Why I Love Cloth Diapers – Finding The Joy In This Chore

By |2019-01-05T00:17:14+00:00January 3, 2019|Beginner, Green Home|

I often get the opportunity to talk about why I love cloth diapers with friends and family. As we discuss our children, it often comes up naturally in conversation. While I never intend to imply that I think everyone should use cloth diapers and I don't judge any family who doesn't, I think sometimes people start to feel a bit defensive about their choice to use disposables in front of me. I often hear, "That's awesome that you do that. I thought about it, but we are just too busy." I also get told things like, "We just don't [...]

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Getting Started With Cloth Diapers – What To Expect As A Beginner

By |2020-03-24T13:19:36+00:00December 9, 2018|Beginner, How to Cloth Diaper|

Most families probably researched and considered using cloth diapers for months before they actually started using them, whether that be because they were pregnant when making the decision, or because they were currently using disposables and not sure when/if they wanted to make the switch. Sometimes, all the planning and research can be a lot of fun, and you feel very prepared...until it's time to get started! Then all of a sudden you're second-guessing if you know how to do this, if you can actually keep on top of the laundry, if you can even get them clean at [...]

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Cloth Diapers Made Easy – How To Make Cloth Diapering Easier On Your Family

By |2020-03-15T22:41:52+00:00December 4, 2018|Beginner, Troubleshooting, Washing Issues|

Last week, I was going through my email and found I had received a notification about an article that was written by a Pop Sugar author about why cloth diapering wasn't for them. I started reading the article and couldn't help but scratch my head. Let me start by saying a person's experience is their experience. I'm not trying to say I don't believe her. Clearly, she was unhappy with using cloth diapers and was much happier when she quit. However, as I sat there reading the article, I kept asking myself questions like, "WHY are you doing that?" [...]

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Cloth Diapering Vs Disposable Diapers – Let’s Look At The Facts

By |2019-01-05T01:16:50+00:00November 19, 2018|Baby, Beginner, Green Home|

In this day and age, it seems like almost any parenting decision is controversial. I also believe our culture is getting more and more sensitive, meaning that if people share a decision they have made and why they chose to do it, other people take it personally as a judgment against those who do something different. At Rocking the Cloth, I want to empower you to make informed decisions. I pride myself on delivering facts and sharing both sides of the diaper debate. There are some convincing reasons to choose disposables, though as you can probably tell from this [...]

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Cloth Diaper Laundry Detergent -Do I Need A Special Kind?

By |2019-12-31T17:32:17+00:00November 15, 2018|Beginner, Troubleshooting, Washing Issues|

Laundry detergent is a big deal in the cloth diapering world. It seems everywhere you look, you get conflicting advice about what kind of detergent you need and how much you need. Do you really need a special cloth diaper laundry detergent? Some brands of diapers will push for you to buy their own line of detergent by saying it's the only one that's safe to use on their diapers (not true!). Other people will want to buy the most natural detergent possible (though there are some acceptable eco-friendly detergents you can use), but the majority of what is [...]

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Tips for Using Cloth Diapers – Getting Started with Cloth

By |2018-11-08T21:31:00+00:00November 8, 2018|Beginner, How to Cloth Diaper|

There is so much conflicting information floating around about cloth diapers out there that it can completely overwhelm people that look into using cloth. Some info makes cloth diapers (CDs) out to seem like a huge hassle. Using CDs isn't difficult or hard, but there are a few things you can do to get yourself started on the right foot to help make sure you avoid problems. These tips for using cloth diapers will help you avoid some of the most common issues surrounding CDs. 1. Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket It may be really tempting [...]

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Cloth Diapers at Daycare – Getting Your Provider on Board with Cloth

By |2020-02-29T20:32:30+00:00November 7, 2018|Beginner, Troubleshooting|

Many people think they're "disqualified" from using cloth diapers because they work full or part-time and rely on daycare to help with childcare during the day. They just assume that daycares don't allow them. However, I have found that using cloth diapers at daycare isn't that difficult, and most daycares really are open to it! Here is a video I made giving you some tips about broaching the subject of cloth diapers with potential daycare providers. If you're not into videos, check out the summary below. Using Cloth Diapers at Daycare Video Video Summary Step 1- Check Local Laws [...]

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Cloth Diaper Washing Instructions -A How-To Video for Old-School Agitator Washers

By |2020-02-24T13:57:41+00:00October 28, 2018|Beginner, How to Cloth Diaper, Troubleshooting, Washing Issues|

I happen to be part of a lot of Facebook groups regarding cloth diapers, and one thing I come across often is beginners becoming overwhelmed by the cloth diaper wash routine. To me, it seems so simple and sometimes I don't see what is confusing about it, but then I remember that I was exactly the same way when I first started. Cloth diaper washing instructions don't have to be difficult. Sometimes, seeing a routine on video can really help you wrap your head around it. For the most part, we don't usually put a lot of thought into [...]

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The Best Newborn Cloth Diapers – Choosing the Best Style for Your Family

By |2020-03-15T19:36:23+00:00October 24, 2018|Beginner, Diaper Reviews, Types of Diapers|

This post may contain affiliate links which means I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase after clicking one of my links. This is part two of my Cloth Diapering with a Newborn post--click the link to read the first part! This post, we will look at the best newborn cloth diapers that you could get for your baby. We left off in the last post understanding that some of the best diaper styles for cloth diapering with a newborn were prefolds and covers, fitteds and covers, and all-in-ones. But within [...]

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Cloth Diapering with a Newborn – Successful Options for Your Family

By |2020-02-23T13:20:33+00:00October 23, 2018|Beginner, How to Cloth Diaper, Troubleshooting, Types of Diapers|

I have been very blessed that cloth diapering has been pretty easy for me almost the whole time I have been doing it. The one exception was this: the newborn days! In hindsight, I recognize a lot of my mistakes and I'm going to share them here with you to help you avoid making the same ones. I will be sharing some options that have proven successful for cloth diapering with a newborn, and in addition to that I'll also let you know about what to avoid during the newborn days to save your sanity. If you're interested in [...]

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