Seventh Generation diapers & baby wipes has not been processed with chemicals containing chlorine. [source]

I had previously featured the online eco-portal selling green products for your home and family: Lifestyle Green Solutions. Here is a special review post with some baby care products that you can find at their store – Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Diapers & Baby Wipes.

WHY USE CHLORINE FREE PRODUCTS?

• Standard disposable diapers use chlorine, a very harsh chemical as a bleaching agent (to make products white in colour).
• In both the production and in the disposal of these diapers, the chlorine can enter the environment creating harmful toxins called Dioxins.
• Dioxin is a toxic carcinogen that could cause serious health problems like poisoning, skin lesions, liver damage, damage to the reproductive system, impairment of immune system and cancer.
• Land and rivers can also become polluted by these residues too.
• Chlorine may also be an irritant to your baby’s delicate skin.

REVIEW: SEVENTH GENERATION CHLORINE-FREE DIAPERS

I recieved 1 pack of Seventh Generation Chlorine-Free Diapers (Stage 2: 5.4 to 8.2 Kg). One pack contained 40 diapers.

The product description mentions: It’s wood pulp processed without chemicals containing chlorine; hypoallergenic; fragrance and latex free; premium fit and absorbency; has soft, cloth-like comfort keeps baby safe and dry (source: Lifestyle Green Solutions).

First Impressions:

• One thing I noticed about Seventh Generation is how well they package their products. I really liked that they disclose their ingredients, and also provide some other useful informations.
• Once unpacked, I was greeted with BROWN COLOURED DIAPERS! This was a strange thing for me and I tend to associate it to being a “greener” and “natural” product compared to the usual white disposable diapers. However I discovered that the brown colour is not natural, and that they “use brown pigments to help distinguish Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Diapers from others in the marketplace that are bleached with chlorine-containing substances” (source: Seventh Generation).

The “brown” colour of the diapers compared to the normal, white-coloured chlorine bleached disposable diaper.

Usage: The diapers were entirely used during my recent travels abroad.

What I Like:

• A really unexpected thing was that these diapers DIDN’T smell bad/stink after it was used, apart from the natural baby urine/poop smell. I’ve used another brand of disposable diapers, and it stinks really bad – like something chemical or unnatural (it’s definitely not a “100% baby’s organic produce” smell). Perhaps the chemicals magnify and distort the smell of a dirty diaper, turning it from something slightly unpleasant to something completely unbearable. This is really something to think about, what are in those usual disposable diapers??
• The fact that it is Chlorine-Free, which also means NO DIOXINS (the toxin produced in bleaching process). It’s definitely much safer to be used on baby compared to other chlorine bleached diapers which will have dioxin residues in them.
  
• Fitting wise, it is trim and fits well on my then 5 month old baby. However, I feel the cutting is quite small. It’s very lightweight and can be quite suitable to pack for traveling.
• The elastics are gentle and didn’t really leave any marks on baby’s thighs. The tabs too were soft and stretchy.
• Performance wise, they work like any other disposable diaper. It has good absorbtion, and after wearing them through the night (10 hours), there are no wet spots on baby’s mattress.
• Also, with me trying to be as environment friendly as possible, it is good to know that these diapers have a lower impact on environment compared to other disposable diapers.

To Be Considered…

• They are still disposables. Which means its a one time use product. I would only use them for emergencies, or the times when I feel cloth diapers might be too inconvenient (Eg: long distance traveling).
  
• Unfortunately they are not biodegradable due to the synthetic materials (absorbent pads, adhesives). However, the process of making them has significantly less of an impact on the earth than ordinary disposables (source: Seventh Generation).
• Poop blowouts (especially with runny newborn poop), through the back and sides tend to happen. However, please note that this is really a common thing, even if you are using any other brand of disposable diapers.
• The price is slightly higher compared to other brands of disposable diapers you find in the market.

