If someone in your family is taking medication that has been prescribed for the short term, like a 10-day antibiotic, here is an easy way to keep track of the doses given. It also helps you remember how many total doses are needed before you toss the bottle: Using a permanant marker, make columns on the bottle equivalent to the frequency of dosing. For example, if the medication is taken twice a day, draw two columns and label them "A.M." and "P.M." Down the other side, create rows Continue Reading
My Top 5 Favorite Baby Shower Games
I'm an aunt again!! My "little" brother and his wonderful wife just welcomed a son last week, bringing the grandchild total up to 17! Before he arrived, we threw a baby shower for my sister-in-law and I thought it would be fun to share with you the games we played, plus a few of my favorites that we didn't have time for. They are all inexpensive, unique and very entertaining! Clothesline Challenge SUPPLIES: string, clothespins, laundry basket, diapers or other small linens, cordless phone, Continue Reading
The New and Improved Thirsties Duo Wrap
Thirsties fans have been waiting a long time for this news: the hook and loop closure on diapers, covers and fitteds is now wider, stronger and longer-lasting. You'll find the new hook and loop closure on their covers, fitteds and AIO diapers. Here's a quick photo comparison using my old (mango) Duo Wrap and an improved (aqua) Duo Wrap: One of the biggest problems encountered by Thirsties fans was the hook and loop closure snagging on other stuff in the laundry. Thirsties wanted to Continue Reading
Thirsties Duo Wrap Diaper Cover Review
One of the first brands I discovered when cloth diapering was Thirsties. It's consistently one of the most popular on the market and no wonder. After factoring in the reliable fit, premium features, and huge selection of colors and prints, you’ll still find Thirsties to be quite affordable. Plus, their diapers are manufactured in the USA. I loved the Thirsties Fab Fitteds on newborn Erik, but today my review focuses on the Duo Wraps. Although mine was a bit too bulky when Erik was firstborn, Continue Reading
How Long Do Microfiber Inserts Last?
Pockets are the most popular choice by far among cloth diapering families. But have you ever wondered what the lifespan is of those fluffy white microfiber inserts that work in tandem with the diapers? When is it time to replace your pocket diaper inserts? I was curious so I did some research. My friends Julie (the Cloth Diaper Geek) and Heather (at Knickernappies) had this to share about the industry's recommendations: "The inserts themselves will hold up and absorb practically forever, Continue Reading
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