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Natural Diapers without Gel

Posted by Bryana on January 15, 2007
Natural cloth diapers without gel.

WHAT IS THAT GEL STUFF? Have you ever found yourself wiping shiny gel-like crystals off your baby’s bottom when changing a disposable diaper? That gel is sodium polyacrylate, a super absorbent polymer used in disposable diapers. According to the Real Diaper Association, "This chemical can cause skin irritations and severe allergic reactions including vomiting, staph infections and fever." Super absorbent polymers were banned from tampons when linked to toxic shock syndrome. If you have a … [Read more...]

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