view this post on Instagram The Disease Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFM) is a common viral illness that mostly affects young children, especially in the toddler and preschool years. It’s caused by a group of enteroviruses (most often Coxsackievirus) and usually starts with mild cold-like symptoms before small blisters or rashes appear on the hands/feet and inside the mouth. While it can look alarming, it’s generally mild and resolves on its own within a week.  The Treatmen

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THIS POST IS OUTDATED. I NEED TO UPDATE. SEE MY MOST UP TO DATE DIAPERING GUIDE ON INSTAGRAM HERE . view this post on Instagram TCF vs ECF TCF diapers  are not bleached using chlorine or any chlorine derivatives, which means they do not generate dioxins. TCF diapers will either have a higher level of hydrogen peroxide or supplement the process with oxygen or ozone. TCF diapers would be considered the  “ best” option.  ECF diapers  do not use elemental chlorine during processi

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