Visit our sponsor: Don’t forget to check out my post about using FSTs on a newborn! Have you heard of FSTs? I’ve been seeing threads popping up all over cloth diapering forums about Flour Sack Towels, aka, FSTs. To be more specific, Flour Sack Towels sold at Walmart: Mamas have been raving about using them […]
Maman Loup’s Overnight Cloth Diaper Insert Sandwich Recipe!
Since first creating my famous (or so I’d like to believe) Overnight Cloth Diaper Insert Sandwich recipe, I’ve tried other overnight cloth options, but I still go back to this combination. Even on marathon nursing nights, Cub wakes up to dry sheets (apart from drool). I know a lot of Mamas swear by a solid […]
Is Live Clean Baby Diaper Ointment Cloth Diaper Safe?
DISCLAIMER! Read the whole post! I am not telling you to use just any zinc oxide cream on your diapers! I am also recommending to always use a fleece liner when using even a “safe” zinc oxide cream on your synthetic fiber diapers, as stains are very possible! Also be informed that using ANY cream […]
Cloth Swim Diapers: Not Just for Cloth-Diapering Families
I admit it. I check out baby butts when we’re at the park. I’m always eager to meet another cloth-diapering family, so I’m always on the look out for an AppleCheeks ruffle or some BumGenius butterfly closure tabs sticking out of a pair of pants. Alas, I have yet to spot another fluffy butt at the […]
Cloth Wipes: At Home and On the Go
If you’re curious about adding cloth wipes to your cloth diapering routine, check out my guest post at Wonderful Bambino to find out how! Please follow and like us:
Need a Boost? Cloth Diaper Boosters Demystified
Cloth diaper boosters do just what it sounds like they do: they boost the absorbency of your diapers. Most boosters are also absorbent and small enough to serve as newborn diaper inserts (for example, in a newborn sized cover or a one-size cover snapped to its smallest rise). Whether or not you need boosters in […]
Three Overnight Cloth Diaper Options Evaluated
I’ve discussed three different options we use at our house for cloth diapering overnight, but I’ve had requests to evaluate all three of them together. You’ll notice I don’t use fitteds overnight, which is a common recommendation. I expected to find more of a difference in terms of price, but actually, each option is close to $30 […]
TotsBots V.3 Elastics Repair Tutorial With Sewing Machine
This tutorial was elaborated by my Mom, the most experienced and gifted seamstress I know. I also have a tutorial on a V2 TotsBots done by hand by my friend Adrienne, if you don’t have a sewing machine and are a bit less picky about how the finished diaper looks. The old elastic is not […]
Best Bottom Covers Are Versatile! #ClothDiaperCompatibility
I discovered Best Bottom covers long after I had plenty of inserts in my stash. I don’t have any Best Bottom inserts (which I hear are great) simply because I don’t need any more inserts. Luckily, Best Bottom covers are versatile! I thought I’d share just how versatile Best Bottom covers are with a variety […]
What’s the difference between Peachy Baby and AMP One-Size Covers?
On the heels of my successful “AMP Sized Duos versus AppleCheeks Envelope Covers” post, I thought I’d take a look at another ruffly pair: AMP One-Size Duos and Peachy Baby Covers. First off, AMP (Annie Marie Padorie) and Peachy Baby are actually owned , manufactured and distributed by the same Winnipeg-based company. (A bit like […]
Cloth Diaper Newbies & China Cheapies: Maman Loup Weighs In
Recently, my blogging buddy (her term… I am working on a combo of Blogger/Colleague but can’t decide if “Blogleague” will catch on or not) Suzi at Cloth Diaper Addicts posted about why she doesn’t recommend so-called “China Cheapies” to cloth diaper newbies. Suzi has a gift for getting readers’ cloth diapers in a twist, yet […]
Cloth Diapers are PST Exempt!
I recently purchased over $100 in cloth diapers from an online shop. It wasn’t until reviewing my blog expenses (since a couple of those diapers were for self-sponsored giveaways) that I thought to myself… “Gee, the tax on these seems high!” QST (Quebec’s provincial sales tax) is just under 10%, but cloth diapers are PST-exempt, […]
Perfectly Smooth Homemade Bum Balm Recipe
Since I’ve been selected as one of David Suzuki’s Queen of Green “Green Coaches” for 2014, on Wednesdays I post my favourite ways to waste less…. #wasteLESSwednesday is my super hashtag. Through some experimentation, I finally made a bum balm with a soft enough texture for easy application, even when it’s cold out! Homemade Bum Balm Recipe 2 tbsp […]
Team AMP or Team AppleCheeks? Comparing AMP Sized Duos and AppleCheeks Envelope Covers
Post updated, Jan. 24, 2015. To the uninitiated, AMP sized diaper covers and AppleCheeks (AC) sized diaper covers look pretty darn similar. They come in very similar colours, and are the only two brands with the distinctive ruffles at the waist and around the legs. Both are marketed as being usable as a pocket […]
6 Tips for Successful Overnight Diapering
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 […]