Thoughts on Sharing Cloth Diapers.

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There is an African song/saying that says, “It takes a whole village to raise a child.”  I don’t think that phrase applies only to Africa, it seems to take on its own meaning here in the States too.  I feel that when it comes to getting all the things that we need for our babies,  the communities we live in really chip in.  I’ve heard things like, “Don’t buy baby clothes, I have a ton that my little one has outgrown.” Or “Wait, before you buy a crib and come check mine out … [Read more...]

Share the Love: Buying Used Cloth Diapers

I am a bargain shopper. I learned it from my mom, who learned it from my grandma, and it's just what we do in my family. There's nothing better than finding a great deal on something you really like. One of the best ways to find those killer deals is to find things used – or "Gently Loved" as I prefer to call them. Thrift shops, consignment stores, Craigslist; you name it, I've bought from it. But when I started my cloth diaper journey earlier this year, it caught me a little off guard … [Read more...]

How to Save Money While Cloth Diapering

Those who cloth diaper know how much money can be saved - but sometimes that cute factor takes over and you just have to have some more diapers! Or maybe, you're wanting to start using cloth, but that start up cost is overwhelming to you and your family. Or, it could be that your itty bitty baby is growing and you need more diapers to accommodate her growing body, but, there's no extra room in the budget to buy more diapers. What is one to do? Hopefully some of the following tips will … [Read more...]