Pull on Pants:
* 100% chlorine free
* Based on biodegradable materials
* Biodegradable back sheet film based on corn
* 100% GM free
Sizing
Size 4 Pull on Pants are great for children 18-33 lbs or 8-15 kg.
Size 5 Pull on Pants are great for children 26-40 lbs or 12-18 kg.
Size 6 Pull on Pants are great for children 35+ lbs or 16+ kg.
FAQ's
Who started (Naty) Nature babycare?
Marlene Sandberg, a Swedish part owner of a lawyerfirm and mother of two boys.
Why did she start Nature babycare?
When she was pregnant with her younger son Edvard, she read that each Swedish baby produces several hundred kilos of diaper refuse each year that nature cannot decompose. This appalled her so she investigated the feasibility of an environmentally friendly diaper.
When did Naty launch Nature babycare?
1998
Can you explain what biodegradability means?
Biodegradability is characteristic of natural substances and materials being assimilated by micro-organisms, and thus introduced into the natural cycles.
In effect, it is a concept that is familiar to everyone. When natural organic materials go into the ground, they tend to decompose progressively, to disappear. This phenomenon is very important for the environment, which has to get rid of waste to make room for new life. Trees, plants and algae, meaning photosynthetic organisms, absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and, with the power of the sun, use it to synthesize sugars, and a whole range of other substances present in nature. The flow of substances and energy passes along the food chain.
However, this mechanism would quickly become blocked if the opposite process did not exist, that is, if it was not possible to release carbon dioxide from organic material. So, in natural equilibrium, the process of biodegradation is as important as that of photosynthesis, of which it is both the outcome and the starting point.
An important role is played in biodegradation by micro-organisms, which are present in every environment, and which are fed by organic waste. Thus, organic material is transformed again into carbon dioxide, thereby completing the natural cycle.
The material we use in our range of Nature Babycare products reduces the production of greenhouse gases, thanks to the use of renewable raw materials of agricultural origin, to the biodegradation and the composting process of its various applications, and to the fact that it performs as well as traditional materials.
How does the composting process works?
Composting is the transformation of organic waste into compost.
A pile of organic waste is attractive to micro-organisms that are normally present in the environment. If the water content is sufficiently high, the micro-organisms start to consume the nutritional substance. This means they break down the organic molecules, produce carbon dioxide, water, and heat. At the end of the process, the initial waste is transformed into a substance called compost.
In commercial composting plants, this process is controlled and optimized in order to achieve a high conversion speed, control of the effluent, control of the quality of the final compost, etc.
Is it possible to compost Nature Babycare diapers in my home compost pile or bin?
In common with all other disposable diapers, Nature Babycare is unsuitable for home composting, and you should not attempt this. To properly dispose of the diaper, place the diaper in a Nature Babycare Disposal Bag and place in the waste bin. Do not compost.
Human waste contains bacteria that can contaminate water and harm the surrounding environment, including people. Harmful bacteria must be subject to high temperatures for a sustained period of time to kill them off. It can be difficult to attain the necessary temperature in all parts of a small compost bin or pile.
Naty diapers are based on renewable raw materials but are not 100% biodegradable. Renewable raw materials come from plants and trees. When the raw materials are burned the carbon dioxide is released to be consumed by other plants or trees. In this way you don’t add more carbon dioxide to the air, which you do by burning petroleum-based products. Even during the production phase, we use less petroleum-based products than regular disposable diapers. By using Nature Babycare compared to these other disposable diapers you reduce the green house effect.
Nature Babycare diapers claim to be based on biodegradable material. What exactly does that mean?
At Nature Babycare we use renewable resources whenever possible, however our diapers are not 100% biodegradable.
The conventional plastic outer sheet has been replaced with a biodegradable material made from maize starch and cellulose fiber, both natural materials. This material, whilst being watertight, also allows the diaper to breath, resulting in an airier, dryer, cooler, and more comfortable diaper.
