3 10, 2018

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|4 Comments

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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2 10, 2018

Best Diaper Cream for Cloth Diapers – Safe Creams for Cloth

By |2019-03-24T12:16:27+00:00October 2, 2018|Diaper Accessories|14 Comments

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. One thing many people do not realize when they begin cloth diapering is that the diaper cream they are used to using may no longer be a good choice. Why is that? Some ingredients used in rash creams are oily and do not come off with regular laundry detergent. Rash cream that does not wash off completely can cause repelling and leaks. Rest assured, there are many great safe creams for cloth diapers. [...]

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30 09, 2018

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

By |2020-01-20T01:02:37+00:00September 30, 2018|Beginner, Diaper Accessories|6 Comments

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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28 09, 2018

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|6 Comments

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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27 09, 2018

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|10 Comments

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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26 09, 2018

Cleaning Cloth Diapers at Home – What Do I Do with the Poop?

By |2020-02-12T01:49:36+00:00September 26, 2018|Beginner, How to Cloth Diaper|10 Comments

Cleaning cloth diapers at home is probably the part about cloth that intimidates people the most and scares them off from trying it. I hope today I can help alleviate any concerns about this for those of you that are held back by the thought of washing and dealing with soiled diapers. Cleaning cloth diapers at home is certainly doable. You do not need a diaper service! While washing diapers is not complicated, it might take a couple of posts to fully explain the process for people who are nervous about it. This is part three in a Cloth [...]

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25 09, 2018

Cloth Diaper Types – Styles of Diapers to Consider

By |2019-12-31T16:31:43+00:00September 25, 2018|Beginner, How to Cloth Diaper, Types of Diapers|10 Comments

When you think of cloth diapers, do you think of old-fashioned cloths wrapped around baby's bottom and secured with a pin? While this style of diaper is still an option many families choose today, it is not the only option. There are new, modern cloth diaper types that can make using them less daunting. Modern cloth diapers have come a long way, and many of them are JUST as easy to use as disposables! This is post number two in a How to Cloth Diaper series (catch the first post here) that will explore different cloth diaper types that [...]

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24 09, 2018

Cloth Diapering 101 – How to Cloth Diaper

By |2019-12-31T16:08:24+00:00September 24, 2018|Beginner, How to Cloth Diaper|4 Comments

Chances are you are here because you are considering cloth diapering your baby, but you do not know where to start. You're in the right place! This post is the first in a five post series on how to cloth diaper. I hope you feel much more comfortable and excited about this journey when you have finished reading! Posts in this series: Cloth Diapering 101 - How to Cloth Diaper Cloth Diaper Types - Styles of Diapers to Consider Cleaning Cloth Diapers at Home - What Do I Do With the Poop? Cleaning Cloth Diapers at Home pt 2 [...]

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23 09, 2018

Is Cloth Diapering Worth It? – Deciding if Cloth Diapering is Right for You

By |2019-11-08T20:56:38+00:00September 23, 2018|Beginner|10 Comments

Is cloth diapering is worth it, or is it just a weird trend? Many people believe cloth diapering is old-fashioned, a lot of work, or just plain crazy. With disposables being the more mainstream way to diaper a child, most people do not even consider using cloth. However, cloth diapering is starting to gain traction again in recent years, and most people know of at least one person who has tried it. This post will help shed some light on different areas related to cloth diapers to help you decide if this is a wise move for your family. [...]

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19 09, 2018

Who Am I?

By |2019-01-26T20:25:10+00:00September 19, 2018|About Holly|2 Comments

Hello! Welcome to Rocking the Cloth! MY STORY My name is Holly, and I am a mom of two beautiful boys. My kids are almost 5 and 2, and I have been cloth diapering since my oldest was born. I have cloth diapered while working full time and part time--it is not as hard to keep up with as it seems! :) My family is also working toward living in a more green and sustainable way. My husband's name is Joe and we live in Minnesota. We have a 6 year old Welsh Corgi named Ruby and an orange tabby [...]

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