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
Morning Sickness Combat Tips from a Mother of 7
Morning sickness is miserable. It's like having a stomach virus that lasts for months. Some women even have it all nine months! And heads up: if you are suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum, this post is not for you, because it is nothing like typical morning sickness. I recommend this blog for support and resources. It's frustrating to read pregnancy books that devote a couple of paragraphs to it, or generally limit their advice to eating Saltine crackers, sipping on ginger ale and sucking Continue Reading