Top 5 Fitted Cloth Diapers – Overnight Diapering Problems Solved

By |2019-03-24T10:40:59+00:00February 17, 2019|Diaper Reviews, Troubleshooting, Types of Diapers|

This post contains 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. Fitted cloth diapers are one of the most absorbent options available on the diaper market. Fitted diapers are usually made from natural fibers, like cotton, bamboo, or hemp (though some have inner layers of microfiber) and have no waterproof layer. Because of this design, here are a few important things to keep in mind: These diapers will need to be washed 5 to 6 times before their first use to [...]

How To Navigate Hard Water When Washing Cloth Diapers

By |2020-03-29T13:48:54+00:00February 14, 2019|Troubleshooting, Washing Issues|

"How to Navigate Hard Water when Washing Cloth Diapers" may contain affiliate links. When parents start looking into cloth diapers, many are turned off by how overwhelming it can seem. Washing cloth diapers is probably the most confusing part of the whole ordeal, and for most people that end up deciding not to use cloth diapers, I'm willing to bet that most of the time it is due to intimidation surrounding the washing process. Are cloth diapers really hard to wash? Most of the time, no. Can it be hard to figure out how to wash them? Sometimes. The [...]

Cloth Diaper Care Instructions – How To Make Them Last For Years

By |2019-11-02T14:05:43+00:00January 28, 2019|How to Cloth Diaper, Troubleshooting, Washing Issues|

One of the perks of cloth diapers is that you can use them over and over again, saving lots of money and lessening the amount of waste you generate in the process. Another perk is that ideally, you can use your cloth diapers for multiple children, compounding the savings! However, it is important to emphasize that cloth diapers are NOT indestructible. They are just as prone to wear and tear as any piece of clothing. In fact, they're probably prone to MORE wear and tear. Think about this: Most people have enough cloth diapers for 2-3 day washing. That [...]

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?" [...]

Grovia ONE Diaper – An All-in-One for Overnights & Heavy Wetters

By |2020-02-29T22:03:13+00:00November 17, 2018|Diaper Reviews, Troubleshooting, Types of Diapers|

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may make a commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase after clicking one of my links. I recently purchased the Grovia ONE all-in-one diaper to use on my toddler for nighttime. I was on the hunt for a new nighttime option because my son had outgrown his fitted, and we were just stuffing lots of inserts into his pockets for nighttime. It works well enough, but I knew we needed to find a reliable solution. I had heard about the Grovia ONE diaperĀ on Facebook. So many people recommended [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Cloth Diaper Sprayer – Diaper Cleaning Made Easy

By |2018-11-11T14:02:47+00:00November 5, 2018|Diaper Accessories, Troubleshooting, Washing Issues|

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. Many cloth diaper skeptics have crazy ideas in their head about how you are supposed to clean diapers and deal with the dreaded poop. They imagine poop getting all over the walls, their hands, the floor...maybe they even think it will be so bad they will need a shower or change of clothes afterwards. Well, fortunately it is nothing like that! There are many efficient and clean poop removal [...]

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 [...]

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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