I really feel compelled to address a very common misconception. I'll start by stating what should be obvious: The perfect laundry routine can yield stained diapers. Why is this profound? Because so many people believe stained diapers are dirty diapers. They are not the same! A stain does not mean a diaper is dirty! Of... Continue Reading →
"I just use disposables until baby has 'normal' poop." "That tar stuff is impossible to get off!" Meconium stains cloth diapers! How many times have we heard this from well-intended mamas giving advice to those asking about using cloth diapers right from birth? These mamas all have one thing in common: they never actually dealt... Continue Reading →
When stepping excitedly into the world of cloth there are a few bits of not-so-exciting questions we may have regarding cloth diapers. One that is bound to come up along your diapering journey at some point is diaper creams. Are they safe for cloth diapers? What can or can't you use? To answer this as... Continue Reading →
Stripping diapers is a concept that both scares and confuses many-a-cloth-diapering-mom. First, let's talk about what it's not. Bleaching is not stripping. Some people get this confused, as stripping usually involves bleaching, so let's talk about what stripping diapers actually is by definition: Well, gee, thanks Merriam-Webster. So let's check out the Pam Dictionary, first edition...... Continue Reading →
Storing dirty cloth diapers doesn't have to be all that complicated. There are many amazing products on the market to make storing dirty diapers as stink-free as possible. Anyone who has a baby knows diapers stink, regardless if they use sposies or cloth. You can't put pee or poop in something and it NOT stink...... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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