Over the weekend Nutek Disposables, Inc. issued a voluntary recall of their disposable wipes due to concerns over bacterial contamination. These wipes are sold at Walgreens, Sam's Club, Family Dollar, Fred's, and diapers.com. I don't think this is anything to panic over. But it … [Read more...]
Help me spread the love of cloth diapers and babywearing
I wish more people used cloth diapers and wore their baby. I wish it were popular. The cool thing to do. I wish cloth diapering and babywearing were in the mainstream! Don’t get me wrong, the amount of people that cloth diaper and babywear has been increasing every year. But I … [Read more...]
The Fascinating History of Cloth to Disposable Diapers
I can't remember the last time I have so thoroughly enjoyed a Google rabbit trail. What started out as a simple search morphed into learning about the history of modern cloth diapers and the development of disposable diapers. Since the creation of man there has been a need … [Read more...]
Cloth Diapering During a Move or Not
Long time no write! Finding time to blog during a move from Texas to California has its challenges. Throw in a spotty internet service (on for 5 minutes off for 20) and a used up data plan and that really messes things up. I’ve finally found a few minutes and for now the … [Read more...]
My Scandalous 4th of July
I knew I was bound to be exposed sooner or later. My summer writes like that of a well worn trashy novel. It all started with a rash. A rash that wouldn't go away no matter what I tried. When I could no longer hide the rash I gave up. Why keep trying? Does it really … [Read more...]
Using Cloth Diapers Even When You Want to Cheat
This week my sweet little family of 7 1/2 will pack into our Toyota Sienna mini-van and drive a total of 2,892 miles in a span of 6 days. Just a short little trip. It's going to be an adventure to say the least. But, my sister's wedding is a can't-miss-event. Sure, it … [Read more...]
Do Cloth Diapers Really Save You Money?
I've shown you in the past how you can begin using cloth diapers for $200. But, the reality is most of us a visual learners. Show us a graph, chart or pretty infographic and you got us. Do you ever wonder how many disposable diapers a child goes through in a year? Have … [Read more...]
The Point of No Return
Guest post by Michelle. An idea was subtly suggested to me by someone a few months ago; to consider stopping the use of cloth diapers because of the time I invest in their cleaning and such. This suggestion was presented not in a negative way but in a sympathetic way, trying … [Read more...]
Why I think disposable diaper sales are down
Making the rounds on cloth diaper sites is an article written by Hannah Karp for the Wall Street Journal titled How Tough are Times? Parents Cut Back Diapers. Hannah presents expert suggestions as to why sales for disposable diapers are down. The two reasons being low birth … [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...]