For years, I've written about how to save money on baby diapers by using cloth, and here I am again today. Why? Because things are only getting worse. The American economy is seriously struggling, and everyone is feeling the pinch when they go to buy pretty much anything these days. Unless we get some wiser heads in control of the levers of power soon, inflation will worsen and costs will keep rising without incomes being able to keep up. Sadly, I used to be able to recommend five dollar Continue Reading
How to Find the Best Cloth Diapers for Your Baby
Have you heard about the benefits of cloth diapering and want to get started right away? That's great news because you'll save a lot of money over the years and you'll be investing in a collection of diapers that aren't just more comfortable and healthy (and cute), but an investment into the future. You can use for your next baby, or resell later on. Now, there are just a few basic questions you need to answer before buying your baby's first reusable diapers. So before you pull out your Continue Reading
Affordable, Made in America Cloth Diapers
This post contains affiliate links. Want to save money by using cloth diapers AND buy American-made products? It can be tricky, because most of the cheaper options that people recommend are imported from overseas. This includes flat diapers, prefolds and pockets. So which cloth diapers are made in the USA but still budget-friendly? I found a selection of covers and pockets for under $12.00, plus a lot of inserts and accessories for under $5.00. Here's my list: Diaper Covers Econobum Continue Reading
No-Sew $2 Fleece Diaper Cover
My number one reason for getting started with cloth diapers in 2009 was for the money savings. One of the first things I tried was a fleece cover made by a WAHM. It got me wishing I could make my own, but since my sewing skills are so limited I bookmarked this no-sew YouTube tutorial. Fast forward 6 years; I actually got around to making my own no-sew cover this month. I grabbed a one-size diaper cover and simply traced around it with scissors, making sure that it was not only bigger, but Continue Reading