Cloth Diaper Abbreviations – What Do They All Mean?

By |2018-12-13T12:41:57+00:00October 20, 2018|Beginner, How to Cloth Diaper, Troubleshooting|

Does the woman pictured above look like you when you are trying to understand a cloth diaper article or forum? AiOs, CDs, WAHM, EBF....you may see these random letter clusters all over in the cloth diaper community. I promise you that cloth diapering really isn't technical or hard to learn, so don't let some of the lingo throw you off. In this post, we will go into some of the most common cloth diaper abbreviations and frequently used terms to explain their meanings. Hopefully this will clear up any confusion and leave you less overwhelmed. Before you know it, [...]

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Cloth Diapering on a Budget – Can Cloth Diapering be Done for Cheap?

By |2020-06-08T14:15:41+00:00October 19, 2018|Beginner, Cloth Diaper Savings, How to Cloth Diaper, Types of Diapers|

Cloth diapering on a budget can definitely be done if you follow the right strategy! Some people that may be interested in cloth diapers may not end up going through with it because of how expensive an investment it is upfront. Even though it costs more in the long run, disposables may be more realistic for them because they can spread the cost out. When you go to some cloth diaper retailer websites and start to explore and see that some diapers cost as much to $30-$50 apiece, that can be very disheartening if you are on a budget. [...]

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Pros of Cloth Diapers – How Cloth Diapers Make Life Better

By |2020-02-16T13:50:45+00:00October 16, 2018|Beginner|

Sometimes it's way too easy to focus on the cons of any particular thing instead of thinking about its potential. There are so many pros to cloth diapers that having to do an extra load of laundry or scrape poop (assuming those are your cons) really isn't a big deal in the grand scheme of things. Check out this video to hear my top 5 pros of cloth diapers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYCxg0y7wDc Video Recap In this video, I talked about my top 5 reasons for choosing cloth diapers. 1. Saves money! Photo credit to 401kcalculator.org When I got pregnant [...]

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Traveling with Cloth Diapers – Tips and Tricks to Make It Easier

By |2020-02-15T19:43:44+00:00October 14, 2018|Beginner, Travel|

Do you have travel plans and wondering if you will be able to continue using cloth diapers? Traveling with cloth diapers is certainly doable, but it does require a bit of forethought and planning. There are a few things to consider when deciding whether you should use cloth during your travels: How long will you be gone? Where are you going? What kinds of resources might you have available to you? The answers to these questions will help you determine if it would make sense to travel with your cloth diapers, or if you need to make other arrangements. [...]

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Pros and Cons of Cloth Diapers

By |2019-11-12T23:59:16+00:00October 7, 2018|Beginner|

You all know I love cloth diapers! I've been very vocal about the benefits of using cloth diapers, and I have been working hard to debunk some myths surrounding them. However, nothing in this world is perfect. In order to help you make the most informed decision as possible, I'm going to discuss the pros and cons of cloth diapers. I hope this will help you to have a realistic picture of what cloth diapering looks like for the average family, for better or for worse! Note: I am a strong supporter of all parents doing the best that [...]

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How to Deal with the Naysayers – Getting Others on Board with Cloth Diapers

By |2020-06-08T14:16:29+00:00October 6, 2018|Beginner|

Did you do a bunch of research on cloth diapers, get excited, and tell others only to find out they thought you were CRAZY? Do people tell you that you won't stick it out, they're a waste of money, they're unhygienic, or any other unhelpful comments? Getting others on board with cloth diapers can be tricky, but I have a few tips for you. Our goal here at Rocking the Cloth is to encourage you on your parenting journey--I hope you find this post uplifting! Whose Approval Do You Need? The first step is to be realistic about whose [...]

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How to Strip Cloth Diapers – Getting Your Diapers to Work Like New

By |2020-02-09T13:26:34+00:00October 3, 2018|Beginner, Troubleshooting, Washing Issues|

This post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission if you purchase a product after clicking at no additional cost to you. Today I'm going to discuss a topic related to cloth diapers that gets a lot of people confused or worried. Stripping cloth diapers is the term used for deep cleaning your diapers to do one of two things: remove any lingering detergent residue or fix hard water build-up. Depending on which of those issues you are facing, you will want to strip your diapers in different ways. The idea of removing built-up detergent [...]

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How to Make Cloth Wipes – It’s Easier than You think!

By |2020-01-20T01:02:37+00:00September 30, 2018|Beginner, Diaper Accessories|

Maybe you have finished my Cloth Diaper 101 series and already decided to go with cloth diapers for your baby, but you are unsure about the wipes. Or maybe you have decided you want to use cloth wipes, but you're not sure if it makes more sense to purchase them or make them. In this post, I will show you how to make cloth wipes. It is one of the easiest and cheapest sewing projects you will ever do! After reading through this, you can decide if you would rather save time and purchase cloth wipes, go ahead and try [...]

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Cloth Diaper Accessories – Do I Need Anything Else?

By |2020-11-14T16:08:00+00:00September 28, 2018|Beginner, Diaper Accessories, How to Cloth Diaper|

If you have been following my Cloth Diaper 101 series, you now know everything you need to know to get started! However, sometimes people wonder about various cloth diaper accessories. Is there anything else that is needed or would be handy to have? Let's dive into some of the most popular diaper accessories so you can make more informed decisions about your diaper stash. Cloth Wipes Along with cloth diapers comes cloth wipes. Whether or not you want to use cloth or disposable wipes is up to you. Some people feel if they're going to wash poopy diapers, why [...]

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Cleaning Cloth Diapers at Home Part 2 – Washing Instructions

By |2020-11-14T15:54:32+00:00September 27, 2018|Beginner, How to Cloth Diaper, Washing Issues|

Now that we know what to do with the poop on the diapers, we are ready to look at the actual washing routine! Washing instructions for cleaning cloth diapers are not as different from washing clothes as you might think. Diapers are just soiled laundry! There are a few things you will want to consider when washing your diapers. Type of Water Sometimes when people have issues with diaper washing, it's because their water is far too hard. Some people think the answer to this is having soft water, but soft water can cause a host of issues on [...]

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