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Is it bad to individually wrap disposable diapers in plastic grocery bags before disposing of them? On the one hand, I figure I'm recycling the bags. On the other, intuitively it seems that this would make them take longer to decompose in a landfill. However, diaper pails just don't contain the smell. I'm a hassled, over-worked mother of two toddler boys, and I'm just not up for washing cloth diapers.

TXChristDem replied: "Let yourself off the hook on this issue. No matter which choice you make, there will be legions of people who will tell you how wrong you are. Cloth diapers carry their own environmental wrongs with them, like the energy used to wash them daily and the chemical detergents that end up in the water supply. No product is a perfect solution. The fact of the matter is that if you get a shower in a day's time, you are doing well. If you and your boys are clean, fed and entertained, then you are doing all you can to save the planet by raising two sons who are unlikely to end up incarcerated or unemployed. Give yourself credit for caring about this issue, then do what you can reasonably expect yourself to do, and let everyone else do the same."

Daelaria replied: "I'd say bad depends on your personal definition. I do use cloth diapers for the most part, but when I have a disposable now and again, I put several of them in a grocery bag before I dispose of it. I think it's pretty wasteful to contain just one in every plastic bag but you can fit a few in there."

Winnie replied: "Go ahead and wrap the diapers. I know how bad the smell can get. Don't feel bad about not using cloth diapers, think about how much water you would be using washing them. There is no good answer for the whole diaper problem. It won't make to much of a difference if you wrap them is plastic bags or not."

Jan C replied: "YES It is very bad to use a plastic bag your disposable diaper is all ready gonna take about twenty years all by itself to break down and with the plastic bag around it who knows. I know cloth diapers are hard to deal with but if you go to You might think again and maybe even use a diaper service? Good luck being a MOM is the greatest job you will ever have. JC Oh PS Spend a few dollars and buy the cloth bags most stores sell. Then you won't even have to worry about reusing all those plastic bags. :)"

Krystal C replied: "I do the same thing with my daughter's diapers, sometimes in 2 bags if the smell is really strong. Disposable pails didn't work for me either, and this does work."

big_twinhd replied: "its ok as long as you dont throw them in the woods"

DYO replied: "I have been where the garbage goes. There is a huge tractor with big metal spike drum things for wheels and its sole purpose is to roll back and forth, back and forth on the fresh stuff comin in. If any plastic bags remain closed after that then this monster tractor is just wasting gas."

intelex22 replied: "Wrapping disposable diapers in plastic bags prior to disposal slows down the degradation process, in addition to adding to landfill mass. As the father of twins, I understand your pain. You should consider the "Diaper Genie II." Instead of a simple pail, this devise is a "constant tube" plastic liner with spring-loaded "jaws" and a snap lid which really helps keep odor very minimal. Not only is this more effective, but it you can dispose of a dozen diapers for the plastic used in one grocery bag. And by having more biologically active "mass" inside the plastic, degradation can proceed further than if only one were wraped up alone. Being green is about minimizing your impacts where you can. This might be a good application for you. I hope this helps."

Has anyone used cloth diapers on their baby instead of regular ones? I'm 4 weeks with my first and I'm really considering using cloth diapers. I just think its a cool idea and its better for the earth cause its not going to landfills like all those other diapers are. And I heard it saves money in the long run. What are the pros/cons of cloth diapers?

Super-Mum-to-4 replied: "Yep! I have with all my babies - and i have 3 in nappies right now *lol*. I use 'modern cloth' by day and disposables by night. Cloth are cheaper, cuter, and much better for the environment than disposables. I used terry squares for a while before buying the modern cloth - you can google stuff like 'fuzzi bunz' and 'baby behinds' to find out more about those :)"

Diet C replied: "I've used both. I greatly prefer cloth. Cheaper, less stink, less diaper rashes, no trash, they're cute, and I can save them for future babies. Modern cloth diapers are not hard. You toss them in a pail then toss them in the wash. If there's solid poop in them (formula feeding or starting solids) then you need to scrape first then toss, but if you exclusively nurse they can go right into a pail. You would need accessories. A lidded trash can, a laundry bag, a small wet bag, possibly a sprayer. The Jillian's site has a try before you buy package, which is useful if you're undecided. Basically they'll send you various cloth diapers to try for 3 weeks. If you like them, you keep them and they charge you the difference. If you don't like them, just send them back and they'll refund you $100 of your $110 deposit. They are expensive to start, this is the only real drawback. But, since you're newly pregnant, buying one here and one there until you give birth won't break the bank and you could have a nice stash. This site has a lot of useful information regarding washing, diaper creams, detergents, repair, etc: This may prove useful for you too: Honestly, they aren't hard like they were in our parent's time. No pins and folding required if you want to avoid them. New cloth diapers are dad/grandma/babysitter friendly."

