Comments on: Green Baby Steps: Eco-Mum says “Cloth Nappies Reign” http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/144/eco-mum-nappies/ Cleantech and Green Living from the Land of the Prophets Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:15:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Lyuba http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/144/eco-mum-nappies/#comment-1206 Lyuba Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:55:27 +0000 http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/eco-mum-nappies/#comment-1206 Hi, my name is lyuba. My current occupation is an O R nurse in a children hospital. Along with my job I have other interests which I am looking to fulfill. I have taken courses in mystics, numerology and astrology, I have a 2nd level in ray –ki, and my goal is to help women with fertility problems using all the knowledge I have acquired. After finishing the ray ki course I started getting involved in environmental issues. There have been some adaptations made around my house which include separating the garbage , minimal use of plastic bags, reducing the use of electricity. That’s why we decided to use multiple use dippers for our third child. Currently, I'm retailer of Tots Bots products, and I hope , BumGenius products too, soon. I belive that This products is not only high quality but also necessary looking from environmental point of view . I invite all parents to visit our web site: www.totsbots.co.il and check the diaper products we offer. I will glad to answer all of your questions. Kindest Regards, Lyuba Hi, my name is lyuba.
My current occupation is an O R nurse in a children hospital. Along with my job I have other interests which I am looking to fulfill.
I have taken courses in mystics, numerology and astrology, I have a 2nd level in ray –ki, and my goal is to help women with fertility problems using all the knowledge I have acquired.
After finishing the ray ki course I started getting involved in environmental issues. There have been some adaptations made around my house which include separating the garbage , minimal use of plastic bags, reducing the use of electricity. That’s why we decided to use multiple use dippers for our third child. Currently, I’m retailer of Tots Bots products, and I hope , BumGenius products too, soon.
I belive that This products is not only high quality but also necessary looking from environmental point of view .
I invite all parents to visit our web site: http://www.totsbots.co.il and check the diaper products we offer. I will glad to answer all of your questions.
Kindest Regards,
Lyuba

]]> By: Sophie http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/144/eco-mum-nappies/#comment-222 Sophie Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:03:39 +0000 http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/eco-mum-nappies/#comment-222 Eco-Friend is Israeli made I think it was formerly known as Tidy. As regards to Kushies for nighttimes with an extra pad they will do just great. Eco-Friend is Israeli made I think it was formerly known as Tidy.
As regards to Kushies for nighttimes with an extra pad they will do just great.

]]> By: Rebecca http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/144/eco-mum-nappies/#comment-221 Rebecca Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:58:40 +0000 http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/eco-mum-nappies/#comment-221 Question: It just so happens that I have run out of plastic nappies (which I used at night only) and I have no energy to drag myself out in the rain to buy more. Would it be uncomfortable for my 1.5 year old to spend 12 hours overnight in a classic kushies, with an extra pad and a plastic cover? She tends to wake up quite wet in the morning even with a plastic nappy, and I have never been motivated to change her in the night. thanks Question: It just so happens that I have run out of plastic nappies (which I used at night only) and I have no energy to drag myself out in the rain to buy more.

Would it be uncomfortable for my 1.5 year old to spend 12 hours overnight in a classic kushies, with an extra pad and a plastic cover?

She tends to wake up quite wet in the morning even with a plastic nappy, and I have never been motivated to change her in the night.

thanks

]]> By: Rebecca http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/144/eco-mum-nappies/#comment-220 Rebecca Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:12:30 +0000 http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/eco-mum-nappies/#comment-220 Two comments: 1) the Ecological Fabric Softener that I use is by a brand called Eco-Friend and apart from totally decent prices (23NIS for 4litres), I have heard from a few people that they are actually Israeli manufactured...if this is so, it is my pleasure to support them. 2) With regards to a laundry service, I have mentioned it to Chagit at Siach Hateva and she is actually working on it as we speak, I will keep you posted if I know more. Two comments:

1) the Ecological Fabric Softener that I use is by a brand called Eco-Friend and apart from totally decent prices (23NIS for 4litres), I have heard from a few people that they are actually Israeli manufactured…if this is so, it is my pleasure to support them.

2) With regards to a laundry service, I have mentioned it to Chagit at Siach Hateva and she is actually working on it as we speak, I will keep you posted if I know more.

]]> By: Sophie http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/144/eco-mum-nappies/#comment-219 Sophie Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:22:31 +0000 http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/eco-mum-nappies/#comment-219 As regards to laundry service, there is not the concentration of people using cloth nappies in one area to make it an efficient & ecological solution in this country. One idea is try to set up a system with a few other mums locally. As regards to laundry service, there is not the concentration of people using cloth nappies in one area to make it an efficient & ecological solution in this country. One idea is try to set up a system with a few other mums locally.

