One of the most important decisions parents must make for their newborn is deciding whether to use cloth or disposable diapers. The factors parents or caregivers should consider when selecting the best diaper are: health, cost and its impact on the environment.The first and most important factor in selecting the best diaper should concern your baby’s health, especially their skin. A common problem in diapering is diaper rash. Here are a couple of quick facts about how diaper rashes occur:

• It happens frequently for babies with sensitive skin (be mindful of new materials on baby’s skin and chemicals used to clean or produce diapers)

• Extended exposure to waste (urine and stool)

• Diaper lacks circulation (usually occurs in disposable diapers)

• Yeast infections (certain antibiotics can contribute to the imbalance of helpful and harmful bacteria)

• Improper sanitation of cloth diapers

Parents, please note that diaper rashes are very common, but in order to avoid it, be sure to keep baby’s skin clean and dry by changing diapers as needed.

About Disposable Diapers

Some parents prefer disposable diapers because you can simply dispose diapers into a diaper pail. Disposable diapers are useful very useful when traveling. The positive features for disposable diapers are the highly absorbent materials used to contain wetness; the source is usually the absorbent gelling material (AGM) in the center of the diaper that contains moisture from the skin. Preventative measures for diaper rash in disposable diapers include changing the diapers frequently.Disposable diapers, however, have negative impacts on the environment. Disposable diapers do not break down quickly and therefore packs landfills with its waste. It is costly and associated with increasing time for potty training for children because they cannot feel wetness– due to absorbent material in disposable diapers. Additionally, the bleach used in disposable diapers contains potentially harmful chemicals to enhance their superabsorbent capabilities.

About Cloth Diapers

Cloth diapers have evolved and become quite efficient in that they now have Velcro straps. The positive attributes for cloth diapers are no use of materials like AGM or dyes. These materials may affect a baby with sensitive skin. Cloth diapers can be cleaned in-house or by using a cleaning service, both options are proven more economical than disposable diapers.Although advocates of cloth diapers agree that disposable diapers negatively impact the environment, advocates of disposable diapers argue that the use of resources and energy – electricity and water negatively impacts the environment. Some diaper cleaning services use bleach to clean which can cause the same problems as bleached disposable diaper.Cloth diapers can also be messy, as you have to clean it yourself, or at the very least rid the waste material. As disposable diapers are ideal for traveling, cloth diapers are not because you must carry the soiled diapers with you. Diaper covers can be helpful but ultimately it may inconvenience the parent or caregiver.
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Disposing of dirty diapers is an unavoidable, stinky and sometimes a messy process. Diaper Pails are one of the most frequently used baby products. With any product you buy, especially products that you will use over and over, you want to make sure that you are buying quality. There are many diaper disposal systems to choose from – all of which make promises of completely obliterating odor.  But before delving into what to look for in a diaper disposal system, let’s set up some realistic expectations:

  1. Smelling dirty diapers is unavoidable.
  2. With any diaper disposal system you purchase, you will need to clean it.
  3. You will need to change out refills or liners to maintain a clean and fresh nursery.

Now that real expectations have been set, let’s move on how to select the best diaper pail for your family. More...

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Green is in! Everyone is talking about it, magazines are writing about it, celebrities are endorsing the lifestyle, and your cool neighbor is trying to convince you too! However, “It’s not easy being green.” Kermit said it, and I’m sure many of us can agree that in theory we want to provide a better tomorrow for the next generation, but it may seem too difficult to incorporate into our current lifestyles. Being environmentally conscious is something that you can gradually incorporate into your families’ lives over time. Even small changes can have a big impact. As parents, you want to set a good example by being a good citizen, one that is a good steward with their surroundings. As some of you already realized your habits and mannerisms (good or bad) are being picked up by your children. You are their first influence, so make sure it’s for positive things.

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Regal Lager, Inc., distributor of nursery and children’s products, was honored at the Windflower Ball, held October 16th in New York City. The Windflower Ball benefits First Candle, whose mission is to promote safe pregnancies and early childhood health. Regal Lager has worked with First Candle in the fight against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by making financial contributions, establishing industry connections on First Candle’s behalf and providing leadership for the organization.

 

 Luanne Whiting-Lager and Bengt Lager attended the Windflower Ball with their daughters Linda (at left) and Malin (second from right) to accept an award for Regal Lager’s commitment to First Candle.

From left: Gregory H. Mohn, Chairman of First Candle, Missey Moe-Cook, Gala Chair, and Bengt Lager were among the 300 guests who attended the Windflower Ball to support First Candle's SIDS and stillbirth research initiative.

Regal Lager is breaking new ground with the incorporation of a blog. We want you to know that we hear you and care about creating a great experience not only in quality of baby products we work with, but with our excellent customer service. You want to learn more about what’s going on with Regal Lager, Inc. and with the baby industry, product information and events; you’ve found the right place! More...