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
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