First of all, this is not a prefolds vs. pockets post. I like and use them both (and prefolds make up most of my stash). My focus today is on mathematics. What got me curious are some comments I found floating around on blog posts and forums which sounded something like this: "I like the sized prefolds; it's still cheaper than any pocket system." "We use prefolds with our daughter.......It is expensive to get started with the newer types of cloth diapers." "It's cheaper to replace a Continue Reading
NEW Pocket Diaper Just Released at Diaper Safari – 15 Colors!
Diaper Safari has just released its very own branded pocket diaper in 15 bright colors! They are trim fitting and include an absorbent insert that agitates out in the wash on its own. You can use coupon code FBFIVE for $5 off these brand new diapers until September 19th. That means you get these cute pockets for only $8.95 each! And as always, your order at Diaper Safari always SHIPS FREE (lower 48 states). Plus you'll get Diaper Safari's fast, professional customer service to Continue Reading
Are Cloth Diapers Truly a Greener Choice?
Have you ever heard someone say that cloth diapers really aren't as "green" as people claim? After all, what about all the pesticides used to grow cotton? Or the water and energy it takes to get them clean? I did a little bit of research to see if the environmental benefits of cloth outpace disposables. #1 Disposable diapers require more resources and energy to manufacture than cloth diapers. This is true even when you factor in the water and energy needed to grow natural fibers and Continue Reading
A Brief History of Cloth Diapers
Wrapping a disposable diaper around a baby and tossing it in the trash when full is a far cry from the way our great-grandmothers diapered their children. And even though I do a lot of cloth diapering, I know that even that experience is very different from a mother of two centuries ago in America. Because I love history (my major in college) it seemed like a fun idea to take a trip down memory lane and peek in on the ladies of yesteryear as they cared for their babies' most basic Continue Reading
Overnight Solutions for Cloth Diapering
Many cloth diapering mothers use disposables at night because of heavy wetters. I can understand. For the longest time we were having leaks at night until I asked around and got some good advice from other cloth diapering mothers. I've actually tried several different diapering options and all of them have helped my babies to stay dry all night. Here they are: Hemp Prefolds: Pair a Thirsties Duo Hemp Prefold and a Thirsties Hemp doubler in the cover of your choice (you can find Thirsties Continue Reading