Over the years, I've been asked this a lot: "I'd love to try cloth but can't afford it. Is there any way to get free ones to try out?" I know the upfront cost can seem daunting. When your choices are a cheap pack of disposables for $7 or a starter stash of cloth for $50 or $75, it's easy to see why families keep opting for throw-aways week after week. While I believe it's not that hard to cloth diaper cheaply (you can get started with as little as twenty bucks), what about the question? Is Continue Reading
What to Buy if Your Teenager Helps With Cloth Diaper Changes
Do you have a spouse, teenager or other caregiver that helps out with diaper changes? Chances are, if you use cloth, they have their favorites. That's what I asked Catherine the other day. She's almost fourteen now and has been helping me with diaper changes for years. My post today is equal parts curiosity and practicality. I was interested in her opinions since we have so many brands and styles, but I also felt like her perspective as a cloth diaper "helper" might be useful to those who are Continue Reading
Is It Worth It to Cloth Diaper Just One Child?
Is cloth diapering worth the time and effort if you'll only be using them for one child? Yes, I think so, and here's why. Even if you only diaper one child in cloth, you will keep thousands of dirty diapers out of landfills. And you will still reap big financial benefits. Enter your unique numbers into the Thirsties Calculator; you could realize up to $2,000 (or more) in savings. You might ask, "What about the water and energy I'll use washing the diapers?" I've got that question answered Continue Reading
No-Sew $2 Fleece Diaper Cover
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
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