Cloth Diapers

What are the differences between the Elemental 1, 2 & 3?

June 21, 2017 8:00 am | by Amanda Carney

Last fall, Cotton Babies launched their new and improved Elemental All-In-One cloth diaper. As the third version of the Elemental created, it has the best of both designs from the previous two versions. All three of these diapers are one-size, fitting babies 8-35 lbs, and feature organic cotton inserts, so no stuffing needed. While these features did not change between the three versions, there are a few features that did. Here’s are the major differences between the three versions to help you compare, contrast and find the best diaper for your family. Original Elemental (OBGE) The Original Elemental was first created in 2009

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Why should I cloth diaper my baby?

June 15, 2017 8:00 am | by Brittney French

Ah, the age-old question: “Why should I cloth diaper my baby?” There are a ton of reasons you should want to use cloth diapers. If you were to speak to a hundred cloth diapering parents, you would likely hear a hundred different reasons why they chose to cloth diaper. Here are a few reasons that offer an immediate impact upon making the switch. Let’s take a look at why cloth diapers are the best option available for your baby. You’ll Save Money Cloth Diapering When you buy disposable diapers, you are throwing away money with each diaper change. Literally. Exactly how

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Getting Started: How many cloth diapers do I need?

June 13, 2017 8:00 am | by Brittney French

It’s the million dollar question: “What do I need to start using cloth diapers?” Well, do you know the answer? If not, that’s okay. We just can’t give you $1,000,000. Getting started with cloth diapers and building a stash is easy, although it takes a bit of planning. Here’s how you can begin: Purchase 24 cloth diapers in the style of your choice. Why 24? Newborns often go through eight to 10 cloth diapers a day, and we recommend washing your cloth diapers every other day to avoid stink, mold, mildew and other issues. With 24 diapers, you also have a few

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Building Your Cloth Diaper Stash

June 12, 2017 8:00 am | by Amanda Carney

So if you’ve learned all the benefits of cloth diapering and are ready to get started, one of the first things you’ll do is to build up your cloth diaper stash. It doesn’t need to be overwhelming – I have some tips to make it easier! Buy BEFORE baby. The average stash consists of at least 24 diapers. If you can start buying one cloth diaper per week around the 15th week of your pregnancy, you’ll be ready to go once baby arrives! Buy diaper packages. This often saves you money, not just on individual diaper pricing, but also on

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What do I need to start cloth diapering?

June 9, 2017 8:00 am | by Heather Vaughn

With so much information available at your fingertips, getting started can often feel overwhelming. Perhaps you realize the benefits of cloth diapering but want to know more about how to start cloth diapering. The great thing about it is that it only takes a little bit of knowledge and a handful of products. We’ve found that if you keep the products and process simple, cloth diapering can become a natural part of any family’s routine. After all, Genius is the ability to reduce the complicated to the simple. So, here’s what you’ll need to get started cloth diapering: 24 cloth diapers

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5 Things to Love about Econobum

June 7, 2017 8:00 am | by Julia Lohmeyer

I’ve been using cloth diapers for nearly two years. In the beginning, I had mostly Flip, a few bumGenius 4.0’s, a couple Freetimes, and one Elemental. Over the years, I’ve collected a few more of each, and picked up some Econobum when they were on sale. Flips have become my go-to diapers, so it seemed like Econobum would be a pretty easy transition… And I was right! Econobum diapers are great. Why I love Econobum 1. Change absorbency. Econobum offers a great set of prefolds, but it’s easy to switch out inserts to get the perfect level of absorbency. That goes both ways

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Cloth Diaper Subscription

May 19, 2017 3:05 pm | by Libby Fasnacht

Have you have been dreaming of a cloth diaper subscription that would automatically send fun, limited edition prints to your door every month? Your dreams have come true! Introducing the Cotton Babies Cloth Diaper Collectors Club – a monthly cloth diaper subscription that will automatically send cloth diapers to your door every month! Join our cloth diaper subscription club When you sign up for the Cotton Babies Cloth Diaper Collectors Club, you get to build your ideal cloth diaper collection a month at a time. We will have subscriptions available in our four most popular cloth diaper styles. Plus, as

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Your Summer Guide to Cloth Diapering in the Water

May 15, 2017 8:00 am | by Emily Goodman

There’s nothing better than a long summer day in the water with your little ones. Not only do they have a great time splashing and playing while they’re there, they come home exhausted and ready to take a long nap—which means mama gets a little time for herself! Preparing to take your little ones to the water, however, does require some forethought. As a cloth diapering mama, you don’t really want to purchase disposable diapers just for use in the water. Are you prepared for everything your little one needs for summer? Check the Guidelines of the Pool If you’re

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The Genius with A Lot of Hats!

April 4, 2017 1:09 pm | by Libby Fasnacht

Meet the genius behind our Genius Series print, Chaplin! Today is Truly Genius Tuesday, and we’re talking about a guy best known for silence, Charlie Chaplin! Charlie Chaplin was one of the most pivotal actors during the silent-film era and is considered one of Hollywood’s first superstars. Celebrated for his famous role in The Tramp, Charlie Chaplin was not only a talented actor, but is also considered to be one of the greatest filmmakers in the history of American cinema. He was countlessly recognized throughout his career. Not only was he was awarded with a special Academy Award from the Motion

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Natural Laundry Detergent for Cloth Diapers

March 29, 2017 10:00 am | by Julia Lohmeyer

We are frequently asked, “What kind of laundry detergent should I use on my cloth diapers?” Answer: You have lots of options, and we want you to find a solution that you feel good about. Find what works for your family First, what kind of detergent are you currently using? Do you use it on your baby’s clothes? How’s that going for you? If you and your baby are happy and your clothes are clean, try that detergent on your cloth diapers. Seriously, use what works for you and your family! If you’re not happy and you need some pointers, feel

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