Smurfy replied: "I've been cloth diapering for about 3 years, and I'm currently CDing two kids (although my oldest is in pre-K now, and they don't do cloth, so he wears disposables there). We've saved thousands of dollars over the years by using cloth. I'm a big fan. I've also used disposables, and while there are some pros, I still prefer cloth overall. Pros of cloth: ~ more environmentally friendly ~ customizable absorbency ~ less rashes for some babies ~ lower cost overall ~ fewer leaks for some babies ~ more absorbent for some babies ~ some like cloth better for aesthetic reasons ~ you can often resell them when you're done and make some money back, or use them for your next babies ~ some find that cloth diapered babies potty train sooner and more easily Cons of cloth: ~ extra laundry ~ you have buy them upfront, which can be a little costly (but it doesn't have to be) ~ slightly higher water and power bills ~ some find them inconvenient for outside the home ~ some daycares, sitters, and nannies won't use cloth ~ laundering may take more work if you have hard water or don't have your own washing machine For my youngest, I use bumGenius 3.0 one size, Fuzzibunz (the old style), and occasionally, unbleached prefolds with a Thirsties cover. You can search any of those to see more information on them. I'm a big fan of the bumGenius 3.0s. When he was a newborn, we used bleached prefolds with Dappi covers. I got them in this kit: The kit comes with 12 prefolds, 4 Dappies, 2 Snappies to fasten the prefolds, and 1 bumGenius 3.0 to use at nighttime. The covers work surprisingly well for the price, and the kit is enough to cloth diaper a baby for about a day, maybe longer if they're older. For the price, it's a really good kit, in my opinion. It's a really good way to start out if you're on a really tight budget. For my oldest, I use unbleached prefolds with Thirsties covers. I've used other diapers on him in the past, but he grew out of them, and these are the best fit for him now that he's bigger. This is my laundering routine: * Spray off solids in toilet. * Throw diaper in dry pail (I use a step operated lidded trash can). * When pail is full, toss diapers in the washing machine (I have a high efficiency, front loading machine). * Run a cold wash/cold rinse with baking soda in the wash and vinegar with a few drops of tea tree oil in the rinse. * Run a hot wash/cold rinse with an extra rinse and a *tiny* bit of detergent (I use less than a teaspoon, probably) and baking soda in the wash cycle, and vinegar and a couple drops of tea tree oil in the rinse cycle. * Line dry the pocket diapers and covers, and tumble dry the inserts and prefolds. You can line dry those, too, but we have a pretty humid climate, so to prevent mildew, I like to tumble dry them for at least a little bit to dry them faster. Here's some of my other cloth diapering tips: 1. Get a few different kinds of diapers and try them all out so you can decide what kind works best for you. Check out this site. They have a trial package that you can try for 21 days for a deposit, and if you send them back, they give you your deposit back: 2. Get a diaper sprayer, like this one: It will make cleaning up poop so much easier for you. All you do is plop the poop in the toilet, and spray off the residue - no dunking in the toilet. 3. Baking soda, vinegar, and tea tree oil are your friends when you're cloth diapering. I use baking soda in the wash, and I use vinegar with a few drops of tea tree oil in the rinse. They keep my diapers stain and odor free. I also use tea tree oil in the pail to keep it from smelling. 4. You only need a very tiny bit of detergent. I use All Free and Clear. Only about a tablespoon is needed for one load - even less if you have a high efficiency front loader. Using too much detergent will cause build up in your diapers, and they'll start to repel urine and leak. You can ruin your diapers this way. Trust me, you don't need very much detergent *at all*. This chart is very helpful in finding a good detergent for your cloth diapers: 5. You can buy biodegradable, flushable diaper liners to make poop clean ups even easier. You can find these here: I, personally, don't use liners, but if you want to cut costs while saving yourself a little mess, you can try these. Also, check out these sites for more information and answer to your questions. Good luck! Lots of good reviews here: I bought all of my diapers here: The truth about cloth diapers - fact Vs fiction:"

Sunny replied: "cloth diapers are so cute & cool! pro good for baby good for earth & wild animals good for budget pretty easy to use when you get the hang of it con little more work then disposables, especially for watery poopy ones =) Start with prefolds - cheapest & easy to wash Get a dozen or two & 2-3 covers will last long. The most important thing is that you need to wash them well. Use the right detergent for cloth - prevent from build up, if it happens you need to boil them."

