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transpaoInteresting excerpts from an article on diapering:
Breathing Problems?
A study published in late 1999 by Anderson Laboratories found that lab mice exposed to various brands of disposable diapers experienced asthma-like symptoms, as well as eye, nose, and throat irritation. Cloth diapers did not cause
respiratory symptoms.
Dr. Rosalind Anderson, lead author of the report, says chemicals like xylene and ethylbenzene, suspected endocrine, neuro-, and respiratory toxins; styrene, a suspected carcinogen and respiratory toxin; and ispropylene, a suspected neurotoxin; were among those released from the disposable diapers. Anderson notes that human surveys will be needed to determine how important the link between diapers and asthma is to infants and asthmatic parents, but parents should be cautious.
Infertile Men?
In addition, a 2001 UK study published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood suggests that infant boys who wear disposable diapers could experience impaired fertility as adults. The researchers found that the temperature of the scrotum was almost 2oF higher in boys who wore disposables diapers rather than cloth. This temperature increase, they say, may negatively impact future fertility. Again, other studies will have to back up these findings before a definitive link is established.
Are there any positives about disposables?
The study found that the ecological differences between the two types of diapers were less dramatic than in earlier studies. Specifically, it said cloth diapers laundered at a diaper service used 13 percent more energy than and 2.5 times much water as disposable diapers. Cloth diapers that were washed at home required 27 percent more energy than single-use diapers and a little over twice as much water. Air pollution emissions were roughly comparable between the two. And, disposables produced the most solid waste by far.
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Diapering
Breathing Problems?
A study published in late 1999 by Anderson Laboratories found that lab mice exposed to various brands of disposable diapers experienced asthma-like symptoms, as well as eye, nose, and throat irritation. Cloth diapers did not cause
respiratory symptoms.
Dr. Rosalind Anderson, lead author of the report, says chemicals like xylene and ethylbenzene, suspected endocrine, neuro-, and respiratory toxins; styrene, a suspected carcinogen and respiratory toxin; and ispropylene, a suspected neurotoxin; were among those released from the disposable diapers. Anderson notes that human surveys will be needed to determine how important the link between diapers and asthma is to infants and asthmatic parents, but parents should be cautious.
Infertile Men?
In addition, a 2001 UK study published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood suggests that infant boys who wear disposable diapers could experience impaired fertility as adults. The researchers found that the temperature of the scrotum was almost 2oF higher in boys who wore disposables diapers rather than cloth. This temperature increase, they say, may negatively impact future fertility. Again, other studies will have to back up these findings before a definitive link is established.
Are there any positives about disposables?
The study found that the ecological differences between the two types of diapers were less dramatic than in earlier studies. Specifically, it said cloth diapers laundered at a diaper service used 13 percent more energy than and 2.5 times much water as disposable diapers. Cloth diapers that were washed at home required 27 percent more energy than single-use diapers and a little over twice as much water. Air pollution emissions were roughly comparable between the two. And, disposables produced the most solid waste by far.
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Diapering
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Date: 2005-01-05 11:31 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-01-05 11:47 pm (UTC)Diapers have a smell? Cloth ones or disposables?
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Date: 2005-01-05 11:55 pm (UTC)and yes diapers (disposable) have this creepy smell to them like when walk down the diaper asiel at the grochery store.
but its not like i will be haveing a kid anyway so..