Cloth diapering doesn't require a huge time commitment, but it is an extra chore on your to do list. So if you are looking for ways to make cloth diapering quicker and easier, while still reaping all the benefits, this post is for you! Being a mother of seven (while also blogging, consulting and home schooling), I've found a few ways to save time while using cloth: Diaper liners help make clean-up quicker. They can be washable fleece or silk, or a flushable material like bamboo. A good Continue Reading
Black Friday Cloth Diaper Sales Round-Up for 2016!
BOOKMARK this post and keep checking back as more Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are added. Some of these coupon codes are exclusive to my blog and can't be found elsewhere! Some affiliate links included. US and CANADIAN retailers. Looking for a certain brand or product? Just hit CONTROL – F and type in your search term PS - Have you entered my Black Friday cash giveaway? ** FEATURED SALES** Wink Diapers Get 35% off November 24-28 with the code BFWEEK Get 50% off November Continue Reading
Can You Ask for Cloth Diapers at Your Shower?
You have a baby shower coming up and plan to cloth diaper your newborn. Wouldn't it be great if everyone brought exactly what you wanted - cloth diapers? If your closest friends know your wishes, chances are you'll get a few. But most of us aren't that lucky. So what is the proper etiquette? Can I ask my guests to buy cloth diapers? The short answer is no. It is not proper to dictate to your guests (yes, even in a way you think is clever or tactful) what gifts they should bring. After all, Continue Reading
3 Things I Learned After Hand-Washing Cloth Diapers
The Flats and Handwashing Challenge ends tonight and the big question is - what did I learn? Basically, these three things: How to hand wash diapers - Or anything else, for that matter. It's a good skill to have and it just goes to show that cleaning doesn't require a degree in rocket science. It takes time, common sense and a little bit of trial and error. Our wash routine took about 45 minutes total plus 5+ hours for drying on the line. I have to admit it would be difficult to do this Continue Reading
Flour Sack Towels vs Flat Diapers
Since we're using only flat diapers this week, I thought a post which compared the absorbency of "flour sack towels" (or FST, as they are often abbreviated) against other flat diapers would be helpful. First of all, here's a simple absorbency scale I made based on our experiences over the years of using many types of flat diapers. Do you agree with the rankings? Flour sack towels aren't really diapers, of course. But they are a simple and cheap way to get started with cloth because you Continue Reading
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