FAQ: Doesn’t Using Cloth Diapers Lead to Rashes?

Does wearing a cloth diaper cause cloth diaper rash? No.

The answer to that is a resounding no. Diaper rash happens when a baby sits in their own urine or feces for too long. A baby is not meant to stay in a diaper until it explodes. A diaper should be changed every time it is soiled. When that doesn’t happen, rashes inevitably occur. In disposable diapers, rash happens because a baby is not changed soon enough or because of the chemicals that react with a poor baby’s skin. Some baby’s just have sensitive skin and are allergic … [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 How To’s: What are prefolds, fitted diapers, all-in-ones,…?

With all the choices available in cloth diapering, it can be a bit confusing, perhaps even overwhelming when you are first tackling the job of stocking up for your little one. Before making your selection, you first need to recognize the difference between the types of cloth diapers and how each type of cloth diaper fits your baby's needs. Here we'll outline the difference between prefolds, fitted diapers and all-in-ones. Prefold diapers Prefold Diapers, also referred to as … [Read more...]