Harmony replied: "I switched to cloth on my 3rd child at 8 months and much prefer cloth. It felt sooo good not to be sending piles of dipes to the landfill, my home garbage didn't stink anymore (with cloth all the poop goes in the toilet where it belongs), plus I started putting my baby on the toilet a few times each day at 5 months and she potty trained herself at 26 months old. My first two kids where closer to 4 years old when fully potty trained, so I saved myself two years of changing poopy diapers twice a day!!!! My 4th baby is two months old and I still love cloth diapers. I used prefolds with my 3rd baby, but upgraded to fitteds this time and am loving it. They are more like cute clothes than diapers. So much fun to use. Sometimes babysitters or dads say they are afraid to change a diaper and I say, "come on! its just snaps like on a onesie, super easy" They find out I am right. The laundering is easy. I use the routine described on Jillian's Drawers New to Cloth tutorial and it works great. I love having a diaper sprayer, but don't use the other extras she recommends, just ziplocs and garbage bags for wet diapers and disposable wipes (shame on me)."

diapers take 500 years to decompose in a landfill? do baby diapers really take 500 years to decompose in a landfill??? that just seems so long. that cant be true.

diggs76 replied: "it is long, maybe not that long, but still use cloth if you can"

amanda replied: "sure does, have you seen how long it takes plastic bottles and containers"

wiXet replied: "I have heard this too. This is why i now use cloth 50% of the time....hoping to start using them 100% of the time soon."

dueoct16boy#3 replied: "I know it takes a long time not sure exactly how long but I remember hearing it being over a hundred years atleast."

tru_blu replied: "where and when was that study done? were diapers (the same kind we use today) even around 500 years ago? i doubt it takes that long diapers have come a long way even from the time i was a child and I'm 21 now, back then the diapers had more of a plastic like outer shell to them and now they are more like cotton, idk"

dKm replied: "or longer depending on conditions. Same is true for any plastic product. Sure cloth diapers use more water to wash and energy to run the appliance, but both water treatment and energy generation are better than 500 years in a dump. I use cloth diapers almost all of the time - only disposables when we are gone for the entire day."

What is more harmful for the environment, disposable or cloth diapers? I know it is often stated that disposable diapers are terrible for the environment as they take ages to break down, but what about the chemicals used and energy costs of cleaning cloth diapers? Which one is more or less polluting? Disposables that end up buried in landfills or cloth ones that create more carbon pollution in the air?

annie white replied: "I don't know, nor do i really care. Why don't you ask Al Gore. He is a moron too."

Lavgan replied: "In my opinion, it is disposable diapers. But is hard to quantity the exact environmental damage, as the ultimate disposal is still on land. It will depend on the place, surroundings, are limitations etc."

turnawayandgo replied: "disposable"

Kyle replied: "A cloth creates little pollution. Just think you can fit thirty cloth diapers or things of its size in a load of laundry and use a cup of soap and a few gallons of water. Thirty diapers is a great bundle with which you can make a bonfire. Thirty diapers are dirtier Ha!"

ZeroCharisma replied: "I think cloth diapers would cause less of an environmental problem. Though they do have to be washed, conventional diapers do, as you said, take ages to break down. They are actually one of the things that take up the most space in landfills. Not to mention the fact that there are plenty of environmentally friendly detergents available that don't harm our planet."

justin d replied: "disposable diapers are worse for the enviornment because thay stay in the landfill for thousands of years and release methane."

adriannemae replied: "the manufacturing of each disposable diaper uses far more energy and water then the simple washing of cloth proctor and gamble (leading malefactors of disposable diapers) made the outrageous clam that disposables use less water and energy during a battle in court, witch led to actual investigations that proved them false.....even as far as the resources involved in disposable (plastics, chemicals, wood pulp) is much more depleting then the the cotton used especally considering the fact that the average cloth diapering family uses only 5 dozen cloth diapers for their entire diapering lifespan.....and while it is said that disposables break down after 50 years..recently during an excavation of a old landfill caped back in the 60s, they uncovered disposables and found them showing no signs of decomposition and are now estimating the age of breakdown to be 200years.. as for your preference of diapers in landfills instead of pollutants in the air ... what about all the extra diesel fumes, involved in the trucking of these things all over the country...or the extra fumes from all the heavy equipment used in the landfills it is estimate that between 1.8-2% of all garbage in landfills are disposable diapers and while 2% doesn't sound like a big number when u look at the grand scheme of things it is truly monumental..."

