Choosing and Using Cloth Diapers

If the idea of standing over the toilet, trying to get poop off a diaper, turns your stomach, you’re not alone. One of the most frequently asked questions about using cloth diapers is: “But what do you do about the poop?”  The thing is, it doesn’t matter whether your diaper is disposable or reusa...

Working out exactly how much you may or may not save using cloth diapers is complicated. Not only do both cloth and disposable diapers vary significantly in price, but so do the detergents, electricity, and water we use to launder our cloth. Then, suppose you want to get really specific. In that ...

People often ask us - Hey, Simple Being, can you use cloth diapers as swim diapers? So here’s everything you need to know about cloth diapers, reusable swim diapers, and water safety. But, spoiler alert - No, you can not use regular cloth diapers as swim diapers. Instead, you need to use a swim d...

Diaper rash is something most of us will run into at some point in time. No matter how carefully you wash your child’s diaper area, how thoroughly you wash your diapers, and how frequently you change your little one, diaper rash can still happen. What Causes Diaper Rash? There are numerous causes...

Ask ten people whether you need a toilet sprayer for cloth diapers, and you’ll get ten answers. So, today we are talking about toilet sprayers - what they are, how to use them, whether you need one, and what the alternatives are.  First things first Do You Need A Toilet Sprayer For Cloth Diapers?...

When you have a baby, the list of things you can become anxious about is endless. Then, just when you think you have things under control, someone will make a comment or ask a question and give you something new to worry about. For me, one of those questions was, “Won’t those bulky cloth diapers ...