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  • How To Clean Your Washing Machine

    How To Clean Your Washing Machine

    Yes I said clean your washing machine.  No, it's not an oxymoron.  Machines need to be cleaned and maintained so they can do the dirty job of cleaning dirty laundry - and your cloth diapers properly. Is it hard? No. Just one of those 'adulting' things no one told you about. Here's how to do it and how often it needs to be done. 

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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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  • So You Bought Cloth Diapers.  Now What?!?

    So You Bought Cloth Diapers. Now What?!?

    You've made the leap and decided that you are going to try some cloth diapers on your baby.  Congratulations! Whether you're doing to try part-time cloth or jump in full time, you've made a solid decision that is right for your family.  I'm here to hold your hand and support you through the early days and questions.  So where should you start?
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  • The Dirty Truth About Homemade Cloth Diaper Detergents

    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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  • Top Tips For Washing Your Cloth Diapers

    Top Tips For Washing Your Cloth Diapers

    You know what turns a lot of new parents off the though of cloth diapering?  All the washing 'rules'.  Parents are worried enough about what to do with the poo and then they start researching and everywhere they look someone has a different opinion on how you should or shouldn't wash your diapers.  It's no wonder new parents get overwhelmed and give up before they even give it a try. 

    But that's just it.  They are only people's opinions. End of discussion.

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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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