help you feel safer
in knowing that we are not masking any dirt or stains under a "natural" colored diaper!
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Healthy Bottoms Diaper Service, Charlotte, NC
Revised: 3/6/2010
Revised: 3/6/2010