tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post5892826513685598341..comments2024-02-06T08:43:35.333+01:00Comments on Sea Legs Girl: The irrational consumersea legs girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782712411873234071noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-37853151300435202222008-08-29T16:49:00.000+02:002008-08-29T16:49:00.000+02:00jlk6532, Man there is a heated debate out there ab...jlk6532, Man there is a heated debate out there about cloth vs. disposable diapers and their environmental impact. My question is, if disposable diapers are really more environmentally friendly, should we all start wearing disposable clothing? <BR/><BR/>If anyone has a study (and not an editorial) that shows disposable to be superior, please post it! Until then, as far as environmental impact is concerned, I don't think it's much of a catch 21 or a catch 22 (but that's my editorial). As stated before, mothers should do what they're comfortable with.<BR/><BR/>abbie, that's cool that you switched your bottles.sea legs girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782712411873234071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-33035089295613433042008-08-29T03:59:00.000+02:002008-08-29T03:59:00.000+02:00FYI, I just bought BPA free bottles today. After I...FYI, I just bought BPA free bottles today. After I read that article I emailed you, I decided it wasn't worth the risk. Thanks for being so informative!Abbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709207120243840223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-23231506961337128152008-08-27T18:03:00.000+02:002008-08-27T18:03:00.000+02:00Did you ever look at research on how much potable ...Did you ever look at research on how much potable water is used in washing cloth diapers through a diaper service? It's kind of a catch 21 situation, you're going to be using up resources or damaging the environment either way. Do what's best for you and you baby and do your best to protect the environment where it counts.jlk6532https://www.blogger.com/profile/01279699980173800956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-70129669648679179042008-08-27T16:07:00.000+02:002008-08-27T16:07:00.000+02:00hi! not trying to hijack, but thought I'd reply to...hi! not trying to hijack, but thought I'd reply to the comment re: gDiapers. I think they'd be a good alternative for someone not ready to take the plunge into cloth. I've only used them in instances where I didn't want to hurt my other diapers with rash cream that wasn't safe for cloth diapers. They do work! For me, though, it's just as easy (and possibly less messy?) to wash dipes as to put a gDiaper in a cover, and then have to tear it up or flush it afterwards. Also cheaper over the long run. But again, a good alternative for folks looking to be environmentally friendly, but just not into the cloth.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06582340182176367822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-31903312068718860982008-08-26T17:22:00.000+02:002008-08-26T17:22:00.000+02:00Best running song this week? Michael Franti and Sp...Best running song this week? Michael Franti and Spearhead - "Say Hey (I Love You.)" Best of all time? "Road Runner" by the Modern Lovers.SteveQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16943650844671498074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-35141494668881490572008-08-26T17:00:00.000+02:002008-08-26T17:00:00.000+02:00Thanks for the great comments! And song suggestion...Thanks for the great comments! And song suggestions!<BR/><BR/>Yes, Heather. A Boppy is essential!<BR/><BR/>Kate, thanks for the diaperswappers.com link.<BR/><BR/>a, I just ordered some of the gdiapers. They are basically exactly what I'm looking for, except I feel a bit unenvironmental about ORDERING diapers that need to be delivered from a factory somewhere. I'll let you know how they work for us!sea legs girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782712411873234071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-45159654971749275512008-08-26T16:38:00.000+02:002008-08-26T16:38:00.000+02:00one more thought on diapers ... have you tried gdi...one more thought on diapers ... have you tried gdiapers? (www.gdiapers.com) They look to be both environmentally friendly and convenient! In theory, should be perfect. :) ??Laughing Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11180326820645600715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-53849511607618933122008-08-26T05:48:00.000+02:002008-08-26T05:48:00.000+02:00I'm so glad you wrote this! I'm at that point (35...I'm so glad you wrote this! I'm at that point (35 weeks pregnant) where I am shopping for all of this stuff and am still in the theoretical idealistic stage and wondering how all if this will play out in reality. I'm of the anti-consumerism, all-natural, environmentally-friendly mindset and of course there are a million products marketed toward such new moms like this, but on the other hand I am wanting to be realistic and practical as well. So, it is great to hear your perspective!Laughing Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11180326820645600715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-8292997212368800802008-08-25T19:20:00.000+02:002008-08-25T19:20:00.000+02:00Running song:"It's Tricky" Run D.M.C.Running song:<BR/><BR/>"It's Tricky" Run D.M.C.