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...]
Cloth Diaper Savings Calculator
You've seen the writing on the wall. You've drunk the kool-aid. You're prepared to sell grandma's antique brooch. You are 100% sold on cloth diapers. But, Dad? Not so much. Oh, trust me, I know you've tried. You've shown him the cute prints, the nasty gel beads and the … [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...]
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...]
Spreading Cloth Diaper Love at the Great Cloth Diaper Change
I am T.I.R.E.D! Should I still be tired from yesterday's Great Cloth Diaper Change event? It's not everyday that I wake up at 6:30! I'm a wimp. But, I had a lot of fun so it was completely worth it. My assistant was a life saver! There were so many parents who knew … [Read more...]
Are You Going to a Great Cloth Diaper Change event?
I feel ready. Wednesday I didn't. I've done a lot between then and now. My banner is made (hand painted by me because it's so much more organic than a plastic one ;) ), handouts are rolling off the printer as I type, entry cards are cut and cake balls are in the box! Yes, … [Read more...]
Oh no, I’ve become my mother!
by Tara Dukaczewicz The decision to cloth diaper was such a natural one for me. It started long ago when I was just a child with a baby brother. My mother has always been so environmentally conscious, today she would have definitely been called "crunchy" back then she … [Read more...]
Only Hippies With Hairy Armpits Use Cloth Diapers
How I Was Introduced To Fluff by Anna Wixom When I became pregnant with my son a year ago I started researching everything.......except cloth diapers. If someone would have told me last year I would be using cloth diapers I would have told them to go take their hairy armpits … [Read more...]
Change 3 Things Pushes Cyndie to Cloth Diaper
My cloth diapering story began not too long ago-kinda. It was kind of a perfect storm of events that got us going on cloth diapers. In September, I found out my husband and I were going to have another baby. It was a shock and we had been planning on waiting until he had a … [Read more...]