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Friday, January 25th, 2013
Welcome to 2013 everyone! With the New year comes a lot of new goals and resolutions. Whether you are trying to lose weight, get in shape, or eat more healthfully, everyone tends to think about things they want to change. But how about cloth diapers? How can they fit into your New year’s resolutions or goals? Let me give you a couple of ideas to spark your interest:
- Try cloth diapers. If you have never used cloth diapers before, maybe 2013 is your year to get on the bandwagon. Why not purchase a few and see what you think?!
- Use cloth diapers in day care or at least present the idea if you don’t already.
- Do you use cloth diapers at night? If not, why not start the process of finding a great night cloth diaper?
- Try a different style of cloth diaper. Fitteds, pockets, hybrids, flats, or prefolds. Change it up!
- Do you use cloth diapers part time? Why not focus on doing it full time?
- Introduce or even convert a friend to cloth diapers.
- Try out a new cloth diaper accessory: a diaper sprayer or cloth wipes. Try newborn cloth diapers if you are expecting.
- Having problems with your wash routine? Why not try to get it all figured out: change a detergent, add rinse, or try a new stripping technique.
- Add more to your stash, or destash from of your diapers!
- Did you use cloth diapers on any of your babies before? if not, make it a goal to use them on our next child!
Have you thought about making a fluffy resolution this year? If so, what would you like to try to accomplish?
 Julie Murphy is a stay-at-home mom who was thrown into the cloth diapers when her husband bet her she couldn’t last two months on cloth. 11 months later, she is still cloth diapering…and blogging about it at My Cloth Diaper Stash.
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Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013
If you were to have asked me two years ago what a diaper sprayer was, I would have looked at you like you were crazy and said “a what”. Ask me now, and it is my favorite cloth diaper accessory, something that I use each day. While I could live without my diaper sprayer, and have while traveling, I prefer not to because it makes cleaning and rinsing out my diapers super easy! In this article, I will give you a few reasons why you should take the plunge (no pun intended) and get your own diaper sprayer, as well as tips on buying a diaper sprayer.
Why do I need a diaper sprayer?
- It makes rinsing poopy diapers very easy. Simply spray the poop into the toilet and flush away. End of story. I even used my diaper sprayer on breastfeeding poop, as well. Works like a charm! Thoroughly rinsing your diapers after poop will also help to prevent staining.
- It is easily attached to the side of your toilet and does not stick out like a sore thumb. The design is sleek and smooth, yet practical.
- It’s a conversation starter! While I mentioned above that it is sleek and trim hanging on your toilet, I am sure people will still wonder what the beautiful piece of chrome hanging on your toilet is. This is when you introduce them to cloth diapers and just how “fun” it is to use the sprayer!
- It can act as a multipurpose tool. My diaper sprayer is in reach of the bath tub. I have used it on multiple occasions to clean my tub and even my dog. Never underestimate the power of creativity with your diaper sprayer!
Tips on buying a diaper sprayer:
- Don’t skimp out when buying a diaper sprayer! This is an item you will be using on a daily basis for the next 2+ years if you cloth diaper 1 child. Invest in a quality one that will last.
- Make sure you get a diaper sprayer that has an adjustable pressure valve. This adjustable spray allows for even some of the most stubborn poops to be lifted off the diaper at its highest setting. I have seen sprayers that barely trickle out at their highest setting, and this does not help to get the diapers clean!
- I prefer a diaper sprayer that is made of durable materials such as chrome. Not only does it look stylish, but it will hold up to the everyday use.
So what about you? Do you own a diaper sprayer? Why or why not have you chosen to use one? Do you find it as helpful as I have?
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Julie Murphy is a stay-at-home mom who was thrown into the cloth diapers when her husband bet her she couldn’t last two months on cloth. 11 months later, she is still cloth diapering…and blogging about it at My Cloth Diaper Stash.
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Monday, December 10th, 2012
BY JULIE MURPHY
It is that time of year. The holidays are upon us. With the majority of us traveling to spend quality time with friends and family, a question may start to creep into your mind: “will I travel with my cloth diapers?”
At first the idea may sound overwhelming or even impossible to accomplish, but rest assured that it is not as difficult as you would think. I recently took a trip across the country with my son in cloth diapers and it was far less stressful than I thought it would be.
Here are a few tips for traveling this Holiday with your Cloth Diapers:
Have a game plan, and a back-up plan that answers some questions such as:
- What if my luggage (with the cloth diapers) gets lost?
- What if I don’t have access to a washer and dryer?
- What if my little one breaks out in a rash?
- Will you use cloth during the actual travel, or when you arrive at your destination?
If at all possible, it is best to travel with the minimum amount of cloth diapers you will need. It may be more loads of laundry, but it will less hassle, especially when flying. Depending on the age of the baby this number can be anywhere from 6 to 12 cloth diapers a day.
