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With so many options to choose from, finding the right diaper for your baby is often a matter of trial and error. Standard disposable diapers are the most convenient to use, but contribute to landfill waste, and some brands may irritate a baby's sensitive skin. If your child has sensitive skin, opt for sensitive or natural versions of traditional brands. They can be pricier, but most reviewers say they work. Eco-friendly diapers that contain no chlorine, latex or fragrances are also available. The most eco-conscious parents may choose cloth diapers, which won't contribute to landfill waste but will use energy and resources for laundering -- in addition to being more time consuming. If you're looking for a compromise, hybrid diaper systems use reusable liners with thin, disposable, flushable, or compostable liners.
Resources on the cloth vs. disposable diaper debate
The Real Diaper Association, a nonprofit advocacy organization that promotes the use of cloth diapers, provides a list of useful facts regarding disposable diaper waste, costs and ingredients.
ClothDiaperBlog.com discusses disposable diapers in landfills.
Eco Friendly Emporium features an article discussing eco-friendly disposable and cloth diapers.
WhatAWaste.info, a project of the Real Diaper Association, offers some statistics about the percentage of municipal waste made up of disposable diapers.
An article on DiaperDecisions.com, "The Cost of Cloth Diapers," offers a total-cost calculation for the entire time a baby is in diapers and a cost per diaper change.
A Wired article on cloth vs. biodegradable diapers, "The Poop on Eco-Friendly Diapers," is an excellent source of information, citing experts on both sides of the fence.
BabyCenter.com doesn't have reviews of disposable diapers, but there is a great deal of information on how to choose between cloth and disposables, how to change a diaper and other diaper-changing products.
American Baby magazine has a diaper-buying guide to help you choose how to shop for diapers as your baby develops.
Parents considering cloth diapers can get a primer on the different types, along with a cost comparison, at ClothPlanet.com.
Heather Corley, About.com's guide to baby products, offers advice on buying disposable diapers. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
The Boston Globe article "The Great Diaper Debate" concludes that, with no obvious environmentally friendly choice when the research is examined, choosing diapers comes down to personal preference and lifestyle.
ConsumerReports.org's baby blog discusses the hybrid gDiaper, which uses flushable and compostable liners.
Essortment.com describes the different types of cloth diapers available, their ease of use, and pros and cons. This is a useful article for parents considering trying cloth diapers.
Other helpful diaper articles
ConsumerReports.org editors don't rate or rank diaper brands, but they do provide a detailed diaper buying guide, which covers cloth and disposable brands.
Retailer Diaperco.com doesn't rank diapers, but organizes details about different cloth diaper brands into a useful comparison chart, and readers can easily tell if a certain brand includes the features they need. Price, sizing, type of closure and inner material are among the features included in the chart.
Retailer AuNaturelBaby.com provides a chart comparing different brands of all-in-one cloth diapers. The chart describes features for five different brands. Features include absorbency, fit, cleaning and where to purchase.
ClothDiaperReviews.com is a site dedicated to reviewing cloth diapers. Although no direct comparison testing is conducted, visitors can search by category or by specific brand to read a detailed review of the product. It's a useful site if you're looking for specific information about one brand.
EarthBaby.com is a compostable diaper service serving parts of California. Their website offers compostable diapers and other products for sale.
The California Integrated Waste Management Board offers information related to environmental waste from diapers and provides links to websites related to environmentally friendly and cloth diapers.
The Berkeley Parents Network includes information on issues such as diapering in public or while camping. The site is extremely detailed and well researched. It also features detailed articles and discussions about types of diapers (disposable, cloth, biodegradable, training pants, etc.) and postings by experienced parents.
Consumerist.com relays information related to the recent complaints about redesigned Pampers Swaddlers and Cruisers and reports that they cause diaper rashes in children.
CBS News reports that the Consumer Product Safety Commission has launched an investigation into the safety of the Pampers Dry Max diapers, including information on how consumers can make complaints if their child has experienced a rash.
ZRecommends.com conducts independent testing of the new Pampers Dry Max diapers, comparing them in head-to-head testing against the previous design using adult test subjects.
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Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Baby Diapers, Stage 4 (22-37 Lbs.), 30 Count (Pack of 4)
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