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...]
What the heck is the RDIA?
No, not RDA as in recommended daily allowance, although I should probably check that out too. But, RDIA. RDIA= Real Diaper Industry Association The RDIA was founded in August 2008, and is made up of cloth diaper retailers, manufacturers, diaper services, small manufacturers … [Read more...]
Scared to Make the Leap Into Cloth Diapers
This post was generously sponsored by Pico Boo Baby! Thank you! Cloth Diaper Q & A Volume 6 Robin asks: (bolded areas are my emphasis and will be addressed below) I am still not sure about using cloth diapers. I am going to potty train my 22 month old and would … [Read more...]
The 5 Ws of Cloth Diapers
When I was growing up and asked my parents if I could go do something they always asked who, what, when, where and why. The hardest was always why. My husband and I believe that having a firm why to everything you do is vital. Not understanding why you do something leaves … [Read more...]
The Thrift Store Cloth Diaper Project
The Thrift Store Cloth Diaper Project...by Tara Dukaczewicz I am not a thrifty person. I aspire to frugality and I love to read about frugal people. I admire their ability to buy groceries with a folder full of coupons and save fifty dollars on their bill. But that's … [Read more...]
How to Sew Cloth Diapers For Those in Need
You may recall Kelly's winning entry in the "Tell Me Your Cloth Diaper Story" contest entitled Kelly's Cloth Diaper Story Became a Project. After posting her story, Kelly was inundated with requests on how to help her with her project. Many of you asked us both how you could … [Read more...]
Your Cloth Diaper Stories Inspire Me!
You guys are amazing! Things have been crazy around my house this week... First, Sterling began potty training. Unexpectedly, which left me feeling a little overwhelmed by his "bigness". Day one went as you might expect, a few successes and a few messes. Day two was … [Read more...]
Cloth Diaper Q & A Volume 1
I get dozens of questions via email and comments daily. I try my best to answer them promptly but sometimes life gets in the way and days go by. In an effort to allow you to help each other and to give more attention to these great questions, I am starting a new series. Cloth … [Read more...]
Where to buy cloth diapers
Everyone has their favorite place to shop for cloth diapers. But, when you're new to everything you have no clue where to start. If you've checked out the My Recommendations tab you'll see many linked to Amazon. Why Amazon? Amazon isn't likely to move pages around and stop … [Read more...]
Preparing to cloth diaper a newborn
Preparing for a newborn is the fun balance to all the nausea, frequent peeing and braxton hicks that go with pregnancy. No matter how uncomfortable I am it seems I can always move a piece of furniture if it has to do with the baby. And fold laundry?! No fun in that unless it's … [Read more...]