How to Fold a Prefold Cloth Diaper

Prefold cloth diapers are extremely popular and extremely versatile. When first faced with prefolds, though, some parents wonder what exactly they are meant to do. Drawings of cloth diaper folding help, but a video helps more. In my recent video explorations in anticipation of the Why Cloth Diapers? video contest, I’ve seen some great cloth diaper … Read more

Safe Cosmetics for Pregnancy and Baby

Do you know which cosmetics are safe during pregnancy? Do you know which skin care products are safe for your baby? What you don’t know can hurt you and your baby. When I was reading materials for my post last week on Mother-made Baby Care Cosmetics, I found a fascinating statement. All Earth Mama Angel Baby products … Read more

Mother-made Baby Carriers

Many of the best-known baby carriers were created by mothers who still own and run the companies. This week we focus on mother inventors. Maya Wrap Susan Gmeiner first created a sling when she was a first-time mother trying to get things done while keeping her baby close. She preferred the adaptability of a ring sling. … Read more

Mother-made Cloth Diapers

Many of the cloth diaper brands that have become familiar were created by mothers who still own and run the companies. This week we focus on mother inventors. Bummis Betsy Thomas is a mother of three. She was one of three mothers who started Bummis in 1988 as a “kitchen table business.” They cloth diapered their … Read more