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Common Cloth Diapering Mistakes to Avoid
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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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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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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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How to Make Cloth Diapers Daycare Friendly
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Are you looking for ways to make cloth diapers daycare friendly? As a new parent, you’re making a lot of big decisions and some decisions directly impact our environment. Disposable diapers are a big part of our waste problem. An estimated 20 billion dirty diapers go to landfills every year. That is 3.5 million tons of non-biodegradable waste, adding chemical toxins that leach into our water supply. In a conscious effort to be more environmentally friendly, new parents are rethinking the convenience of disposables and making a different choice–cloth diapers. In a movement that favors going back to our roots...
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Everything You Need to Know About Potty Training With Cloth Diapers
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Are you thinking about potty training your little one, but you're not sure where to start? Or maybe you've started potty training, but you're struggling with the transition. Either way, you've come to the right place. To get started with potty training and cloth diapers, it’s great to keep a few things in mind. First, it's important to have a good potty-training plan in place. This means having a designated potty area and making sure your child is aware of when it's time to go. Have plenty of patience and understanding; accidents will happen, but that's all part of the...
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