Like most 1st time parents, we have been investigating and researching a variety of baby-care issues, not the least of which is DIAPERS.Of course, we are cost-conscious, but also ec0-conscious. (Al Gore is the little voice inside my head, reminding me to turn off light switches.) We have managed to become staunch recyclers, and have cultivated a no-water lawn and flower/bush landscaping. This year I started composting -- EVERYTHING goes in from paper, egg shells & watermelon rinds to coffee grounds, dead leaves & grass clippings.
So, when it came to the choice on diapers, I definately wanted to avoid disposable at all costs. Now, I completely support all parenting choices that lead to a happy & healthy baby. Disposable diapers are the best choice for some parents. But since we own a washer/dryer, and do composing year-round, I did not feel it was the best choice for us. We researched cloth diapers, and I was really excited about All-in-ones, specifically the All Together diaper at http://www.clothdiaper.com/. Yet, when I was realistic about our specific situation, I knew 2 full-time working parents likely could not keep up w/ laundry, so we would end up purchasing more diapers in each size than we needed, which is a waste of diapers, and a waste of $$$$$.
My sister told me about several brands of chlorine-free diapers, like 7th Generation, which break-down in landfills sooner. But I wanted something I did not have to constantly throw away. I was thrilled when a parent on the ETH yahoo group sent out an email on GDiapers. http://www.gdiaper.com/ I had not heard about them before, but started my research like a good mommy-to-be. They were just what I was looking for -- a cloth outer "pant" that is machine washable, with a water-proof liner barrier, and compostible inside pad (think giant maxi-pad.) Urine pads are compostable due to a natural chem in the layers that neutralize the acidic pH. Soil is flushable (pad & all), or you can throw away in the garbage, and they biodegrade in a landfill in 90 days!
Of course, we'll have to try them out on Sam to ensure we can get a good fit, no leaks, etc. etc. But I'll pick up a trial pak when we know his size and see how they work. From the website, it appears they are as good for the baby (no rash) as disposable, but @ a much lower cost financially and to the environment. YEAH!!
If anyone has any direct experience w/ G Diapers, please let me know.
