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Before disposable diapers were introduced in the ’50s, 95 percent of children were potty trained by 18 months. So why do most parents today focus their potty training efforts between the ages of 2 and 4 years old? Recent research shows delaying potty training can come with health problems. And even if you’ve found a cloth diaper that works for you and your child and you’ve made the commitment to stay away from disposables, diapers still have a heavy impact on the planet due to the water and energy required to wash them — the Real Diaper Association estimates each baby requires roughly 6,000 diaper changes in the first two years. So naturally, the sooner you can get your child out of diapers, the better! Here’s why some parents delay potty training and how you can get it done earlier.

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We recently ran my post entitled: 10 Things You DON’T Need to Buy for Your New Baby, listing the non-essential baby gear you may want to avoid purchasing for baby’s homecoming. In this post, I’m sharing the top ten things you should buy for your new baby, to help you plow through the countless options in the baby market so you end up with what your new little one really needs to get life off to a great start!

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Reusable cloth diapers are hands down the greenest diaper choice, but if you’re interested in disposables, make sure you choose a disposable diaper that’s safe and non-toxic for your little one. Tushies is the only disposable diaper that uses certified non-chlorine bleached woodpulp blended with cotton for natural absorbency. Most disposable diapers contain Sodium Polyacrylate (SAP); a gel that acts as a chemical water absorber. SAP absorbs wetness well but the downside is that SAP is known to be toxic. SAP was removed by the FDA from tampons because of its link to toxic shock syndrome, but it is still used in disposable diapers — and worse, few significant studies have been done regarding SAPs effect on babies. If you want a non-gel, 100% non-toxic absorbent diaper, Tushies offers just that.

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If you’re a cloth-diapering superstar and you’re champing at the bit to do Ma Earth one better, Bottoms Up’s chemical-free reusable diaper wipes are just what the planet ordered. The All-in-One Kit makes it easy, with 25 all-natural cotton wipes, two essential-oil blends formulated for “clean” and “dirty” tushies, and two wipes containers. Planning on hitting the road? The pair of waterproof travel bags will stand you in good stead—and keep you covered—until the next available washing machine.

+ Baby Wipes All-in-One Kit $59.95

+ Bottoms Up

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