Cloth Diapering 101
Parents of a new child have a lot of options when it comes to the type of parenting they want to use. The decision of using cloth diapers versus disposable diapers is one of the biggest decisions a parent will make.
Parents make the choice to use disposable or cloth diapers for lots of different reasons: cost, convenience, environmental concerns, baby's needs and availability.
It's a debate that won't soon end, though the popularity of cloth diapers is surely growing with the popularity of "going green." Read on for some insight into making the decision, some of the major pros and cons and some helpful resources for making the decision.
Washing Cloth Diapers
When baby comes home, there's lots of new laundry to think about, especially if mom and dad decide to use cloth diapers. Cloth diapers are an environmentally friendly - and baby friendly - choice, and there are lots of options to clean soiled diapers. Here you'll find some suggestions.
Cloth Diaper Buying Guide
Not every parent wants to use disposable diapers, but many won't want to make their own cloth diapers, either. There's a solution, though: many retailers are now selling cloth diapers. Some even include a diaper and a diaper cover in one. Here we provide information on buying cloth diapers.
How to Fold a Cloth Diaper
Folding a new baby into a cloth diaper - luckily - is easier than folding an origami swan. Thankfully, there's lots of options for babies of different sizes, lengths and weights. Read on for some tips on the most popular types of folds and for some help figuring out which one will work best for you.
Cloth Diaper Materials
Cloth diapers come in lots of different versions. There's a material that will work for every baby and every parent best, so here we offer some ideas about the differences, pros and cons that come with each material.
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