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Cloth Diapers

Cloth Diaper Basics: What IS a cloth diaper?
January 26, 2015 6:50 pm | by

This post is for the cloth diaper novice. In fact, it’s for the people who don’t even really know what a cloth diaper is. This is probably because disposable diapers have saturated the market so much so that many people today have either forgotten about cloth or (sadly) never even heard about this option. So, let’s go back to the question. What is a cloth diaper? For those who don’t know, a cloth diaper is a reusable piece of fabric that your baby wears to catch waste. So to put it simply, a cloth diaper is just like a disposable but

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Cloth Diaper Basics: What is a Wet Bag?
January 18, 2015 5:58 pm | by

There are a ton of cloth diaper accessories out there, so how do you decide what you really need?  Each accessory has a very specific purpose. Some may have a very narrow focus while others don’t. However, wet bags are an accessory that falls into that category of “must-haves,” especially if you plan to use cloth diapers on the go.  What’s a wet bag? A wet bag is an easy way to store your dirty cloth diapers when you’re away from home. It is a reusable, waterproof and leak resistant bag that zips shut to help keep odors (and liquids) from escaping.

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Cloth 101: Cloth Diapering a Newborn
January 12, 2015 7:49 pm | by
Prepping Cloth Diapers

Using cloth diapers on a newborn may be something you’re into. Or maybe not. But either way, you’ve gotta start somewhere. Many people think cloth diapering a newborn is impossible. We’ll be the first to tell you that nothing is impossible, especially when it comes to cloth diapers. Cloth diapering a newborn is easier than you think. Here are a few things to remember: Unlike a toddler, newborn babies don’t move around very often. BONUS: they can’t undo hook and loop closures, pull snaps, or take off their diapers. You can look forward to that in a year or so. Newborns

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Cloth 101: Washing New Cloth Diapers
January 4, 2015 12:36 pm | by
Prepping Cloth Diapers

We’ve been seeing a lot of people ask lately about how to prep cloth diapers. Ask no more! We’re here to help! With the arrival of Jolly and Stellar, the newest colors available in your favorite bumGenius, Flip and Econobum diapers, you may be wondering how to wash these products since the shades are so vivid. For brighter, bolder colors like Stellar (as well as Hummingbird, Armadillo, Sassy, Countess, Clementine, Mirror, Twilight, Albert, Dazzle and Moonbeam), we recommend washing these diapers with ‘like’ colors for the first few washes to avoid any transfer of dye to other lighter colors. These do not have

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Cloth Diaper Basics: Drying Cloth Diapers Indoors
December 28, 2014 2:34 pm | by

BRRRRR, it’s cold outside. Winter is here, which means drying your cloth diapers outdoors is practically impossible due to low temperatures. Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered when it comes to air drying your diapers. There are plenty of hacks that you can do to dry your cloth diapers indoors, especially during the cooler months. Here are a few of our tips: Use an indoor drying rack. Cotton Babies carries laundry products that are very practical and not just for cloth diapers. The Three-tier drying rack is space efficient and pre-assembled. Perfect for smaller homes, apartments and dorms, this drying rack easily folds shut, so

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Cloth Diaper Basics: How to use Hemp
December 14, 2014 4:59 pm | by

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive about cloth diapers is, “How do I use hemp?” This is a great question, and, to put it simply, there are many ways you can use hemp with cloth diapers. Hemp is a natural, durable fabric that has antibacterial properties, which makes it great for diapers since they absorb moisture for long(ish) periods of time. Hemp Babies was created for heavy wetters, parents who prefer a more natural solution to cloth diapering, or those who need to boost absorbency at night. It offers a variety of cloth diaper products made exclusively with hemp and certified

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Replacing Elastic in bumGenius Freetime Cloth Diapers
November 30, 2014 6:55 pm | by
Cloth Diaper Creams

If you’ve been using cloth diapers as long as me, you may find that some aren’t as snug around your baby’s legs or gap in back, causing leaks. This is because repeated wear and washing can cause elastic to eventually “relax.” But luckily, it can be fixed — and inexpensively! I’m going to show you how easy replacing elastic in your bumGenius Freetime cloth diapers can be! First, gather your supplies. You’ll need:  white thread a sewing needle small safety pin small sewing scissors a seam ripper (optional) 3 strips of ¼” elastic, each about 4.5” long or a bumGenius Refresher Kit, which includes the

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Cloth 101: Cloth Diaper Myths
November 17, 2014 6:32 pm | by

There is a lot of information out there about cloth diapers, so how do you know what’s fact or fiction? You a. learn from experience b. do some research or c. ask a friend or d. let the Cotton Babies myth busting team provide some clarity! Check out some of the most common myths we’ve heard about cloth diapers… and see what’s really true below 🙂 Using cloth diapers will make my house smell like a diaper pail.  Wrong! You shouldn’t experience anymore oder with cloth diapers than you would with disposables.  Many cloth diapering parents actually claim to smell less diaper

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Cloth 101: What cloth diapers are right for me?
November 9, 2014 2:41 pm | by

There are so many different types of cloth diapers available, so how you do really know what style will work best for you? To get started and help you narrow down the abundance of choices, why do you want to cloth diaper? Are you wanting to for environmental reasons?  Prefer something more natural? Do you need to save more money? Love the colors and prints? Whatever your reason may be, most parents tend to look to cloth diapers for the environmental, health, or economic benefits. Here are a few facts to consider: Disposable diapers are the third most common consumer

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Cloth Diaper Basics: What is a diaper pail?
November 2, 2014 5:24 pm | by

Picture this: Your wet bag is filled with a growing pile of dirty cloth diapers — so much so that it’s bursting at the seams. So what’s a mom to do? Well, if you have enough cloth diapers for a full load of laundry, you should run to the wash machine and clean that mess. But, if it isn’t laundry day, you can toss those dirties in a diaper pail until the time comes. We often hear nightmares about parents losing part or all of their cloth diaper stash due to mold, mildew or worse. The good news is that these issues are easily avoidable,

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