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Determining the Right Number of Cloth Diapers for Your Child
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When starting your little one’s cloth diapering journey, it’s critical to pay attention to the number of cloth diapers you have in your stash. This number goes beyond a simple math problem. It depends on factors such as your baby’s age and needs, your laundry schedule, your budget, whether your baby is a heavy-wetter, and more. Let’s understand how the following factors impact your baby’s cloth diaper inventory and arrive at the perfect number of cloth diapers you’re going to need. Your Baby’s Age When finalizing the number of diapers your child is going to need, the first question to...
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Best Types of Cleaners to Use When Washing a Cloth Diaper
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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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How to Avoid Leaks with the Perfect Fitting Cloth Diaper
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Sizing plays the most important role when it comes to avoiding diaper leaks and ensuring your little one stays comfortable. When it comes to picking the most sustainable cloth diapers, one-size diapers definitely take the cake. Crafted using an intelligent fitting mechanism, just one set of diapers would last you perfectly until your baby is potty trained! Given how one-size diapers are meant to be used for a few years, what happens when you don’t get the fitting right? you unleash a mountain of diaper disasters. Fortunately, ensuring an impeccable fitting doesn’t isn’t as difficult as it might seem. Let’s...
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Cloth Diapers vs. Disposable: The Environmental Impact
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Cloth diapers or disposable diapers? This question continues to baffle new parents that care for the environment. The answer, however, is less complicated than you think! Disposable diapers pose a massive threat to the environment. Once dumped in the landfill, they continue to remain there for over 500 years. They’re made from toxic raw materials and leave an alarming environmental footprint. Cloth diapers on the other hand are an eco-friendlier choice. They are made of biodegradable content and are fully recyclable. Diapers made of organic cotton are typically the “best friends of nature.” Deep dive into the article to further...
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Managing Diaper Rash When Using Cloth Diapers
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No matter if your baby is using cloth diapers or reusable diapers, you’ve probably encountered the challenge of a diaper rash! You can do a few things to help heal and treat diaper rash when using cloth diapers. In this article, we'll explore the causes of diaper rash, treatment options available, and how to keep your baby's skin healthy while using cloth diapers. What Are the Causes of Diaper Rash? Diaper rash is a common problem for parents using any type of diaper. But what causes diaper rash in the first place? Wetness The most common cause of diaper rash...
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