Bumkins All In One Cloth Baby Diapers

Bumkins All In One Cloth Diaper

Bumkins All In One diapers offers the convenience of a disposable diaper and the comfort of pure cotton flannelette against your baby's tender skin. Use Bumkins as your exclusive diapering system, or decide for just a few to supplement your regular diapering system. These diapers are especially recommended for outings, traveling, or for husband's, grandparents' or babysitter's because they are so easy to use. Bumkins all in one diapers go on in a flash since no separate diaper cover or … [Read more...]

SAP in Disposable Diapers

Super Absorbent Polymers in disposable Diapers

The disposable -v- cloth diaper debate has raged since the first disposable diaper made its way to the grocery shelves. Each camp promotes their product with veracity - citing inconclusive evidence at times, and sensationalizing or de-sensationalizing different features, risks, health issues, and environmental issues. If the domain name and blog contents aren't readily obvious, we want you to know that we promote cloth diapers over disposable diapers, period. That includes the "natural" … [Read more...]

Business owner is on a mission to convert moms to cloth diapers

Business owner is on a mission to convert moms to cloth diapers

The Lifestyle & Features section of MyWestTexas.com featured an article on Shelley Tween and her cloth diaper service, Healthy Diapers. How did Tween get started in her cloth diapering advocacy? "The more Tween researched, the more she wondered about the chemicals used to make disposable diapers. And she couldn't get past the statistics she now rattles off to other parents, like how Mothering magazine reported that 7 billion gallons of oil are used each year to produce plastic … [Read more...]

Fuzzi Bunz Wash and Care

Fuzzi Bunz Wash and Care

Fuzzi Bunz Wash and Care Recommendations The following care instructions are directly from the Fuzzi Bunz manufacturer. For more information, please visit www.fuzzibunz.com. Wash your Fuzzi Bunz before using and after trying them on your baby for fit. Fuzzi Bunz pocket diapers and their inserts must be washed after each use. Use a laundry basket or diaper pail to store dirty Fuzzi Bunz and cloth diapers until wash day. Some prefer to soak dirty diapers in a wet pail. **If you decide to do … [Read more...]

Why are my cloth diapers leaking?

Why are my cloth diapers leaking?

There's nothing more frustrating than a leaky cloth diaper. Don?t give up just yet! There are many factors that can cause your diapers to leak. These setbacks are quick and easy to fix. The following is a list of possible reasons why your diapers may be leaking. Proper Fit - Diaper covers are the most important part of your cloth diapering system. Many moms hope to save money by buying a larger cover for baby to grow in to. Unfortunately you cannot do this. The diaper cover must fit … [Read more...]

Caring for Wool Covers

Caring for Wool Covers

How do I care for my wool cover?Wool covers do require a gentle approach to care. This doesn't make caring for them hard though. It's actually pretty easy since wool does not require washing after every use. Wool does not retain urine odor or bacteria so it only needs washing if dirty. Wool naturally contains lanolin which is what keeps the wool waterproof.. You will have to periodically relanolize your wool covers; we prefer to use Imse Vimse Wool Shampoo when restoring the lanolin in the … [Read more...]

Washing Cloth Diapers

Washing Cloth Diapers

When washing cloth diapers, much like when buying any new article of clothing, it is wise to first check the individual manufacturer's washing instructions. Each of the individual manufacturer's recommendations will vary. Click through the links we have provided below for the Fuzzi Bunz and Kissaluvs manufacturer recommended washing directions. Manufacturer Washing Recommendations Fuzzi Bunz Kissaluvs Our Cloth Diaper Washing Routine The following is our cloth diaper washing routine. … [Read more...]