It took me some trial and error to get night-time cloth diapering just right. Here are some of the tips that helped me find the right solution for dry nights and happy mornings! 1 – Choose a mix of natural fiber inserts to build your custom overnight sandwich. I find natural fibers hold more and are…
Among the things I was “never going to do” as a mother was baby sign language. I really, really thought that for hearing children, this was a pointless act: why teach signs when they can just learn the words? My Mom swears I was speaking in full sentences by my first birthday, I assumed my…
Sleep. It’s one of the top concerns of parents of young children, and one of the top questions we ask each other and we are asked by strangers. “How’s he sleeping?” “Is he sleeping through the night?” Sleep at our house looks nothing like what I planned when I was pregnant, and it definitely doesn’t…
I received this product free for review. All opinions remain my own. It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of the ladies at Öko Créations: I’ve already written about their hemp inserts for cloth diapers and their hemp washable menstrual pads. Their hemp inserts are the only ones I use in my pocket diapers…
I received this product free for review. All opinions remain my own. Post contains affiliate links. As you know, I’m a loyal user of Radius’s toothbrushes with replaceable heads. I’m passing on the Radius tradition by choosing their brand for my son as well! Now, the Radius Totz brush is not a miracle toothbrush: it…
I received this diaper free for review. All opinions remain my own. If you’re not from Québec, chances are you might not have heard of Mini Kiwi cloth diapers. When I was pregnant and I first starting asking other Moms in Montreal which diapers they used, Mini Kiwi was at the top of the list from…
The first step in reducing your use of plastic wrap is the hardest: once your last box is gone, don’t buy more. When you have no plastic wrap on hand, you are forced to find alternatives, which then become new habits. Let’s face it, people survived with plastic wrap (even Dexter would’ve found another solution…).…
Have you supported a WAHM lately? Here’s a list of 10 amazing things WAHMs do with cloth diapers… (each image links to a Maman-Loup-Approved Canadian WAHM!) 10 – Put ruffles on them. 9 – Make woollies for them. 8 – Make doll-sized versions of them. 7 – Upcycle t-shirts into them. 6 – Support great…
If you’re new to cloth diapers and cloth diaper Facebook communities in particular, you might think the other Mamas are speaking another language. Here are my top 10 signs you are fluent in Cloth Diaperese…. how many do you understand?! 1- You post prices PPD and take payment via PP. 2- You’d get the blues…
Updated March 2019 Once upon a time, someone asked me: “Why doesn’t everyone use cloth diapers?” One of the answers I gave was that parents are turned off by the initial investment of $20-$30 per diaper. Admittedly, I was also quite intimidated by the price tag of many of the popular brands. What I want…
Those new to cloth diapering might find themselves overwhelmed by all the cautionary tales out there… the detergent woes, the random and bizarre advice…. Calley’s post about 10 Things You Should Never Do to Cloth Diapers got me thinking… Here are 10 things you should definitely do with your cloth diapers! 1. Set world records with them.…
Confession: I don’t always air dry my diapers. They often go in the dryer, especially my inserts. That being said, I do like to hang them to dry some times, and in an apartment with limited space, this can be a challenge. I’ve got my clothes & cloth drying station installed above our bathtub. (We…
11) Be present, not pushy in online forums. Yes, I’ve decided to add an eleventh to the list! I love that retailers are often part of large Facebook cloth diapering groups, and I love those that are present, but not pushy. You shouldn’t be constantly posting about your business (which is usually against group policies),…
I have enough supplies for four overnight diapers. I usually wash every 2.5 days, but having 4 sets means I have enough for weekend trips or for nights when I have to change him partway through. Instead of using fitteds or a jam-packed pocket diaper overnight, I’ve found a combo of inserts that I sandwich…
Toys for toddlers are expensive, and often, let’s face it… annoying! Repetitive music in high-pitched voices, flashing lights and lots of clickety-clackety buttons. Apps might have a bad rap since they mean giving dreaded “screen time” to our tots, but I think that, like TV, when used sparingly, the iPad or iPhone can be a…
My name is Lindsay and I am a 40-year-old mama of four trying to live an eco-friendly, budget-friendly life! I am a substitute teacher and Child Passenger Safety technician in Calgary, Alberta. Join me on my adventures!
