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5 steps to get you started with cloth diapers

Getting started with cloth diapers can be a confusing process. Let us walk you through everything you need to know.

Stripping Cloth Diapers to Stop Leaks, Odors and Diaper Rash

A simple process for stripping your cloth diapers to eliminate stink, barnyard smells, ammonia, prevent diaper rash, and improve absorbency.

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Ammonia Buildup in Cloth Diapers and Ammonia Burns: How to Get Rid of It

Do you diapers wreak of ammonia after just one pee? Is your baby suffering from ammonia burns when she wakes up in the morning? This means your diapers are getting clean enough and there is bacteria buildup. Here are 5 things you can do to get rid of horrible ammonia / bacteria buildup in your cloth diapers.

Cloth Diaper Friendly Detergents: A List of What Detergents You Should Use on Your Cloth Diapers

The key to simple laundering with cloth diapers is choosing the right detergent. Some detergents have other ingredients in them that when used on cloth diapers over time create build up on the diapers causing them to retain odors and become less absorbent.

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Bamboo and Hemp Cloth Diaper Washing Instructions

Bamboo and Hemp, like fleece, are also very easy to care for, but there are a few watch-outs and tips to keep in mind.

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How to Cloth Diaper - cloth diaper terms, a list of what to buy, money saving tips, and video tutorials

Getting started with cloth diapers can be a confusing process but our guides will walk you through everything you need to know about cloth diapers and which diapers and accessories are best for you and baby. Start with the steps outlined below and feel free to check out our other helpful guides, FAQs and instructional videos for additional help if you need it.

5 steps to remove rash cream from your cloth diapers

Traditional diaper rash creams have heavy oils and other ingredients in them (e.g. zinc oxide and cod liver oil) that stick to cloth diapers, causing them to leak and retain odors. Unfortunately you’ll need to use some elbow grease to make them useful again using the following steps.

8 tips to keep your cloth diapers from leaking

Are your diapers leaking? Check out the list below of the most common causes of diaper leaks and how to make it stop.

Cloth Diaper Leaks at Night - How to Stop Your Cloth Diapers from Leaking at Nighttime

Whether your child is a light-wetter or super-soaker it doesn’t matter; 12 hours or more in one cloth diaper is a long time. Below is a list of successful nighttime cloth diaper combinations and mom recommended brands.

Cloth Diapering a Newborn - where to start and how to cloth diaper

There are about 7 different types of cloth diapers out there. All of them except for prefold diapers are available in something called "one size". Cloth diaper manufacturers will say that their one-size diaper can fit your baby from 8 lbs to 35 or 40 lbs. In reality though, most one-size diapers don't really fit newborns well until about 10 to 12 lbs.

3 steps to cure yeast diaper rash

Yeast diaper rash occurs most commonly with the use of oral antibiotics, sugar, non-organic dairy, gluten, or breast milk from a mother with a yeast infection. Here's how you can clear it up.

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Shrunken Wool - how to fix a shrunken wool cloth diaper cover

Did you accidentally shrink your wool? Follow these 6 steps to make it useable again. It won't be like new, but it will definitely be better!

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