April 13, 2011
Cloth diapers have come a long way — most are no more bulky than disposables, fasten without pins, and can be tossed in the washing machine. But you already knew that.
What you may not realize is that cloth diapers are also getting “greener and greener” — better for the environment, better for your baby. Here are some eco-smart choices that are mom-friendly, too:
Pocket Diapers, by Happy Heiny’s
What they are: They can be made more absorbent with washable fabric inserts that slip into a pocket on the inside of the diaper.
Eco-benefits: These pocket diapers are handmade by moms in the United States from custom-milled fleece. Hemp Stuffins inserts are made from organic hemp — a plant fiber that’s less toxic to process and more biodegradable than fibers from other crops, like cotton.
