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Adventures in Lactating: Cloth Nursing Pads!

Posted by Becca on October 24, 2011

Nothing prepared me for what breastfeeding would be like. Absolutely nothing. I was told about the leaking, engorgement, and blistered nipples, but until I experienced it for myself, I had no way of understanding what those who’d gone before me were talking about. My Mom breastfed all seven of us and since I’m the oldest in our little clan, I was accustomed to seeing her whip out a boob regularly to satiate the hunger of my younger siblings. Because of my Mom’s example, it rarely, if … [Read more...]

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Cloth Diapers: Never Give Up

Posted by Cloth Diaper Blog Guest on March 2, 2011

I wanted to use cloth diapers for my son because I’m cheap. There it is. Sure, I like saving the environment, I wanted things to be healthier for The Burrito, blah blah blah. Really, I’m cheap, and the prospect of spending a little upfront for all my kids instead of thousands of dollars for each kid just appealed to my thriftiness. Since most of our initial diaper stash was gifts, we had a pretty reasonable upfront investment. In terms of using the diapers, though, things kept standing in my … [Read more...]

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Embarking on a New Adventure: Solid Foods

Posted by Cloth Diaper Blog Guest on February 7, 2011

cloth diapers are perfect for just hanging out and enjoying a snack.

I have to say, cloth diapering my newborn was a really easy thing. I used to change her diapers by taking the dirty diaper and the cloth baby wipe and throwing them both, as they were, in the wetbag; waste and all. Yes, I did breastfeed exclusively and the waste that comes from an exclusively breastfed baby is water soluable. I was spoiled and not even aware of it. I had heard that solid waste, "just rolls off the cloth diaper." Well, let me tell you… My experience with starting solid foods … [Read more...]

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One Lifestyle Doesn’t Fit All

Posted by Cloth Diaper Blog Guest on January 12, 2011

I have a confession to make. When I was nursing my firstborn, I really disapproved of anyone using formula. I couldn't understand why any mother wouldn't do whatever it took to make sure their child received all the health benefits of breastmilk. It wasn't like I was openly judging anybody, but in my mind, I probably did. That's just as wrong. But as I've grown as a parent, I've met all sorts of moms. And a lot of good moms did not breastfeed their children. Some of them didn't have family … [Read more...]

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Lessons to Recycle

Posted by Cloth Diaper Blog Guest on December 29, 2010

Becca G's committement to eco-concious cloth diapering started from day one.

When I was born, all the mothers in our neighborhood used formula. That's because their doctors told them it was best for their babies. But my mom was a bit of a rebel. The youngest daughter of a large family, she was raised during the Great Depression - a time when nothing went to waste. My grandmother nursed her like all the other mothers in their Napa Valley neighborhood. So when my mother had her first child during the 1950s, she shocked all her friends who were sold on the ease and … [Read more...]

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Feed Your Stash Friday: Oct. 9-16, 2009

Posted by Bryana on October 9, 2009

COMMENTS ARE CLOSED - WILL ANNOUNCE WINNER ON THE SIDEBAR OF THE HOME PAGE SOON! This week you will get the chance to "FEED YOUR STASH" one (1) Milk-Saver, one (1) Mother's Minder Reminder Bracelet, and (1) package of Imse Vimse Organic Cotton Nursing Pads! WHO CAN PLAY? Anyone 18 years of age or older and living in the Continental United States can play. Yes, you can play if you've won before. Yes, you can play if you've never considered one size diapers for your baby's stash. Yes, … [Read more...]

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Tiffany – Attached Parent & Cloth Diaper Advocate

Posted by Bryana on June 17, 2009

I am excited to introduce Tiffany, our newest contributor here at Cloth Diaper Blog! A strong advocate for Attachment Parenting, Tiffany writes, "it is my desire to share my experiences with other parents and guardians in the hopes of making parenting at least a little bit easier!" We look forward to her posts and know you will too! Tiffany, in her own words… My name is Tiffany and I am the mother of an almost two-year old daughter and have used natural parenting … [Read more...]