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Ever Left a Dirty Diaper For Someone Else to Change?

LilSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:11 -0800

Parenting is a dirty job, but someone has to do it. When it comes to diapering, many parents use the rule, "He who smelt it, changes it," which usually has both sides equally elbow deep in soiled nappies. However, some sneaky (and tired) mamas and papas looking to score a break from diaper duty have admitted to leaving a stinky one for their counterpart to find and change. There's no shame in needing a break every once in a while.

Do tell, have you ever purposefully overlooked your tot's poopy diaper in hopes that someone else will change it?

Accessories to Make Cloth Diapering a Cinch

LilSugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:08 -0700

The cloth diaper movement has another lil celebaby poster child. Alyson Hannigan was spotted out with her five-month-old daughter, Satyana, holding a gDiaper in hand. As more parents consider going green, a number of cloth diapers have sprung up with stylish diaper covers to get competitive with their disposable counterparts. Before making the commitment to go with cloth, check out our tips for doing so, and see some of the accessories available.

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How Much Do You Know About Disposable Diapers?

LilSugar — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:00:00 -0700

One of the first necessities parents have in their home for a new babe is diapers. While the debate over the environmental impact of cloth versus disposable diapers continues, there is no doubt that disposable ones are leading the charge. See just how much you know about the convenient throw-away nappies by taking our quiz.

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Elimination Communication: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

LilSugar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:00:59 -0700

Mothers brag about getting their tots out of diapers, but some women choose never to use nappies. Many parents who practice elimination communication (EC) with their babies don't invest in cloth or disposable diapers. Instead, they tune in to their infant's signals for eliminating waste and dispose of it in other ways. While this has been a common practice in less industrialized countries, it also has caught on in more developed nations like the United States. What's your opinion?

Cloth Diapers Are Making a Comeback

LilSugar — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Cloth diapers are making a comeback! Families are disposing of their disposable nappies since they can save up to $2,000 in the two-and-a-half years most children wear diapers. Now the cloth versions offer flushable liners and fashionable covers that leave parents more inclined to make the switch. For those looking to swap, here are some tips to keep in mind when working with cloth diapers.

The average newborn goes through a dozen diapers a day so have at least two dozen on hand to postpone laundry.
Pre-wash diapers prior to use with hot water and a small amount of detergent to rid the nappies of finishes and natural oils that can irritate a baby’s bum. For all-natural cottons, diapers may need additional washings to achieve maximum absorbency.
Place soiled nappies in a dry diaper pail. Though previous generations used wet pails for soaking, today’s washing machines are strong enough to rid the fabric of stains that are left after ridding the garment of solid waste.
Empty diaper pails and wash the clothes every other day to keep odor to a minimum.
Limit laundry loads to two dozen diapers at a time in order to maximize the machine’s ability to clean them.
Dry diapers with high heat or direct sunlight to aid in sterilization of the garments, but avoid dryer sheets that leave a residue and break down the nappy’s fibers.

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Looking to Cut Expenses? Consider Cloth Diapers

LilSugar — Sun, 17 May 2009 04:00:00 -0700

The statistics are staggering - disposable diapers take up to 500 years to decompose, and switching to cloth can save hundreds of dollars a year - but mamas continue to use disposable diapers for convenience and save the cloth versions for burping. Today's cloth diapers are a far cry from the bulky terry cloth and sweaty plastic pants our grandparents used.

Bambino Mio is revolutionizing the washable diaper with soft, natural cotton nappies and cute covers that are more breathable than their disposable counterparts, allowing the skin to maintain a constant temperature. Touching and soaking soiled cloth is kept to a minimum given the Bambino Mio System's unique design. The biodegradable liner sheet, which retains solids and is safe to flush down the toilet, is placed inside the cotton nappy that is designed to absorb liquids without being bulky. Finally, the cover, a slim-fitting cotton, uses Velcro closures, rather than pins, for quick and secure fastening.

Depending on the frequency with which families plan to do laundry, switching to cloth can cut a household diaper budget in half each year. Not a bad way to cut down on expenses while helping clean up our environment!

Tell Mommy: Diaperless Emergency

babysugar — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:00:38 -0700

Every now and again, a diaper disaster occurs. A mother will find herself with a deplorably stinky diaper, but no fresh ones to replace it. It happened to me once on an airplane. I took the diaper bag to the tiny bathroom with the malodorous tot and after cleaning her bum, realized the diapers were packed in my other bag which was in the overhead 20 rows away. Sweating, I took a small tree's worth of paper towels and heavily padded my daughter's lower region hoping to make it last for a little while. How I wished for my other bag or some duct tape then.

What have you used in a diaperless emergency?
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Win a Year's Supply of Pampers!

LilSugar — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:41:25 -0700

Parents everywhere are seeking ways to save on everyday costs and cutting back on excess spending, but there are some necessities we can't raise families without. That's why we are thrilled our friends at Pampers are offering one very lucky lilsugar reader a year's supply of Pampers (that's coupons for 50 packages)! As an added humanitarian bonus, Pampers will donate the cost of 50 tetanus vaccines to the US Fund for UNICEF through the One Pack = One Vaccine campaign. The effort is part of a global initiative with UNICEF to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT), a preventable disease that claims the lives of approximately 128,000 infants and 30,000 mothers in less industrialized nations each year - that’s approximately one death every four minutes. What's better than caring for your child and other children in need of your support?

To enter, you must log in and take the quiz below. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just by completing the fun quiz once you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member and log in before you take the quiz. If you're not already a member, just register here for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored.

The contest is open to US residents only and ends on March 22, 2008, at 11:59 p.m. PDT. For Official Rules, click here.

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Mommy's Lil Helper: Diaper Dékor Plus

LilSugar — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:00:51 -0800

Diaper pails are hard to get excited about, until you find one that really gets the job done. The Diaper Dékor Plus ($40) is a garbage pail that will leave any nappy slinging parent bursting with excitement (well, as much as it is possible while holding yet another soiled diaper).

This handy and compact diaper disposal system can hold around 40 diapers (if you dare) all while fighting to keep your wee one's room smelling fresh. The step-and-drop design keeps little fingers out and the scented liner is easily removed with the built in bag cutter. What's more? The refills are biodegradable! Long gone are the sausage making days of the Diaper Genie, the Diaper Dékor takes the dirty work out of getting rid of messy diapers.

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Sarah Palin Is Packing Diapers

LilSugar — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:00:03 -0700

SARAH!!

Sarah Palin may be the Republican vice presidential candidate, but she's also a mom. While juggling jobs, the Governor of Alaska stepped off her campaign bus with her baby, Trig, and was flanked by security as they headed in to an Ohio Walmart to purchase a toy and a pack of Parents’ Choice brand disposable diapers for her lil guy.