You never would have realized it, but there is SO much information that goes into using cloth diapers. The process can be as simple or as elaborate as you want it to be. These are not the days of one choice diapering. Whether you choose hybrids, old school flats, pockets or all in ones, cloth diapering can look like whatever you want it to be.
Here are a few of my favorite links to resources the help you cloth diaper simply.
Wealth of Information
Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community - DiaperSwappers.com
If you are not already a member, become one now! DS is a community of cloth diapering moms sharing tips, experiences, and support in all aspects of parenting. If you are trying to simplify and just looking for one go to resource, this is the one!
Green Mountain Diapers: Cloth diapers and diaper covers for baby
Cloth diapers are very easy to use when you have quality cloth diapers. Care for the Earth and your baby with cloth diapers, diaper covers and wraps, prefold or fitted cloth diapers.Your complete cloth diaper source. Yes, this is a merchant but there is also so much information on this site for whatever diaper you choose to go with. Includes great pictures of what the diapers and sizes look like on real babies.
If you are not already a member, become one now! DS is a community of cloth diapering moms sharing tips, experiences, and support in all aspects of parenting. If you are trying to simplify and just looking for one go to resource, this is the one!
Green Mountain Diapers: Cloth diapers and diaper covers for baby
Cloth diapers are very easy to use when you have quality cloth diapers. Care for the Earth and your baby with cloth diapers, diaper covers and wraps, prefold or fitted cloth diapers.Your complete cloth diaper source. Yes, this is a merchant but there is also so much information on this site for whatever diaper you choose to go with. Includes great pictures of what the diapers and sizes look like on real babies.
Pinstripes and Polkadots - PinStripes and PolkaDots LLC
Pinstripes and Polkadots, your local cloth diaper shop in Central Illinois. This site includes a very detailed page of all the basics of cloth diapering, from the cost of a typical newborn stash to potty training.
Cloth Diapers 101: Everything You Need to Know
Great online resource post from My Cloth Diaper Stash blog.
Information on Washing Diapers and Wool
Cloth Diapers, Cloth Diaper Reviews, Advice and Giveaways
Change-Diapers.com is a great blog for giveaways but she also has a great page on washing diapers which includes statistics from her readers on their wash routines. Cloth diaper reviews, cloth diaper advice and giveaways. Reviews and information on natural and organic products too!
Change-Diapers.com is a great blog for giveaways but she also has a great page on washing diapers which includes statistics from her readers on their wash routines. Cloth diaper reviews, cloth diaper advice and giveaways. Reviews and information on natural and organic products too!
Detergent Chart for Use in Cloth Diapering
A great resource from Pinstripes and Polkadots comparing and rating laundry detergents.
How to Lanolize Wool- You Tube
Simple steps for how to add lanonlin to your wool items to make them waterproof.
Washing and Lanolizing Wool-
You Tube video on how to wash and lanolize wool
Another video from So Easy Being Green:
A great resource from Pinstripes and Polkadots comparing and rating laundry detergents.
How to Lanolize Wool- You Tube
Simple steps for how to add lanonlin to your wool items to make them waterproof.
Washing and Lanolizing Wool-
You Tube video on how to wash and lanolize wool
Another video from So Easy Being Green:
What's In A Stash
Cloth Diaper Shopping-Determining How Many Cloth Diapers You'll Need To Buy
Comparison chart from Pooter's Diapers illustrating how many cloth diapers you'll need to buy based on the age of your baby and the type of diaper you want.
Prefold Picture Tutorial
There are so many ways to use a prefold, above is a tutorial to help.
Comparison chart from Pooter's Diapers illustrating how many cloth diapers you'll need to buy based on the age of your baby and the type of diaper you want.
Prefold Picture Tutorial
There are so many ways to use a prefold, above is a tutorial to help.
Diaper Rashes
Diaper Rash Creams for Use with Cloth Diapers
Pinstripes and Polkadots, one of their many informative pages.
Cloth Wipes
Cloth Wipes
Wipe Solution Recipes
10 different recipes for making your own cloth wipes solution from Diva Diapers.
Cloth Wipe Solution Recipes - Cloth Wipe Solution
Cloth Wipe Solution Recipes- so easy to make and save lots of money too! Tons of recipes.
10 different recipes for making your own cloth wipes solution from Diva Diapers.
Cloth Wipe Solution Recipes - Cloth Wipe Solution
Online Retailers
Green Mountain Diapers: Cloth diapers and diaper covers for baby
Jillian's Drawers
Cloth diapering and natural parenting store based in New York that has a great online storefront and they offer pretty cool promotions. They also offer diaper rental and try it out services.
Kelly's Closet offers free shipping for orders over $49, great promotions like free diapers, risk free trial packages and lots of articles and resources for getting started with cloth diapers. Based out of Maine.
Small Green Footprint
Best place to buy a Disana Wool cover! This is a Georgia based shot that sells naturally made materials or recycled man-made products. Free shipping on orders over $50.
Eco Friendly Recycled Merino Wool Lambswool & by chickadeeandme
An Etsy shop specializing in using sustainable, recycled wool to create new, one of a kind, sumptuously soft upcycled diaper covers, or woolies.
- Buy Sell or Trade Online
- Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community - DiaperSwappers.com
- Spot's Corner :: buy and sell used childrens' items In-Stock Store
- Spots' Corner is a place where you can buy and sell used items like cloth diapers, baby carriers, toys and clothes.
- Cloth Diaper Trader | Used Cloth Diapers | Used Diaper Covers | Diaper Making Supplies
- Cloth Diaper Trader is the #1 place to buy, sell, and trade used and new cloth diapers & cloth diaper accessories.
- Don't forget to also check out your local Craigslist, thrift shops and yard sales for potential steals on diapers!
- Other Ideas:
- Online there is also Ebay and numerous FSOT pages on Facebook. Just search for your favorites. When you are buying online, be sure to always buy from a reputable source and always ask for pictures. Some questions you may want to ask include:
- 1) Were these purchased new or used by you?
- 2) How many children have worn these?
- 3) Ask for pictures. Ask if there are any stains, holes, fraying, worn or thin spots. Ask what condition the seller would classify the item to be in and what they define that to mean.
- 4) Are these coming from a smoke free home?
- 5) Are there any cats or dogs in the home? (if there are allergies)
- 6) What kind of detergent was used and were they bleached? (this may be an issue for sensitive babies or those wishing to stay away from bleach or other types of detergents.
Not only do they have an extensive forum but once you have been a member for a month and have posted the minimum requirements you are able to become a seller and trader in their online marketplace. There are threads for every resource you may need and even a pretty active trade and free for shipping thread.
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