REVIEW: SEVENTH GENERATION CHLORINE-FREE BABY WIPES

Also, I had received another product from Seventh Generation: 1 pack Chlorine Free Baby Wipes (Tub, 70 pcs) & 1 pack Chlorine Free Baby Wipes (Travel Pack, 36 pieces) for reviewing.

The product description mentions: It’s hypoallergenic,whitened without chemicals containing chlorine, unscented, alcohol free, one-at-a-time dispensing and soft and gentle for baby’s delicate skin.

Usage: The Tub pack Baby Wipes is permanently based at my baby’s changing table, used intermittently with cloth wipes for diaper changes. While the Travel Pack Baby Wipes are, well, used for travels and while we were out and about.

What I Like:

• These wipes somehow tend to be “just right”. It’s neither too wet nor too dry. (I really hate those wet wipes which are too wet. By the way, ever thought about what chemicals are used to “soak” such products?) The wipes are also quite pliable and generously sized.
• The best part is that is unscented and also alcohol-free (less chemicals), which is a must-have criteria if I were to purchase any brand of baby wipes.
• The tub is practical and sturdy, and if the wipes are finished, the eonomically priced Refill pack can be bought and the tub can be reused! I can also reuse the tub to store my cloth wipes.
• I find it very suitable to be used for adults too. For traveling, it’s also good yet gentle to remove my make up or to freshen up. If it’s kind on baby, it must be good for me too!
• Just like the Seventh Generation diapers above, I love for a fact that the product is gentler to your baby and also the environment compared to other disposable brands.

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To Be Considered…

• The texture somehow is not as soft as the other brands of baby wipes I’ve used before, probably because it is less wet. However, due to this it is quite “grabby” and able to pick up messes better. You might still have to use several wipes for a really messy diaper change though.
• I had issues with the Travel Pack whereby it turned musky (the smell) after a week or so. I am guessing this is due to the closure system of the packaging. Probably because the wipes are moistened with natural ingredients which tends to spoil more rapidly? -I think it was because I didn’t properly reseal the package.
• Like the Chlorine Free Diapers, the prices of these are slightly more expensive than other baby wipes brands.

CONCLUSION ABOUT SEVENTH GENERATION CHLORINE FREE PRODUCTS:

Seventh Generation Chlorine-Free products made me more aware about the use of chemicals in disposable products. A really obvious fact was that the Chlorine Free diapers did not smell bad when it’s soiled. It’s a blessing to my husband who always complained that disposable diapers smells horrible! Seriously, it’s scary to think what sort of chemicals is contained in the other disposable products out there.

Personally, I would only use these diapers as back up and for traveling because I’m happier with cloth diapers. However, the baby wipes can be very conveinent, especially for traveling, and I wouldn’t mind having one tub of baby wipes at home to use (This is especially good to encourage husbands to help with diaper changes ).

My recommendation is, if you need to use disposable products, why not choose Seventh Generation brand? It is an environmentally safer brand of products, AND they could also be safer to use for your baby if compared to ther other brands out there. Sure, you might have to pay a little bit more (not too much, just a few Ringgit more than usual), but wouldn’t the small amount of money justify you wanting to limit the exposure of harmful chemicals to your children? I would get this brand (especially the Baby Wipes) in the future particularly for this very reason.

Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Baby Diapers and Baby Wipes are available from the eco-friendly online store Lifestyle Green Solutions.

NEED YOUR FEEDBACK! Would you use such environmental-friendlier or chemically safer disposable products for your baby and family? Why or why not? Please leave a comment, I would really love to know your point of view. Thanks!

When I was busy preparing for the arrival of my first baby I made a list of baby things to buy. A huge chunk of this list includes: Baby Toiletries (syampoo, baby bath, lotion, nappy cream, talcum powder, baby wipes and several others). Being a first time parent, the first baby products brand that comes into my head was Johnson’s Baby. I guess I’ve been brainwashed into relating baby products to this company (due to the advertising on tv, magazines, internet; endorsements in contests, baby expos; “informational articles” in the newspapers; etc). Their promotional methods really do work alright, because I bet many new mothers like me would most likely choose this brand for their babies.

