My number one reason for getting started with cloth diapers in 2009 was for the money savings. One of the first things I tried was a fleece cover made by a WAHM. It got me wishing I could make my own, but since my sewing skills are so limited I bookmarked this no-sew YouTube tutorial. Fast forward 6 years; I actually got around to making my own no-sew cover this month. I grabbed a one-size diaper cover and simply traced around it with scissors, making sure that it was not only bigger, but Continue Reading
What I Don’t Like About Cloth Diapers
Even the biggest cloth diapering fan (*cough cough*) will admit that there are some challenges. Today's post was inspired by a Facebook giveaway I did recently, where readers were asked "What do you not like about cloth diapers?" Yes, there were some who said "Nothing!" but see if you can identify with any of these common responses. I've sprinkled a few links throughout that address some of these issues, so feel free to click around. Cloth Diaper Difficulties: Soaking and stripping (when Continue Reading
8 Reasons to Use Cloth Diapers for Your Newborn
Is it worth buying cloth diapers for a newborn baby? Disposables are admittedly very convenient. Plus, we often get them as gifts, so why not use them up and save some time and money? Mary Kate is about 4 weeks old now. I was thinking again today about our decision to cloth diaper her from birth and the reasons it works well for our family. Reason #1: This is the time that a baby goes through the most diapers; that means you'll have to buy more disposables than usual. So from a Continue Reading
Which Cloth Diaper Fabrics Are the Most Eco-Friendly?
Although the majority of families choose cloth diapers to save money, the "greener" profile is also a big draw. Cloth diapers keep more trash (and human waste) out of landfills and drastically reduce things like packaging and chemical processing. Here are five diapering fabrics which are commonly marketed as being eco-friendly: Hemp is growing more popular with every passing year. It's more dense and absorbent than cotton, but is not as soft, so you often find it blended with other Continue Reading
6 Ways to Save Time When Cloth Diapering
Cloth diapering doesn't require a huge time commitment, but it is an extra chore on your to do list. So if you are looking for ways to make cloth diapering quicker and easier, while still reaping all the benefits, this post is for you! Being a mother of seven (while also blogging, consulting and home schooling), I've found a few ways to save time while using cloth: Diaper liners help make clean-up quicker. They can be washable fleece or silk, or a flushable material like bamboo. A good Continue Reading
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