Give Cloth a Chance

When disposable diapers first arrived on the scene, many parents thought they had hit the jackpot. These new diapers seemed so easy to use; you just fold them up and throw them away. No mess, no washing, and no hassle. However, it wasn’t long before concerns about disposable diapers began to arise. As environmental awareness grew, the obvious drawback of disposable diapers became a serious talking point: disposable diapers are not biodegradable and can take hundreds of years to break down in a landfill. There were also worries about the health effects of the absorbent gels used in many brands of disposable diapers.

While disposable diaper companies are making efforts to improve the eco-friendliness of their products and many parents are still loyal users of these major brands, there has been a strong movement back toward cloth diapering in recent years, creating a market opportunity for increased sales of convenient cloth diapers and accessories. For consideration, The Giggle Guide^® presents products from Bumkins, Itzy Ritzy, Bummas, and Dimpleskins Naturals.

Bumkins Starts at the Bottom

Just because cloth diapers are making a comeback doesn’t mean that they have to look and feel like the cloth diapers of old. Many parents today prefer a more modern, colorful and convenient take on the original. Bumkins is a company that offers a variety of cloth diapering options designed to work for a wide range of needs.

In 1989, Jakki Liberman was seeking a more earth-friendly alternative to disposable diapers. Her experiments led to the All-In-One cloth diaper, Bumkins’ flagship product that remains a best seller. Over the years, the company expanded to include bags, bibs, and other baby necessities.

So, what is the All-In-One cloth diaper? It’s a cloth diaper designed to be as easy to use as a disposable, and judging by the many parents who swear by it, it delivers on its promise. It’s easy to wash and dry, and parents can add additional liners to increase absorbency thanks to the fold-out panel. Also available are the Snap-In-One diaper, Stuff-It diaper, diaper liners, diaper covers, and more.

To see the complete line of products, visit www.bumkins.com

Itzy Ritzy Offers Pizzaz with a Purpose

Cloth diapering can be a challenge when you’re on the go. With disposables, you just change and toss, but those cloth diapers have to be taken home and washed, and that can get tricky when you’re out and about. Luckily, there are solutions.

Many cloth diapering parents have discovered wet bags. Wet bags are lined, waterproof bags made for transporting wet or damp items like used diapers, baby clothes, wet wipes, and more.

When you peruse the selection of wet bags from Itzy Ritzy you’ll feel more like you’re shopping for a cute handbag at a boutique. The range of styles and colors available will delight most moms and make them feel like they are among the many celebrity parents who have fallen in love with Itzy Ritzy’s products.

And wet bags are just one part of the picture; Itzy Ritzy offers a full line of high-end, luxury baby items. Co-CEO Kelly Meyer Douglas founded the company with her husband, who left his Wall Street career to partner with her and help her pursue her entrepreneurial goals. Their combined business sense has helped them build a line of stand-out products that shine in the midst of an ever-expanding market.

The complete range of products is perfect for a brand central display: www.itzyritzy.com

Bummas Finishes the Job

Parents who choose to use cloth diapers for health and environmental reasons often also seek alternatives to traditional diapering accessories. Baby wipes can be full of artificial fragrance that can irritate sensitive infant skin, so some parents opt for using a plain wet cloth to clean their little one’s bottom.

But what about keeping baby dry? Powder has been the go-to product for minimizing the moisture that can lead to diaper rash, but some studies have shown that the talc in powder may contribute to the development of some types of cancer. Some parents are also concerned about the baby breathing in powder that gets into the air. Bummas are an all-natural, absorbent cloth wipe that can be used in addition to, or in place of, baby powder.

This Southern California-based company offers colorful, soft cloths that are absorbent enough to soak up even large, wet messes. Parents who have tried Bummas have been surprised by their effectiveness and appreciate the fact that they are easy to wash and reuse many times. It’s unclear whether cloths like Bummas will eventually come to replace baby powder, but it’s definitely an option many parents will like to have. These cloths can also be used for other baby messes like spit up, juice spills, and more.

Bummas can help cut down on paper towel usage, so they’re good for the environment as well as for baby: www.bummas.com

Dimpleskins: No-Rash Decision

Keeping diaper rash at bay is a daily job for many parents, and those who use cloth diapers often want to use diaper rash prevention solutions that don’t include harsh and unnatural ingredients. The majority of mass market diaper rash creams available contain zinc oxide, a compound commonly found in sunscreen as well. Previously thought to be harmless, zinc oxide has recently come under scrutiny when a study suggested that it could possibly have carcinogenic effects. This concern prompted some parents to seek an alternative right away.

Bum Bum Balm from Dimpleskins Naturals might just be the answer. This chemical-free diaper cream is unique because it uses pure Canadian beeswax in the place of zinc oxide for an effective moisture barrier with added soothing effects.

Company President Jen Casey used her background in aromatherapy and makeup artistry as a springboard to create natural baby products that mothers could trust. As one of Canada’s top mompreneuers, Jen understands that addressing parents’ questions and concerns is a big part of running a successful baby products company, so Dimpleskins is very open about providing detailed information on its products’ ingredients.

Bum Bum Balm is part of a product line that includes skin crème, face balm, scalp cream, all-natural unscented baby soap/shampoo and more. Whatever product parents may choose, they can be reassured by the company motto: “Never a chemical; never a worry”.

For more information, visit www.dimpleskinsnaturals.com