Also, there are many other brands you commonly find in supermarkets or department stores like Pigeon, Pureen, Anakku, etc etc. Most often they are competitively priced, offered discounts, comes in packages, and reasonably priced so that many parents could afford to buy them.

So I bought products from these brands, and received gifts from friends and families too. I’ve even bought baby care products based on price, because I feel that all the brands are similiar anyway – why not buy the ones on Sale or with the cheapest price?

The cosmetics industry is a BIG business, especially baby products. A lot of money is invested for the research & development, promotions and logistics of these products. It is any company’s goal to get as many customers as possible, which will also means gain much profits as possible. I’m wondering, how can these companies produce such a vast amount of products and sell them at such a “cheap” enough price. My question is: WHAT ARE IN THESE PRODUCTS? What exactly are the things that we put on our body and skin each day, and expecially on our pure baby’s and children’s skin?

If you’ve guessed correctly, yes, it’s CHEMICALS. They are cheap, easily manufactured and won’t run out unlike other natural materials. Use of chemicals in baby care products is inevitable. Just look on the ingredients list on the baby products that you have at home and count how many “unknown ingredients” there is in just one product.

For more understanding regarding this matter, I strongly urge that you watch this video below. It is titled “Story of Cosmetics: The Ugly Truth of Toxics In, Toxics Out”, produced by the people from “The Story of Stuff Project”. The video is fun to watch, and packed full of things you might not know about the cosmetics industry. Such info is valuable and would provide information that will make us a more informed and aware consumer. Insyaallah, it will make us think before we buy products for family and ourselves in the future.

I hope you can share this to all your other friends and family too. Post about it in your blog, forward this blog post to your friends, share it on Facebook or Twitter, anything!

I hope to write more about this matter in the future too. And I really hope it can make more mothers more informed and knowledgable on the subject.

QUESTION: What do you think about this issue ladies? And is there anything you are doing about it? Please share in the comments, I would really like to know

Read more: http://www.storyofstuff.com/

Hot Mama Nursing Pads are luxuriously made of 3 layers: Organic bamboo velour, Organic hemp & 100% Merino wool. These are some of the many fun prints you can choose from.

As promised (after the previous review of Cuddly Buddies), here is my next review for Angel Mel Collections’ new product range: the Hot Mama Nursing Pads.

Before that, here’s a little bit about my Breastfeeding Journey so far:

1. I am exclusively breastfeeding my baby for 6 months plus now.
2. I pump early in the morning and right before going to bed to reduce engorgement, and also to have some expressed breast milk stock as back up to use when I’m not with baby.
3. I experience overactive let-down reflex (forceful spraying of milk during breasfeeding), and occasional leaks when I miss a breastfeeding session.
4. I have been a user of reusable/washable breast pads because I think disposable ones are uncomfortable.

WHY USE REUSABLE NURSING PADS?

These are some reasons why I think disposable nursing/breast pads are a waste, and maybe bad for your health too. These are also why I use them 100% now!

• Do you realize how expensive a box of disposable nursing pads are in the market? After calculation, they are around RM1 for just one piece!
  
• It is quite a waste for your money, and also for the environment, since you are only using nursing pads for a few hours before throwing them away.
• The plastic waterproof backing on the disposable nursing pads are NOT breathable! Just like using disposable pads, they give a feeling of sweatiness and stickiness after some time, ideal grounds for infections and irritations. Having natural materials against your skin, especially so your BREASTS, is healthier and more comfortable too.
  
• What are in those disposables? Again, nobody knows for sure. Apart from the synthetic materials like plastics and adhesives, what sort of “absorbent material” do they use inside to suck up the moisture? I’ve cut up a disposable breast pad before and found out that they were SYNTHETIC GELS (maybe Sodium Polyacrylate and Tribulytin (TBT)! Eew…
• If you want to read up more about why I think disposable care products are sucky in general, read about “Are Sanitary Pads/Tampons/Diapers Dangerous?”

