If you’re interested in protecting baby’s bottom as well as the environment, biodegradable disposable diapers might be an option worth considering. Flushable diapers provide the best of both words: top-notch cloth with the convenience of a disposable. Once the flushable insert is flushed down the drain, it travels to a wastewater treatment facility where the solids are separated. With over 50 million disposable diapers being hauled to landfills every day, flushable diapers are a smart choice.

The top eco-friendly diaper on the market is the gDiaper. This organic, 100 percent natural product consists of a washable, cotton outer pant and a plastic-free flushable diaper refill. Both items are made from a breathable material, allowing your baby to stay dry. Fluff pulp from trees is stuffed in the liner. The outer pant can be machine washed.

Diaper flushable liners can be added to the garden compost pile. The lining deteriorates in 50 to 150 days.
If you prefer to use cloth diapers, you still can.  Cotton Babies makes a diaper with a flushable liner. This type of pocket diaper features a liner inserted into the pocket that offers absorbency strength.

Flushable diapers, like disposables and cloth diapers, come in a range of sizes, which should accommodate your growing baby. Like other diapers, you should use your baby’s weight to determine what size is appropriate.

Quality flushable diapers will not contain any of the following:

• Chlorine
• Perfumes
• Plastic layer
• Ink or Dye
• Latex