Cloth Wipes for Cloth Diapers!
If you’re considering cloth diapers, or even if you aren’t, it makes sense to consider cloth wipes. Why Use Cloth Wipes? Parents prefer cloth wipes over disposables for several reasons. Reusable wipes: Simply work better. Much like a washcloth, cloth wipes really grab the mess – making it much easier to clean up. You’ll find […]
Cloth Diapering | Night Time Solutions
I stumbled upon my night time solution and I love it. My oldest daughter (she’s all potty now!) use to fill a diaper over night, but it always got me through. In the end, I used wool over it *just* in case. It was merely for my piece of mind. Now my youngest baby girl […]
Cloth Diaper Safe Rash Creams
Using cloth diapers generally cuts down on diaper rashes, but they do still happen. When my daughter started teething around a year old, she had an awful reaction and thankfully I found a fix, but not before needing to lather her bottom up to protect it. There are a couple of ways to go: Pick […]
Cloth Diapering | It’s all about the money!
When given the opportunity to guest blog over here at The Eco Friendly Family I immediately responded with a “Yes, I’d love to!” Now what to share with you green minded folks. I’m sure some of you are way greener than us over at Waking Up Williams, but there was a topic that immediately popped […]
Selling { & Buying } Used Cloth Diapers
Cloth diapering is great for so many reasons. Not only are they cute and less expensive (unless you go nuts with spendy diapers!), but you can save even more by reselling your diapers! How do I sell my diapers? Well, the first thing I would do is give them a good wash or two and […]
Cloth Diaper Storage Solutions & Ideas
I love seeing how people store their cloth diapers. The cute set ups, the pretty baskets, neat changing stations etc. Today I would like to share with you a few things that I have done for storage solutions as well as some ideas submitted by others. With both of our girls in diapers we had […]
What To Do With Solids When Washing Cloth Diapers
What to do with solids is a very common question that comes when people start considering cloth and/or first switch to cloth. The good news is that it’s really not complicated and doesn’t have to be as gross as you might have imagined. First things first – buy a good pair of rubber gloves. Even […]
Get Stains OUT! of Your Cloth Diapers!
So, you use cloth, Congrats! Aaaaand you hate stains. You’re in luck! There is a crazy simple solution 🙂 The sun! Wash and dry your diapers as usual. (Need help with that? Try these tips!) Line dry your diapers. This works in cold weather (I wouldn’t do it in freezing weather) and even cloudy days. […]
Cloth Diapers | Fixing Curled Hook & Loop Velcro Tabs
This is a method that I tried not because of the curling issue I was having, but more because my laundry tabs weren’t working so well. It also straightened out my curling tabs and I haven’t had an issue since 🙂 This can be applied to any diaper w/ velcro tabs. I think the added […]
How To Wash Cloth Diapers
This is for typical washing. If you need to strip your diapers, try this. If you need to prep your diapers, try this. If you have ammonia issues with your diapers, try this. Storing Dirty Diapers Most people use a plain old trash can with lid. It’s cheap and very effective. Some people use a […]
Cloth Diapers | Another Stripping Diapers Post
Thankfully for us, cloth diapers are made of.. well, cloth! That means that they can be washed and it would take a whole lot to actually ruin them. In my four years of cloth diapering experience I have yet to see a diaper ruined as the result of anything but general wear & tear or the […]
Ammonia Stink in Your Cloth Diapers?
Good news, diapers aren’t as complicated as we might like to think. At the end of the day it’s just fabric and needs to be clean. Ammonia is a natural part of the breakdown of urine, so don’t freak if your diaper pale knocks you over, but if your baby’s diaper puts you on your […]
How to Prep Cloth Diapers | The First Wash
There are two basic things you need to look at when prepping diapers. Is it a natural fiber? (hemp, bamboo, cotton, etc) -OR- Is it a synthetic fiber? (PUL, microfiber, etc) If it’s a synthetic fiber: Simply wash the product once with a bit of diaper safe detergent. I like to use hot water. Dry […]
Cloth Diapering | Commonly Used Acronyms & Abbreviations
Cloth diaper lovers and greenies have a language all their own! With a little practice, this post should have you navigating chats and boards like an old pro! Diaper & Accessory Brands AC – AppleCheeks AFFF – ArtsyFartsy FooFoo B4 – Bububebe BG – BumGenius BSRB – Bagshot Row Bamboo CC – Crunchy Clean detergent FB – Fuzzibunz FLFB – Four Little Fluff […]
All About Wool for Cloth Diapers
So, you’ve heard about using wool as a cover for cloth diapers (or maybe not) , and you want to know more. Wool is a wonderful and natural way to go in the world of cloth. Not only is it beautiful, but it his highly functional. Let’s talk the properties of wool. Antibacterial & Anti-fungal […]
Cloth Diapering a Newborn
Congratulations on your newborn or pending arrival 🙂 and the best of luck with your choice to use cloth! There are so many diapers out there and it’s hard to know what to get. This post won’t tell you what to get, but hopefully it will give you a good idea of what’s out there, […]
The Mother Load: Everything You Need To Know About Cloth Diapering
Welcome to the world of Cloth Diapers! Congratulations on considering soft, cuddly cloth diapers for your sweet little baby, they are beneficial in so many ways. There are always so many questions being asked about cloth diapers and this post is meant to help provide a useful block of general information that has most […]
DIY Cloth Diaper Detergent Recipe
I used this detergent recipe on my diapers for about four years, until my youngest was out of diapers. I still use this detergent on my clothing as both a detergent and a booster! If you’re looking for the clothing version of this recipe with soap added, look here. In addition to this recipe, I […]