Recently we posted about fitted cloth diapers, most specifically, the Kissaluvs Fitted Cloth Diapers, an absorbent, plush, fitted diaper made from durable cotton fleece.

When it comes to selecting cloth diaper covers we are often contacted with queries and general confusion about how to choose between the various styles and fabrics. Knowing that everyone comes into cloth diapering with differing levels of knowledge, we want to clear it up a bit for you here. Consider this your guide to cloth diaper cover styles and fabrics.

When it comes to making smarter decisions for our Earth, cloth diapering ranks high. Disposable diapers are the 3rd largest single consumer item in landfills, and represent 30% of non-biodegradable waste. No small beans.

Time For A Change presents the benefits of using modern cloth diapers (nappies) instead of disposable diapers.

Kaara and Chris Smith (center) with their children Will, Noah, Zoe and River, use environmentally friendly products and practices in their Laurel home.

Have you ever found yourself wiping shiny gel-like crystals off your baby’s bottom when changing a disposable diaper?

Organize your diaper changing table

• Keep clean diapers and wipes within reach, along with spray or diaper cream.
• Store diapers in a drawer, on a shelf, or in a basket. A basket is a nice place to keep cloth diapers.
• With a basket you don’t need to fold prefolds or fitted diapers since most cloth diaper folding can be done in a few seconds during changes. Plus, you can easily pick up the basket and move diaper changing duty anywhere in the house.
• Protect the changing table with an absorbent or waterproof pad.
• Make the area interesting for your toddler. If you have a mobile, look at it from below. What does your baby see?
• Put the a flip-top diaper pail within arm’s reach so you can toss the wet diaper away without letting go of your baby.

Get Ready, Get Set...

Are you ready for potty training? Is your toddler ready? Our advice .. dont start too soon or at a stressful time in your life or in your toddlers life.

Your toddler needs to be ready both body and mind

Not all children will experience the same level of bladder control at the same age, so you will need to trust your toddlers judgment. This may become an exercise in your own readiness to let go of your babys dependence and accept a degree of independence from your toddler.