These are the absorbent gels commonly used in disposable products. [source]

ABOUT HOT MAMA NURSING PADS:

• Made from: Organic bamboo velour (top layer), Organic hemp (inner core), 100% Merino wool (back layer) & 100% Flannel in designer prints (outer part).
• Natural & organic fabrics used are chemical free, anti-bacterial, breathable, helps minimize skin sores and irritations.
• Comes in a wide variety of fun and stylish prints! (as seen in first picture above)

I received 1 pair Hot Mama Nursing Pads in Yellow Flowers (shown below) for reviewing.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS:

1. Obviously, the prints were the first thing that caught my eye. When I saw the other patterns available, I was already thinking whichI want next
2. Noticed that the nursing pads were not smooth in shape on the outside. It has a slightly pointed tip (like a mini version of Madonna’s outfit in the 80s, hehe)

USAGE

I used them during the day (around 4-5 hours), and all through the night (~10 hours). I  accidentally placed them in the washing machine for prewash, and after it come out, the fabric at the seams seems to frill a little bit. Oops!

WHAT I LIKE:

1. As I expected from an Angel Mel Collections product, the choice of designer prints are simply irresistable! It really makes you feel pretty and sexy (and only you’ll know it )
2. The previous type of nursing pads I have used were cellulose material (a bit rigid and unsoft), so to have soft bamboo velour against my skin is a very pleasant change. It definitely feels more comfortable.
3. It has pretty good absorbency probably due to Hemp material, and I don’t feel like I have to change the pads after each feeding session (even though I have overactive let-down problem).
4. It can last around 5 hours (or more, depending on milk supply) before it feels “wet”, so it’s quite suitable for outings too – for missed feeding sessions/engorgement/nursing in public.

TO BE CONSIDERED…

1. Personally, I prefer my nursing pads to be contoured so it would be smooth on the outside. Tnurse ihe pointed tip of these pads might make it visible over your bra and any tight clothing.
2. I considered them a little bulky due to the many layers. This makes drying time slightly longer compared to my other brands of reusable nursing pads.
3. I would prefer the nursing pads to be wider/large in size so it would sit nicely in the bra and wouldn’t shift around too much. This would also make it more comfortable, to have more bamboo velour  fabric against the , and for better coverage too
4. They’re a little too delicate to be washed in the washing machine, so you have to spend some time to hand wash them.
5. For those used to disposable nursing pads, these are NOT waterproof, so you might experience leaks if you wear them for extended hours (Mine was wet after I used it through the night – I had engorgement).

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CONCLUSION:

I am a firm believer that reusable products are better than disposables. For those new to reusable nursing pads, yes, they are an investment in the beginning (just like cloth diapers), but you can really save a lot of money in the long run. And consider the health benefits too! Since they’re reusable, they might add up to your laundry, but have a good stash in hand so you can rotate their usage and have some spares too.

Angel Mel Collections’ Hot Mama Nursing Pads are really pretty compared to your usual nursing pads, but I suggest you have one or two of these to wear outside, or even at home to make you feel not only cheerful and pretty, but also for its function – comfort, health benefits and absorbency

Hot Mama Nursing Pads are available from the Baby, Mom & Organic products online store Baby-Mel.com. It can also be obtained with 20% introductory discount from their booth at the 6th Parenthood Expo, from 20-22 August 2010 happening at Midvalley!

Stay tuned for another new Angel Mel Collections product review from me in the next few days!

How time flies, we are already in the month of July 2010! Also, another new month signifies another Featured Shop on Cloth Diaper Malaysia. This month, we are featuring LIFESTYLE GREEN SOLUTIONS: “Get Your Green Lifestyle. Keep Your Home Green.”

ABOUT LIFESTYLE GREEN SOLUTIONS:

Lifestyle Green Solutions believes that everyone in his own little way can make a change for a greener lifestyle. Thus, the online eco-portal (http://www.lifestylegreensolutions.com) was started, selling natural & organic certified products for the convenience of busy consumers(like Moms ).

