Today I learnt… Not all disposable nappies are toxic to babies (and some are less worse for the environment)
Why: Many disposable supermarket nappies include toxic chlorine, phthalates and dioxins.
I learnt about the brands that are better because they are
Chlorine Free: Chlorine is often used to bleach the paper liners and wood pulp in nappies. This process can leave traces of a toxic chemical called Dioxin in the nappy as well as releasing it into the environment during the bleaching process in manufacturing. Dioxins are carcinogens and are linked to many health problems. There are lots of chlorine free nappies available, so it’s just not worth going there – for your baby’s health or the environment.
Fragrance free: Fragrances are frequently used in nappies to block odour. They often have endocrine disrupting phthalates in them which are linked to a whole host of negative health effects. These are unnecessary nappy ingredients as you should change a nappy frequently anyway. Nappies with fragrance should definitely be avoided.
Phthalate free and lotion free: Phthalates can also hide in lotions which can be used on the inner layer of the nappy. Either look for a nappy without lotion or make sure that they are phthalate free.
In the end we choose https://www.ecoriginals.com.au/
Amazing detailed brand comparison here: https://www.ecoriginals.com.au/non-toxic-baby-guide-disposable-nappies-nappies-rate/
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