AllAboutGreen! replied: "well indeed it does take energy, chemicals, and water to clean the cloth material but think about disposable diapers as well. it takes bleach to make them into a white color, it takes water to make the paper fiber thats part of the diaper, it takes energy to produce and ship it to warehouses and stores. even if it takes the same amount of resources for both cloth and disposable diapers, the end result that would tip the favor of cloth diapers is at least it doesnt end up in the landfill like its dispoable counterpart so cloth diapers would mainly b mpre environmentally friendlier overall"

dj219816 replied: "Cloth dipers are way better then disposibe ones no matter how much you clean them and what not. The disposible ones take too long to break down."

What happens to diapers when they go into a landfill? what happens? are there any websites with info?

Dana1981, Master of Science replied: "They sit there and take ages to break down because a high percentage of disposable diapers is plastic."

Okay so really which is better for the Earth, disposable diapers or cloth? I guess it's water vs landfills..I think in Toronto you can put diapers in the green bin but I live in BC hmmm Which is better...I am thinking of switching to cloth with my 11 month old...Tips? Where do I get them? I live in Vancouver BC

Lovely Rita Meter Maid replied: "Cloth all the way. Disposable are nasty paper undies. My daughter skin was horrid with disposables - all brands. We switched to cloth and we realised the true meaning of - as smooth as a babys bottom ******** I am in the UK, I buy BumGenius from Mothercare, you could look up baby store sites, I am sure Babies'R'Us would stock different brands too"

klik replied: "Diapers have a super absorbent polymer in them and it's not biodegradable."

Hannah replied: "cloth. it's one or two extra loads of laundry a week. I've read that an average baby sends one ton of diapers to the landfill. plus the processing and distribution of the diapers themselves. plus you driving to the store to get them. I don't know, cloth is better. it only costs me in my area about $0.30 cents to do a load of laundry. it's even better if you line dry. if you want to get some, it depends on the kind you want. I got mine from target and craigslist and I have bum genius 3.0's and happy heinys. both are one-size pocket diapers."

Erin Yay replied: "Ditto Bum Genius. My sister uses them for her 5 month old, and LOVES them. Honestly, I think environmentally it's a push, but I do think there are benefits for the child with cloth."

UC Mama replied: "Neither! Elimination communication is the best! But, if you cannot bring yourself to partake, cloth is better for baby :) Though they have about the same environmental footprint as disposables."

Shannon replied: "I think the damage done to the earth is the same when comparing the two. (Water is not a renewable resource vs landfills getting filled up more. It is not just an extra load or two of laundry, it is tons upon tons of water used over the course of 2-4 years, depending on the child.) So, go with what you and your child are comfortable with. Neither is better than the other when it comes to "saving the earth" or "being green." There are some new types of disposable diapers out there that are made in more of a "green" way and there is a type of diaper out there where you buy a couple of them and you buy a bunch of liners and you flush the liners down the toilet instead of sending them to the trash. However, I do not know the ramification on water usage just flushing them, but they are very expensive."

Alicia replied: "Despite the fact that most cloth diapers do require quite a bit of laundry (and as a result: water) disposable diapers are horrible - I've heard that one disposable diaper can take up to 500 years to decompose. There are some "in-between" cloth diapers that have a disposable and biodegradable liner (such as gDiapers), then there are the regular cloth diapers, and so forth. It really depends on what you are comfortable with and your needs."