They offer their conscious customers safe alternatives to chemicals with their large range of eco-friendly products coming from Malaysia, Australia, USA & European Countries:

• Babies Care (Diapers, Wipes, Nappy cleansers & Special Needs, Body cleanser) 
• Laundry (Detergent, Bleach & Softeners)
• Women Care (Body Care, Face Care, Eye Care, Hands Care, Lip Care)
• Body Care (Bath&Shower, Soap)
• Hair Care
• Beauty
• Cleaning
• Gardening

What I would like to highlight to all the Mothers and Parents out there, is that  Lifestyle Green Solutions offers a product selection specifically for: BABIES ! To make sure that no harmful synthetic chemicals are put onto our delicate baby’s skin, they offer NEW Chlorine Free Diapers and Baby Wipes from the USA brand, “Seventh Generation”, and also a wide selection of babies care products.

My Comment: I feel that these Diapers and Baby Wipes will be convenient for use during traveling, when you are out of the house, or simply as a back up for your Cloth Diapers (if you use them alongside disposable diapers, or if they are still drying under the sun ) It’s also a more environmentally conscious and natural product for your baby! They are certainly a great alternative to the other brands of disposable diapers and baby wipes out there. I look forward to try out the products to see how they will work for our family. Let’s read on below to know more about Seventh Generation Babies Products…

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SEVENTH GENERATION BABIES PRODUCTS

*Some Facts About Chlorine*

If chlorine is used during processing of disposable products, dangerous chlorinated toxins are released into the environment through the pulp production process. Seventh Generation diapers & baby wipes has not been processed with chemicals containing chlorine. It’s safer on the environment, and also there will be less chemical exposure on your baby’s skin!

CHLORINE FREE BABY DIAPERS

What’s So Special?

1. Wood pulp processed without chemicals containing chlorine
2. Hypoallergenic
3. Fragrance and latex free
4. Premium fit and absorbency
5. Soft, cloth-like comfort keeps baby safe and dry

Features and Benefits:

• In addition to keeping your baby dry, the super absorbent polymer is non-toxic and hypoallergenic.
• Features stretchy leg gathers and resealable closure tabs.
• Chlorine-free materials and absorbent polymers help keep your baby dry in between changes and through the night.
• Effective at keeping baby dry and reducing the risk of diaper rash; studies show that the absorbent polymer is non-irritating to baby’s sensitive skin.
• 3 sizes: Newborn – Up to 4.5 Kg (10 lbs); Stage 1 – 3.6 to 6.4 Kg (8-14 lbs); and Stage 2 – 5.4 to 8.2 Kg (12-18 lbs).
• Get them here: Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Diapers at Lifestyle Green Solutions.

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CHLORINE FREE BABY WIPES

What’s So Special?

1. Hypoallergenic
2. Whitened without chemicals containing chlorine
3. Unscented
4. Alcohol free
5. One-at-a-time dispensing
6. Soft and gentle for baby’s delicate skin.

Features and Benefits:

• Free of dyes and fragrances, the baby wipes contain a natural cleansing agent that is gentle on baby’s tender skin.
• The baby wipes are made with soft cloth that has not been processed with chemicals containing chlorine.
• Available in: Wipes Tub (70 Count); Wipes resealable refill pack (70 Count); Wipes Travel Pack (36 Count).

• Get them here: Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Baby Wipes at Lifestyle Green Solutions.

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NATURAL POWDERED LAUNDRY DETERGENT – Free & Clear

Features and Benefits:

• Weight: 1.4 Kg (48 oz) – For 18 to 36 loads.
• Truly free and clear of fragrances, dyes & masking agents.
  
• Free of phosphates, optical brighteners & no chlorine bleach.
• Suitable for all type of laundry including baby clothes (it is hypo-allergenic).
• Tough on stains and keeps whites and colors bright.
• Gentle on your fabrics and the earth (biodegradable).
• Not tested on animals.
• Get them here: Seventh Generation Laundry Products at Lifestyle Green Solutions.

