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Which Cloth Diaper is the Best? -.-. bumGenius vs. Thirsties -.-. Pros and Cons
In the wonderfully growing world of cloth diapers, I learned there are lots of different options. That can be a good thing, as it makes it easier to customize diapers to your needs and life. Yet, it does make it quite overwhelming when it comes to choosing what brand and what styles of cloth diapers you should get. When it came to the two brands of cloth diapers I went with – bumGenius vs. Thirsties – for me, one reigned supreme. (Even though both have the cutest names!) But that doesn’t mean I don’t still like the other and use them all the time. I also have a couple styles…
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Does Cloth Diapering Take Too Much Time?
Can I handle cloth diapering while working a full time job? Can I handle cloth diapering with my busy schedule? Hopefully this step by step breakdown is helpful but as a rundown, here is the additional time it takes me to cloth diaper in comparison to disposable diapers week to week: The Formula time it takes each time x the amount of times per week = total time added Toss or spray any poo down the toilet: ~1 min x 14 times = ~14 minutes Toss a load of diapers in the wash: ~2 min x 2 times = ~4 minutes Hanging up diapers on drying rack: ~2 min x…
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What If My Significant Other Does Not Want to Use Cloth Diapers?
I am definitely the crazy one in our marriage and the one with big dreams … but trouble following through. (It’s just that I have so many dreams!) Matt is my wonderful other half that dreams with me and is my best creative coach in helping me achieve my dreams!!! This blog would not be happening without him, as he does many behind the scenes work, just like he did in our dreamy baby nursery. When it came to me suggesting that we use cloth diapers, he thought I was crazy – a dreamy girl stuck in a nostalgic world of cloth diapering romanticism, forgetting how hard and ridiculous it…
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Top Ten Essentials for Cloth Diapering in a Breeze
At first, all the information and options for cloth diapering can be so overwhelming that you can get scared away. I almost was. But wait, don’t run away yet! We’ve got this. Even if you’re freaking out about baby coming and all it will take to get there and raise your little wonder, I have encouragement right now. Maybe you’re worried about all it takes to raise a baby and this feels like too much. First off, that’s ok. I have moments of that as a first time mom. You are amazing for even simply desiring to care for this little wonder. You are an awesome parent and you can…
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Cloth Diapers: Natural Care for Baby and Avoiding Harmful Substances
I’m a 90’s babe and I was raised rolling around in every chemical additive and GMO snack you can think of and here I am doing just fine…so far… my husband does think I am crazy so, there is that. But with the rise of information on certain substances that have been shown to disrupt our body or even harm it and as I began to wonder how we as humans are made to thrive in a natural world, I began a journey to try to make and choose products and practices that are as close to Mother Earth as I can fit into my life. (I am by far…
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What Do I Need for Baby? My Full Amazon Baby Registry Checklist
Trying to think of what you need for a baby can be quite the feat, especially if you don’t hang out around babies much…until soon! Ultimately, baby needs YOU and you are equipped to take care of this little one with your love and even with limited resources. I love browsing Facebook Marketplace and secondhand stores for items at a fraction of the cost, but Amazon is just so wonderfully easy. I loved doing my baby registry through them and that I could also add items from others stores. It is a wonder that family and friends want to gift you items you need for your little wonder! Before being…
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How to Save a Ton of Money Using Cloth Diapers
There are a few sources that debate if cloth diapering really saves you money when you account for the detergent, water and electricity used in washing them. And good for them looking deep into it! I appreciated it. Cost Comparison: Disposable Diaper vs. Cloth Diaper A part of this comparison hinges on what disposable diaper you choose to compare to cloth diaper costs. In this article, they estimate each disposable diaper at 25 to 30 cents each but many eco friendly baby diapers are more in the 35 to 50 cents each range. This difference can seem small in cents, but is up to double in spending and adds up…
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Cloth Diapers: Help Save the Environment
There is debate on whether cloth diapering truly helps the environment considering the energy and water use taken to wash them, but there is also debate on if disposable diapers and their increasing worldwide usage is an environmental concern: “The global production of disposable used diapers increases exponentially and is expected to exceed US$ 71 billion/year by 2022. It was revealed that about 20 billion pieces of the used diapers were dumped in landfills yearly, generating more than 3.5 million tonnes of diaper waste that require almost 500 years to be fully decomposed.” Yikes. Though, studies and companies are seeking better ways to recycle better materials to be used in…
