Self-proclaimed Diaper Diva Shelley Tween urges parents to reconsider the health risks of plastic, disposable diapers. "The lack of disclosure of health risks with throwaways needs to be challenged. Cloth diapers are an important health product.”

     Consumers have been kept in the dark, allowed to feel that throwaway diapers are a benign health choice and without risk.  Cloth diapers have been completely reinvented. They are hi-tech, modern, and nearly hands-free. They are easily fastened with Velcro, and when they're soiled, you throw them in a hamper, instead of a garbage can.

Most importantly, cloth diapers give babies healthy, rash-free skin. Cloth breathes, just like our skin, keeping babies cool and comfortable. Cloth users rarely experience diaper rash.  In fact, most users stop using ointments and are amazed by the results!

Another advantage of cloth is its purity.  There are no chemical absorbing gels and no chemical fragrances!  Most cloth diapers are simply 100% cotton.   When you think about it, since 20% of everything on our skin gets absorbed directly into our bloodstream, it's important that anything that touches our skin be clean and nearly edible."  The chemicals from disposable diapers can sometimes trigger reactions in babies, but a cloth diaper will never be accused of triggering Asthma, allergies or affecting the endocrine system.

Meanwhile, every throwaway diaper on the market has major health flaws-beginning with plastic. "Plastic doesn't breathe, so hot, unhealthy diapers become humid environments where bacteria grows."  

     'Pesticide-free', 'Hormone-free', 'Chemical-free', are buzz words when choosing baby products. Today’s parents face challenges their parents did not.  However, we now know to limit the chemicals and toxins in our food, air, water, indoor environments and most importantly, on our babies’ skin!

For more information, contact Shelley Tween, Diaper Diva.
845-338-1211; Healthy Diapers 64 Clarendon Ave, Kingston, NY 12401

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