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Pros and Cons of Cloth Diapering

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There are many pros and cons of cloth diapering. Deciding between cloth diapers versus disposable diapers is a big choice with many factors.

In recent years, cloth diapers have made a comeback in a huge way! Modern cloth diapers have come a long way from the folded hand-washed pieces of fabric that our grandparents used, and many parents are seeing the benefits of using them instead of disposables. Still, many parents (seemingly the majority of parents), continue to choose disposable diapers. Clearly there are pros and cons of using cloth diapers. So how do you decide between cloth and disposable diapers for your baby? What are the biggest pros and cons of cloth diapering? Check out this post for a quick and dirty overview of some of the deciding factors. read more

10 Things No One Tells You About Diaper Changes

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New parents probably expect lots of diaper changes, but do you expect these things too? Check out 10 things no one tells you about diaper changes. Diapers, parenting, new parents, parenting humor.

One thing that all new parents expect to spend plenty of time doing is changing baby’s diaper! I’m sure you’ve been thoroughly warned about the sheer amount of time that is spent changing diaper after diaper when you bring your little one home. For the most part, changing a baby’s diaper is a no-brainer, repetitive activity. There are a few things, however, that all of the advice givers tend to leave out. Keep reading for 10 things that no one tells you about changing baby’s diaper. read more

Cloth Diaper Baby Registry

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Are you interested in cloth diapering your new baby? Check out this post on what to add to your cloth diaper baby registry. Cloth diapers, cloth diapers 101, cloth diapers for beginners

Cloth diapers seem to be making a come back in a big way! They can be more affordable, more environmentally friendly, and in some ways even more convenient than using disposable diapers. (No more last-minute Target runs because you didn’t realize that you didn’t have a back-up box!) We made the switch with our second baby, and have had a great experience so far. The most daunting part of cloth diapering is just getting started! It can seem like there are a lot of things to buy and a lot of options to chose from. If you are going to be creating a baby registry, you can add a lot of diapering essentials to that list to get you started. Check out this post for a how-to on creating a cloth diaper baby registry. It will walk you through all of the essentials that you should include to be ready to go when baby arrives.  read more

The Complete Guide to Building a Diaper Stockpile

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Building a stock of diapers before your baby is born will save you time and money in the long run. Check out this post to learn how and why to build up your diaper stockpile.

Before my son was born, I had 2051 diapers in my stockpile. I know to many of you, that sounds like a lot of diapers, but in reality, that pile lasted me roughly 6 months. Babies go through diapers like they are…well, disposable! There are many advantages to using cloth diapers, and they are becoming pretty popular recently. If you go the disposable diaper route, be prepared to go through a lot of diapers. This post will teach you how to build a diaper stockpile and why you want to build a diaper stockpile before you welcome your baby.  read more