But, seriously, what is up with the Australian media’s need to obsess over toilet paper and equate washable toilet wipes with a nanny state and eco-craziness? Is this obsession filling some sort of national need? We must make the Americans look crazy in order to make us look good? (Because, seriously, I don’t think Americans need help to appear crazy.)

While I can appreciate the skeptical look at the Global Warming craze lately, I’m not sure that the right response is to attack the free market. If someone offers a product that others want to buy… that’s what America’s all about. And that’s a GOOD thing.

So, so much.

I don’t think I have the energy to deal with these right now, but some interesting headlines:

Consumer Reports (on my list of annoying organizations already) recommends against cosleepers and baby carriers. It is sad that four babies have died in slings (those mass produced, bulky, barely functional ones sold by baby stores), absolutely.  Well-designed slings and baby carriers are not only safe, but they DO make life easier and better – for mama and for baby.

White House announces nominees for CPSC. Nord is clearly gone, which is too bad, but could maybe get things moving again. Whether that’s good or bad remains to be seen.

Seventh Generation (which sells disposable diapers, among other “green” disposable products) says cloth diapers not a good choice. Perhaps people should just start wearing disposable clothes. I mean, after all, washing your clothes takes up waaaay more water than does washing diapers. And we use clothes our whole lives, not just for a few years. (Also, Seventh Generation, please stop with the chlorine bleach nonsense!!!)

Hey, come on out to Oh Baby on Saturday! Wallypop will be there, and so will many other baby-products vendors. Best of all, register to win some fantastic door prizes, and also get a free tote bag.

Wallypop on TV: http://kgmb9.com/main/content/view/15556/82/

Wallypop in Dutch (?): http://www.dinside.no/808203/toalettpapir-som-kan-vaskes

At least online…

http://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2009-03/wacky-inventions-real-and-imaginary

Alright, I’m getting ready to restock Wrapsody carriers, and thought I’d do something different this time. Inevitably, after I restock the Wrapsody wraps, I hear from one or two people who say, “oh, man, I really was hoping you’d get in <insert name of design I did not order>.” And then I get all sad, because I really would have ordered that if I’d known someone wanted it.

So… we’re going to try something this time.

I’ll be placing my order at the end of next week (April 3). You have between now and then to go to the Wrapsody website and check out all the different designs available in both Bali Breeze and Bali Stretch wraps. Then email me if there’s a design that catches your fancy.

Regular price:
Bali Breeze: $69
Bali Stretch: $74.50

Fine print:

- There is no obligation. I won’t *make* you buy the wrap you requested. And I don’t guarantee to stock the wrap you requested.
- If you know you definitely want a particular design, you may actually pre-order your wrap by paying for it in advance. It would still be returnable/cancellable, just like a regular order. But taking this step guarantees you that I will have one of whatever print you want available for you. It also gets you a gift voucher for $5 off your next Wallypop purchase.

I will be doing all of this via EMAIL, rather than setting up a form on the site to handle it. So just email me – with WRAPSODY PRE-ORDER in the subject line. If you want to pre-order/pre-pay, please let me know whether you’d like to pay with Paypal or Credit Card and I’ll invoice you accordingly.

Questions? Post below. Thanks!

The winner of our free dozen wipes, for posting why they use family wipes is Sami. Sami didn’t leave contact information with her post, so, Sami, if you read this, please contact me!! I’ll wait a week or so and if I haven’t heard from you, we’ll pick a different winner.

Winner chosen by assigning each poster a number and asking Wally to name his favorite number. He chose 1.

Wallypop has its own Twitter account now!  http://twitter.com/wallypop

http://crnblog.org/?p=1688

http://fillthebucket.blogspot.com/2009/03/beyond-cloth-diapers-green-toileting.html <— excellent commentary

http://xdunlapx.blogspot.com/2009/02/reusable-toilet-wipes.html

http://www.thestreet.com/story/10473863/1/extreme-savers-try-toilet-cloths-car-ovens.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEN