One of my absolute favorite Preparedness Sites is Home Ready Home written by one of my new friends, Julie! I’ve recently had opportunities to write guest posts on her site, and I am so thrilled! Here is an article I wrote for her about making cloth diaper detergent that I would like to share with you all: DIY Baby! Cloth diaper detergent is super simple to make and will save you plenty of money! When I first started cloth diapering, I used Rockin’ Green detergent, but at $16 a bag, it did … [Read more...]
DIY Homemade Cloth Baby Wipes
It only took me a year, but I FINALLY got around to making some reusable cloth baby wipes for Little Man. We've been using cloth diapers since he was about 3 months old, and I've been meaning to switch to cloth wipes, too, but I just kept putting it off…until now. I found this tutorial by Lady Lee's Home, that made it look so easy and painless. So I did it, and I'm SO glad we've finally switched! They're soft and durable, and it's ZERO extra work to clean them since I just throw them in with … [Read more...]
The “B” Family & Cloth Diapers, Part 2
So, you're back for more about cloth diapers, huh? Great! If you read Part 1 about cloth diapers, you learned why we chose to use cloth diapers vs. disposables in our family, how many diapers you'll need if you choose cloth, and you read about all different types of cloth diapering accessories. In this part, we'll discuss when you should start using cloth diapers on your baby, the B Family cloth diapering routine, traveling with cloth diapers, and we'll talk cost. As in, are cloth diapers really … [Read more...]
The “B” Family & Cloth Diapers, Part 1
I want to talk for a little bit about my cloth diaper routine. I get a ton of questions about the cloth diapers that I use, how it all works, if its really cheaper than using disposable diapers, if I have to touch poo on a regular basis, etc. All of those questions will be answered shortly! What Made You Choose Cloth Diapers? Honestly, Hubby was the person to suggest cloth diapers in the first place, and I was really skeptical at first! He had a tough time convincing me that it would be worth … [Read more...]