Cloth Wipes & How to wet them
Written by Diaper Diva
If you’re using cloth diapers, you’re going to want to use cloth wipes. I’ve heard some people say they use disposable wipes, but I really can’t figure out why. First, you’d have to throw them away separately. Second, they stink at wiping up poo! If I’m at home & using a (rare, I promise it’s rare!!) disposable diaper, I still use a cloth wipe even though i’ll have to ‘dispose’ of it separately, b/c I really hate the inefficiency of disposable wipes. However, i do use them in my diaper bag for on the go. I don’t carry around a spray bottle, so it’s a necessary evil.
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How to afford Wool Cloth Diaper Covers
Written by Diaper Diva
The expense can be overwhelming. A hand-knit pair of longies can run you around $50 +/- & even ‘recycled sweater’ longies can be $20-40 depending on where you’re getting them. I don’t care how cute & well made they are, i just can not spend that kinda dough to cover my baby’s butt. However, I do really like wool! My solution? My mother in law gave me her old sewing machine this past summer & I spent a month stalking Goodwill for wool sweaters. So far I have made 4 pair of longies, Two shorties and one soaker. I spent about $20 for all of them (including miscellaneous items like thread & elastic). Read more
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Cloth Diapering to Save Money Pt. 2
Written by Diaper Diva
Ok, I realize I was supposed to take one day per general category, but due to my inability to be brief…the cost category has been extended.
I had two more thoughts on how to be frugal in your cloth diapering. They also just so happen to be “uber-green”.
The first secret: Make your own. If you have access to a sewing machine, you can make diapers out of fabric just lying around your house (or the local Goodwill….or your friends houses…or the closets of people off freecycle). There are a number of websites that have free patterns for home-made cloth diapers & covers. Here’s a few I like:
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Cloth Diapering to Save Money Pt. 1
Written by Diaper Diva
So…you’re frugal. Perhaps you’re like my dad & it’s just sort of this genetically inherited hobby, or perhaps you’re really in dire straights in the $ department. Regardless you’re in it to save money. Do all cloth diapers save you money over disposables? Well, that depends. It depends on what type of cloth diapers you’re going to use, what kind of covers, and even how many children you plan to diaper (the more kids you use your cloth on, the more you’re saving).
A little “googling” will bring you to a number of cost comparison charts (that one’s my favorite). It’s a good idea to take a look at these to get a feel for what you’re into.
Ok, so the skinny on the frugality: If you’re buying diapers The cheapest, yet effective way to go:
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