Lesson 42: Diaper rash is a pain in the butt
I mentioned in a previous post that we deal with diaper rash by letting J sit in a warm bath with 8 ounces of baking soda mixed in. After his bath, we allow him plenty of “naked time” to let his bottom...
View ArticleLesson 50: The benefits of cloth diapering (cloth diaper tutorial, part 1)
Cloth diapering was something I definitely considered while I was pregnant, but I eventually decided I wasn’t going to do it. I was already so overwhelmed with all the other new stuff – and I had no...
View ArticleLesson 51: Choosing the right cloth diapers (cloth diaper tutorial, part 2)
Choosing the cloth diapers that work best for your family is really important. The start-up cost isn’t cheap, so you better love what you buy. It can be a little overwhelming in the beginning, so I’ve...
View ArticleLesson 52: Caring for your cloth diapers (cloth diaper tutorial, part 3)
It was easy to reach the decision to cloth diaper. It was a little more challenging to choose the type of diaper we would use. But the hardest part was actually learning how to care for our diapers. I...
View ArticleHomemade Baby Wipes (Lesson 71: Make your own stuff and save money)
I use my own diaper spray and cloth wipes most of the time, but I also like to have disposable wipes available for wiping little hands and for poop clean-ups (less poop in the cloth diaper bin is a...
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