Comments on: Handkerchiefs vs. Recycled Tissues in the Battle Against Endless Toddler Mucous

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:05:14 +0000

I think handkerchiefs for children are a great idea. I’ve always carried a hanky and when my sister had a baby, I got him one too. Elegant Linens has this adorable baby bonnet, when the kid gets married you clip the ribbon and it becomes a hanky! Then he can give it to his bride for something “borrowed.” They’ve also got a great selections of quality hankies….http://www.elegantlinenspc.com/Handkerchiefs.htm - hankies are not only green but they’re also sentimental!

By: Eileen

Eileen — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:16:32 +0000

That’s a good idea on the handkerchiefs. I think my parents still have a huge collection of handkerchiefs that belonged to my grandfather. They’re kind of gross - I guess he got a lot of bloody noses! Sorry for TMI. But I think that kind of illustrates that you can’t worry about stains on your hnadkerchief. Kleenex and toilet paper are the last paper products I still buy (besides paper!) and there was this psychological hump to get over when I stopped paper towels and napkins - it’s okay if they get stained. Bright red berries all over the counter and I (gasp!) use a cloth towel to clean it. Same with the napkins - growing up cloth napkins were for special occasions and they had to be ironed. No way was that going to fly for daily use. I have a large stack of LINEN napkins that I NEVER iron and there are STAINS! Once I got over that, I never looked back. I wonder what it will take to get over the toilet paper hump. I think I will use the “it takes more hot water to wash them” argument for a while.

By: sommer

sommer — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:22:01 +0000

I saw children’s hankies the other day and thought how cute these were but wondered if my son would use it correctly or if I’d have a snotty rag laying around. I’ve been using mismatched socks this winter. I stick it in my pocket and use it for my kids. It’s softer and I just wash it. Works the same way.