Proper Care

One of the worries of parents new to cloth diapering is how to properly care for their cloth diapers. While most brands will have their own, specific washing instructions, there are some basic steps that most brands follow. To ensure the life of your diapers, (and so you don't void any warranties you might have) you should follow the washing instructions for whatever brand(s) you are using. If you are using generics or a brand without specific washing instructions though, there are some basic steps that can be followed. (I found many sites online that have very similar washing instructions.)

Why Should I Cloth Diaper?

Believe me, it wasn't my first choice in diapering. I thought it would be messy and smelly and take up way too much time. After doing some research though, I found out that many of the thoughts I'd been having just simply weren't true. Here are some of the reasons that cloth diapering might be right for you:

Cloth Diapering Terminology

If you are anything like me, sometimes the cloth diaper terminology can leave you feeling completely overwhelmed! Here's a list I made using various online resources and books to try and make understanding the terminology a little easier.