Cloth Diapering: What do I absolutely need?

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It can be staggering to think of making the paradigm shift from disposable diapers to cloth diapers when you think of all the things that are out there that you absolutely need in order to start successfully. The thing is, though, you don’t need most of those things—though many of them certainly make life as a cloth diapering parent easier. When I started shopping for cloth, looking at the list of these important things was dizzying to my head and to my budget: Travel wet bags Diaper … [Read more...]

Addicted to Cloth Diapers

Cloth diaper with snaps

As I have been walking down this journey of parenthood, I have been given the opportunity to experience some very powerful emotions. I think that the most surprising one is that of addiction. I mean, they're just diapers.....right?! I know that this is a common feeling, though, as I am meeting and talking to other cloth diapering parents. I think that it is an interesting anomaly. The trepidation that I felt as we were making the decision to cloth diaper was really intense. I was in awe … [Read more...]

Get a FREE Bumkins Super Bib!

GET A FREE BUMKINS SUPER BIB with PURCHASES of $25 or more! Beginning today…February 13, 2010, take advantage of your chance to get a FREE Bumkins Super Bib in your choice of a girl or boy print! Make any purchase of $25 or more at our cloth diaper store and get a FREE BUMKINS SUPER BIB with your order! Use Coupon Code GIRLBIB or BOYBIB at check-out to select either girl or boy gender prints on your FREE Bumkins Super Bib! Please note: This FREE SUPER BIB gift will not be … [Read more...]

The Cloth Diaper Report

Like I mentioned yesterday, the world wide web has busted wide open with cloth diapering information - whether you are looking to buy cloth diapers or simply want to learn about them, Google is your oyster! Once parents have decided they do want to use cloth diapers they have several more decisions to make - first, "What kind of cloth diapers do I want to buy?", and then, "How many cloth diapers do I need?" Over at Diaper Junction we have comprised an archive of Cloth Diapering How To's to … [Read more...]

Cloth Diaper Essential Accessory: Mini-Shower Spray!

One of the most important cloth diaper accessories we own and use regularly in our home is the Mini-Shower Spray Wand. It has been such a useful and essential tool in making cloth diapering successful for us. The mini-shower installs easily, without the use of heavy-duty plumbing tools, into the water line that carries fresh water from your wall into the toilet tank. The soaking and dunking method of cleaning soiled diapers can prevent the immediate use of your toilet. However, with the … [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...]

My husband doesn’t want to use cloth diapers.

Many moms want to try cloth diapers, but are fearful of what "dear old dad" might think of the idea. I often hear, "I want to use cloth diapers, but I don't think he'll go for it. I sure don't want to get stuck with all the diaper changes." In diapering, as in life, good communication and partnership is the formula to success. Instead of resigning to full-time diaper duty, consider these tips and discussion points when bringing up the issue with Dad: DISPOSAL. Cloth diapers are not … [Read more...]