Babysitters and Cloth Diapers

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There was that time I came home from errands to find that my dear friend had put one of my daughter's Haute pocket diapers on backwards. Then, there was that other time when my mom sweetly lathered my little darling's rashy bottom with a thick layer of creamy Desitin before placing her in a bumGenius!. And I can't forget the time that my sister put her Smartipants Diaper on so loosely that I was amazed there weren't puddles of pee on the couch. Leaving your baby with a sitter is stressful … [Read more...]

bumGenius! Suedecloth vs FuzziBunz Fleece

It is great that in the modern age of cloth diapering we parents have so many options. You can cloth diaper your baby in prefolds, fitteds, all-in-ones, or pocket diapers. Closures can be Aplix or snaps. Materials can be organic or synthetic. There are endless combinations, and you can have all of them if you'd like! When my daughter outgrew the Kissaluvs Fitted Diapers she used as a newborn (and believe me, they are great newborn diapers!), we decided to go with pocket diapers. There were … [Read more...]

We Cloth Diaper

"We cloth diaper." This is a phrase that can splash terror and judgment across the faces of friends, family, and care providers. I have only been cloth diapering a short time, but have already learned some helpful tips below to aide you on your journey: 1. Consider using pocket diapers or all in ones. I now have at least six pocket diapers or all in ones on hand at any given moment. This allows my husband (who will only cloth diaper with minimum effort and will NEVER clean a pooped-in cloth … [Read more...]

A Cloth Diapering Dictionary

Happy Heiny's One Size Pocket Diaper

If you are new to cloth diapering and happen upon one of the many websites that sell cloth diapers, then all the titles, monikers, and nicknames can be quite confusing - I should know! I came into cloth diapering pretty much on my own; there were no brick and mortar diaper stores near me so I had no one to talk to about, and no opportunities to see, these wonderful cloth diapers in person. A friend gave me three pocket diapers to start my stash and so pockets were all I "knew". Since it … [Read more...]

Cloth Diapering Tip #1: AIO Alternatives

Here and there we plan to post cloth diaper tips; practical ways to make cloth diapering easier, more efficient, more economical, etc… If you would like to contribute to our cloth diaper tips, please email them to heather@clothdiaperblog.com. We would be excited to write up your cloth diaper tip and post it here, giving you credit with a text and graphic link to your blog or business! And now, for today's Cloth Diaper Tip With the economy as it is many families are looking for … [Read more...]

How many cloth diapers does my baby need?

How many cloth diapers your baby needs is directly related to the type of cloth diapering system you choose, the age of your baby, and how often you want to wash. We recommend washing every 2-3 days. Why? A diaper that sits is a diaper that stinks. It will be to your advantage, and your diapers' durability and longevity, to stock up enough cloth diapers to wash every 2-3 days. We recommend the higher quantity indicated for babies 0-9 months and the lower quantity for babies 9 … [Read more...]

Recycle and Save Money! DIY Cloth Diaper Links!

In my last post, Reducing Household Waste, I mentioned a few ways that families can recycle. In today's post, I will expand on more ways that families can recycle and save money. Below, you will find a collection of DIY websites for making different cloth diaper accessories from used household goods.   CLOTH DIAPERS All-in-ones: This site offers different ideas for ways to make All In Ones using shower curtains, t-shirts, sheets and towels. Free patterns of different types … [Read more...]