First Impressions of Cloth Diapers

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I’ve been using cloth diapers for over a year now and as I look at the cloth diapers that my daughter wears now as opposed to those she started with, I’m amazed at how differently I look at cloth diapering these days.  Specifically, I’m amazed at how some brands that were previously my favorites sit gathering dust unless I’m too lazy to do a wash and those brands that I didn’t like at first, are my favorites. My most trustworthy cloth diapers are those I didn’t like at … [Read more...]

Do Cloth Diapers Make You Glow, Literally?

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I'll tell you right now, Carrie and Samantha and those other gals can keep their Fashion Week in NYC...for the mom who's looking for something that truly speaks to style, the latest designs from the major cloth diaper companies are really creating a buzz! Here we've covered (pardon the pun) upcoming prints from Bummis and the much discussed bumGenius! artist series, and just when it seems one brand has outdone the rest, along come Happy Heiny's and their glow in the dark skulls. Yep, bad to … [Read more...]

Cloth Diapers and Sentimentality – Never Gonna Give You Up?

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I’m a pack-rat. I try not to be as I struggle against my clutter-bug nature to keep an immaculate and tidy house. I’m not a hoarder, by any means. I try not to acquire unnecessary things, but once acquired, they often become sentimental—especially my daughter’s things. Take her baby clothes, for instance. Being the first grandchild on the one side of the family and the first granddaughter on the other, she got lots and LOTS of clothes before she was even born. Weighing in … [Read more...]

The Guilt Factor of Cloth Diapering

Paula Bernstein "babbles" about the "hot-button issue" of cloth diapers and disposable diapers in her article, Cloth Diapers: Another Reason for Moms to Feel Guilty. Bernstein points out that up until about 50 years ago, diapering was a simple decision - cloth was the only true option, so everyone used cloth. When Pampers emerged on the scene with a revolutionary new paper diaper, "only the diehards stuck with cloth". Stressed-out and Guilt Ridden over Diapers? With the availability of … [Read more...]

Vacation Diaries: Swim Diapers

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When going on vacation with cloth diapers, getting a good swim diaper is a must! Basically, a swim diaper is special diaper designed to keep your baby’s poop from invading the swimming pool. A good swim diaper will allow liquids to pass through and contain the poop safe and sound. It has no absorbent layers because they would add extra weight making buoyancy difficult and causing a safety hazard to your child. When considering swimming with cloth diapers, you have … [Read more...]

Celebrity Blogger Constance Marie Chooses Cloth Diapers

Marie, Constance. "Constance Marie’s Blog: Why I Chose Cloth Diapers." Photo. celebritybabyies.people.com 2 June. 2010. Cloth diaper advocates are excited to see an increase in celebrity Moms vocalizing their choice to cloth diaper their babies. We've written before about the Celebrity Moms Choosing Happy Heiny's. Linda Byerline, the designer and manufacturer of the line of Happy Heiny's cloth diapering products says: "Teaching parents today just how easy our reusable cloth diapers are … [Read more...]

Cloth Diaper Giveaways: Week 22

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...]