Friday, March 26, 2010

Diaper Drama

The Mommy Posse had the priveledge of interveiwing Susan Tomasewski, co-owner of the Bloor West Village store Diaper-eez. As only Jenny has used cloth diapers, Selin and Erin were full of questions for Susan.





We learned that there are many types of cloth diapers: pre-folds (a folded cotton liner with an exterior pant), all-in-ones (a diaper that takes your baby from birth to toilet training), and even hemp and bamboo diapers. The reasons why many people opt to cloth diaper their baby is environmental and to keep chemicals found in disposable diapers away from their babies' tushies. While the average parent will purchase 5000 diapers for one child, you only need to buy about 30 all-in-one cloth diapers that can then be used for the next one(s).

As Susan pointed out, many parents feel daunted by the extra laundry and care needed in cloth diapering; however, she said it is as easy or as hard as you choose to make it. She recommends buying one or two of a couple of brands to see what works best for your baby. Also, a proper demonstration of how particular cloth diapers work is essential for choosing the right brand and size for your baby.

For a list of cloth diaper brands at Diaper-eez, check out Susan's website at http://www.diaper-eez.com/, and stop by the store at 2309 Bloor Street West in Toronto for a consultation with a member of her knowledgeable staff.

Mommy-Sentials:
This week Karen and Rita were unable to make the podcast due to surgery and sleep deprivation, respectively.

Erin was wowed by Supper Solved. She found the supper assembling experience easy and the food tasted great. Best of all, they clean up after you.
http://www.suppersolved.com/


Jenny really liked the Funny Face Mirror from Skip* Hop. It's a plush farmyard friend with a mirror as the face. It easily velcros to a stroller to keep your little one entertained. Thanks, Susan - the girls' love it!
http://www.skiphop.com/product/30720.html

Selin's Mommy-Sential is Kimberly Dunbar Photography. Kimberly specializes in maternity, baby, child, and family photography. She will be at the Baby Time Show in Toronto from April 30th - May 2nd, so check out her booth.
http://www.kimberlydunbarphotography.com/


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