FAQ: Poop In the Washing Machine

washing cloth diapers is easy but you can always opt for disposable liners!

Poop is definitely the thing that seems to gross people out most when it comes using cloth diapers. I think that a lot more people would look into using cloth diapers if they weren’t grossed out by the idea of washing poopy diapers in the same machine that launders the rest of their clothing. Most of my large family—I’m the oldest of seven kids—accepts the fact that I use cloth diapers, but one of my sisters in particular, just can’t wrap her brain around the idea of putting … [Read more...]

The First Holiday with Cloth Diapers and How to Survive

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The title may mislead you a bit, because this isn't necessarily a guide on how to handle your cloth diaper situation as you travel. That topic has been covered on this blog with more security than an all in one on a wriggling baby's bum, and of course there are a plethora of YouTube videos by knowing moms available to you. No, this is a different type of survival guide, because we all know the winter holidays often bring along stress to complement the snowy weather. In the next two months, … [Read more...]

Green Tip: more eco-conscious cleaning tips

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Those Who Cloth Diaper Should Teach!

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Imagine our pleased surprise to see that Eastside Library in Spokane, Washington will hold a free class on diapering this weekend. With the rising advocacy for cloth diapers connected to green concerns, it's great to see a free community event is available to people in that area who want to learn more. Even if parents ultimately decide not to go cloth, that the opportunity is there for learning the ease of use and economical benefits gives me hope that perhaps other communities will take a cue … [Read more...]

Cloth Diapers – A Family Matter

Becca's baby daugher charmingly converts her aunt into a cloth diaper fan.

“We’re using reusable diapers, you know!” my trendy sister said to her soon-to-be-husband as she snuggled up to her only niece who also happens to be my daughter. He rolled his eyes and smiled, but wisely said nothing. “More and more people are using them,” she said to me, this time. “Disposable diapers are just so expensive and they’re going to just cost more and more as people switch to cloth.” I agreed with a big smile as I joined the baby fun and tickled … [Read more...]

Are we the next generation?

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Ah, the good old days...seems every generation has an amazing story to tell about how  their own personal ingenuity and perseverance helped make life a bit more pleasant, even in times of adversity. We may roll our eyes when our elders play the "I used to walk in a blizzard, up a hill, both ways to school" card, though lately the old days of hardship are probably more defined by memories of using (gasp!) dial-up Internet and rotary phones. When it came to diapering children, however, crafty … [Read more...]

Cloth Diaper Giveaways – Week 39

Each week we find and publish as many cloth diaper giveaways as we can find, or are submitted to us, across the world wide web. Many of these cloth diaper giveaways also include personal testimonials and reviews of the product(s) included in the giveaway, making them a resource as well as a giveaway. Don't forget - each giveaway is run differently, so pay close attention to each blog's or site's guidelines for how to enter - many giveaways allow for multiple entries…giving you even … [Read more...]