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Baby Essentials That Aren’t, Part 4: Diapers

Heather Dunham — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:38:47 +0000

Open any pregnancy or baby book, and you’ll find that list: the baby essentials, the things you absolutely cannot live without. While many accessories are easily recognized as frivolous, certain items are truly indispensable: the basic necessities for life with a baby.

Or are they?

In this weekly series, we’ll be looking at several baby essentials that really aren’t. They may be useful in certain situations, but if money or space is tight, or if you’re just looking to simplify and reduce consumerism and waste, here’s how to get along just fine without these so-called “essentials.“

In Part 1, we questioned the crib. Part 2 bemoaned the bucket. Part 3 scrutinized the stroller. This week, let’s ditch the diapers!

12 Reasons to Go Diaper-Free

Heather Dunham — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:38:04 +0000

Elimination Communication (EC), otherwise known as the “Diaper-Free Baby” movement, is increasing in popularity despite criticism and misconceptions.

Why are more and more parents rejecting the convenience of modern diapering? Here are 12 great reasons to consider letting your baby go diaper-free — even just some of the time:

Diaper Your Natural Baby

Jamie Ervin — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:54:47 +0000

There is a lot of discussion revolving around diapers. Cloth, disposable, hybrid or diaper free? What is the best choice?

For the Earth, a diaper free baby (Elimination Communication or EC) is the absolute best choice. This method requires complete dedication for the parents (as the parents must watch for cues and put baby on the elimination pot when needed). It works wonderfully for many families and there is no “potty learning”, the children make a natural transition to being able to recognize cues and go to the potty.

If going diaper free isn’t for you, then cloth diapers are the way to go. In order to keep this as environmentally sound as possible, some precautions need to be taken.