My Cloth Diaper Wash Routine Then and Now My cloth diaper wash routine has changed a lot over the seven years I’ve been cloth diapering. Actually, it’s more like five years of diaper laundry stretched out over seven years, but you get the idea. When I started- When I started using cloth diapers, I didn’t really know you were supposed to use a special laundry detergent, and we used Tide Original … [Read More]
Washing Cloth Diapers
DIY: How to strip (clean) your washing machine!
What led to my desire to "strip" my washing machine of gunk and buildup? For some time now when I take my freshly washed laundry out of the washer to put into the dryer I'd find little hard chunks of brown, waxy debris. It didn't smell horrible, in other words...it wasn't poop! It felt like soap and crumbled easily in my hand. There weren't huge quantities of it but it was … [Read More]
How to hand-wash Cloth Diapers
Hand-washing Diapers Washing cloth diapers has become so easy thanks to the modern washing machine. But did you ever plan ahead in case something happened and that luxury was taken away? Last October, the Northeast was hit with a huge snowstorm which took out power to most of Connecticut! In fact, 95% of my town was without power for more than 1 week! This experience brought a whole new meaning … [Read More]
Powder or Liquid Detergent for Cloth Diapers?
You’re thinking to yourself, “Seriously?! I’ve decided to start using cloth diapers and now I have another decision to make on the kind of detergent I should use?! Why does it matter!!??” Great question and I was wondering the same thing too. Why does it matter if I use liquid or powder detergent? The short explanation of it is that it’s really a preference thing; … [Read More]
10 Reasons Your Cloth Diapers Might Be Leaking or Smelling (and how to fix them)
Leaky, smelly cloth diapers are a common problem for new cloth diapering families. If you start using cloth diapers without doing your research (easy to do, since there's a lot of information to learn when you first make the switch), you may well find yourself with diapers that wick moisture because they've been insufficiently prepped or because you're using a detergent that causes … [Read More]
Random Stuff You Need to See
EASY DIY Valentines Ideas for Kids and Tweens!
DIY Valentines for Kids & Tweens Valentines Day doesn’t have to include the dreaded trip to the drugstore for overpriced Dip’n Sticks and Ring Pop Valentines—which are all the craze with my kids. Homemade Valentines can be made very easily and often with supplies you already have on hand! Valentines for Younger Kids My sons, both still in 2nd grade, still exchange and collect valentines with their classmates. Popsicle
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#FluffinAwesome Cloth Diaper Invitation Insert {FREE Printable}
FREE Printable Cloth Diaper Invitation Inserts for Baby Showers The theme of our #FluffinAwesome Baby Shower Event is Cloth Diaper Baby Showers. No cloth diapering mama wants herself to be showered with disposable because no one knew she was going to use cloth. You need a way to politely let guests know that you’ve chosen cloth diapers and not disposables. That’s where my handy, printable Cloth Diaper Invitation Inserts come
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80’s and 90’s Classic Movies you HAVE to watch with YOUR kids!
My LIST of the TOP Movies from the 80’s and 90’s that you just HAVE to watch with your kids! One of my favorite things to do is to expose my kids to some of my favorite movies from the past. They’re classics and no childhood can be complete without seeing these! This is my list of favorites. I started with my TOP 10 but had just too hard of
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Butterfly Gardening, If you grow it they will come!
My family has had a butterfly garden now for about 5 years. It all started in 2008 when I took the kids for a playdate at a friend’s house. In her backyard were actual swarms of butterflies and caterpillars galore. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I asked her what the heck was going on and she explained that you just have to plant specific butterfly attracting plants. It can’t possibly
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New Stuff
A Goodbye and Hello to a New Beginning for Cloth Diaper Geek
There’s a new HEAD GEEK in town!Hello lovely Cloth Diaper Geek fans and supporters. It’s me, Julie, writing to let you know about the closing of a chapter in my life. From approximately 2007 through 2018 I have been immersed in the cloth diapering community, initially because I chose to cloth diaper my twin sons who were born in 2006. Between 2007 and 2018 you might have known me as
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10 Years of Taylor’s Anniversary & Giveaway Event: Over $1K in prizes! {Ends 1/10/19}
10 Years of Taylor’s Anniversary & Giveaway Event Taylor’s, the makers of Balm Baby & Elevated are excited to be celebrating 10 years! “We’re stoked to continue to be part of such a wonderful COMMUNITY and to be able to do what we love, which is offering SUSTAINABLE & NATURAL products that EMPOWER people to make better choices. You ALL make up our Ohana (family), and we wouldn’t be here
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DEALSPOTTING: THE BEST Black Friday/Cyber Monday Cloth Diaper Sales Roundup!
DEALSPOTTING 2018: Best Cloth Diaper & Natural Baby Gear Sales Roundup Below you’ll find a list of some of the best cloth diaper and natural baby gear sales and offers from around the web! From FREEBIES to FREE SHIPPING, this list contains my personal favorites as well as some paid sponsored ads and affiliate links. Thanks so much for your annual support of my blog and support by shopping through
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A BIG change from Bambino Mio – New Baby & Beyond Diaper Bag!
Change is here from Bambino Mio! Just revealed, New baby & Beyond Diaper Bag! The Ultimate Diaper Bag for families who use cloth diapers! This is the ultimate diaper bag for families who use cloth diapers, benefitting from multiple pockets with a purpose and perfect to fit all essentials from birth to toddler, hospital to school and much more. The unisex design and multi-purpose straps make the bag ideal for
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Search for CLUES and WIN over $500 in prizes via the Eco Booty Online Scavenger Hunt! (11/01-11/15)
Change-Diapers & Cloth Diaper Geek were compensated for their time to organize this event. If you click & buy, I may receive a small commission. Thank you. Welcome to the Fall 2018 Eco Booty Hunt! Be sure to like the Eco Booty Hunt Facebook page to follow along for information, updates, flash giveaways and hints. The hunt officially begins at 12 PM Eastern! Here’s how it works: Complete the mandatory
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