The Ultimate Diaper Stain-Buster: The Sun!
Since the weather has finally taken a turn for the better, our cloth diapers are finally looking white again! Sunning cloth diapers is a fantastic way to get those stubborn stains out and freshen them up. Here’s how we do it: You need to start with CLEAN and WET diapers. Life happens, though and I’m … Read more
Cloth Diapering Opportunities: Part Two
Author: Deanna You can read Part One here. Previously, I’ve shared reflections on how our family has worked with some of the challenges and opportunities which can arise when cloth diapering. The fantastic thing about working with these issues is that there really are so few! Of course, everything (babies in general!) comes with a … Read more
Difficulties in Diapering
Author: Deanna If you speak to a cloth diapering convert, you’ll likely hear glowing reviews regarding financial savings, earth care, and benefits to the health and comfort of children. Cloth diapers provide an effective and efficient alternative to disposables, and can even make the diapering experience a pleasant one! Yet, even with the best reviews … Read more
Cloth Diapers: the dirty details
For many parents, the first moment with a brand new cloth diaper involves an interaction unique to the diapering world. There’s a pause, a lingering glance, a reaching hand, and then, that soft inner lining is brought up to the cheek and…snuggled! “Feel how soft they are!” she gushes. “Whoa…they’re really…fluffy” he murmurs. Another caress, a shared glance, and they’re filling their basket with visions of plush little bummies on their perfect little babes.
Cloth Wipe Solution 101: Part One
Over the last couple of years I have had the opportunity to try out a variety of different cloth wipe solutions – homemade, cubes, just add water, and ready to use. Some of the brands have worked great, some not so great and some work fine. In Part One we’re going to cover the basic types of wipe solution and the pros and cons of each one.
