Cloth made in china???

[lovebug]

would you stay away or make the buy?

something like this...

http://cgi.ebay.com/14-Babyland-One-...3%3A1|294%3A50

or this because the above ends soon

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-one-size-cloth...3%3A1|294%3A50

[lovebug]

oh and i forgot... what do you even think of the CDers? they are a one size...

[momoftworedheads]

I try to buy diapers that are in close to me, also, I am not a big fan of one size diapers.

I would look at other ones that are made here in the US, that's just me, I like to support local mamas.

Take care!

Jen

[JamesMama]

I think they're cute *shrug*

The lead thing freaks me out a little bit...but I dunno...

[lovebug]

Originally Posted by JamesMama

I think they're cute *shrug*

The lead thing freaks me out a little bit...but I dunno...

i know this is my thought! i just cant find anything on cloth and lead :

[Michigan Mama]

I like to buy U.S. made when I can, especially now, with so many people desperate for jobs! It's particularly bad here in Michigan, so I'm sensitive to that right now...

That's said, some diapers I have are made in Canada, but I would still prefer supporting that than stuff from China.

[SuzyLee]

There are so many great diapers here.

Plus, In general we try to buy local.

Also, we cloth diaper to be more "green". Shipping a diaper from China is not green.

So I voted no

[Ola_]

I recall reading some threads on DiaperSwappers about the made-in-China diapers. From what I recall people were happy with them, though after a lot of use they did not seem to hold up as well. There were some comments of "at that price I can just replace them" so I'm not sure if it ends up cheaper in the end.

One of the problems with these is that the companies are so transient, it's hard to get to know the product and get some reviews. Along the same lines I feel like the company might not care as much about their reputation since they're not in it for the long term, you know? But for some people the price is worth trying it.

[lovebug]

Originally Posted by Ola_

I recall reading some threads on DiaperSwappers about the made-in-China diapers. From what I recall people were happy with them, though after a lot of use they did not seem to hold up as well. There were some comments of "at that price I can just replace them" so I'm not sure if it ends up cheaper in the end.

One of the problems with these is that the companies are so transient, it's hard to get to know the product and get some reviews. Along the same lines I feel like the company might not care as much about their reputation since they're not in it for the long term, you know? But for some people the price is worth trying it.

thank you! this was very helpful!

would lead be an issue in CDs?

[Michigan Mama]

For all the companies and suppliers I work with, there was almost zero lead in anything, including the snaps. The waterproof outer, etc, is all ok. I doubt that that would vary that much, even if a fabric was made in China. I think the issue tends to be more with paints, plastics, etc, and not so much with textiles. But I don't have any hard data for you.

[Ifluffedthree]

Originally Posted by Michigan Mama

For all the companies and suppliers I work with, there was almost zero lead in anything, including the snaps. The waterproof outer, etc, is all ok. I doubt that that would vary that much, even if a fabric was made in China. I think the issue tends to be more with paints, plastics, etc, and not so much with textiles. But I don't have any hard data for you.

As a manufacturer and having to fall under & understand from this depth of the HR4040 compliance I will step forward in backing this up. I would believe most fabric coming out of China to be compliant.

I will also approach this from an artist perspective too. Pigments and fiber dyes are two different things. Pigments can contain lead. Pigments are used in the coloring of plastics, ie: plastic toys. Pigments are used in paints. Fabic dyes are different and are to the best of my knowledge lead free.

So I find it unlikely that fabrics coming out of china would fall in a non-compliance category.

However, the irresponsibility falls on the consumer. Purchasing items that take huge amounts of manufacturing and transportation resources for a cheap pricing only to repurchase because of inferiority is wasteful and foolish for the future of our economy, world status as a country in the manufacturing ring and the world environment - in my opinion.

I just sent the owner of Happy Heiny's a note recently. Telling her how much I admire her business ethics and practices. She supports handmade, she supports mothers, her products are manufactured in her shop in the USA, and them employment stays on home turf. I know in the growing market that is happening in the diapering world -- this is a very difficult position to stay the course when China comes a knocking and there is easier money to be made to stay thriving business. She is becoming a rare but good breed.

"Heck no its from China i dont care how good of a deal it is"
This is my answer - on a personal level. I stopped shopping Walmart and the Big Box stores for the most part in 1999. Only a small percentage of China gets my dollar. As a business I also try to implement this into play every where I can. I continue to find more and more textile resources on home turf to meet my needs. And the fabric is usually superior.

[MittensKittens]

Unlike some mamas here, I have no issues with buying Made in China. I did buy CD's made in China - Coolababy. After I bought - on eBay - another mom here mentioned that hers were falling apart after a few months. I was hoping mine wouldn't. Well, they have. Not such a good deal then .

[demottm]

I bought some diapers from china that are very similar to this off of ebay. They were a really great deal, and I love them. The name on mine is "coolababy" but they look identical. I have only had them about a year so we'll se how they hold up in the long run.

[MittensKittens]

Originally Posted by demottm

I bought some diapers from china that are very similar to this off of ebay. They were a really great deal, and I love them. The name on mine is "coolababy" but they look identical. I have only had them about a year so we'll se how they hold up in the long run.

Same as mine. I have 24 of them, and so far two have delaminated; a yellow one, and a pale blue one. How do you wash, do any have any issues? I would like to keep the rest of them intact. I wash with soapnuts on cool-ish (40 C)

[mamimapster]

I would never bother to buy dipes made in China- Why when there are so many awesome diapers made by WAHM's and local companies? I buy a mix of new & recycled diapers and don't spend that much anyway. I'd rather go to diaperswappers than Ebay for dipes- I'm really annoyed that ebay would rather sell poorly made Chinese diapers than exccelent quality local used ones.

[lovebug]

oh this is all great info :

here is the deal. i am working on getting a stash together. i really want to CDer but dont have a huge budget. i am willing to go used, but i need to keep the cost down. that is why i was looking at these. if i have to replace them however, that id not as great of a deal.

i thought if i can buy little by little i could have a large stash over time.

[MittensKittens]

Originally Posted by lovebug

oh this is all great info :

here is the deal. i am working on getting a stash together. i really want to CDer but dont have a huge budget. i am willing to go used, but i need to keep the cost down. that is why i was looking at these. if i have to replace them however, that id not as great of a deal.

i thought if i can buy little by little i could have a large stash over time.

Do you sew at all? CDs are not that difficult to make once you get the hang. I got these because of lack of money too, and now I will still have to replace them if the rest delaminates too . Mind you, the inserts are great, so if you find a deal on ebay for just the inserts without the dipes, that might save you some.

[JamesMama]

Originally Posted by lovebug

i know this is my thought! i just cant find anything on cloth and lead :

I was thinking more the snaps...

They are cute, but like some PP's have said, I typically favor supporting WAHM's (2nd hand...lol) I love WAHM made diapers over most of the mass produced 'name brand' diapers myself.

I've found some wonderful deals on diaper lots on Etsy

[schreiberwriter]

Originally Posted by lovebug

. i am working on getting a stash together. i really want to CDer but dont have a huge budget.

I bought prefolds and flats from Green Mountain Diapers and used pockets off diaperswappers to keep the cost down. I also still buy one or two at a time from websites that offer free shipping.