Cloth Diaper Kids Official Blog

Cloth Diapers Smelly? How To Tell If It's Barnyard Or Ammonia Smell And What To Do About It
It happens to the best of us. If your diapers were coming out of the wash clean and smelling great but now they're starting to have a bit of a smell then it's time to go into troubleshooting mode.
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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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Cloth Diapering A Boy vs. A Girl
Cloth diapering is a journey filled with adorable prints, eco-friendly choices, money savings and yes, a few specific considerations depending on whether you're diapering a baby boy or a little girl. Since the anatomy is a bit different, here's a few tips for preventing leaks with each.
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The Dirty Truth About Homemade Cloth Diaper Detergents
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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Part-Time Cloth Diapering: Embrace the Flexibility
Cloth diapering is not meant to be an all-or-nothing thing. Let's repeat that. In no way are the majority of cloth diapering families doing cloth 100% of the time from birth through to potty learning. Full stop.
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Fitted Diapers For Bigger Babies

For a long time there has been a problem for cloth diapering parents. Since the invention of 'one size' cloth diapers designed to adjust from 'newborn' to 'potty learning' the standard weight range has been 8-35lbs.

But not every baby is 8-35lbs. Not every baby fits a 'one size' cloth diaper.

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How To Tell When Your Baby's Cloth Diaper Is Wet
The Wet Diaper Dilemma: How to Tell When Your Baby's Cloth Diaper Needs Changing.

Disposable diapers have spoiled us. That yellow line in the front that turns blue when baby is wet makes it super obvious when baby needs a change. But do we really need that blue line?
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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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Why Cloth Diapers Are Bad

Cloth diapers are bad, difficult, expensive, unhygienic, hard to wash, time consuming. These are all common objections that opinionated family and friends might throw your way when you mention that you are interested in trying cloth diapers for your baby. Unfortunately, it's often discouraging for first time parents to hear snickers and rude comments when talking about their diapering choice. These objections aren't new to us and we can help you through them. Let's go over the most common reasons why people think cloth diapers are bad.

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