When it comes to cloth diapering, first reactions nowadays usually look something like disgust (ew, poop!), confusion (people still do that?), or disbelief (why bother doing that?). For me, it was confusion. I heard cloth diapering and laughed at the "joke" of it. Cloth diapering seemed like something only my Amish neighbors took seriously. Otherwise,... Continue Reading →
So if you read Machine Washing Cloth Diapers Part 1, you'll know we touched on some factors to consider before beginning, including water hardness, detergent, and how to load your machine efficiently. Now let's get to the nitty gritty! If you remember the Handwashing Diapers post, you'll know that washing diapers can be broken down into... Continue Reading →
Doing laundry in a washer seems pretty brainless, right? Throw some laundry in, add some detergent, push a button... *poof* clean laundry! Well, not necessarily. Cloth diapers present a much heavier degree of soil than standard laundry. While most laundry is forgiving to some extent, proper laundering is of utmost importance for cloth diapers. So... Continue Reading →
I love this awesome blog post on Diaper Junction which poses the question to readers: "Do you pack paper undies when you head out of town?" I hope you don't have to! And neither should your baby! Whether you're camping locally, flying to a hotel out of the country, or anything in between, it is... Continue Reading →
I know how overwhelming it is to take a glance at a modern cloth diapers and freak out over the dozens of snaps, the price tags, the concept of poop-removal, and the entirely new world of acronyms and terminology. I know how scary cloth diapers can seem. It's really not that bad, though! Honest! I firmly... Continue Reading →
Allow me to preface by stating the obvious before someone complains about that which should be apparent in the title: this article is about poop. I'm going to talk about poop... more than any human being probably should. And while I will spare you from disgusting real pictures of poop, there are still graphic illustrations.... Continue Reading →
If you're anything like me, you gave up 30 seconds into your google search of "cloth diapers". What on earth does AIO stand for? What are all those snaps for? And one diaper costs how much? Don't be discouraged! When the initial shock wore off, I went back to my research and found it was... Continue Reading →
Snaps: the magic that makes modern cloth diapers easier and one size! While these beasts can be very difficult to break intentionally (I've tried!), every once in a while, you get that one snap in a hundred thousand that is a little odd, broken, or installed incorrectly that requires a repair. In my case,... Continue Reading →
Hook & Loop is a wonderful invention, utilizing a combination of tiny plastic hooks and loops to create a strong bond that can easily be attached and removed repeatedly. People often call it by the popular brand that manufactures it, Velcro. In cloth diapering, hook and loop has proven very useful for it's ease-of-use, making cloth... Continue Reading →
Washing diapers by hand? Did we jump back a century? Actually hand washing clothes, including diapers, is gaining popularity among families looking to save a ton of money at the laundromat. Personally, hand-washing wasn't a consideration until cloth diapers replaced our disposables. At the time, we had a functioning washer, but the drain pipe was damaged...... Continue Reading →
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