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Seventh Generation Diapers and Other Brands
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on February 24, 2008
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I have a new baby and he has incredibly sensitive skin. I've always used Pampers with my daughter and never had any problems but he seems to need something a little "...
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- I have used the diapers and wipes on my twins and they work great
- Hi M., I have a 19 month old with terrible eczema and have always used the seventh generation diapers. They work great. I also run a small daycare and two other c...
- We got the seventh generation diapers as a gift with both of my daughters and I have to say they have come a LONG way and sometimes I even like them better than Huggie...
Looking for Recommendations on "Green" Disposable Diapers
Asked by D.S. from San Francisco
on July 11, 2009
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My husband really does not want to use cloth diapers (our son is due to be born in early January 2010.) My husband has had 2 children previously so has some experience...
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- I used to love 7th generation until I tried Earth's Best diapers. They are amazing and I feel really good about the choice (no chemicals, etc...). we also do cloth d...
- I used Tushies about 10 years ago with my first, I really liked them. Hopefully they haven't changed. Seventh Gen were ok, but they felt like the generic brand diape...
- I used Seventh Generation with my first daughter, but had some leakage issues in between her legs, so we switched to Nature Babycare. We have been using Nature Babyca...
A Disposable Diaper Question
Asked by E.B. from San Francisco
on June 2, 2009
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We use cloth diapers for our 2 year old. She hasn't had a disposable on since we came home from the hospital. We have decided to use seventh generation diapers for a...
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- You may want to experiment before leaving. We bought like 10 packages of seventh generation newborn diapers before he was born, and they don't work well at all with o...
- For nighttime, I used Huggies overnights in a size bigger than what my daughter was wearing. They were amazing...she never had a leaky diaper again!
- I also use cloth, when we're at home, and Seventh Generation for my 21 month old. At night we use a size larger (size 4) than what she wears during the day (size 3) w...
Going Green/eating Organic - Need Advice
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on May 21, 2008
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hello everyone!
i was just curious to see if anyone had any advice on how to start going green, specifically detoxing the home. i don't know where to start! i do us...
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- You can start by getting some white vinegar and some baking soda. Those two things will go a long way for cleaning! The baking soda is great for scrubbing, and the vin...
- Hi K.: That is really great that you are making efforts to 'go green and eat organic.' I would say that yes, it really is worth the trouble! These days, there are a l...
- You might want to check into Melaleuca products. The cleaners are all tea tree oil based. You can check up on the products on Melaleuca.com. It is supposed to be great...
Clothes Line Drying
Asked by S.K. from Detroit
on August 7, 2008
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For those of you who line dry your clothes/towels etc outside, I just started doing this this summer...I haven't found a way to get items to dry and NOT be all "crunch...
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- Greetings Eco friendly mom!! As for the clothes drying outside...I have never thought about it until now but my clothes do not get crunchy. We do not use any deter...
- I have found that if you add a bit of fabric softener (i.e Downy) to the rinse cycle of the wash, the dry clothes that have been hung out will not be so "crunchy"...es...
- try your last rinse cycle with nothing but white vinegar.
Seeking Recommendations for All-natural, Organic Baby Products
Asked by G.S. from San Francisco
on May 22, 2008
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I have just begun reading Gorgeously Green and was APPALLED over the label-reading I have done on the baby products in my home. I can't believe my beloved Cetaphil cl...
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- Hi G. - I see it has been a while since you requested info -but you are definitely heading in the right direction checking ALL of you personal care products, as well a...
- Cosmeticdatabase.com has been very helpful for me. Just click on what type of products you are interested in and a list of products pops up. They have a list of the ...
- Hi G., You may want to try Arbonne Baby Care for general use and they have a skin conditioning oil and rejuvenating cream that are awesome for eczema. The products a...
Dish Detergent Recommendations
Asked by V.T. from Dallas
on January 11, 2011
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I've been using Cascade in my dishwasher forever. But the last 2 boxes of powder I bought seem to leave a film on my dishes. Does anyone have any recommendations for...
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Recommendations on Green/Natural Products For
Asked by R.J. from St. Louis
on June 11, 2009
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Hello ladies,
I've seen some recommendations in past requests, but I'm looking to buy natural/safer cleaning supplies and personal products such as baby wash, sunscre...
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- Hi R., I have found a company that uses safe ingredients. I have completely switched my home to "green" products. This includes cleaning products, bath and body p...
- You really don't need to buy anything fancy. You'll probably get a lot of people replying with advertisements/info on buying from companies like Melaleuca, Shaklee, e...
- I agree with the first post. I use vinegar/baking soda (and sometimes a lemon) to clean just about everything. I even use it with my laundry and hair! Google it and...
Blistery Rash
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on February 24, 2008
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My nine month old has recently developed a blistery rash around the anus. It looks red and inflammed and I don't know what to put on it or what is causing it. I am as...
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- From my reading a red rash around the anus is indicative of a milk allergy. Refer to Dr. Sears' book, the Baby Book.
- Every once in a while my boys will get a really bad rash, sometimes it even bleeds. I have prescription Butt Paste and it's awesome, usually after just a few uses the ...
- Coming from a Peds RN- who had two children with food allergies. I really wouldnt be so concerned it's a food allergy. Normally it's stomach upset or specifically hive...
Unscented Diapers
Asked by J.M. from Salinas
on June 18, 2008
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My 9 month old daughter has a rash in her diaper area that I cannot seem to clear up. I've tried Desitin, Butt Paste, A&D, Resinol, you name it. She went to the doctor...
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- My daughter had sort of the same problem. I recommend cloth diapers. Are you sure it's not a yeast infection? Sometimes the babys urine doesn't mix well wtih the di...
- Hi J., My now 2-year-old grand-daughter had the same problem when she was about 4-months old. She had gotten a terrible rash that would not go away with anything. ...
- My daughter had a rash that no amount of cream would take care of because of the moisture. I used a lot of baby powder (cornstarch) and it cleared it right up. It's b...
