Cloth Swim Diapers, or Why Fruit at the Beach is so Dangerous!

The Burrito in his 2nd Swim Diaper of the day!

This summer was The Burrito’s first trip to the Outer Banks, NC, where my family has vacationed for 19 years, almost two-thirds of my life. He was not impressed with sun, sand, ocean waves, or the pool behind the house. However, my sister-in-law, genius that she is, suggested an inflatable baby pool to take to the beach with us. Burrito gets to splash in water warmed in the sun, and I get to sit and read a book on the beach for thirty five minutes. It was great – he would be happy at the … [Read more...]

Swim Diapers – Cloth diapers at the pool.

Swim Diapers - Cloth diapering through the summer.

Summer is here and with it comes water activities. Whether your baby or toddler is playing in a backyard wading pool, or going with you to the community pool or public waterpark, a swim diaper is a necessity. When looking for a swim diaper, unlike when selecting a cloth diaper to be used "out" of the pool, absorption is not a determing factor. Swim diapers, like the Imse Vimse Swim Diaper are not to be absorbent at all. A diaper that absorbs will become heavy with pool water or urine which … [Read more...]