May 2007 Newsletter
Several new articles have been added to The Diaper Jungle in recent weeks! Be
sure to stop by and see what's new in the cloth diapering world.
Are You Green, Instinctive, Healthy, or Frugal? -
If are reading this newsletter then you are
probably a natural mama that cloth diapers your children. But why exactly do you
use cloth diapers? I found it interesting that there are so many reasons
why a mom would choose cloth diapers and I find that those “natural” mamas that
pick cloth, usually fit into one of four categories.
The Instinctive Mama – This mom
practices instinctive or attachment style parenting. She bases her decisions
upon what she feels is best for her child regardless of mainstream or
conventional views. Because bonding and closeness are so important this mom will
might carry her baby in a sling, practice co-sleeping, and even choose the
cloud-like softness of cloth diapers for her little one’s bum.
The Frugal Mama – This mom chooses to
use cloth for economical reasons. She knows that cloth diapers and their
reusable nature, as well as their ability to service more than one child…will
help her to meet a limited budget. While some of the more extravagant diapers
are on her wish list they may not be practical for the truly frugal and simple
fitteds or even prefolds and covers might be the mainstay for this type of mom.
The Healthy Mama – This mom cares
deeply about health issues and one of her biggest concerns is repetitive
exposure to chemicals. Disposable diapers contain a large number of chemicals
and perfumes and this makes them an unacceptable diapering alternative to a
health conscious mom. This mom may also be a big fan of organic diapers because
they are made from materials grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
The Green Mama – This mom is an
environmentalist. She chooses to use cloth diapers because they are reusable and
will not contribute to landfill waste problems. Because they are not paper and
petroleum based like disposables their production is more sustainable and planet
friendly. This mom may also choose organic diapers in support of organic
agriculture practices and she may also choose hemp or bamboo because they are
sustainable materials.
So what type of cloth diaper mom are you?
Answer in our poll!
Need Mother's Day Gift Ideas? - The
Diaper Jungle's site owner Tiffany is the "Nature
Mom" representing This Next's Mother's Day Gift Guide site. Take a look at
our picks.
Another Free Guide??! -
We are giving away another guide over NatureMoms. If you happen to stop by you
can get this new guide on organic living just by signing up for the newsletter.
10 Days to Greener You! - Okay so maybe you weren't
the "green mama" mentioned above but if you would like to learn more about green
living and lightening your environmental footprint we have great news for
you...we have created a FREE ten day e-course called
10 Days to a Greener You. Sign up
and check it out and good luck on your journey to green living.
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forum for cloth diaper business
owners!
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