GroVia Diapering System Review & Giveaway (5/7) @GroViaDiaper #clothdiapers #ecofriendly
GREAT NEWS! We've found a new diaper to add to the bin of favorites! I'm not sure why I've never tried one before, but I've recently been given the opportunity to try out GroVia diapers, and I think I'm in love! Whether you use the All in One (AIO) or the System, Grovia offers an adorably trim yet extremely functional cloth diaper for your stash! I am used to using AIO diapers. They are easy, quick, and daddy approved. However, when I received my very first GroVia Shell and Reusable Soaker Pad, I was shaking my head wondering why I…
The scary and dirty little disposable diaper secrets! | Health Benefits of #clothdiapers
Yesterday morning, a couple of friends and I were interviewed by a local news station about cloth diapers! It was a pretty fun experience for all of us! We had two 2 year olds and a six month old fighting us as it was their moment in front of the camera. All in all, we think it went pretty well, and we were excited to help education people locally and nationally, as the show will also air on a national level!! One of the questions she asked was why do I cloth diaper. I cloth diaper for several reasons, but…
Cloth Diapering on a Budget – #ClothDiapers can be Cheap and Fully Funcational!
So you think cloth diapering is This diaper was folded (not sewn) out of a pair of new boxer shorts! Sure, it can be. Especially when you run across diapers that are on auction for $200+! I've posted about cloth diapering on a budget before, and I thought we'd go over some money saving tips again! Day 3 (April 18th): Real Simple Real Diapers Savings – Cost savings, diapering on a budget, cloth diaper banks or support organizations If you haven't read my article about Cloth Diapering on the Cheap, you might want to take a minute to see how you…
5 Crazy Environmental Facts and Benefits of using Cloth Diapers | #earthday #ecofriendly #clothdiapers
Real Diaper Week - Day 2 (April 17th): Real Simple Real Diapers Waste Reduction - Environmental benefits Everywhere you turn, you hear the economical benefits of cloth diapers, but the benefit that often goes overlooked is one of the biggest reasons to be concerned about for the sake of our childrens' future on Earth. This is one of my favorite diapers ever that Hawk had when he was little! I wish I still had it for Jett! My favorite place to read about the environmental advantages of cloth diapering is The Real Diaper Association's website. Here are a few of facts…
Cloth Diapering 101 – Real Diaper Week April 16-21 #clothdiapers #ecofriendly
Day 1 (April 16th): Real Simple Real Diapers Outreach – Cloth Diapering 101 If you're new to cloth diapers, don't worry, you're not alone! Every day, families all around the world are making the switch from disposable diapers to cloth! At one time, I was new to cloth diapering, however, I didn't have the guidance that you can find in person and on the internet, now! Check out Kylie's first Cloth Diapering experience. Total Fail. Here are a few places that I wish I'd had or known to look all those years ago! Cloth Diaper Lingo - You see the abbreviations all the…
Cloth Diaper Terminology and Lingo – What are they TALKING about? | #clothdiapers
Check out the cloth diaper terminology below. If there is a term you'd like to see on this list, please comment below, and I will add it as soon as I can! Diaper Fabrics PUL (polyurethane laminate): PUL refers to fabric that has a layer of waterproof, polyurethane laminate adhered to the back side. PUL was designed with hospitals in mind who clean their waterproofing fabrics at very high heats. Most of the time, you will find PUL affixed to polyester fabrics, however sometimes, it is added to cotton. Hidden PUL: You will see this term often. This is when a layer is…
BTK is Hosting The Great Cloth Diaper Change Pearland Location – April 21 #gcdc2012 #clothdiapers
Next week is Cloth Diaper Awareness Week! The grande finale to a week dedicated to those of us who cloth diaper our babies is The Great Cloth Diaper Change! Last year, because Jett wasn't born, I was honored to change my friend's little girl! Along with other adults across the world, we changed 6,363 babies into cloth diapers at exactly the same minute in 10 different countries! 5,026 participants at 127 locations in 5 countries qualified and set a Guinness World Record for the most cloth diapers changed simultaneously. This year, we’re stoked to have a change to BREAK the record that was set…
Homemade Cloth Diaper Wipes Solution Cubes Recipe and Directions | #ClothDiapers #diy
If you're looking to save money (and shipping time) on wipes solutions cubes, here's a simple and cost effective way to make your own from ingredients you probably have in your own home. You can put the money you saved in a children’s ISA account. Ingredients: 1 Bar Unscented Castile Soap Coconut or Olive Oil Essential Oils Water If you don't have Castile Soap at home, you can pick up a bar at Whole Foods for under $4. Step 1 Grate or chop the bar of Castile Soap very finely. You'll want to use the finest grate, as this…
Stripping Cloth Diapers in the Dishwasher | Sanitize and De-Funk #ClothDiapers
This post DOES come with a disclaimer at the bottom! I buy most of Jett's diapers previously owned. When I get them, I wash them really good usually using really hot water as well as tea tree oil or something similar to disinfect them before putting them on his bottom! I've never really had a big problem with buying diapers that are funky, but ocassionally, I'll get a diaper, that no matter what I put in the initial wash, it comes out (wet) with that funky buildup smell. When that happens, I strip the diaper (sometimes with a drop of…
How to make a QUICK Stay-Dry Liner for a Prefold | #ClothDiapers
Do you like the thought of prefolds being cheap, easy, and fun, but don't like the fact that they don't have a stay dry liner like most All in One Diapers or Pockets? Check out this really quick and inexpensive way to add a stay dry liner to your prefold cloth diapers! Prefold Cloth Diapers Infant | Snappi Cloth Diaper Fasteners Check out your local fabric store for thin fleece, or you can even use an old fleece blanket now that we're heading into the warmer months! Cut fleece into strips (i'm using 4-5" x11-12" strips - you use whatever size you…