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Compare Cloth Diapers – Pocket Diapers

Continuing our comparison of the differences and advantages of major styles and brands of cloth diapers, today we’re comparing pocket diapers to other cloth diaper styles. All-in-One Diapers (AIO) Pocket Diapers Fitted Diapers Prefolds & Flat Diapers Pocket Cloth Diapers With a pocket diaper, the diaper itself is made up of two layers. The outer…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.



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.



Bummis Prints Are Too Hot to Cover Up

Too hot for clothes? If all your baby is wearing this summer is a diaper, make it count. Have you baby wear a bold and beautiful diaper cover that looks stylish on its own. One company does great prints better than any other: Bummis. Bummis Super Whisper Wrap Bummis took the tough Super Whisper Wrap…Read the full article.



Summer Diaper Pail Smell

It’s hot. Anything that is generally moist becomes even more generally stinky in the summer, even the cloth diaper pail. Now is the right time to take simple actions to get rid of diaper pail smell. Dump the poop. It helps if you empty a full diaper all of the time so you have less…Read the full article.



Here’s To the Dad Who Didn’t Gag

To moms, cloth is cute. To most dads, cloth is ick. This is a tribute to the brave few who can call themselves Cloth-Diapering Dads. Here’s to the dad who didn’t gag when his wife ditched the sposies, dressed their little one in cloth, and waited to see what his response would be at that…Read the full article.



Dad’s Favorite Diapers

What is the most likely cloth diaper for a father to reach for? How do fathers approach diapering in general? When Nature Mom asked for help determining what Dad’s approach to cloth diapering, one tweeting father wrote, “What do you mean what’s my approach? Why should it be any different than a woman’s approach?” Well,…Read the full article.



New Mother Gifts: Cloth Diaper Packages

The best gifts for a new mother fall into several broad categories: share delight in the baby (like a camera), ease the transition to parenthood (maybe a cleaning service), and tools to help with baby. This week I am going to write about the latter, baby tools that would be great gifts for a new…Read the full article.



A New Parent: Why Cloth Diapers

This environmental engineer, TheBubbleLush, has been video blogging her pregnancy, including her decision to use cloth diapers once the baby is born this coming fall. She is clear about her opinions and her experience, and she welcomes educated discussion. In nearly 9 minutes, she covers a lot of ground. I’ve been paying more attention to…Read the full article.



Lower Environmental Impact of Cloth Diapers

Around Earth Day there is a lot of talk about which baby products are best for the environment. Watch out for the lie that disposable diapers are either a better choice or that they have the same environmental impact as cloth diapers. It isn’t true, and it’s easy to trace the source of this misunderstanding.…Read the full article.