Today it is difficult to imagine caring for small children without the use of diapers. They make the baby's life comfortable, save time and nerves of parents. But more and more people are beginning to realize that they are responsible not only for the immediate convenience of their child, but also for the planet on which he has to live.
Environmental responsibility
During the year, hundreds of diapers are spent per baby, and they are used for tens of millions of babies. In the United States alone, eighteen billion diapers are released annually, which are almost entirely made up of plastic and polymers. Without forced disposal, they completely decompose in two hundred fifty to five hundred years, all this time clogging the earth and becoming a heavy burden for the planet.
But there is a way! The ideas of respect for nature are gaining mass popularity, are becoming the norm, and the demand for such ideas creates supply. There are more and more manufacturers who use rapidly decaying and environmentally friendly materials in their products. For example, in Russia, Muumi diapers are a success with advanced parents. Reviews of them indicate that the number of Russians who are ready to bear responsibility before future generations is very large.
Modern diapers
Sometimes a simple awareness helps the buyer make the right choice. Knowing what modern diapers are made of and how much harm they can do to the planet, many conscious parents start buying Muumi diapers and their analogues.
For thousands of years, people have swaddled babies using natural materials: animal skins, wool, plant leaves, and linen. The first diapers, which were invented by the American Victor Mills in 1956, were also made from natural fabrics, and ordinary sawdust acted as an absorbent.
But the era of polymers has come, which has begun to aggressively displace more expensive natural materials from our lives. Modern diapers are a sandwich made of plastic film, polymer absorbent, non-woven materials made from polyester and polypropylene fibers, bleached with chemicals from cellulose, dyes, phtholates and heavy metals. It is not surprising that such a product decomposes for centuries and causes childhood allergies.
Muumi diapers
Reviews on the environmentally friendly and rapidly decaying products of the Finnish company that manufactures Muumi diapers can be easily found on the Internet. As a rule, these reviews are positive. Indeed, despite the biological purity of materials and high standards of production, the manufacturer focuses on the comfort and safety of child health. Finnish Muumi diapers are conveniently tailored, do not contain chlorine and harmful dyes, rarely cause allergies, allow the baby's skin to breathe, absorb well and hold fluid.
About the manufacturer
Founded in 1978, the Finnish family-owned company Delipap Oy produces baby diapers and feminine hygiene products: protective and sanitary pads. The company's headquarters is located thirty kilometers from Helsinki, in the town of Waycall. The Muumi brand diaper factory is located in the coastal city of Tammisaari. Its annual output is sixty million units.
It is not surprising that such a company appeared precisely in Finland, where forests occupy 70% of the country’s territory, where there are tens of thousands of cleanest lakes, where there are places that do not know the human feet. Most of the population of Finland lives in the south of the country, in the northern regions, rich in majestic forests, almost deserted. This means that the detrimental influence of civilization is minimized here.
Materials and production
Delipap Oy plants use only high-quality, environmentally-friendly materials. Cellulose is made from wood in the northern Finnish forests and is bleached with harmless oxygen, not chlorine. The production does not use dyes, latex, formaldehydes, flavors, perfumes and adhesives, diapers are compressed using vacuum.
The company does not claim to choose only natural materials. The composition of the products includes elastic means, non-woven cellulose, SAP polymer absorbent. But all polymers are selected in such a way that Muumi diapers decompose in just two years.
The process fully complies with the requirements of ISO 9001: 2000. This international quality standard establishes the rules and requirements for management, production processes, loading and unloading of products, their packaging and storage, delivery to the consumer. Making diapers is divided into several stages, which are controlled by a central computer. In a minute, the production line produces 250 diapers. All products are packed in bundles and carefully labeled; you can find out the names of those responsible for quality, date and time of production about the data on the package.
Marking
Signs and emblems on Muumi diapers testify to the high quality of products. The reviews of professional dermatologists and pediatricians give parents the confidence that their baby will not have irritation or an unpleasant allergy. Delipap Oy diapers have the following marks on their packaging:
• The key with the Finnish flag. It says that the products are made in Finland from local materials.
• The emblem of the "Northern Swan". Awarded for the environmental friendliness of production.
• Marking TCF = 100% means that chlorine is not used in the manufacture.
• Two signs indicating that the products are hypoallergenic and recommended by Finnish dermatologists and pediatricians for children prone to allergies.
Composition and construction
In reviews of Muumi diapers, respondents describe their strengths, weaknesses, appearance, but often miss information about their composition. And this is a very important selection criterion. Muumi diapers consist of cellulose and rapidly decomposing chemical materials: polymer absorbent, non-woven material, plastic film. The packaging is also made of rapidly decaying material. The shape of the diapers is thought out and convenient for the child, the materials hold moisture well and do not tear. The design is as follows:
• The inner layer touching the skin of the baby. Made from organic cotton. Soft material without colorants and flavorings usually does not cause irritation or allergies in a child.
• A layer of rapidly degradable cellulose. It easily passes liquid inward, but does not release it back.
• Fluff pulp and a special absorbent that actively absorbs liquid, turning into a gel.
• The outer layer. It is made of a special film that does not let water pass, protecting the baby’s clothes, but at the same time allows her to breathe and avoid diaper rash and irritation.
• Elastic waistband. Reliably fixes the diaper on the baby, but does not squeeze the body.
• Reusable clasp and protective sides. Securely fix the diaper, do not allow fluid to leak, protecting the outer clothing and allowing you to easily remove and put on the diaper again.
