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  • Why Families Give Up On Cloth Diapers - Is It Really Too Much Work?

    Why Families Give Up On Cloth Diapers - Is It Really Too Much Work?

    First off, yes cloth diapers require a load or two of extra laundry a week, but do most cloth families consider this too much work? No.  In fact most families find the benefits of cloth outweigh the washing time, which is really quite little considering washing machines do all the work. 

    The real reason most families give up on cloth diapers is a poor experience. What do I mean? 
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  • No You Don't Have To Check Your Water Hardness

    No You Don't Have To Check Your Water Hardness

    Rant coming: Why on earth do cloth diaper groups keep telling poor frustrated mothers to check their water hardness to solve diaper washing problems?  I mean, if it sounds ridiculous it probably is.  You don't have to take a water sample to a pet store to have them test it, you don't have to buy water hardness test strips at a hardware store and really it doesn't matter that much what your water is.  
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  • The Dirty Truth About Homemade Cloth Diaper Recipies

    The Dirty Truth About Homemade Cloth Diaper Recipies

    While homemade detergents can be a tempting choice, they're not the best option when it comes to keeping your cloth diapers clean wash after wash. Let's explore why homemade detergents are not recommended for washing cloth diapers and why opting for a commercial cloth diaper-friendly detergent is the way to go.
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  • How To Sun Your Diapers To Remove Stains

    How To Sun Your Diapers To Remove Stains

    Direct sunlight is a very powerful, natural, safe and FREE way to remove stains. Are you surprised? All you need to do is wash your diapers as you normally would, and then lay them out wet in the sun to dry for several hours. The UV rays from the sun will naturally bleach out any stains and leave your diapers looking bright and fresh. It's really quite amazing how well this works.
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  • What Detergent Is Best For Cloth Diapers

    What Detergent Is Best For Cloth Diapers

    Cloth diapering is an excellent choice for environmentally conscious parents. It reduces waste and is a cost-effective alternative to disposable diapers. In turn parents are often drawn to plant based or homemade detergents to wash their diapers. While plant-based and homemade detergents may seem like a natural and eco-friendly option, they can actually cause more harm than good.
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  • What To Do With The Poo

    What To Do With The Poo

    What To Do With The 💩.

    Isn't that the biggest question on your mind when you think about cloth diapers? I guarantee you, it's the first and most poignant question that's top of mind with all new parents I speak with when they are beginning to consider cloth diapers for their baby. And why shouldn't it be? It is really the central topic of discussion and the largest mental hurdle to overcome I think.  It was for me absolutely.  

    Fortunately, it's not as scary as it seems and there are a few easy ways to deal with the poop and one (or more) of them will certainly make it easy for you too. Let's discuss the options.

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  • The Ammonia Fix Trick

    The Ammonia Fix Trick

    Do your cloth diapers have ammonia smell?  Have you washed them and stripped them and used bleach and RLR and GroVia Mighty Bubbles and OxiClean and extra rinses and washes to no avail?  Do they still have a tiny hint...

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