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From: hagemann@ihu1m.UUCP (hagemann)
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: Re: cloth diapers
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Date: Mon, 26-Aug-85 13:20:16 EDT
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Posted: Mon Aug 26 13:20:16 1985
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  I have been following the discussion on paper vs. cloth diapers with much
interest and I just thought I'd add my two cents for what its worth.  I
have 2 children - ages 6 and 2.  The 2-year-old is daytime potty-trained,
but she does wear a diaper at night (she has been dry in the morning, but
I don't quite 'trust' her yet!).  I will admit from the start that I have
used only disposables, never cloth, on my children.  I figured the hassle,
extra laundry, etc. did not warrant using cloth.  I do work full time, and
I attended night classes for the past 5 years, so my time is, and has been,
rather limited.  I prefer not to spend too much time doing extra laundry,
soaking diapers, etc. (Yes, I have heard of diaper services, but I did not
seriously consider it).  

  Anyway, the arguments for cloth diapers appear to make good sense, and maybe
would convince me were I a first-time mother.  But I must honestly say that
I have had no problems with disposables on either of my children.  It may
depend on the type of disposable used.  The "LUV's" brand was too "perfumy",
and DID irritate the babies' bottoms - I discontinued use immediately!!  I
have heard others make the same complaint against this brand also.  And the
only time my children suffered from diaper rash was when they were ill with
severe diarrhea - which was rare.  As most of us know, all babies are
different, and will not react the same to all things.  What agrees/disagrees
with one may not have the same effect on another.  I can only suggest that
one try each type of diaper, and draw your own conclusions.
 
  In addition, I feel that if one changes the baby often enough, diaper rash
can be prevented.  Using disposables does not mean that the baby must be 
absolutely soaked before s/he is changed!!  And "Desitin" always worked well
on my children to clear up any rash quickly!!
  
  Please don't lump all of us disposable diaper users into one category!!  I
for one would NEVER dispose of a diaper improperly (i.e. on the street, or
at the beach), and anyone who would is rude and irresponsible!  Some of us
DO respect others, and our environment!!
  
  My children are happy and well-adjusted, even though they were brought up
on disposable diapers.  I merely wanted to state my experiences, for whatever
it was worth, and I hope I have not left myself open to too much abuse!!
(This was my first posting to the net - please be kind!)
					Ann Hagemann
					AT&T - Network Systems