Assortment and Sizes
The company Delipap Oy produces two types of products for babies: open soft diapers Muumi Baby and diapers in the form of panties for especially mobile children Muumi Walkers. The criterion for choosing the size is the weight of the child. The number of diapers in a package varies from 20 to 135 pieces. Prices from 516 to 1200 rubles, which depends on the volume of packaging and the size of the diaper.
Muumi Baby's open soft diapers are great for everyday care for babies of all ages, especially good for a comfortable baby’s sleep. Muumi Baby fit tightly on the legs and waist, preventing fluid from leaking, but at the same time they do not rub the skin and do not cause diaper rash. Mothers using this model note that diapers can be removed and put on again quickly and without hassle if necessary. Sizes and English name Muumi Baby:
• No. 1 New born, weight from 2 to 5 kg.
• No. 2 Mini, weight from 3 to 6 kg.
• No. 3 Midi, weight from 5 to 8 kg.
• No. 4 Maxi, weight from 7 to 14 kg.
• No. 5 Maxi +, weight from 10 to 16 kg.
• No. 6 Junior, weight from 12 to 24 kg.
Thanks to their cut, Muumi Walkers panties are best suited for caring for a moving baby during daytime games. Repeating the contours of the body, they do not fetter children during the most gambling fun, ceaseless crawling or jumping. According to network reviews, parents prefer to wear this model to their child when going for a long walk, because Muumi Walkers combines the convenience of clothing and the reliability of a diaper. Sizes and English name of Muumi Walkers panty diapers:
• No. 5 Maxi +, from 7 to 15 kg.
• No. 6 Junior, from 12 to 20 kg.
• No. 7 Extra XL, from 16 to 26 kg.
Specifications
Testing moisture absorption, breathability, softness and durability of products is carried out both at Delipap Oy plants and by reputable third-party experts. For example, the Muumi Mini diapers absorb up to 220 milliliters of liquid in three seconds, almost completely holding it inside. This amount is enough to keep the child dry for four to six hours.
The outer layer is made of breathable material that provides air access to the skin of the baby. This reduces the risk of skin irritation and discomfort to the baby. The inner layer is soft and does not cause children inconvenience. The durability of Muumi Baby diapers is very high, the reviews of parents critical of such things fully confirm this. They will not tear during active games or restless sleep. Some mothers report cases where a gel-like absorbent remains on the skin of the baby, but these cases are rare.
Advantages
According to reviews on Muumi diapers and Muumi diaper-panties, manufactured using the same technology, this product has the following advantages:
• Comfort for the child. Thoughtful cut, good absorption of odor and moisture, ventilation, excellent fit to the skin, which is achieved thanks to the elastic belt and protective sides, turn diapers into a convenient element of clothing, they are easy to put on and take off. A nice bonus detail is the presence of diapers Muumi Baby 1 (2-5 kg) and Muumi Baby 2 (3-6 kg) a cutout for the navel.
• The health of the child. Hypoallergenic materials, the absence of perfumes and lotions reduces the risk of irritation and skin allergies.
• Environmentally friendly. Quickly decompose, contain a minimum of dyes.
• Availability. Delipap Oy products can be easily ordered in several online stores, which can not be said about eco-diapers from other manufacturers.
• Large selection of sizes.
• Compact and biodegradable packaging.
disadvantages
I must say about some of the shortcomings of the Finnish diapers Muumi. Customer reviews sometimes mention the unpleasant stiffness of the absorbent moisture. In addition, the disadvantages include a cut that is not suitable for all children, and a slightly larger weight of Muumi diapers (50 grams) compared to their non-eco-friendly counterparts (for example, Pampers weighs 30 grams).
Disposal
Muumi diapers are a real find for people taking children to picnics, cottages or on long trips. Indeed, in nature, away from garbage containers, disposing of a regular diaper is problematic. Due to the polymer and plastic, it almost does not burn and exudes a terrible smell when smoldering. Pampers or Huggies products should never be buried for environmental reasons, because oilcloth, absorbent material and nonwovens will remain in the ground for hundreds of years, damaging nature. Much easier is the case with the disposal of classic diapers and diapers - Muumi panties. Reviews of adherents of family holidays in nature with the kids are unambiguous: Muumi are ideal on a hike.
Firstly, they take up little space. The average pack (50 -58 pieces) is more than enough for the baby for a week, and she will not burden her parents much, since she weighs a little and takes about a third of a normal tourist backpack.
Secondly, they are convenient for a constantly moving and jumping child during the day and provide a quiet, sound sleep at night.
Thirdly, they burn beautifully. Natural cellulose, a small amount of absorbent, and films quickly turn into ashes and the memory of the Muumi diaper. Traveler reviews contain amazing stories when in rainy weather the eco diaper became the fuel for lighting a fire. He caught fire more readily than wet branches and slivers. The packaging is also made of material that burns well.
Storage
During storage, it is necessary, first of all, to limit access to the diaper of children. No matter how firmly stitched, there is always the possibility that a curious baby will get to the absorbent inside and try to taste it. The consequences can be tragic: an absorbent swollen from moisture causes suffocation.
Muumi products light up easily and can cause a fire, so keep them away from fire. In order for absorbent and other materials not to lose their properties, diapers should be stored only in packaging and in a dry place, taking out as needed. Pediatricians recommend changing them at least once every four to six hours.