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How Many Times Do You Have to Prep a Diaper?

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When I first started diapering with prefolds 5 years ago, I religiously washed AND dried new diapers 6 to 8 times before first use. But we've tried many diapers since then that could be used right out of the mailbox. Different fabrics require different prep, and I love seeing more options on the market that need less washing before you get to try them out. Here's a handy guide to prepping all kinds of cloth: Cotton and Hemp You don't have to wash a cotton or hemp diaper many, many times Continue Reading

What to Do With Leaking or Damaged Diaper Covers

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Every cloth diaper can fail at some point, whether it's because of age and heavy use or a defect. When that happens, your first thought might be to throw it in the trash if there's no warranty coverage, especially when it's the waterproof cover or pocket diaper shell. But that's a shame when you consider that one of the reasons you may be using cloth is to cut down on household waste. Here are some truly useful things you can do with old or damaged covers. #1 Use as a swim diaper. If Continue Reading

How to Save Money on Newborn Diapers (plus a Giveaway)

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Does it make sense to use newborn cloth diapers instead of one-size diapers? It depends on your baby's size and weight at birth, and how particular you are about fit and appearance. Most one-size diapers, even on the smallest setting, are bulky on a newborn. It's hard to get them snug enough around the waist and legs, which can set you up for leaks. And when all is said and done, a trim little diaper, made especially for a newborn, is just irresistibly cute! If you are expecting a baby, and Continue Reading

BabyKicks Hemp Inserts Review & Giveaway

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BabyKicks are one of the most popular and widely recommended diaper inserts on the market. With hemp as a primary component, they are both highly absorbent and trim. The BabyKicks brand has become synonymous with hemp; here's why they love this fabric. BabyKicks diapers are manufactured in the Unites States. I already had some Duz-it-All inserts in my collection; BabyKicks also sent some regular, premium and one-size JoeyBunz at no cost to facilitate my review. Made from certified organic Continue Reading

How to Get More Money When Selling Your Diapers

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At some point during your cloth diapering experience, you might want to sell some. Perhaps a certain brand didn't work out as expected, or maybe your child has completely potty trained and the possibility of another baby on the horizon is slim to none. Whatever the case may be, you'll want to get the best price possible. I've had lots of experience with buying and selling over the past five years and wanted to share a few tips with you. Buy and sell gender neutral. It's much easier to sell a Continue Reading