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I am very proud to say that I have never bought a package of disposable diapers since becoming a mother. But, unfortunately this doesn’t mean that I haven’t used them. I received enough disposable diapers in the four separate baby showers that I was given to last a solid month or more, which meant that I had a good base of disposable diapers to hold me over until I could grow my stash. That said, I came to realize very early on that disposable diapers just aren’t reliable. My … [Read more...]
I hate disposable diapers. Most people who know me would think it’s because I’m such a huge cloth diaper advocate, but that’s not the case. I understand that cloth diapering isn’t for everyone and that using cloth diapers full time is not always an option even for people who wish they could. I hate disposable diapers because I think their gross. Why? They stink. When my daughter urinates in her cloth diapers, there is a urine smell, for sure, but it’s well contained within … [Read more...]
Have you read The nappy debate rages on? It's not just another cloth vs. disposables news article, it's actually quite different. It brings up some great points and sheds a lot of light on what "outsiders" think of cloth diaper users, and on what "insiders" actually think of their reasons for cloth diapering. We all know that cloth diapers aren't popular just among those super crunchy families who make their own granola, cloth diapers are popular for many reasons from eco-conscious … [Read more...]
As a cloth diapering, eco-conscious mama, do you ever find yourself in uncomfortable situations with non-cloth mamas? Ever been subjected to the raised eyebrows, the snide comments, or have you yourself, perhaps without thinking, participated in this kind of behavior? Do you ever feel a little like you're in a kind of battle - cloth vs. disposables, natural vs. artificial, crunchy vs. commercial? Friends, it doesn't have to be this way! Just as we may tire of well-meaning, convenience-loving … [Read more...]
One can argue, for the expectant mother, that turning immediately to disposable diapers is immediate because it's thrust upon them from the start. While one might find cloth diapers in specialty baby stores and online, disposables are stacked everywhere at Target and grocery stores and convenient markets, and in the hospital your baby is likely dressed in a disposable cut for newborns. They are the first thing a new mom sees, so by that logic it's what they use. Is it possible to make a smooth … [Read more...]
A wonderfully brilliant friend of mine recently welcomed his very first child into the world - a gorgeous little boy who came out of the womb smiling and seems to be embracing the world with the same gusto as his dad. At a dinner recently, I found myself marveling at their environmentally friendly commitment as we feasted on vegetables from their own garden and washed it down with a delightful home brewed beer. Young Phillip was asleep on a quilt made from his grandfather's old work shirts … [Read more...]
Your Ecological Footprint basically measures your particular "impact" on the Earth. Parents teach their children that every decision has a direct or indirect consequence, whether good or bad. When the same logic is applied to using cloth diapers, or any of the other demands humanity makes on nature, the rationalizations begin. "Consequences? What consequences?" becomes the mantra of those wanting to go about their life blindly, as if all of humanity isn't comprised of one collective, … [Read more...]
Bryana is the owner of Diaper Junction and a cloth diapering parent of three. She's passionate about cloth diaper education and advocacy and looks forward to sharing with you through Cloth Diaper Blog. If you're a Virginia Beach local, you can stop by Diaper Junction's warehouse/retail store and chat with her in person!
Becca is a part-time Spanish Teacher and part-time Stay-At-Home-Mom. She's a cloth diaper expert who enjoys spending time with her family, crafting and selling her wares in her very ownetsy store.
Julie is a mom to three kids including a set of identical twins. Through cloth diapering her twins she developed a passion for the industry and is an avid cloth diaper advocate. You can also find her on her blog Cloth Diaper Geek.