Cloth Diaper Safe Diaper Rash Creams

It's been a while since I've linked up some good old fashioned cloth diaper information.

Life has been crazy around here, adjusting to being a mom of 4 has taken it's toll on me.  

Autumn at All About Cloth Diapers

Posted an update to her cloth diaper safe diaper rash creams list.

I've tried several during my 22 months of cloth diapering my third son.  We found Grandma El's to work best for us.  There are many more cloth safe options out there.  

Check out the post at:

http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/cloth-diaper-safe-diaper-rash-creams-updated/.

Pockets vs All in Ones - Which is right for you?

If you are new to cloth diapering, or just looking to increase your stash,

Hop on over to http://clothdiapers.blogspot.com/

and check out this informative post comparing Pocket and AIO diapers.

Got Ammonia?

I found a new post about battling a case of the stinkies.  I've done overnight soaks with cloth detergents but never stripped with dawn as in this post.  Have you stripped with dawn?  How did it work (or not work) for you?

Read all about it at Thisties Blog!

While you are there... check out their Thirsties Thursdays Giveaway!

Types of Cloth Diapering

Looking for a quick guide to the types of Cloth Diapers?

Check out this post 

http://clothdiapers.blogspot.com/

for a description of the types of cloth diapers.

New way to beat Ammonia...

I found a new post about beating ammonia via

Julie the Cloth Diaper Geek using 

fish tank ammonia remover tablets.

Intrigued?  Read for yourself...

http://www.clothdiapergeek.com/2012/03/fish-tank-ammonia-remover-is-it-magic.html

10 tips to get started with cloth. by Manager to Mom

Thinking about getting started with cloth diapering, 

but scared about taking the plunge?
Manager to Mom 

Has a new blog post titled:

10 tips to get started with cloth!

How to prep your diapers.

There is a new post on Kelly Wels.com about how to prep your diapers.

Find it here.

Ultimate Guide to Cloth Trainers - Part 3

Part 3 of the Ultimate Guide to Cloth Trainers

is up at http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/

 

 Head on over HERE for L-Z

Ultimate Guide to Trainers - Part 2

Autumn from All About Cloth Diapers

has continued her post on the

Ultimate Guide to Cloth Trainers with part 2

Check out G-K today.

Downloadable Cloth Diapering eGuides

Today I found another great Cloth Diapering Resource.

 2 Downloadable Cloth Diapering eGuides 

from Diapershops Blog.

There is one eGuide for 

Overcoming Daycare Diapering Dilemas

and one for

The Busy Mom's guide to cloth diapering.

Check them out on the Diapershops Blog.

Fighting the Detergent Dilemma

Found a new post at

Kelly Wels blog

about the Detergent Dilemma

Head on over to http://www.kellywels.com/detergent-dilemma 

get some insight into this common cloth diapering issue!

While you are there, check out the rest of her site.  There is an abundance of cloth diapering information including:

Store - Where I buy my detergent since she always has free shipping!

Downloadable guides

Cloth Diaper Calculator

Cloth Diaper Organizations

Cloth Diaper Directory

and

Weekly Giveaways!

Washing Cloth Diapers

The hardest part of Cloth Diapering for me is washing them.

I have yet to find the perfect washing routine that keeps the ammonia smells at bay, without repelling (leaks), and still smell clean out of the machine.

Maria over at

 

  

Change Diapers did a recent survey on washing cloth diapers and has compiled the results of that survey.

Check it out!

http://change-diapers.com/2012/02/washing-cloth-diapers/

Ready for Cloth Trainers?

Autumn over at

 

  http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/

just created the

Ultimate Guide to Cloth Trainers.

You can read all about it on her blog:

http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/

DIY - Replacing Aplix via Thirsties Blog

Is you aplix barely sticking?  

Want to have it replaced, but don't want to pay to ship your diapers somewhere, 

have it replaced and wait for them to be shipped back?  

Check out this tutorial by Thirsties on how to replace Aplix yourself.

http://www.thirstiesbaby.com/blog/how-to-replace-aplix/

While you are there, Check out Thirsties Thursday Giveaway #40 for

2 Thirsties Duo All in Ones.

Happy Winning!  Ends March 7th

Diaper Pails?

There is a new post on http://clothdiapers.blogspot.com/ about Diaper Pails!  Check it out.

Disinfecting Cloth Diapers

Thanks to Autumn of All About Cloth Diapers,

I found a link to a post about how to disinfect cloth diapers.

Check out the post over at


Eco Soap Nuts.

How to make cloth wipes...

One blog that I follow that is bursting with 

great cloth diapering information is Kelly Wels' blog.  

Plus Kelly has weekly cloth diaper giveaways!  

Click here for a link to a new post about making your own cloth wipes.

My 2 cents:

If you cloth diaper, it is super easy to use cloth wipes too.  Actually I prefer cloth wipes to the disposable alternative.  I feel guilty about throwing used wipes in the trash while washing the diaper.  I do use disposable wipes when traveling just in case I'd be caught without water.  In my humble opinion, cloth wipes are more absorbent, can be custom made to fit your preferred size and super easy to clean... just throw them in the wash with your dipes.  I have an assortment of cloth wipes of different shapes and sizes.  If I could make the perfect cloth wipe, it would have bamboo velour on one side and terry cloth on the other.  Bamboo velour for its super softness and terrycloth for it's cleaning ability.  I'd probably stick to the 8inch square size.

Understanding pH - an introduction

I found a great blog post today about pH and 

how ammonia affects the pH of your diapers 

causing that awful stink, 

especially in overnight diapers or 

your diaper pail after a few days.

Check it out here...

http://www.ecobabysteps.com/

I'll be following this blog to see the next post about ammonia, and I'll link it up here for you too =).

Cloth Diaper Finder

Kim Rosas over at http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/ has done a wonderful thing!  

She has made a Cloth Diaper database where you can search 

over 160 cloth diapers based on criteria that you select:

Sizing

Price range

 Diaper Type

Closure type

Company

and more!

Check it out at:

http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/cloth-diaper-finder/

Covers Explained

Cloth Diaper Addiction Explains Diaper Covers.

Go to

http://www.clothdiaperaddiction.com/

to read about the differneces between

PUL
Fleece

and 

Wool covers!