New Bummis Prints for Baby’s Bum!

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Seems many of the major cloth diaper brands are getting more artistic as we head toward winter...and the gift giving season. Bummis is the latest company to release images of new designs, these for their Super Whisper Wrap line. From top to bottom, we can expect to soon see Rocket, Big City, Bloom, and Ladybug. Thinking about a previous post where we pondered gender and cloth diaper design, we're definitely curious to hear what parents of baby boys think of the new prints. Ladybugs and flowers, … [Read more...]

Vacation Diaries: Creative Solutions

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No matter how well you plan for a vacation, inevitably, you get to your destination and realize that you've forgotten something, or simply failed to anticipate all the possible scenarios that could play out. This applies even more to bringing a baby with you whether they are cloth diapered or not. This summer, my little family has taken an inordinate amount of trips away from home and every time we go, we go with cloth diapers. In fact, I'm proud to report that not once, while away … [Read more...]

Word of Mouth

Cloth Diaper Word of Mouth

I'm in the line at the grocery store. My adorable daughter is comfortably covered in her cloth diapers and snuggled safe and happy against me in the Moby Wrap while I carefully stocking the conveyor belt with all my groceries. I hear the sweet whimper of an infant that is not my own and turn to see proud new parents with a baby gently hidden behind protective layers of blankets in his car seat. I can't help but glance inside their cart and see two gigantic - no, I mean HUGE, boxes of … [Read more...]

Cloth diapering is a SNAP with Snappis!

Cloth diapering is a SNAP with Snappis!

Cloth diapering truly is a snap (or maybe a pull) with Snappi Diaper Fasteners. This very practical and reliable way to secure Diaper Rite Prefolds or any other style of cotton prefold diapers; Snappis are perfect for those who do no want to use diaper pins. What is a Snappi? Snappi Fasteners are a safe, hygienic and easy-to-use cloth diaper fastener. They are available in a variety of colors and are made from a T-shaped, stretchable non-toxic material with grips on each end. The grips … [Read more...]

PTPA GREEN Award: Cloth Diapers

In their October 14, 2009 Press Release, PTPA Media Stays True to Their Family-Friendly Focus and Cleans up the Mess on Cloth Diapers, "Parent Tested Parent Approved" Media announces twelve new cloth diapers for the coveted PTPA Seal of Approval! "The parenting community is all a buzz over cloth diapers. They're economical, easier on baby's bottom and also present a greener option to traditional diapers." We couldn't have said it better ourselves! If you aren't already familiar with PTPA … [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...]

FEED YOUR STASH: Kissaluvs Marvels OS Diapers!

FEED YOUR STASH Friday - Tiny Bubbles, GroBaby & a Wet Bag

The "FEED YOUR STASH" Friday: Tiny Bubbles, GroBaby & a Wet Bag giveaway had a wonderful response. We aren't surprised. Every day we get calls asking "How do I wash my cloth diaper stash?" or "What detergents do you recommend?" - and so, giving away a recommended laundry detergent, wet bag, and an extremely popular diaper is certainly going to draw the comments! What was interesting were all the comments to the question. Who knew so many husbands were emphatic about how their wives … [Read more...]