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Resuables vs. disposables

Ayla · 2006-07-19 15:35:55

Come one and all who have a strong opinion on using reusable or disposable nappies. This debate started a bit in the Green Baby forum (so feel free to check out the comments made there), but I thought it worthy of its own thread. Now, I personally believe the environmental impact of either nappy system is debatable...and…

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#32 11-08-2006 04:35PM

Ickle Magoo

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Khannie wrote:

Heh. Yup! Though this is what my mother did with me. Disposables were around at the time, but she didn't like the idea of them, so stuck with the toweling nappies (we're talking mid-70's here, so no liners, bulky yokes, etc.).

Yeah, I've heard all about the terry nappies & rubber pants from older family members who see the kids clothies, they can't believe how much they have changed....no more soaking in a bucket & trying to lift dripping into the machine - thank goodness!

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#33 12-08-2006 10:34PM

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I wore them, as did younger siblings and cousins. The first time I remember seeing a disposable was when a friend of my mother's came to stay with her daughter. Fine, to a point, but those rubber pants could really mark your legs.

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