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Cloth Diapers

Cloth 101: Affording Cloth Diapers
April 20, 2014 5:10 pm | by

It’s Real Diaper Week, which means we want to prove that real diapers are an real option for any family.  One of the most common things I hear from parents who are considering cloth diapers is “I can’t afford it.”  But when I listen to those words, all I hear is, “I can’t afford cloth diapers right now.”  One of the biggest misconceptions about cloth diapers is that you need to purchase a huge stash of five dozen diapers in the latest colors and prints. Right now. This isn’t true. What you do need to purchase is enough cloth diapers to get

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Real Mom Talk: Benefits of Cloth Diapers
April 19, 2014 10:07 am | by

Some benefits of cloth diapering are obvious while others really aren’t. In the spirit of Real Diaper Week, let’s talk about them! Saving Money. This one is pretty obvious, especially if you have used disposables in the past. Let’s say you buy 2 boxes of name brand disposables once a month. For 2 ½ years, you would spend $2,100 on diapers alone. Want to add in the cost of wipes? You’re now looking at $3,000. This total also includes only one child!! By purchasing cloth diapers and wipes, you can save over $2,000 and use them for multiple children. How

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Cloth 101: Removing Stains from Cloth Diapers Naturally
April 6, 2014 4:01 pm | by
Prepping Cloth Diapers

  Stains are a part of cloth diapering and now that spring is officially here, it’s a great time to remove them — naturally. Sunning your diapers is an easy way to clean and rid stains from your cloth diapers. This method provides excellent results, doesn’t contain harmful chemicals, and it’s FREE. The UV rays in sunlight can also kill some bacteria, but to remove yeast, we recommend using bleach. To sun your diapers, all you need to do is hang your clean, wet bumGenius, Flips, or Econobums on a clothesline for a couple of hours on a nice, bright day. If you

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Real Mom Tak: Why I Switched to Cloth?
March 18, 2014 6:29 pm | by

  I am a mother to two daughters. Baby A is 3 years old and she was diapered in disposables from day one until she was fully potty trained. Baby B is now 21 months old. She was diapered with disposables until she was 14 months old and since then has been cloth diapered exclusively. When some parents switch to cloth, the switch is because they need a way to save money. For others, they learn about the chemicals inside of disposable diapers and for some, it’s an environmental thing. Whenever I think about our switch to cloth diapers, it’s

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Cloth 101: Cotton Babies Tag Markings
March 9, 2014 6:02 pm | by
Prepping Cloth Diapers

Have you ever bought a bumGenius, Flip, or Econobum diaper that had markings on the label? These markings all serve a purpose.  Each one has a different meaning that will help you identify the quality and condition of the cloth diaper you’re purchasing.  Whether you’re snagging a second, a cloth diaper from our Growing Up In Cloth program, $1 Diaper Sale, swap groups, or private party, we wanted to give you a general breakdown of the meaning behind each marking: G – Gently Used  Gently Used diapers have very minimal wear and are in excellent condition. There are no stains

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Cloth 201: What to do if I have hard water?
February 23, 2014 3:16 pm | by
Cloth Diaper Creams

There is so much to learn when it comes to using cloth diapers.  You have to become familiar with the different diapers and inserts, find the right technique that will keep your little one dry, and nail down the perfect wash routine.  All of which is simple to do. Many families wonder what to do if your water is hard. So what is hard water?  Hard water has high mineral content.  More than 85 percent of the country has hard water.  The mineral content in the water varies region-to-region and water source. Why does hard water cause problems with cloth diapers?

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Cloth 101: Washing Bright Colored Cloth Diapers
February 16, 2014 4:07 pm | by
Prepping Cloth Diapers

Picture this: You’re washing a brand new load of cloth diapers — most of which are light colors like Noodle and White. You take your cloth diapers out of the wash machine and notice that the load is now an entirely different color. You sort through each cloth diaper in the laundry pile and discover that one of your new Sassy and Hummingbird diapers got thrown into the same load, causing the color to transfer!  Don’t let this happen to you! Wash your bright colored cloth diapers 3-5 times separately before washing with any other laundry! For brighter, bolder colors

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Cloth 201: Using a bumGenius Refresher Kit
February 2, 2014 9:24 am | by
Cloth Diaper Creams

Every now and then, cloth diapers may need a little TLC and you may need to fix the hook & loop or elastic so your stash can last even longer. Here’s what you need: bumGenius Refresher Kit – It includes three new pieces of elastic (back elastic, two legs), new tab closures, new laundry tabs, and sewing instructions. Seam ripper Needle and thread Basic sewing skills Hook & Loop Tab Replacement 1. Remove the old hook & loop closures with the seam ripper.  You don’t have to remove the old laundry tab! You’ll just sew the new one right on top of the old one.  Be

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Cloth 101: Traveling with Cloth Diapers
January 26, 2014 10:36 am | by
Prepping Cloth Diapers

It’s January, and if you’re like me, you’re dreaming of summer and the idea of a three-week beach vacation.  But if you live in the real world, the mere thought of an exotic beach vacation has to be scaled back into a small weekend getaway with your kids. When it comes to traveling with children who wear cloth diapers, it’s really just as easy as traveling with children who don’t.  Only it takes a bit more planning and packing. Here are a few tips to help you take your cloth diapers on the road: 1. ALWAYS bring a bumGenius wet bag or

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Cloth Diapers: A Dad’s Perspective
January 24, 2014 4:55 pm | by

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is a guest post, written by Zachary Leibel, a cloth supporter,  teacher of reusable diapers, and dad to two boys. When my wife and I found out we were pregnant with our first child, we were naturally very excited, but also knew we’d have to make some decisions.  One of the decisions we made was that we were determined to go from a two person income down to just my income so that my wife could stay at home with the baby.  Some people thought we were crazy for even considering this in today’s world and said things

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