Love at First Flush :)

Last Friday, I had an opportunity to meet with gDiapers and their VP of Marketing (Kate) at their headquarters here in Portland.  It was such a neat experience for me because I've followed gDiapers story since I moved here and have now become a fan of their product.  Isabella is just starting to use them now and also on the verge of being potty trained (that's a whole separate blog entry).

gDiapers headquarters is in a huge Victorian home on a corner lot near our famous "Trendy Third" (23rd street) and totally inconspicuous.  Not even a company sign infront to be found.  I really got the feeling of being at the grass roots level of the company because it wasn't at all what your typical "corporate" headquarters office feels like.  I should know  because I used to work at Intel (hundreds of grey colored cubes in a sterile environment).

While I was there I very briefly met with Jason Graham-Nye, the founder and  shook his hand politely :)  He's an Aussie so he had a nice accent and was pretty tall.  All I know of him is from his "about" page and what I've read on his blog.  I think what he and his wife have done with their company has been amazing and inspiring!  I like to give props to entrepreneurs who work hard to get their business off the ground and have become successful because as a new entrepreneur myself it is darn hard work!!!!!

And did you know that...

*50 million disposable diapers go into landfills every day in the US, where they sit for up to 500 years.

*Disposable diapers are made of petroleum based plastic, which is why they don’t break down.  It’s also the reason diaper rash is so common.  Diaper rash is caused by moisture trapped by heat. Disposables are ultra absorbent, but they don’t breathe.

Here's what I know about gDiapers so far and I'll have to post about my personal experience using them with Isabella later...

Overview of gDiapers

*gDiapers are the best of cloth and disposable in an earth-friendly hybrid diaper

*gDiapers consist of a reusable, cloth outer pant—a little g— and a plastic-free refill that you can flush, compost or toss

*gDiapers break down in about 3 months as opposed to plastic disposable diapers that take up to 500 years

*gDiapers are breathable, just like sports clothing, so babies stay dry and are far less likely to get diaper rash

a few key points comparing gDiapers to cloth

*gDiapers are more convenient than cloth and require much less washing, therefore less energy

*They’re also more absorbent than cloth and there’s less mess

*gDiapers are breathable, just like sports clothing, which means less diaper rash

*And they’re really cute!

compared to disposables

*gDiapers are radically better for the environment than traditional disposable diapers

*gDiapers are cradle to cradle certified which means that everything that goes into a gDiapers refill is reabsorbed by the planet in a neutral or helpful way

*gDiapers are plastic-free, so the break down in about 3 months instead of 500 years

*gDiapers can be flushed, so they don’t have to go into the landfill (they can also be home composted - wet ones only)

*gDiapers flushable refills contain :no plastic, no elemental chlorine, no perfumes, no inks or dyes, no latex, no guilt

If you use or have used gDiapers please comment here with your feedback and also be entered in our drawing to win Earth Mama Angel Baby's Organic I Love My Mama Gift Basket AND Organic Angel Baby Shampoo (perfect for Mother's Day) value over $50!

Comments

[Natalie]

We love the g's! What a great idea and it works! They are cute, easy, no diaper rash and earth friendly. I am so glad we found them. Thank you!

[Katy]

I love gDiapers. They are kind of pricey at first--like cloth diapers--but I love that they're so much better for the environment. And since I live in an apartment without a washer/dryer, cloth isn't practical for me at all. My daughter looks absolutely adorable in her g's, and I love the new colors they just put out! Plus, their customer service is excellent. (uh, I guess I'm a fan...)

[Katy]

I love gDiapers. They are kind of pricey at first--like cloth diapers--but I love that they're so much better for the environment. And since I live in an apartment without a washer/dryer, cloth isn't practical for me at all. My daughter looks absolutely adorable in her g's, and I love the new colors they just put out! Plus, their customer service is excellent. (uh, I guess I'm a fan...)

[Beth @ www.shopbambootique.com]

We used gdiapers for the first year or so with my baby. I really loved the concept and they were easy to work with, although quite expensive even with coupons and buying on sale. At a year we switched to cloth diapers almost exclusively, using disposables at night and gdiapers when all the cloth are dirty. I would recommend gdiapers to someone who wants to be eco-friendly but isn't ready to do cloth. However we have found cloth so easy to use that I will probably use mainly cloth with future babies too.

[jenni]

I'll admit it.. I LOVE TO FLUSH! =)

I'm a cloth to flush convert... meaning, I started using Gs with cloth and have now switched almost completely to flushing.. using cloth only at night. I'm completely hooked and love spreading my love of Gs =)

I love that Gs are convenient AND the green answer to diapering! yay!! And I love that the gdiaper company is truly as wonderful as they seem online!

and I hope to win this great mama's day drawing too!! =)

[Melissa Moog]

Fred - Thanks for your comments and reading my blog. You probably have a wealth of info to share with the parents that read this blog since you've had 9 children...please feel free to share any comments you have on great products or email me if you'd like something featured.

[Melissa Moog]

Lesley - I'm so glad my information introduced you to gDiapers please keep me posted on how things go. Thanks for commenting on my blog!

[Lesley]

got 'em ~ love them... so easy!

[Lesley]

I saw your blog and orders these. I can't wait to use them. I tried cloth diapers with my first child, but it was a mess and hard to up keep. I can't wait to try these out! I am tired of all the trash our household creates. I just saw the special on the discovery channel about waste and I am in... I am ready to be more Earth conscience.

[Rebecca]

I have not used gDiapers, either, but I think this is a great review of them. Thanks for the information!

[Fred Farnsworth ( crib bedding SME )]

I hope that you don't mind me commenting here because I have never used these diapers but... We do have nine children and have used both cloth and disposable diapers.

These diapers sound awesome. It's about time someone came up with something like this.

We will be spreading the word. I would like to see comments from those who have used the product.

Regards
Fred