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Cloth Diapers

Diaper Service for Extended Vacations

If you are planning an extended vacation in one place or you are attending a long event, you can travel with cloth diapers without actually having to take your own diapers with you. Look for a local diaper service. Though it is possible to fill your suitcase with dirty diapers and bring them home to…Read the full article.



Cloth Diapers in Daycare: Turn “No!” into “How?”

If you want your baby in 100% reusable cloth diapers full time, you can help your daycare provider feel comfortable with cloth diapers. Real Diaper Association and Real Diaper Industry Association have created a useful resource for you to turn a “No!” into a “How?” when you bring up cloth diapers. You might be starting…Read the full article.



Baby Diaper pH: An Intro

If you’ve ever burned your nose hairs off with your baby’s morning diaper, would it help to know that you’re smelling ammonia? A short introduction to pH as it relates to baby diapers might help you reduce the stink. pH is measure of whether a solution is acidic or alkaline. When some meany colleagues of…Read the full article.



The Best Cloth Diapers: Reviews by YOU!

When I want to know what cloth diapers bynature.ca customers like best, I go to the reviews. I looked for cloth diapering products with multiple reviews at or near 5 stars. One high review next to a low review could be just personal preference, but a product that consistently gets highest reviews is a very…Read the full article.



Cleaning Cloth Diapers

If you are trying to settle on a cloth diaper washing routine, you may have noticed that every manufacturer and every retailer seems to have different recommendations for washing cloth diapers. Your own water, washer, and detergent make a big difference. How do you decide how best to wash your diapers? We keep telling you…Read the full article.



Getting Started with Cloth Diapers

Babies leak. You’ve noticed? Cloth diapers provide a very simple, sustainable solution. Like breastfeeding, though, knowing how to diaper a baby is not automatic. You as a parent need to learn a few simple basics to get started cloth diapering. You need the right stuff, the right knowledge, and the right attitude. The Right Stuff…Read the full article.



Giving Cloth Diapers as a Holiday Gift

Recently, I attended a local meeting of a cloth diaper support group with about 40 adults present. Everyone got a ticket for a giveaway of a huge cloth diaper package. I was listening closely to comments and watching people’s faces. I could tell that several people really needed these diapers. Especially when the economy hits…Read the full article.



Fun Diaper Cover Prints

Fun diaper cover prints give us a little smile right when our babies are watching us during diaper changes. For those who live somewhere warm enough to have your baby dressed only in a T-shirt and diaper cover, print diaper covers become an essential wardrobe item. So, I’ve gathered up some of the great diaper…Read the full article.



Trends in Cloth Diapering: Rockin’ Green Soap

In washing cloth diapers, much depends on your water and its interaction with your detergent. Stinky diapers? Detergent is a likely culprit. If you have hard water, you probably know it. Nature Mom’s water is so hard that it’s ruining her taps and drains. Her dishes are spotty, and her clothes are dingy. (I’m wondering…Read the full article.



Ditching Synthetics in Diapering

Are you thinking of ditching synthetics in diapering? Some of our customers are only familiar with polyester diapering options. If you are considering cool wool options for summer, you may be ready to use all natural cloth diapers. Natural fiber diapers don’t hold on to smells like synthetics can, and you don’t need to be…Read the full article.