Green Diapers

Learn about green diapers and a more eco friendly approach to diapering. Diapers are the most functional, practical, and useful baby gifts.

Diapers are not one of those baby items that can wait. The baby needs them right away! Over the course of a baby's first few years of life s/he will need literally thousands of diaper changes. Disposable diapers win hands-down for convenience, which is probably why the majority of mothers choose to use them.

Eco Friendly Diapers

Today several diaper companies are doing their part to help close the gap between convenience and earth friendly. Moms like to have options, and when it comes to choosing how they will diaper that cuddly new baby there is no shortage of choices to make!

The Diaper 'Hybrid'

Yes, there is a hybrid in the diaper world. They're called gDiapers and they are one of the most unique options when it comes to green diapers. The gDiapers are made up of a cloth cover and a flushable insert, rolling the best of cloth and the best of disposable into one convenient package. They come in some really cute patterns and designs and range in size from newborn until potty-training age.

• gDiapers

Biodegradable Diapers

Go green with Nature Babycare diapers. Developed by a mother in Sweden, these fantastic diapers are now available in North America. They're biodegrable, entirely chlorine-free, and OK Compost certified! The material directly against the baby's skin is based on corn instead of plastic! The packaging is also corn-based and compostable.

• Nature Babycare

Chlorine Free Diapers

Diapers made without the use of chlorine bleach fall into this category. This alternative manufacturing process is a step in the right direction for a brighter planet. Here are some of the top brands of available chlorine free baby diapers.

• Seventh Generation
• Tushies
• Earth's Best

Unique Diaper Gift Ideas

Diapers will always be a useful baby gift, but if you're worried they're just not that exciting, here is a way to make green diapers more unique.