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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many diapers and what kinds of accessories do I need to get started?

   Since different diapering systems have different needs, please see our compare cloth vs disposables page for a chart and suggested started packages.

I heard washing cloth diapers was more harmful to the environment than purchasing throw away diapers. Is this true?

   This is a frustrating rumor that has been circulating since at least 2005. The research that started this ugly gossip was done in the United Kingdom. While there are many things parents can do to lessen their impact on the environment while using cloth diapers, this study had many faults. The Real Diaper Association, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, provides support and education to parents all across the U.S. for the use of simple, reusable cloth diapers. They have an article available on their website that discusses, in detail, the myths surrounding this debate. Always remember to consider who stands to profit big money from the claims they are making and do your own research. Marketing can sometimes be a bit like propaganda. As consumers, we must continue to be savvy and knowledgeable protectors of our wallets.

What's the deal with bamboo? Is it synthetic or real? I'm so confused!

   Join the rest of the country as every company in the United States and beyond is trying desperately to get its hands on a share of the sustainable industry! The topic of bamboo and its claims and guarantees has gotten so far out of hand that the Federal Trade Commission is getting involved and they mean business! This government agency published a press release in August of 2009 regarding the "truth" behind real bamboo.

"...the nation’s consumer protection agency, wants you to know that the soft “bamboo” fabrics on the market today are rayon. They are made using toxic chemicals in a process that releases pollutants into the air. Extracting bamboo fibers is expensive and time-consuming, and textiles made just from bamboo fiber don’t feel silky smooth."

You can find the entire press release on their site. Before you get too mad with your local retailer though, keep in mind that they aren't usually the ones making the products with the false claims. They are merely trusting what the manufacturer of the product touts. If you like them, you may want to share the link - 4 companies just had charges brought against them because of false claims.