S/O Do you worry about lead/chemicals in cheap pocket diapers?

[rainbowgirl28]

FWIW, I just got a batch of 300 Alvas in a few days ago for a co-op and there was zero smell.

[marliah]

I would be concerned if I used them. But I am like that with anything made in china and try to avoid things that are.

[ajbailey89]

Yes. It's the main reason that I do not buy cheap diapers from China.

[Beesgirl]

I would be concerned with chemicals and also the conditions for the workers (children?) making them.

[Beesgirl]

Originally Posted by March I don't buy them or encourage them, and the lack of testing is a major reason why. I don't trust black market items, period. Anything sold through illegal channels raises red flags in my mind as regards safety.

Ditto

[newmommy13]

I am a little concerned but I'm not so trustworthy in our government to believe everything here is safe either. For example a lot of things that our government deems safe is illegal in europe.

[rachelhf7]

Originally Posted by 808mamaof2 Nope. I don't notice a stronger chemical "smell" in china made diapers that my other diapers (say Fuzzibunz that are also made in China) smelled like. I wash all new and used (of course) diapers as well as any clothing before it gets put on baby. Figured after washing it has to have less chemicals that a disposable...or riding around in a new car...or being exposed to fresh paint...or new carpet...or anything else in this world.

^^ Yep, what she said. I thoroughly wash my diapers before using them. I avoid using disposables like the plague.