It’s no secret I love cloth diapers. I’ve taught you how to save money on prefolds, choose & pack a cloth diaper bag, and how to deal with poopy diaper laundry. Today, it’s time to introduce you to my newborn cloth diaper stash.Before my first child was born, both my husband and I were sold…
How to Use an Infant Prefold on a Newborn
I don’t know about you, but my budget requires I get a whole lot of mileage out of my baby’s cloth diapers. Even if you plan on using them for future children (like I did) I’d still recommend avoiding newborn sized prefolds and opting instead for the next size up, infant prefolds. With almost no…
Cloth Diaper Confession: I Wash with Tide
I know, I know, most of you cloth diapering experts are shaking your fingers at me right now, after just having read the title. It’s true. I confess. I wash my cloth diapers in Tide detergent. It hasn’t always been that way, but Tide works for me. *Post not in any way sponsored/compensated by Tide….
3-Ingredient Natural Cloth Baby Wipe Solution
Last week, we talked about how to use cloth baby wipes. As promised, today I’m sharing with you a natural three-ingredient cloth baby wipe solution that we use on our baby. In general, I use plain tap water on cloth wipes at diaper changes, but when Summer Elizabeth has a rash, I mix up this…
How to Use Cloth Baby Wipes
Cloth wipes are a trusty sidekick to a fluffy cloth diaper stash. I’m using cloth diapers on our baby’s behind, so it just makes sense to use cloth baby wipes too. I’m already doing cloth diaper laundry, so adding in a few wipes is no problem. I won’t even start on the cost savings of…
Shave Time Off Diaper Changes When You’re Out
When you’re out and about with an infant, the last thing you want to do is worry about a diaper change. Of course, there’s really no way to avoid the inevitable, but there are a few ways to shave time off diaper changes when you’re out of the house. Most parents would agree that laying…
Soap Nuts Wash Cloth Diapers
When we knew we were flying to the US, the last thing I wanted to pack was a big bulky bag of heavy cloth diaper detergent. Umm…no thanks. I only packed 4 tops and one pair of pants, so there’s no way I was finding space for my watermelon-scented Rockin’ Green no matter how blissful…
How to Choose a {Great} Diaper Bag
When you’re expecting, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by information spouting from every direction, both solicited and the all-too-common unsolicited variety. With so many choices to make in only 40 short weeks of pregnancy, why spend more than 5 minutes selecting a diaper bag? Here’s how to choose a great bag every time. For tips…
How to Pack a {Cloth} Diaper Bag
Packing a diaper bag is a breeze when you have a little guidance on what you’ll really need in your {CLOTH} diaper bag. As a brand-new parent it’s overwhelming to consider all the items you could pack “just in case.” If your aim is to have every possible situation covered, not only will you have…
All-Natural Soothing Diaper Rash Cream
Ask any cloth diapering parent & they’ll share with you the special laundry routine they go through to protect their precious fluffy diapers. As with any investment, we want to maintain our diapers in the best possible condition for the longest possible time. Therefore, most commercial grade diaper rash creams are out of the picture….