The outer breathable layer is based on GM-free maize starch, natural additives and biodegradable polyester which is 100% biodegradable in appropriate conditions.
The absorbing layer of a Nature Babycare diaper also consists of biodegradable chlorine free cellulose fluff pulp, blended with a small amount of super-absorbent granules which are necessary to enhance the absorbency of the diaper thereby reducing the number of diaper changes you will make.
What is the environmental difference between reusable diapers and Nature Babycare disposable diapers?
The two products are very different from a convenience & lifestyle choice aspect; however a comprehensive study by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) shows that there is no significant difference in the environmental impact between disposable and cotton diapers. The full study can be found on their website www.environment-agency.gov.uk (An updated lifecycle assessment study for disposable and reusable nappies).
We aim to use renewable resources as often as possible while also focusing on performance. Today, Nature Babycare diapers are one of the most environmentally friendly disposable diaper options available on the market.
How do I use Nature Babycare diapers?
Here are some tips on how to use our diapers on your baby!
1. Unfasten the diaper tabs and fasten them back on themselves so they don't stick to your baby, but don't remove the dirty diaper yet.
2. Wipe away any solids with the diaper, taking care to cover the penis with a clean cloth or diaper if your baby is a boy (for sanitary reasons and to avoid an unexpected warm shower).
3. Lift the baby's bottom off the table using an ungainly, yet effective, ankle hold.
4. Fold the dirty diaper in half under the baby.
5. Using a Nature Babycare wipe or wet cotton wool, clean your baby's front thoroughly. For a girl, always wipe from front to back
6. Lift both of your baby's legs and clean his bottom.
7. Swap a clean diaper for the dirty one. The clean diaper's top half (the half with the tabs) should go under your baby's rear, and the front half should come up between the legs (which should be spread as widely as is comfortable for your baby).
Try not to bunch the diaper between your baby's legs as it can cause chafing and discomfort. For newborns, avoid covering the umbilical cord. For boys, tuck the penis down so moisture will be less likely to escape.
8. Fasten the diaper at both sides with the tapes, making sure it's snug, but not so tight that it pinches the skin.
9. Wrap the soiled diaper around the contents, put it in a Nature Babycare Disposal Bag, and pop it in the bin. Dress your baby, and wash your hands thoroughly. That's it - you're done!
Do Nature Babycare diapers contain latex?
We can assure you that our diapers do not contain any latex. There is therefore no risk from latex protein allergies resulting from their use.
What are Nature Babycare diapers made of?
Rather than basing so much of the diaper on oil as other brands do, Nature Babycare diapers use cornstarch and other natural ingredients wherever possible. While the diapers are not 100% biodegradable yet, we are proud of the steps we have taken to provide you with an environmentally friendly diaper.
Nature Babycare diapers consist of chlorine free pulp to help with absorption, a backsheet and distribution center based on corn, as well as chlorine free cellulose in the diaper. To further improve the absorption of our diapers we use a small amount of SAP ( See next question for information on SAP).
Do you use super-absorbents in your products?
We do use a small amount of super absorbents in Nature Babycare diapers. Super-absorbent granules are widely employed within the disposable diaper industry to enhance absorption performance and leakage protection. They have enjoyed a long, safe history of use spanning some twenty years in diapers, as well as other products such as feminine care and adult incontinence diapers. SAP technology has developed considerably over the years but has evolved around the same basic chemistry, of Sodium Polyacrylate salts together with surface cross linking agents.
The super-absorbent in common use is absolutely safe and has been thoroughly tested in all aspects for allergic reaction and toxicity.
Without super-absorbent the performance of the diaper would be much less effective due to the absorbent capacity being much lower. This would have a negative impact on the dryness of the diaper with increased risk of diaper rash, as well as requiring more frequent diaper changes. However, at Nature Babycare we do use less super absorbents than many leading brands.
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