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Lifestyle Green Solutions is not only a place to shop for Natural and Organic certified products, it is also an online store where all the products are discounted! Don’t believe me? Visit their website and take your time to have a look at their current promotions:

- BABIES  CARE  PROMOTIONS -

- WOMEN CARE PROMOTIONS -

Not only that, http://www.lifestylegreensolutions also offers a Fidelity Points system with real advantages. Each time you buy a product, its price is converted into Fidelity Points. When the logo FPX2, FPX3 or 4 appears, it simply means that the points obtained after purchasing are multiplied by two, three or four. When you reach 700 points, you are able to convert them into 5% discount off the TOTAL OF YOUR NEXT ORDER! The more points you gain, more discounts you will get!

BE SEDUCED WITH LIFESTYLE GREEN SOLUTION’S LARGE RANGE OF QUALITY ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS!

About Momiji Natural Cloth Pads (info taken from My Precious):

• Washable and reusable menstrual pad
• Surface material: 100% cotton flannel; Inner core: 100% cotton fabric
• High absorbent power and has special leak-proof lining
• Can be folded compactly using the button fasteners

I received one Medium sized MOMIJI Natural pad in “Purple Flowers” pattern for reviewing. It is meant to be used for normal flow periods. Here it is:

I prewashed once as instructed in the label, and used it for 2 months (during menses).

What I Like:

• Very straight-forward and easy to use design
• The 2 snap button adjustment allows me to fit them with my, ahem, different types of panties (midi? bikini? low waist? high waist? G-string maybe??! )
• Easy to care for – Durable enough for machine washing (some Cloth Pads are better off hand washed), but just ensure no softener is used!
• The inner cotton fabric gets fluffier and thicker after each wash – The absorbency gets better too this way

What I Don’t Quite Like:

• The fasteners were not the usual plastic resin snaps I’m used to. They are lead free buttons (some sort of metal material) – My first thought was, “Won’t these rust or something?!” But of course they wouldn’t rust..
• The surface material could have been softer, I find it to be a little coarse/rough
• In terms of thickness and texture, I felt like I was wearing a regular disposable pad (Compared to fleece material pads, which tends to be slimmer in design).

This is another brand of Cloth Pads that I have added to my collection It’s great now that I can fully use Cloth Pads and Liners daily, no more disposables! In the long run, using these will definitely save a lot on my expenses, and I absolutely love the health benefits that comes along with using Cloth Pads!

MOMIJI Natural cloth pads are available in sizes Small, Medium, Large and Night. They come in a variety of prints too. Also, the MOMIJI One Zipper Purse is suitable to be used to carry your pads on the go.

If you are interested to get these, they are available at http://syadreamzsew.blogspot.com/

Read up more about Cloth Pads/Liners here too: Cloth Pads/Liners Articles. Cloth Diaper Malaysia loves to review products! If you want me to review your product, please Contact Me

Kali ini saya ingin kongsi bersama informasi mengenai Ruam Lampin (diaper rash) dan kaitannya dengan menggunakan Cloth Diapers.

Acap kali kita terbaca informasi yang mengatakan:

“Penggunaan Cloth Diapers boleh mengurangkan/mencegah ruam lampin”

Benarkah kenyataan tersebut?

Selama saya menggunakan Cloth Diapers, saya ketahui bahawa mungkin kenyataan ini kurang tepat. Bayi saya tidak terlepas juga dari mendapat ruam lampin atau “diaper rash”.

Apakah itu Ruam Lampin?

• Ruam lampin, atau nama medikalnya “Diaper Dermatitis” merujuk kepada ruam pada bahagian kulit bayi yang dipakaikan lampin (diaper area).
• Ia disebabkan oleh faktor-faktor seperti jangkitan kulit atau bahan yang boleh menyebabkan iritasi.
• Ia menyebabkan permukaan kulit bayi menjadi merah, menggelupas, berbintik-bintik, gatal atau luka.

