s may exist in the diapers themselves and the chemical has been known to cause birth defects, liver damage, and skin diseases.3) Babies exposed to questionable chemicals. Sodium polyacrylate (Jane McConnell, 1998, "The Joy of Cloth Diapers) this is what makes "superabsorbent" diapers so absorbent. This material absorbs up to 100 times its weight in water. (Candace Brecevic, 2000, "Disposing of Disposables") Studies show that when this chemical becomes wet it is even more absorbent and pulls moisture from baby's body. Sodium polyacrylate is the same substance that was removed from tampons in 1985 because of its link to toxic shock syndrome. No studies have been done on the long-term effects of this chemical being in contact with a baby's reproductive organs 24 hours a day for upwards of two years.4) Feel dry when wet. Less frequent changing. Longer exposure to bacteria from urine, which can cause diaper rash or other bacterial infections. Plastic does not breath to let out the ammonia formed in the bacterial breakdown of urine.5) With all the chemicals (2000, "Disposable Diapers Linked to Asthma") A Study published in the October, 1999 issue of the Archives of Environmental Health found that laboratory mice exposed to various brands of disposable diapers suffered increased eye, nose, and throat irritation, including bronchoconstriction similar to that of an asthma attack. 6) Another issue is safety, (Candace Brecevic, 2000, "Disposing of Disposables") some disposable diapers have been linked to suffocation. The plastic exterior of the diaper is removable to aid in disposal. However, it can be removed by your baby and can be as dangerous as letting them play with a plastic bag. The absorbent padding with the sodium polyacrylate can also be pulled apart by your baby and stuffed into their mouth and nose. To top it off, the sticky tabs are not always strongly attached and if removed may be ingested. C) Disposing of Disposable...
