What are two common issues that cloth diapering mothers encounter when it comes to laundry? Stains and smells! So it makes sense, especially during the sunny days of summer, to capitalize on the benefits of line drying. Line drying is a simple concept. Hang up your laundry and Mother Nature will dry it and sanitize it. My friend and fellow BabyKicks Ambassador, Michelle Hill, shared with me her observations about how the sun works to kill bacteria: Ultraviolet radiation is a great disinfectant Continue Reading
Should You Wait to Use Cloth Diapers Until a Newborn is Older?
Although I've been cloth diapering since 2008, I didn't use them on a newborn until 2012. Why? Here are the reasons I chose to use disposables for the first few months: Meconium staining: I was worried about that black newborn "tar" poo staining newborn diapers. But guess what? The meconium isn't any worse than the yellow poo. None of Erik's newborn diapers were discolored by meconium; it rinsed out very well and any lingering discoloration was easily sunned out. But if, even after reading Continue Reading
Can Cloth Diapers Help Heal Rashes?
You might be looking at me kind of funny if your baby has ever gotten a rash from wearing cloth diapers. It's certainly possible, especially if their delicate skin is very sensitive to wetness or certain fibers. But it's worth exploring other options since there are so many fabric choices now on the cloth diaper market. If baby is reacting to wetness, try stay-dry liners. If you suspect it's detergent, do a thorough stripping or switch brands and make sure you add extra rinses. If synthetics are Continue Reading
Prefold Diapers for Newborns
Prefolds and covers are the most popular option by far for newborn babies. But which prefolds should you buy? There are couple of different choices and the prices and absorbency vary with each. #1 - Indian or Chinese Cotton Prefolds: This is the most economical option out there. Indian or Chinese prefolds are 100% cotton and you can choose from bleached or unbleached (softer). Before buying, check the number of layers sewn into your newborn prefolds. Some of them are thinner than the Continue Reading
Questions and Answers About Bamboo Fabric
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
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