A portable washing machine may be a great option if you live in a place that doesn't have an in home laundry room. Portable washers are compact and can be moved when not in use. More importantly, they do a great job getting cloth diapers clean! Some have even claimed it cleans … [Read more...]
Smart Bottoms Rainbow Love Cloth Diaper Giveaway!
I'm celebrating a milestone on Facebook. But more than that I want you to know that I am grateful that you come here with your cloth diaper questions. I am grateful you take the time to read what I have to say. I can't wait to see what next year holds! I am going to keep this … [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...]
Are you making this big cloth diaper washing mistake? Part 1
One of the biggest issues cloth diapering families can struggle with is how to wash cloth diapers. I've even wondered myself once or twice about my own wash routine. As babies get older their output changes and sometimes your wash routine needs to change with it. Don't worry, … [Read more...]
I Went SIX Days Without Washing My Cloth Diapers…Oh The Horrors!
My poor cloth diapers! I (used to be, now I just don't have the time or inclination) am a bit of a baby-er when it comes to them. I use loop fabric on the tabs to keep them from forming chains in the wash. I hang to dry. I've even been known to use a lingerie bag when washing my … [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...]
I’m not afraid to say I use Tide and OxiClean
I recently brought up OxiClean on the All About Cloth Diapers Facebook page. And oh boy, did we get a big response. I wanted to know how people felt about using it on their cloth diapers. Is it a big no no? Or do many moms secretly get their cloth diapers squeaky clean by using … [Read more...]
4 Things Needed to Cloth Diaper Successfully part 2
In Part 1 I showed you how to choose what type of cloth diapers to buy and my favorite way to store dirty cloth diapers- in a wetbag. As a safe recommendation for most parents I suggested pocket cloth diapers. This is a good starting point for most new to cloth diapers. You … [Read more...]
An Open Letter to Natural Detergent Makers
Dear Natural Detergent Makers, Thank you for the countless hours you have spent testing and retesting different detergent formulas all in an effort to produce a product safe for family and environment. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed. As a matter of fact, the market … [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...]