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How Is Changing A Cloth Diaper Different Than Changing A Disposable Diaper
If you're expecting a baby and considering cloth diapers it might be hard to figure out how it all works and what cloth diapering looks like in practice. Before I started cloth diapering I had visions of holding a piece of fabric filled with poop and what to do with the poo was one of my biggest questions especially when travelling out of the house with baby.

So let's go over what choosing cloth diapers looks like.
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Newborn Diapering Options For Those First Few Tiny Weeks

Oh the teeny tiny newborn days. The hazy sleepless nights with a little human that smells sooo good and pees way more than anyone could imagine.

Cloth diapering a newborn can be a little intimidating at first. They are so little and seem so fragile and they often have very tiny little legs that can be harder to fit in diapers well enough to prevent blow-outs.

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Calculate The Lifetime Value Of A Cloth Diaper

The price per disposable is MORE than double the price of wearing a cloth diaper once. Even when you factor in the detergent/water/electricity of washing cloth diapers, it's still cheaper per wear to choose cloth.

Now, let's explore further.

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World Environment Day

🌍 Celebrating World Environment Day 2023 Today!

Today, we unite as guardians of our planet, bound by a shared commitment to preserve and protect our beautiful home. 🌿

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Cloth Diapering: Necessities vs Luxuries
Navigating the world of cloth diapers and all the various accessories can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. If you can separate what's truly necessary from what's just a 'nice to have' it makes things simpler. So let's delve into the must-haves, nice-to-haves, and optional items together!
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Disposable Diaper Prices Up 184%

I just read this article about the price increases in disposable diapers since Covid (linked at the bottom) and I think you should too. This article is from last year, June of 2022).

I cannot believe that prices increased 90% per unit in just six months.

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The Hidden Cost Of Disposing A Disposable

A few weeks ago, Liz Turrigiano, the Co-Founder of Esembly cloth diapers took this photo. This was a truck that she was stuck behind as she was driving with her daughter. In telling this story, she talks about how this moment brought up lots of questions about what happens to our garbage once it's picked up from the curb.

This got Liz to thinking and researching and it got me looking for some facts and numbers too that I wanted to share with you.

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Everything I Wish I Knew Before I Started Cloth Diapering
I will call this post 'Everything I wish I knew', but really it's also a post about cloth diapering for beginners or anyone new to cloth who's just starting out.

Cloth diapering can seem like an overwhelming undertaking, especially for new parents. There are so many different kinds, many price points, fabric differences and of course people's opinions about which one is the best. However, with a bit of research and preparation, it can be a rewarding and eco-friendly alternative to disposable diapering. As a family who has cloth diapered all their children, I have compiled a list of everything I wish I knew before I started cloth diapering in the hopes that it might make it easier for you.

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Myths I Had About Cloth Diapers Before I Actually Tried Them
If you're a new parent or soon-to-be parent, you might have heard of cloth diapers as an alternative to disposable ones. Maybe you've even considered using them yourself, but have been hesitant because of the myths and misconceptions that surround them. As someone who was in your shoes not too long ago, I can relate. Before I actually tried cloth diapers, I had a lot of preconceived notions about them that made me reluctant to give them a chance. It was great for other parents to choose cloth, but not me.
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