Who's using cloth diapers, and what kind are you using? I've been using BumGenius 3.0 since last year in August when my baby was born, and they are absolutley awesome! I love them! What kind of cloth diapers are you using, and why did you choose to use them? Originally I chose these because they are cheaper in the long run, and can be used for multiple children, and is environmentally friendly..no disposables for landfills from this household! =)

milk making mama #2 due Aug 12th replied: "I am a BumGenius mama too!! LOVE THEM!!!! I am going to have #2 in August and I will have to buy some inserts (stupid fabric softener in the dryer) but the other part still looks like NEW!!! I have NEVER had a problem with diaper rash and they are so easy to use!!"

newly preg replied: "I am! I use knickernappies Disposanots (pocket diaper) and chinese prefolds with a fuzzibunz for a cover. Love the Disposanots because they don't leave red marks on my baby's fat thighs. I stuff them with a chinese prefold. Sometimes I want the natural cotton against his skin so I put a Chinese prefold on with a Fuzzibunz for a cover. I also love the BG 3.0 but only use them for outings. I find them a little harder to clean. At night I use two Chinese prefolds with a wool cover and never had a leak!!! Kudos to you for making your baby and the Earth happier!"

Elyse's Mommy ♥ replied: "We use BumGenius 3.0, Blueberry one size, and Blueberry sized. We also have one swaddlebees. All are pocket kind. We choose to use them because the amount of diapers we were throwing away the first few months disgusted me. Plus the $$ and the ability to use on the next kids."

Alhamdulilah replied: "I use bumgenius. I decided on them because they were the safe choice. They had many good reviews, and I couldn't afford to buy and try different diapers. I had to have my mom ship the bumgenius to me since I don't live in the US. I am happy I went with the bumgenius."

Kim - Eastcoastdiapers.com replied: "I use prefolds with a bummis cover during the day at home. My daughter is 9 months now, and it works really well. We are still using the infant size prefolds with a medium size cover. We also have about a dozen fuzzibunz. I love the fact that these have snaps. DH forgets to refix the velcro on our BumGenius ones and then they stick to everything. We also have a few bamboozle diapers that we use especially at night- they are superabsorbentt. The new Organic Bumgenius all in one are also good fornighttimee, but I usually add a stay dry liner."

I'm considering using cloth diapers for our new baby....? Can anyone tell me where to start? I need to know any good sites, the benifits of using cloth diapers. Where to buy them.. Everything!! We used pampers for our son who is now 2. I cant stand the thought of putting that MANY diapers in a landfill again with our second baby! Please help me state my case! My husband thinks this is a gross idea and is really against it. I need to read up and prove to him that its sanitary and great for mother earth and our budget. Thanks so much!!

Robin M replied: "Your husband sounds just like mine every time I've tried to pitch cloth diapers. I would push the point that it will save you money in the long run, and also that they are better for the baby's skin."

Kirby replied: "Well, cloth diapers aren't much better for the environment- in fact, I've heard that they might even be worse! The amount of energy needed to heat the water to clean the diapers is just as bad from an environmental standpoint as disposables. I've heard the most environmentally friendly answer for diapers is to find ones that are biodegradable- or if you buy waterproof liners with an interior natural liner in them that can be flushed. That way, no energy used to wash them, and can decompose on their own."

E replied: "a related question was asked before and someone posted a link to an acticle (i just cant find it anymore) showing that the environmental effects and the costs are pretty much the same considering the water, detergent, bleach, you use for the laundry the only advantage i see is that it's kinder on the baby's skin"

woodenhandle replied: "Good for you! I am also considering this for my baby when he/she gets here. I found this website : There are many other websites where you can purchase them, but I am fairly certain that they sell them at Sears. Check there. If I'm wrong, then I would think a baby specialty store would carry them."

Noah's Mummy replied: "altho it's good that you want to be environmentally conscious, i wouldn't use cloth nappies. i tend to agree with your husband. they just can't absorb the wetness like the diposibals do. also they give babies more nappy rash for that reason. and do you know how many you will have to be washing per week? it will take up alot of you valuble time! just my opinion tho, thats whats great about being the boss you can do what you like!"

Brooke W replied: "Try Baby BeeHinds Magic All Nappies - they come in a range of colors and are not only great for the earth, but also your precious little one. Google 'baby beehinds' to find them - you can research them on the website, and purchase directly from there. You can also find them on eBay - again, search 'baby beehinds'. They can be a bit expensive to get your collection started, but they are definitely a worthwhile investment when you add up how much you would spend on disposable diapers."

