Cloth Diapering Not for Wimps?

I’ve come to the conclusion that cloth diapering is not for wimps. BUT, it’s also not as difficult as it may seem, at first. When I first started cloth diapering, it was with my first child. I was a nervous mother and I thought everything needed to be perfect. I went through "hell and back" to breastfeed, I read all the books…you know the drill. I’m also someone who does have a genuine concern for the Earth that God has given us, so the thought of trashing all those … [Read more...]

Stocking Cloth Baby Diapers

On Friday we posted about how to build a cloth diaper stash, most specifically, Emi of The Cloth Diaper Report's question, "How did you decide on what styles and brands of diapers to purchase.". Today we are going to give you a basic formula we use both in our online and brick and mortar store to calculate (don't worry, you won't need a calculator…I don't think) HOW MANY cloth diapers you will need for your baby. Are You Ready for Some Cloth Diaper Math? Diaper changes times … [Read more...]

How many cloth diapers does my baby need?

How many cloth diapers your baby needs is directly related to the type of cloth diapering system you choose, the age of your baby, and how often you want to wash. We recommend washing every 2-3 days. Why? A diaper that sits is a diaper that stinks. It will be to your advantage, and your diapers' durability and longevity, to stock up enough cloth diapers to wash every 2-3 days. We recommend the higher quantity indicated for babies 0-9 months and the lower quantity for babies 9 … [Read more...]