Let's talk about stripping (cloth diapers, that is). Spoiler alert... It's getting out of hand. One group heavily recommends soaks and DIY stripping recipes. Another is really pushing RLR. Lots of people say just use Mighty Bubbles. It's all gotten so complicated … [Read more...]
Top 10 Tips on Washing Cloth Diapers
We've all heard the horror stories about washing cloth diapers. But just because you've read about them, it doesn't mean your fluff has to fall victim to stink, rashes and leaks. There are a million ways to get clean cloth diapers. The only real 'rule' is no synthetic fabric … [Read more...]
One BIG way to make washing Cloth Diapers easier
The single biggest issue that parents complain about when dealing with cloth diapers is washing. There's a lot of "This is the right way and that's wrong". And "No that's not right, THIS is". Remember, there is no ONE way to do anything and that includes getting cloth diapers … [Read more...]
Top 5 (Possibly Overboard) Ways to Prolong the Life of a Cloth Diaper
A big part of using cloth diapers for many is saving many. And the longer they last…the less you have to buy (unless there's a new print of course) and the more money you save! If you are anything like me, I’m sure that you agree that a cloth diaper lasting forever would be … [Read more...]
My Top 5 Favorite Posts About Washing Cloth Diapers
We get questions all the time on our Facebook page and private Facebook group about washing cloth diapers! It seems to be one of the most popular topics on AACD with 90 posts tagged between Autumn and I! WOW. Here are my favorites that I refer people to most … [Read more...]
Three Interesting Things You May Not Know About Cloth Diapers
I was asking around in our All About Cloth Diapers private Facebook group for post inspiration ideas. Kind of went like this: If you’re new…what do you want to know? I guess I’m on the right track because a few of the questions that came up are posts that I’m already working on; … [Read more...]
What works for me…How I wash cloth diapers!
I am going to start by telling you while this wash routine works great for me, there is no guarantee that it will work for you. There are so many variables to consider with cloth diaper laundry (i.e. Water type, washer type, detergents, which cloth diapers are used). I actually … [Read more...]
Cloth Diaper FAQs for a Natural Homekeeping Facebook Group
I was recently asked if I could offer my cloth diaper advice in a new Facebook group called Natural Homekeeping and Cloth Diaper Care. Although I'm not able to be present to answer questions that often I was able to answer questions for their FAQ document. I invite you to … [Read more...]
Rinse Wash Rinse Dry Do a Little Dance
Sometimes the stubborn spontaneous me will resist routine. I have successfully convinced myself that if I say I have a routine I will somehow be classified as boring. Although I won't say I have a routine anyone who looks at my daily life will plainly see that it varies … [Read more...]
The Horrible, Stinky, No Good, Very Bad Diapers
{guest post} Remember me talking about Zachary's rash? And the stinky diapers? I thought I had fixed it. But it turns out I was WRONG. Oh, boy was I wrong! Every morning I was reminded just how wrong I was. I would literally have tears running down my face while I would … [Read more...]