Is bamboo really the miracle fabric that some marketers make it out to be? Does it really kill bacteria? Is it super eco-friendly? Does it cure cancer? You get my drift. There's a lot of hype surrounding bamboo, and this was especially true when it first hit the cloth diaper world. Here are some questions and answers about what has now become one of the most popular diapering fabrics: What is bamboo? It's a fast-growing plant (in the grass family) that is tough and Continue Reading
Paper Dolls: Will I Ever Grow Up?
My sisters and I spent hours making paper dolls when we were young. Drawing the doll was the most difficult part and so my mother usually took care of that part; she's a very accomplished artist. But once we had our dolls printed out and pasted onto sturdy cardstock, the fun commenced! And we had all types of paper dolls - cute little girls, fashionable young ladies, eligible bachelors (of course) and even animals like rabbits and bears. I've saved most of the paper dolls from my girlhood. These Continue Reading
Baby Roo Review & Giveaway
Shandell over at Baby Roo on Etsy nurtures her love of sewing by creating cloth diapers, toy slings for dolls and bears and nursing accessories for attached mothers. She was kind enough to send me an assortment of products from her shop so we could sample the best of everything! First up is a one-size pocket diaper that Shandell made from duck-print PUL. It has a soft microfleece inner, crossover snaps on the waist and three snap settings on the rise to adjust as baby grows. With one standard Continue Reading
My Diapers Take a Long Time to Dry!
Do some of your diapers or inserts take a really long time to dry? Some of ours do, but they also happen to be favorites because of how absorbent they are. Some examples include our beautiful Geffen baby hemp prefold, Susanna's Chunkabutt fitted (with 3 velour inserts inside) and the Thirsties hemp inserts that are my go-to nighttime doublers. Cloth diapering can help save you money, so it pays to find ways to cut down on energy usage. Here are some tips for drying diapers that need a little Continue Reading
Cloth Diapering Your Newborn: Pocket Diapers
NOTE: This post has been updated as of January 2017, with many new reviews added. Most pocket diapers on the market are one-size and they don't fit newborns that well (unless baby is very large or long). However, there are a few pocket diapers out there that are designed just for newborns. With nearly every tiny pocket diaper, I did encounter one persistent issue - the inserts and the pockets are small, so stuffing is not that easy compared to a one-size. Tots Bots Teeny Fit Star: Continue Reading
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