If you just can’t do cloth diapers but want to make better choices for your baby and the environment then consider disposables that are more environmentally friendly.
Most disposable diapers are made from non-renewable wood and plastic which clearly have a negative impact on the earth. Even cloth diapers need to be washed consuming water, detergent and electricity.
So what can today’s eco-conscious mom do?
There are a few brands of diapers that offer the convenience of disposable but have less negative impact on the earth. This is achieved by using wood pulp sourced from renewable forests and not using harmful chemicals like chorine in processing. Some companies have replaced plastics with plant-based polymers which are biodegradable. Fortunately more and more big box stores and diaper companies are offering more eco-friendly options. Depending on location, consumers will pay a few cents more per diaper for the greener option.
Here are some worth considering
Seventh Generation – Wood pulp processed without chemicals containing chlorine, hypoallergenic, fragrance and latex free.
Earth’s Best Chlorine Free Disposable Diapers – Made with renewable resources and fewer petro-chemicals, latex-free, dye-free, perfume-free, contains natural absorbent material such as corn and wheat.
President’s Choice (Canada) GREEN Diapers – Made with wood from sustainable forests, chlorine-free processing, fragrance and dye-free, working on replacing most plastic with plant-based polymers, hypoallergenic liner.
Nature BabyCare Diapers – Chlorine-free, corn-based materials rather than plastic, compostable diaper and packing, made entirely from renewable sources
Attitude Disposable Diapers - 100% biodegradable & compostable, FSC Certified wood pulp, biodegradable packaging, chlorine free, hypoallergenic
Broody Chick 100% Natural Diapers - Contain only natural, fully compostable material from annually renewable resources, c hlorine Free, breathable, hypo-allergenic, fragrance free
Huggies Pure and Natural – organic cotton, hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, aloe and vitamin E. There was ot much information online about production so read the label on these to learn more before you buy.
If you know of another brand of eco-friendly disposables, please let us know! If you have reviewed these products, feel free to let us know and add a link to your blog for our readers to learn more.
We mostly use cloth diapers but when we travel and at night time we use Seventh Generation and they are truly amazing. Not once has my son had a leak. They seem to hold A LOT and being latex free, chemical free and eco-friendly they are perfect. Highly recommended!
Are Attitude diapers available in Canada? I have trouble finding these. Maybe they’re just not available in Ontario?
Hi Agnes, sorry for the delay. These are available in Canada at the stores listed here http://www.cleanattitude.com/en/retaillers/country/3
I haven’t seen them at IGA and Rona seems like an odd place to sell them but you could always call ahead.
Hope this helps.
Hi, ATTITUDE now sells online! www,cleanattitude.com
Attitude diapers do work well, specially well for eco-friendly diapers I did try a bunch and some of them (the real eco-friendly ones) get really hard and bulky when wet, but the sizing between 1-2 and 3 is off….my son is now a wee bit big for 1-2 and way too small for size 3 (they are huge for a 15 pounds baby)