Two Cloth Bundles of Joy

Onesize Diapers

In my first post, I mentioned that I am planning to cloth diaper my babies. I admit it. I have fallen for the cute designs and soft fabrics that make up the world of modern cloth diapering. But my first turn to the idea came in dollars and sense... Upon the news of expecting twins, I tried to wrap my mind around the sheer number of dirty diapers that two cute little babies would make. The figures boggled my mind, and worse still, threatened my checkbook! I did some math based on the cheapest … [Read more...]

The Eco-nomical Baby Guide: A Review and Giveaway!

AND THE WINNER OF THE ECO-NOMICAL BABY GUIDE is: Jessica, Comment #24!! Did you know that… …it is possible to cloth diaper and spend only $100 on your start-up costs? …buying used baby gear will save you about 40%? …breast milk is not only cheap and readily available but that it's so healthy for your baby that in one study cancer cells died when exposed to it? …you are supposed to knock the solid waste off of disposables, into the toilet, before … [Read more...]

Recycle and Save Money! DIY Cloth Diaper Links!

In my last post, Reducing Household Waste, I mentioned a few ways that families can recycle. In today's post, I will expand on more ways that families can recycle and save money. Below, you will find a collection of DIY websites for making different cloth diaper accessories from used household goods.   CLOTH DIAPERS All-in-ones: This site offers different ideas for ways to make All In Ones using shower curtains, t-shirts, sheets and towels. Free patterns of different types … [Read more...]

Beyond Cloth Diapers – CSA

When families cloth diaper their children instead of using disposable diapers, they save money and also support the environment. Another way families can save money and support the environment is through participation in a local Community Supported Agriculture*, or CSA. CSAs provide benefits for farmers. Many CSAs offer free or discounted farm products to families who help out on the farm. Other CSAs help farmers stay on their lands through monies paid by families early in the year. … [Read more...]

Tiffany – Attached Parent & Cloth Diaper Advocate

I am excited to introduce Tiffany, our newest contributor here at Cloth Diaper Blog! A strong advocate for Attachment Parenting, Tiffany writes, "it is my desire to share my experiences with other parents and guardians in the hopes of making parenting at least a little bit easier!" We look forward to her posts and know you will too! Tiffany, in her own words… My name is Tiffany and I am the mother of an almost two-year old daughter and have used natural parenting … [Read more...]