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Best Way to Manage Dirty Cloth Diapers

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Best Way to Manage Dirty Cloth Diapers

The single biggest myth about cloth diapering is how messy, dirty, and gross the process gets. But the fact is, there are simply too many products available out there to make your journey easy, quick, and clean. Believe it or not, your diaper storage method can actually make or break your cloth diapering experience, and investing in the right storage is absolutely non-negotiable. Types of Cloth Diaper Storage Methods There are three main ways to store stinky diapers: wet pail, dry pail, and wet and dry combination pail methods. Wet Pail Method In the wet pail diaper storage method, soiled...

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Best Types of Cleaners to Use When Washing a Cloth Diaper

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Best Types of Cleaners to Use When Washing a Cloth Diaper

About 3.3 million tons of disposable diapers end up in landfills every year. Each one of these diapers takes up to 500 years to decompose while releasing toxic chemicals and gases into the environment. So, when you shift to cloth diapers, you naturally end up making a massive difference. But this difference largely depends on the way you launder the diapers and the detergents you choose. Aside from the environmental factors, the best diaper detergent also ensures a perfect wash and remains fully safe for your little one’s skin. Which Detergents Should You Choose? From commercial cleaners to DIY ones,...

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Common Cloth Diapering Mistakes to Avoid

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Common Cloth Diapering Mistakes to Avoid

Cloth diapers are growing in popularity as millions of new parents find their way back to simpler, more sustainable lifestyles. In fact, disposable diapers are more of a modern invention, with brands like Pampers first arriving on the market in the 1960s. And now, many parents are choosing cloth as an eco-friendly, frugal-minded alternative to the convenience of disposable diapers. While many families are finding success with cloth diapering, there are more than a few cautionary tales for those who are new to it. Here are a few cloth diapering mistakes to avoid so that you can set yourself–and your...

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How to Wash Diaper Covers

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How to Wash Diaper Covers

Cloth diapers are more economical, environmentally friendly, and better for your baby’s skin than disposable diapers. With so many modern, easy-to-use options available today, it’s easy to see why many parents choose to diaper their babies the traditional way. The most intimidating part of using cloth diapers is figuring out how to keep them (and your baby’s clothing) clean. Cloth diaper covers are used as an added layer of dryness protection over flat, pre-folded, and fitted reusable diapers. There are many different diaper cover styles and materials to choose from. Whether you’ve already settled on your favorites or are gathering...

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The Benefits of Cloth Diaper Liners

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The Benefits of Cloth Diaper Liners

Cloth diapering is experiencing a resurgence from health-conscious, eco-friendly new parents. And along with that trend, we’ve embraced a modern method to make cloth diapering a little more practical. Our favorite method is the cloth diaper liner which provides a convenient, mess-free way to address the poop problem with cloth diapering. Cloth diaper liner use is as easy as adding a small towel inside the diaper. Here, we’ll dig into the benefits of cloth diaper liners to help you make an informed decision that fits your specific diapering needs. What is a Cloth Diaper Liner A diaper liner is an...

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