Mengapa Ruam Lampin Terjadi?

1. Punca utama adalah pendedahan kulit bayi kepada kelembapan secara berpanjangan (prolonged wetness).
2. Perubahan pH kulit kepada lebih berasid yang disebabkan oleh air kencing dan poo bayi.
3. Pemakanan bayi: Bayi yang menyusu badan kurang mendapat ruam lampin (kerana poo kurang berasid) berbanding bayi yang sudah boleh makan.
4. Alergi makanan.
5. Diarrhea.
6. Perubahan diet ibu yang menyusukan.
7. Luka pada kulit.
8. Jangkitan kulat.
9. Pergeselan berterusan kulit bayi dengan lampin.
10. Kulit jenis sensitif.
11. Pendedahan kepada bahan iritan.

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Katanya pakai Cloth Diapers boleh mengurangkan Ruam Lampin??!

Kenyataan ini bukan lah 100% tepat.

• Sebab utama ruam lampin terjadi adalah kelembapan, dan tiada kaitan dengan jenis lampin yang dipakaikan.
• Sekurang-kurangnya 50% bayi akan mendapat ruam lampin selama jangka masa mereka memakai lampin.
• Tiada perbezaan yang ketara jika kita menggunakan Cloth Diapers atau lampin pakai buang.
• Amat penting agar lampin kerap ditukar, tidak kira jika menggunakan Cloth Diapers atau lampin pakai buang.
• Bayi baru lahir perlu ditukarkan lampin baru setiap jam, manakala bayi yang lebih besar, setiap 3-4 jam.

Namun begitu, antara sebab berlakunya ruam lampin yang mungkin berkaitan dengan JENIS lampin yang kita pakaikan pada bayi kita (Cloth Diapers ataupun lampin pakai buang) adalah:

• Pergeselan berterusan kulit bayi dengan lampin
• Kulit bayi yang sensitif
• Pendedahan kepada bahan iritan.

Umum diketahui bahawa bahan-bahan yang digunakan untuk membuat lampin pakai buang (disposable diapers) terdiri daripada bahan kimia dan sintetik – boleh baca lebih lanjut di posting “Apa yang ada dalam produk pakai buang?” Oleh itu pada pandangan saya, ruam lampin boleh lah dikurangkan sedikit dengan penggunaan Cloth Diapers. Sekurang-kurangnya “kulit bayi yang sensitif tidak akan bergesel secara berterusan dengan bahan iritan dan kimia yang ada di dalam lampin pakai buang!” (Pandainya saya karang ayat baru dari ketiga-tiga di atas, hehe)

Tapi perlu diingatkan, pakai Cloth Diapers pun boleh juga mengakibatkan ruam lampin! Saya akan kongsi pula maklumat ini di masa hadapan

SOALAN: Adakah anda setuju atau tidak dengan pandangan saya di atas?

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Dalam dunia moden kita kini, amat mustahil mahu mencari sesuatu yang betul-betul “selamat” dan tidak memudaratkan. Dengan adanya kuasa-kuasa besar syarikat korporat yang mahu menjual pelbagai jenis produk dan jenama – semuanya atas dasar keuntungan, dengan menjaja nama “kemudahan, penjimatan dan teknologi”.

Tetapi benar kah? Terlalu banyak produk pakai buang (disposable) yang berebut-rebut mahukan perhatian di pasaraya dan di iklan televisyen/surat khabar/majalah. Produk-produk sebegini digelar Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs), di mana ianya mempunyai jangka hayat yang pendek (pakai & buang) dan memberikan faktor kemudahan kepada pengguna. Kita pula terlalu sibuk dengan kehidupan seharian dan mahu menjimatkan masa sebanyak mungkin sehinggakan tidak terfikir akan bahaya yang mungkin ada pada produk-produk seperti ini.