It is best to carry-on your cloth diapers when flying. This way you do not have to worry about lost luggage. This is part of your “game plan.”
Don’t be afraid to use disposables. When I flew across the country to visit my sister I did use a few disposables simply so I wouldn’t leave dirty diapers sitting in my diaper pail at home for 2 weeks. Pop a few disposables in your bag for those “just in case” moments.
I recommend using the FuzziBunz Large Hanging Wet Bag when traveling. It is easy to store any place and takes up very little space. It is important to have a large wet bag to store all your dirty diapers when traveling.
The less bulky the cloth diaper, the better. Try to choose your most trim fitted cloth diapers that will take up the least amount of room.
Don’t forget your cloth diaper safe rash ointments and detergents. A lot of time you can purchase sample packages of detergent or rash balm for very inexpensive or even free with some orders. These sample sizes would be perfect for travel.
Be creative with your packing. As mentioned above, sometimes cloth diapers can take up a lot of valuable space, especially if your space costs extra money on an airplane. Try packing your cloth diapers in your carry on or even use them to protect more delicate objects such as a lap top or other fragile gifts you picked up in your travels. The more creative the better! When I traveled with my stroller, I stuck my bag of cloth diapers in the bottom of the stroller, so that when it folded up, you couldn’t even tell! This way the stroller boards with me and baby and I don’t have to pay for extra luggage!
Have a spraying strategy. If you can’t bring your diaper sprayer with you, it is best to bring some type of flushable biodegradable diaper liner that can simply be tossed or flushed away after use. This will make your traveling with poopy diapers much more enjoyable.
If you are going to be around people who don’t normally cloth diaper, what a great way to introduce and expose them to cloth diapers. I first learned about using cloth diaper from watching friends who did it. Every time I travel with my cloth diapers I quickly grab the attention of everyone in the room! You never know, you may have a convert on your hands!
Have you ever traveled or plan to travel with your cloth diapers? What are your favorite tricks or hints when traveling with cloth diapers?
Julie Murphy is a stay-at-home mom who was thrown into the cloth diapers when her husband bet her she couldn’t last two months on cloth. 11 months later, she is still cloth diapering…and blogging about it at My Cloth Diaper Stash.
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Friday, November 16th, 2012
BY JULIE MURPHY
If someone were to have told me a few years ago that I would become a crazy cloth diaper addict turned blogger, I never would have believed them. I was the girl that wasn’t even sure she wanted to have kids, never mind worry about what kind of diapers they would wear.
So that brings one to ask the question “how did you ever get started using cloth diapers?” Well here goes my answer…
When I found out I was pregnant, I started stocking up on disposable diapers. I was determined to stockpile enough diapers at really low prices so that I would not have to buy any diapers when I had the baby. For the most part I did pretty well. I was so proud of myself that I was “saving” all this money. But it was a lot of work clipping coupons, running around to different stores to match the sales with the coupons and then hoping my store had the size or style I wanted. I was exhausted to say the least.
Then one day, a friend of mine introduced me to these “modern day” cloth diapers called FuzziBunz. My first thought was…wow what a cute name, but I couldn’t possible use cloth diapers because…
- I would have to buy a special washer for the diapers
- It seems like so much work
- I would have to buy the diapers themselves which seems kind of expensive
- Wouldn’t my clothes smell like poop?
Then I began to think “well I could just use them part time and see how it goes.” I mean, what do I have to lose (except running around like a nut looking for the best deal on disposables). So I added some cloth diapers to my baby registry.
With diapers in hand and the baby born, I decided to start cloth diapering my son at 2 months. I chose to do this so I did not overwhelm myself, being a new mom and all (I am grateful that I did this and if you are hesitant about using cloth diapers, I highly recommend it…but that is for another post). I quickly realized how much money I was saving by just using cloth diapers only part time. After I felt comfortable, I made the transition to full time cloth diapering.
Once I started cloth diapering full time that is when the “bets” started rolling in! Yes I said “bets.” My hubby bet that I would only cloth diaper 2-3 months tops. Even friends, family, and neighbors advised me that they had “tried” cloth diapers and it was “way too much work.” If you know me at all, you know that I am ONE DETERMINED woman! If anything, I had to win the longest bet by lasting 3 months. I lasted 3 months…and now am going on 1 year strong. No more midnight runs to the store or clipping coupons. Those days are over. And by the way, my husband is now a huge fan of cloth diapers because of the money we save. At times I would say he is even an advocate for them.
I caught the cloth diaper fever and never looked back.
Did you know you were always going to cloth diaper your baby? How did you get started with cloth diapers? What are your reasons for cloth diapering?
Julie Murphy is a stay-at-home mom who was thrown into the cloth diapers when her husband bet her she couldn’t last two months on cloth. 11 months later, she is still cloth diapering…and blogging about it at My Cloth Diaper Stash.
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