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When Cloth Diapers Cause A Rash

There’s nothing more frustrating than deciding disposables aren’t a healthy choice for your baby but having to use them because your cloth diapers are giving her a rash. When our baby came down with thrush, we switched to disposables for about a month. We did this, because the cloth diapers we use can’t be used in combination with any diaper ointments or creams. We were thrilled when her thrush rash went away, and switched her back to our trusty bumGenius 3.0’s. I was dismayed when, a few diaper changes later, she developed a rash. I dug around on the internet, … Continue reading →

I’m In Love… With bumGenius Diapers

It took my husband and I quite awhile to decide which route we were going to take when it came to cloth diapers. After much research and deliberating, we decided on the bumGenius 3.0 One-Size Cloth Diapers. It may have been the best decision we’ve ever made. I can honestly say I don’t have a single complaint about these diapers. They are awesome. First of all, they are adorable. Yes, they are bulkier than disposables, but they come in an array of colors: yellow, orange, white, as well as different shades of green, pink, and blue. Our baby happens to … Continue reading →

Why We Chose Cloth

With the “Going Green” trend bigger than ever, most new parents have probably considered, or at least heard about, the idea of using cloth diapers. Although I have always known I’d like to use cloth diapers on my babies, I knew I’d need to convince my husband if it was going to work. I began reading articles on why cloth was better, so I could be armed with plenty of information should he fight to use disposable. Fortunately, he didn’t protest, and in the process I gained a wealth of information on the topic. After hours of reading, I discovered … Continue reading →

How to Fold a Prefold Diaper

Cloth diapering has come a long way since our mothers diapered up in flat, cotton cloths, otherwise known as flats. Now, there is a whole array of cloth diapers out there, from the fancy all-in-ones with a waterproof shell to the simple prefold. The prefold diaper is quite similar to a flat, with a big exception: it has various thicknesses of lining in the middle. There are many ways to do baby origami, otherwise known as folding a prefold. Here is one of the most straightforward. To practice, you will need a large baby doll, diaper pins, or snappis, and … Continue reading →