]]> By: Sophie http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/144/eco-mum-nappies/#comment-218 Sophie Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:19:57 +0000 http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/eco-mum-nappies/#comment-218 The 3 main importers try to keep the price to its minimum but costing in shipment & custom duties still keep the prices relatively high, as an importer myself and knowing the companies who do import the nappies we really do try to keep the prices as low as possible and still stay in business. Also all these companies are run by idealistically inspired people and would find it difficult to import quantities big enough that would at the end of the day only make a small difference. I also mentioned Robyna which manufactures locally, again don't forget you are paying the true cost of these products and at the end of the day they are still more cost effective then disposables. The 3 main importers try to keep the price to its minimum but costing in shipment & custom duties still keep the prices relatively high, as an importer myself and knowing the companies who do import the nappies we really do try to keep the prices as low as possible and still stay in business. Also all these companies are run by idealistically inspired people and would find it difficult to import quantities big enough that would at the end of the day only make a small difference. I also mentioned Robyna which manufactures locally, again don’t forget you are paying the true cost of these products and at the end of the day they are still more cost effective then disposables.

]]> By: Sophie http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/144/eco-mum-nappies/#comment-217 Sophie Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:14:22 +0000 http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/eco-mum-nappies/#comment-217 Ecological fabric softeners are an option for the "can't do withouts" but really at the end of the day there really is no need for them, even ecological products have a fair size eco-footprint for manufacturing processes and plastic bottles, shipment etc, etc, so at the end of the day it is a expensive luxury when vinegar & essential oils can do exactly the same job. Ecological fabric softeners are an option for the “can’t do withouts” but really at the end of the day there really is no need for them, even ecological products have a fair size eco-footprint for manufacturing processes and plastic bottles, shipment etc, etc, so at the end of the day it is a expensive luxury when vinegar & essential oils can do exactly the same job.

]]> By: Imma shel http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/144/eco-mum-nappies/#comment-216 Imma shel Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:26:34 +0000 http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/eco-mum-nappies/#comment-216 I debated the cloth diaper issue [with myself] before child 2 was born. (Didn't know they existed when child 1 was born.) The 2 most repelling things: the cost, and the extra laundry. I wouldn't wash dirty diapers with a load of 'regular' clothes. As for the cost, which is a pretty heavy expense in one shot, I'd like to challenge your faith [Sophie] in cloth diapers: As an importer, what about doing one of the following: bringing over a bulk shipment (that you believe will eventually be sold), and seriously bringing down the prices. Also, possibly, finding a laundry service willing to deal with diapers. Or- finding someone who is willing to make cloth diapers locally, to bring down the prices. A pretty stiff challenge, I admit, but you raised the issue. I debated the cloth diaper issue [with myself] before child 2 was born. (Didn’t know they existed when child 1 was born.) The 2 most repelling things: the cost, and the extra laundry. I wouldn’t wash dirty diapers with a load of ‘regular’ clothes.
As for the cost, which is a pretty heavy expense in one shot, I’d like to challenge your faith [Sophie] in cloth diapers:
As an importer, what about doing one of the following: bringing over a bulk shipment (that you believe will eventually be sold), and seriously bringing down the prices. Also, possibly, finding a laundry service willing to deal with diapers.
Or- finding someone who is willing to make cloth diapers locally, to bring down the prices.
A pretty stiff challenge, I admit, but you raised the issue.

]]> By: Rebecca http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/144/eco-mum-nappies/#comment-215 Rebecca Sun, 17 Feb 2008 13:29:32 +0000 http://greenprophet.com/2008/02/15/eco-mum-nappies/#comment-215 Hi, I made the move to Cloth Nappies almost a year ago, which was a great decision. After a few different types, I chose to go with Kushies from Siach Hateva and bought a combination of the ultra and basic (the ultra was essential for the Gan and my initially unwilling husband) The change has been easy, and the extra work has honestly been avodah kefit. Just a quick question, you mention that Fabric Softeners are bad generally (I use vinegar for my nappies). Fow do you explain ecologically friendly fabric softeners...are these any better- for clothes generally? Hi,

I made the move to Cloth Nappies almost a year ago, which was a great decision.

After a few different types, I chose to go with Kushies from Siach Hateva and bought a combination of the ultra and basic (the ultra was essential for the Gan and my initially unwilling husband)

The change has been easy, and the extra work has honestly been avodah kefit.

Just a quick question, you mention that Fabric Softeners are bad generally (I use vinegar for my nappies). Fow do you explain ecologically friendly fabric softeners…are these any better- for clothes generally?

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