BAHAYA PRODUK PAKAI BUANG (DISPOSABLES)

Dioxin (Proses Pemutihan)

• Tuala wanita, tampon dan lampin pakai semuanya berwarna putih, bukan? Ini kerana majoriti produk-produk ini melalui proses pemutihan kain kapas (bleaching) yang menggunakan bahan kimia bernama Dioxin. Jumlah akhir Dioxin yang wujud mungkin kecil, tetapi bahan kimia ini boleh berkumpul di dalam badan kita kepada jumlah yang berbahaya selepas penggunaan yang berterusan. Cuba bayangkan, kaum wanita menggunakan produk-produk sebegini setiap bulan semenjak remaja sehingga menopaus, berapa banyakkah Dioxin yang akan berkumpul dalam badan kita?
• Dioxin dikaitkan dengan penyakit-penyakit seperti: Endometriosis, Keradangan pelvik, Kanser payu dara, Kanser ovari, Kecacatan bayi, Keguguran, Masalah kesuburan, Diabetes dan Kerosakan sistem imun.
• Produk-produk yang diperbuat daripada bahan sintetik rayon (untuk fungsi penyerapan lebih) juga mempunyai Dioxin.

Bahan Kimia dari Racun Serangga

• Tuala wanita, tampon dan lampin pakai buang diperbuat dari kapas. Tanaman kapas ini disembur dengan bahan kimia seperti racun serangga dan pembunuh kuman yang mempunyai bahan kimia bernama Furan. Bahan kimi ini juga kekal dalam produk-produk ini dalam jangka masa yang lama dan boleh berkumpul dalam badan kita.
• Furan dikaitkan dengan: Kecacatan bayi, Bayi pra-matang, Kemandulan, Gangguan fungsi thyroid, Gangguan kestabilan hormon,  Diabetes dan Endometriosis.

Bahan Plastik, Pewangi Dan Penyah-Bau (Fragrances & Deodorants)

• Pewangi & penyah-bau ditambah semasa pemprosesan untuk “mewangikan dan meyamankan” keadaan. Ianya boleh menyebabkan alergi kulit dan mengganggu kestabilan vagina.
• Plastik yang digunakan untuk lapisan “dry weave” atau “dry feel cover” boleh menyebabkan alergi kulit, infeksi vagina dan kegatalan.

Penggunaan Tampon: Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)

• Penyakit ini amat biasa kepada pengguna tampon. Jika tampon digunakan untuk waktu yang lama, bakteria Staphylococcus aureus akan tumbuh di dalam vagina, dan ianya membebaskan toksin dan bahan beracun ke dalam saluran darah.
• TSS sangat bahaya! Ia boleh menyebabkan tekanan darah turun secara mendadak dan lebih teruk, kematian!
• Tampon juga mungkin boleh menyebabkan: Cirit-birit, Muntah-muntah, Pening dan  Demam.

Bahan-bahan yang Tidak Diketahui

• Kebanyakan produk pakai buang dibuat di negara China dan India (untuk jimat kos lah, apa lagi?) Bahan-bahan dan cara pemprosesan mungkin tidak diiktiraf, tidak dijalankan pemeriksaan dan diberitahu diberitahu umum. Kita tak akan tahu apa lagi bahan-bahan kimia lain yang ditambah ke dalam produk-produk ini!

Tiada Tarikh Luput

• Tuala wanita, tampon dan lampin pakai buang juga tidak ada jangka hayat atau “expiry date.” Kita tidak tahu bila ianya dihasilkan, dan berapa lama ianya sudah berada di dalam pasaraya. Mungkin sudah berbulan atau bertahun! Apakah kesan menggunakan produk-produk yang sintetik, dan juga mungkin telah luput?

Kesemua fakta di atas dipetik dari sumber dari internet. Untuk kepastian, kita boleh lah bertanyakan lebih lanjut dengan pakar kesihatan atau doktor peribadi. Namun begitu, dengan informasi yang telah ada, adakah kita masih mahu menggunakan produk-produk yang mungkin membahayakan kesihatan kita ini?

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