Introducing Broody Chick The First FULLY Compostable Diaper
Posted on Friday, October 30, 2009 by Jen
Please check out our latest newsletter below for an introduction to our newest line of eco-friendly products which are proudly Canadian! Broody Chick. There are also a couple of coupon codes for some great savings on their products for this week only!
Categories: compostable diapers, diapers, eco friendly diapers
Naturally Safe from the Swine
Posted on Saturday, October 24, 2009 by Jen
Chemical companies are the only ones out there welcoming the H1N1 virus (swine flu) with open arms. Why, you ask? Because there are many scared parents out there trying to protect their families from a potentially fatal illness. Never have the bulging muscles of Mr. Clean seemed so appealing. Who better to come to our rescue?
My motivation for this post is that I was watching TV the other night and saw a chemical cleaning company’s commercial which began with, “Are you protecting your family from H1N1?” Before I got angry, I first applauded their marketing genius. I then had to add my own lines to their commercial, “Would you like your child to get cancer? Have reproductive problems? Get respiratory diseases? Then do we have the product for you!”
Argh… Did you know that chemical disinfectants have to be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as they are classified as pesticides? Read more…
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‘g’ is for Goodbye
Posted on Monday, October 5, 2009 by Corina
Better Baby Bums has made the decision to bid adieu to gDiapers. As we strive to live up to our goals of offering you, our wonderful customers, the best products at the best prices possible we have decided that gDiapers no longer have a place on our virtual shelves. We will be introducing a fantastic new line of diapers (from a Victoria-based company!!!) in the next few weeks but need to clear out some room first. For all of you loyal gDiapers fans this would be a great opportunity to stock up on the brand that you so know and love. That is why we are offering you our starter kits and refills at 35% off! Please enter gforgoodbye into the coupon code area at check out to receive this awesome pricing.
***Please note, as of February, 2010, we are now out of stock on all sizes and styles of gDiapers.***
Categories: gDiapers
What’s lurking in your reusable bag?
Posted on Thursday, October 1, 2009 by Jen
Now that reusable shopping bags are all the rage (finally) I thought a quick blurb about their not so great side may be useful. While good for the environment by eliminating plastic bags from the landfill and the waste of energy to produce them (we won’t discuss issues like the fabrics they are made from), they can be hazardous to your health!
I try to wash mine every week or so. The reason I started doing this is that sometimes they double as a diaper bag and who knows what gets tossed into them. I didn’t think that dirty diaper and supper went together very well.
I was just reading the October issue of Canadian Living, and low and behold, a column written by Toni Petter, titled “Keep ‘em Clean”. What she said was that a recent study found high levels of bacteria, yeast and mould in reusable bags, which could lead to food poisoning.
Here are tips from Health Canada to help you keep your bags and bins “gross”-free:
- Hand wash cloth bags frequently with hot, soapy water, especially after bringing home fresh produce and meat in them. (I machine wash mine and air dry them and they have been fine thus far)
- Wipe out plastic bins with hot water and a natural cleaner or biodegradable soap
- Think of your reusable bags and bins as food preparation surfaces [I thought this was a good point]. Keep raw or frozen meat and fish in separate bags from produce.
- If you’ve used your bags or bins for nonfood items [like me], wash thoroughly before using for groceries.
Thanks Canadian Living and Health Canada for thinking of these things! …and for adding another thing to do on my chore list 
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