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522295240646935316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-49512475657772488102008-08-25T19:19:00.000+02:002008-08-25T19:19:00.000+02:00Oh, Goodness, I laughed too. Not "AT" you, but, y...Oh, Goodness, I laughed too. Not "AT" you, but, you know..."WITH YOU". You do the best you can and try to make the best choices you can considering time, effort, money and your environmental impact. I'm telling you, he'll be okay, even if he eats a ho ho someday, or some doritos. LOL! I think you are taking many steps to healthier, safer options and you certainly do your homework.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522295240646935316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-26876733657881862252008-08-25T13:58:00.000+02:002008-08-25T13:58:00.000+02:00flexibility = essential skill of parenting. so, w...flexibility = essential skill of parenting. so, way to go with the flow, mama. <BR/><BR/>diaperswappers.com would be a good place to sell your cloth if you've got more than you need so that you can get your $$ back. that said, I'm kind of cloth obsessed and love it, so I'd encourage you to give it another go! pockets like bum genius (like heather mentioned) are pretty easy and also keep the bambino dry pretty much like a 'sposie does.<BR/><BR/>funny about the glass-- I think it's catching on a bit! I just found some at babies r us and gave it as a shower gift. none of ours have broken in a year, even with <BR/>4' falls on to tile floor, so I'm sold on it. <BR/><BR/>like you said, the food probably isn't doing any "harm"....but I tend to agree with you that between some organic jarred basics and some do-it-yourself stuff at home, you can save $ and feel good about what he's eating. he'll be eating 'real people food' before you know it, anyway.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06582340182176367822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-1298576602527850192008-08-25T13:23:00.000+02:002008-08-25T13:23:00.000+02:00Ha!We are using cloth (the BumGenius ones that are...Ha!<BR/><BR/>We are using cloth (the BumGenius ones that are pretty much just like disposables minus the disposable part... I couldn't do prefolds.) and I insisted upon BPA-free bottles.<BR/><BR/>But I figured if that's as far as I went into the consumerist trap, I'm okay.<BR/><BR/>However, I will say I'm surprised how much some of the "extras" help.<BR/>Boppy pillows, I laughed at.<BR/>My Boppy is my most used baby-gift. It's magic.Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01732080096484125282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-76910164561089838232008-08-25T04:40:00.000+02:002008-08-25T04:40:00.000+02:00Funny post. I love it.For running music I highly ...Funny post. I love it.<BR/><BR/>For running music I highly recommend Mr. Quintron & Miss Pussycat -- Are you Ready for an Organ Solo is a great album with lots of great running music, and whichever album has "Swamp Buggy Badass" -- that's good.<BR/><BR/>Do you like Sleater Kinney? I think they've broken up but lots of Sleater Kinney is good for running.Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201053516148787578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-834846832861622672.post-602994057124454982008-08-25T04:03:00.000+02:002008-08-25T04:03:00.000+02:00Ok. I could not stop laughing during your post. I ...Ok. I could not stop laughing during your post. I don't know if you were trying to be funny but your descriptions are so visual that I felt like I was almost there with you. Running song of the day? --Chris Brown: Forever. LOVE IT! I don't think you're irrational... maybe a little too cautious but I think you're admirable for doing what you can to protect the environment and (depending on which studies you look at) the Bois. My husband and I just moved to a new town and I decided that I wanted to start recycling so I feel pretty good about myself. As for baby food. I agree... probably nothing wrong with the stuff you buy at the store but it's so cheap to make it yourself and then at least you know what is going into it. Is it bad that I'm almost always the first to post? I have google reader so that helps... :)Abbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709207120243840223noreply@blogger.com