Make your own fitted diaper!

Make your own fitted diaper video!

Recently we posted about fitted cloth diapers, most specifically, the Kissaluvs Fitted Cloth Diapers, an absorbent, plush, fitted diaper made from durable cotton fleece. If you'll notice, most online cloth diaper stores will tell you the "ingredients" that make up each of the cloth diapers they sell. You know what this means? It means that you already have the recipe to make the cloth diaper you want, if in fact, you wanted to sew your own cloth diapers. The picture above is from a … [Read more...]

Cloth diaper covers, styles and fabrics

Choosing Cloth Diaper Covers

When it comes to selecting cloth diaper covers we are often contacted with queries and general confusion about how to choose between the various styles and fabrics. Knowing that everyone comes into cloth diapering with differing levels of knowledge, we want to clear it up a bit for you here. Consider this your guide to cloth diaper cover styles and fabrics. Before we start, let's define "What is a cloth diaper cover?" A cloth diaper cover is a protective, water-resistant or waterproof, … [Read more...]

“I made a difference to that one!”

Disposable diapers are the 3rd largest single consumer item in landfills.

When it comes to making smarter decisions for our Earth, cloth diapering ranks high. Disposable diapers are the 3rd largest single consumer item in landfills, and represent 30% of non-biodegradable waste. No small beans. In early January, one of the feature stories at Lagniappe Mobile Online" was written about Sallye Irvine, a zealous earth-conscious activist in her community. She speaks out for the reduction of consumables that cannot be recycled. Not surprisingly, she is a cloth diaper … [Read more...]

Fitted Cloth Diapers

Fitted Cloth Diapers - Absolutely Kissable

If you haven't already, consider the benefits of fitted cloth diapers for your baby. Your baby is absolutely kissable, yes? Then, your diapers should be as well. Kissaluvs are delightfully soft for your baby. Made from an absorbent and yet, durable, cotton fleece, this cloth diaper is the plushest! The deep pile, non-pilling, sherpa finish is much thicker than most cotton fleeces and is finished off with a 100% brushed cotton surface. With just a touch of poly at the base, Kissaluvs … [Read more...]

Time for a Change at YouTube!

Time for a Diaper Change at YouTube.com

Time For A Change presents the benefits of using modern cloth diapers (nappies) instead of disposable diapers. This documentary, shown in the abridged version at YouTube, won the 2006 Manawatu Green Screen Awards and premiered in the 2006 Aotearoa Environmental Film Festival. Visit Treemo to view the full version. Since we're getting all video on you...are you familiar with Hugg? If not, go there! Hugg is your source for user submitted Green News. If you have found a green article or … [Read more...]

Grow a greener family

10 Ways to Grow a Greener Family

Kaara and Chris Smith (center) with their children Will, Noah, Zoe and River, use environmentally friendly products and practices in their Laurel home. 1. Breast-feed your baby. Some say it's the most overlooked means of contributing to the health of our planet. It's renewable, creates no pollution, is supremely nutritious and in the United States alone saves an estimated $1,400 a year in medical care per breast-fed baby. 2. Use cloth diapers. The manufacture of disposable diapers … [Read more...]