Once you've determined which cloth diaper brand or style you love, the next step is investing in them. You may not cloth diaper full time from the start but for most that is the goal.
Purchasing a cloth diaper package deal is a great way to save on cloth diapers and get what you need in one easy order.
For those who've yet to diaper a baby at all, choosing to start with cloth diapers full time can be easier than for those trying to transition from current disposable diaper use.
These are tips intended for those in this precarious transition phase. "To cloth diaper or not to cloth diaper, that IS the question."
Recently I've had a few expectant moms ask me what I would suggest when it comes to
cloth diapering. Since I've only cloth diapered two babies I can tell you that I'm definitely
not an expert when it comes to experience, I am, however, very well researched since I
write about it frequently. Without further ado, I give to you my cloth diaper must haves
before the baby comes:
Is it me, or is there a baby boom going on this year? I think I know about 20 people who were pregnant at the same time as I was and many of them are first time moms. I'm not really a closet cloth diaperer so I got lots of different Facebook messages asking me all sorts of questions. I've been familiar with cloth diapers for a long time and through a couple of years of research and experience I've learned terms such as “cross-over snaps,” “gussets,” and “soakers.” To someone just starting out however, this might as well be Greek. There are a LOT of options to choose from and it can be completely overwhelming.
Read our Cloth Diapering Definitions and Terms as your first step in how to choose a cloth diaper system that is right for your baby, toddler, caregivers, and family.
If you are considering cloth diapering your baby, you may have run into a problem with finding cloth diapers for your newborn baby, even if you can find cloth diapers in your area. You may be asking the question “Are cloth diapers for newborns necessary?” This article will help you decide.
Learning how to fold cloth diapers can be a tricky business, especially with a wriggly baby trying to thwart your efforts. Picture demonstrations are nice, but there's nothing like being able to watch diaper fold techniques in real life or via video.
Did you know there are excellent cloth diaper folding videos on Youtube? Let us share with you the Top Cloth Diaper Folding Videos on Youtube!
Getting started with cloth diapers is both fun and daunting. How do you know which ones to buy? Is it as easy as buying 24 Fuzzi Bunz because your friends uses those and swears by them, or should you try various kinds and decide for yourself?
There are various reasons you should try at least a few brands before you decide which to buy in bulk for your cloth diaper stash.
If you're in the beginning stages, just considering cloth diapers as a viable option, trying to figure out what you need to know, then this post is for you.
Switching to cloth diapers in order order to save money is one thing, but many people choose cloth because they HAVE to save money.
We're often asked what we recommend to someone who needs a really inexpensive method of cloth diapering and where to get started. Here's my two cents!
If you are looking at FuzziBunz diapers, you may have a bit of a hesitation about choosing a FuzziBunz diaper – one size or perfect size? Which one is right for your baby? If you are wondering what to choose for your baby between the two, this article may be helpful to you.
Cloth diapering can be easy, but don't underestimate the importance of inserts, extra inserts, doublers, boosters and prefolds for absorbency.
Do you really need all these different types of inserts? Why do they even exist? Read this post to find out what the deal is!
Its that time again! Time to discard the old calendar and turn over a clean page in a fresh new one. Time for new beginnings and clean starts. Time for New Year resolutions! Before I start though, I have a confession to make: I stopped making New Year resolutions years ago.
Fitted cloth diapers come in all shapes and sizes and CAN totally be confusing.
How can you tell which kind you need and what are their differences? In this blog post I'll feature a few fitteds and their unique features.
She thinks cloth diapering is for hippies.
My mother-in-law and I have a very special relationship that involves colossal amounts of passive aggression (on her end) and patience (on my end). My husband is an only child from rural NY and I come from a huge family of eccentric French-Cajuns from New Orleans. You do the math.
Virginia Beach, VA USA
