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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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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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How To Try On Cloth Diapers For Fit In Case You Have To Return Them
How do you try cloth diapers on your baby for fit without compromising their cleanliness in case you have to return them? Here are some tips:

#1) Check the weight range before you buy - All of our products have a manufacturer suggested weight range in the product description. Make sure that your baby fits within that range for the cloth diaper you're considering purchasing. If baby is within the weight range, then fit won't be an issue most of the time.

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Top Tips For Dealing With Diaper Blowouts 💩
Let's be honest, blowouts are a lot less common when babies wear cloth diapers compared to when they wear disposables. But 💩 happens and sometimes it happens in a BIG way. This is a new parent's worst nightmare and no one wants to be stuck dealing with a smelly, uncomfortable mess, especially in public. If this is you, you're not alone and there are lots of ways to at least make a 'poo-splosion' less catastrophic. So what can you do to keep it contained in even the most extreme circumstances?

First, know your enemy. What causes a diaper blowout in the first place?
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Do You Have a Big Baby?
Is your baby on the top of the growth curve? What do you do if you need to find cloth diapers that will fit an older child, a nightwetting toddler or a chubby marshmallow baby with thunder thighs? We have solutions for you.
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Is Your Cloth Diaper Delaminated?
How do you know if your cloth diaper is delaminated? Is there a way to tell if the PUL or the TPU has been compromised or if that's the cause of your diaper leaks? Yes, it's easy to tell the...
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