It's 2012, and the sad reality is I have a full-blown addiction to modern convenience. Sure, I talk about living off the land and abandoning most inventions of the last 200 years, but the truth is I'd have a hard time adjusting to this reality. Two weeks ago my dryer … [Read more...]
7 Things I Wish I Knew About Cloth Diapers
When you begin to learn about the world of cloth diapers it is easy to get overwhelmed with all the options. While options are a good thing they leave you asking which is best. Unfortunately, that isn’t an easy question to answer. But, I can give you some tips I have learned … [Read more...]
Cloth Diaper Mysteries Solved! Wicking, Stripping and PUL
I cloth diapered for more than a year before I had a decent comprehension of certain cloth diaper terms. The most mysterious ones for me were wicking, PUL and stripping. Is wicking good or bad? Do I say P-U-L or pull? Stripping? What the heck? Wicking is so simple you'll … [Read more...]
How to Cloth Diaper Your Baby For $200
For this post I'm going to suggest options other than prefolds and homemade cloth diapers. Congratulations! You've made the decision to use cloth diapers and now you get to shop. BUT, you only have $200 and that's all you can squeeze out of your money tree. No … [Read more...]
Saving Money with Cloth Diapers
Guest post by Amber Roy. Cloth diaper users say it all the time, “cloth saves money.” But in reality, the cost of cloth can add up quickly. If you have decided to use cloth to cut costs, here are the best ways to save money: Don’t go overboard buying diapers We all … [Read more...]
A Directory of Newborn Cloth Diaper Rental Programs
Congratulations on the upcoming birth or new arrival of your baby! There is no greater blessing than a precious newborn. No doubt you are overwhelmed with all the choices you are faced with. How you diaper your baby DOES matter. If you have shopped newborn cloth … [Read more...]
Cloth Diaper Q&A Vol 8: Hybrids and Budget
Autumn, I am just starting to research cloth diapering, and this post has been a HUGE help! Your website is great!! I’ve been trying to convince my husband why we should do it before our daughter was born, and now that our disposables are running out from the shower, I … [Read more...]
How To Stuff A Pocket Cloth Diaper
Pocket cloth diapers are a highly versatile system. A pocket cloth diaper contains a pocket whereby you "stuff" the amount of desired absorbency into the opening. You may choose to use 1 insert creating a very trim cloth diaper option. By adding 2 inserts you are adding a bit … [Read more...]
5 Simple Steps To Begin Cloth Diapering
If you are just beginning to research the modern world of cloth diapers you are no doubt overwhelmed. I have written extensively on how to cloth diaper from every aspect but compiling it all together can be confusing to the new reader. Below I will very briefly lay out … [Read more...]
Cloth Diaper Q&A What to Buy for a Newborn
Jordynn is years ahead of where I was when I was expecting my first child. Way to go! Here is her question for today's Cloth Diaper Q&A: Hi, I am a first time mom and am considering cloth diapering my son. He will be here in about three months, so I am trying to get … [Read more...]