Narnia33 replied: "We used cloth diapers! Its much better for the baby's bottom. We couldn't afford the disposables at the time. Some of the best quality times that I spent with the baby were when I was folding the diapers with him nearby; I'd talk to him and sing and he'd coo and sing too - good times. We got some cloth diapers at our baby shower."

kittyrat234b replied: "I will let the expert mothers reply, but will point why I couldn't go cloth when I wanted to. You must have your own washer and dryer because the instructions on the most popular brands state that you must use a cycle with soak or else stop the washer prior to the first rinse to allow them to soak. We live in an apartment with a joint coin laundry room. I can't hold up the washers to do a soak. So, this ruled out cloth for me. I hope that you are able to, though. They seem like they are much cheaper, more comfortable for the child, and a better idea."

baby #2 due sept 23 replied: "there is a place on the net called babybestbuy.com they have diapers that have velcro closures for 2.99 each way cheaper than a lot ive seen you put them on the same way you do disposable but you have to put the cover (the Rubber pants) over them to keep leakage down. this way if you don't know how to fold the diapers you don't have to. i have seen a lot of sites that have the same diapers for 24.99 and up a 12 pack of these diapers are 29.99 and you can even buy reusable wipes on there made of flannel.. good luck"

do you rinse out your disposable diapers? did you know that it's technically illegal NOT to? "the World Health Organization guidelines are being violated whenever human waste goes into the landfills. So, technically putting diapers into the trash without cleansing them is ILLEGAL." the EPA notes that " . . . a significant portion of the disposable diaper waste dumped in American's landfills every year is actually biodegradable human waste preserved forever." "American Academy of Pediatrics and The American Public Health Association advise that fecal matter and urine should not be allowed to be disposed of together in the regular trash, because it contaminates the ground water and spreads disease " "landfills contain 5 million tons of untreated human waste - a breeding ground for diseases that could potentially contaminate our groundwater. When you toss a disposable into the dumpster you are adding to the 84 million lbs. of raw fecal matter going to the environment per year. The Lehrburger report mentioned above also suggested that disposable diapers may represent a health risk at landfill sites and recommends that state health officials determine if diapers should be classified as infectious waste because of the untreated feces and urine they contain. There are an estimated 100 intestinal viruses living on the feces in landfills and these viruses are also possible contaminates of our water supplies and could latch on to the insects that would bring these diseases back to us." Just wondering how many people are actually aware of this… I just learned it myself. Anyone else ever hear about this? Anyone else concerned?? i'm concerned, i mean, it's filling up our landfills with a biohazard that spreads disease & contaminates our water... i'm not very comfortable with that! OH, and the package instructions say to flush the soiled part, & not to put it in the trash. this is why. i do plan to do cloth diapers, it was originally my plan to save money, and now this reinforces it :) the WHO is not the only place that says it's not allowed. fecal matter (of any kind) is not to be dumped in land fills, they're known as "human health hazards". if you think it's "looney" to worry about the spread of disease & the contamination of ground water, well, i'd say that says a lot more about you. SARAH- look at them again, i read the instructions off the side of the package myself. i think it was Huggies. my friends have noticed them too--in fact it was pointed out to me by one of my friends. and sewage goes to a treatment plant where the diseases are killed, and it's seperated from the ground water. yes, i have looked into that. LIL_PUMPKIN- it's actually up to 500 yrs, according to this site... but i've seen different figures. it depends on the state of the diaper, tightly rolled around waste, only the outer, non-biodegradable part is exposed, so it takes longer. if it were open they'd decompose much faster. oh dear! i forgot to put the link to my original facts: Jenadee-it's not the smell that i'm talking about, it's scentless, invisible pathogens getting into the water & infecting people with Hepatitis B & the like. but i'm sure there is a lot MORE that really shouldn't be thrown in a landfill than just diapers.

billie s replied: "if you are concerned why not go to cloth diapers which can be washed and reused.. in many larger citys even have diaper service which pick up your dirtys and leave you fresh clean ones .... just a thought"

lil_pumpkin replied: "Thanks for sharing.. no, I wasn't aware of it. They do have those flushable diapers now, but I tried them and they clogged my toilet every time I flushed one. Maybe the government can come out and make our sewer systems equipt to take flushable diapers to help out our landfill situation. Actually, I read that disposable diapers take 200 years to disintigrate! Crazy! It's hard to believe all of those diapers out there in our landfills. Yikes."

Stacie replied: "That's news to me. Obviously I didn't read the packaging very closely. My kids are all out of diapers now, but it's interesting to know. Thanks for sharing."

Shera O replied: "i cloth diaper .......and i can't believe the ppl in here trying to make YOU feel the nutso for caring ....the rest of your a ssholes can go @#$%$ yourselves and your consumeristic households!!! truly ..modern day selfish wasteful ppl make me sick"

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