Editors Note: I asked David to look into organic cloth diapers/nappies, to see if they were worth the money. His take on all the options there are when looking at cloth nappies these days certainly had me laughing, and when it comes to the savings over disposables, I’m laughing all the way to the...
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Our world today is filled with various gadgets and shortcuts all aimed at making life easier. We want to get through our busy schedules as quickly and efficiently as possible, fitting in what seems to be a vast number of tasks in a ‘short’ 24 hour period. With all the pressures of our fast...
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Guinness have ratified the evidence and the official Guiness World Record for most cloth nappies changed simultaneously is 5,026 people. The Great Cloth Diaper Change was held around the world on April 23 (US time) with the aim of raising the public awareness of the benefits and ease of cloth diaper use. The unofficial...
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Cloth diapers are as much an option for parents today as they were hundreds of years ago. They remain popular for their economical, comfortable, and eco-friendly features. Commonly found in local stores and online, there are various quality options and sizes available for the growing baby. Options on the market include flat diapers, prefold...
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Picture this: it’s 2am on a late April morning. In Australia we’re heading into our cold months, so at 2am there is more than a little chill in the air. But at Wonthaggi Town Hall in Victoria, Australia, the lights are on and (hopefully) so are the heaters, because there are a lot of...
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PUL fabric, or Polyurethane laminate, is the most commonly used material for making diaper covers. It is very popular largely because it is very water-proof but breathable at the same time. For that reason, PUL is also used in the lining of pocket and all-in-one diapers. PUL was orginally developed for medical use, where...
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According to a recent article in the Australian Choice Magazine, the soft “bamboo” fabrics on the market are actually rayon, or viscose – two names for the same fibre made from the cellulose in plants like bamboo. This is the fibre produced with the harsh chemical treatment discussed in earlier article on bamboo nappies,...
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All in one cloth diapers are generally speaking the easiest to use and, conversely, the most expensive of the modern cloth diaper (or nappy) family. An all in one (AIO) diaper is a fitted diaper which incorporates the cover along with the absorbent part. All other cloth diapers require a separate cover to the...
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Since Marion Donovan first invented disposable diapers in 1950 (and sold her company for $1 million a few years later), they have become the standard form of diapering in the Western world. Back when my first child was born in 2002 I was one of only a few women I knew using tradition terry...
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Flat and prefold cloth diapers (or nappies) are the least expensive of the modern cloth diaper family, but by no means the worse for it. Prefold diapers are really just as easy to use as pocket diapers, and no more likely to leak, as long as you have a good diaper cover. While prefolds...
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Bamboo nappies (or diapers) are made from a fabric that is softer and more absorbant than cotton, while at the same time is touted as being more environmentally friendly to produce. However, things are not always as they seem in the world of "green" and sustainable products.
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Fitted cloth diapers (also called fitted cloth nappies) are a version of the modern cloth diaper that is easy to use and generally highly absorbent. They are better for the environment than disposable diapers (the jury really is not out on this anymore*) and many people claim their babies get less diaper rash with...
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