March 21, 2008 at 12:17 am (Cloth Diapers)
Cloth Diapering has modernized quite a bit recently. One of the areas that has exploded is all the accessories that are needed to Cloth Diaper. Besides the actual Cloth Diapers, you need a place to put the dirty diapers (such as a pail or bucket with a sealed lid to hold in odors!), wipes to clean your little one’s bottom with and something to wet the wipes.
Yes, you could use just plain water, but it soon becomes apparent that you need something more – not too much more, 
after all, you want to stay ‘natural’ and ‘green’ – but you do need some sort of water based solution that will clean, disinfect and leave your baby’s bottom smelling clean!
Many solutions contain Essential Oils which not only help clean your baby, but also provide a wonderful aromatherapy for your little one. For those who need one that is Essential Oil-free, there are also options available.
Today’s wipe solutions are very easy to use. For example, Buns Up Wipe Solutions by Granola Babies simply dissolve in warm water. A little water, a little cube, a little happy baby.
Go Cloth, Go Granola
~Beth
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February 12, 2008 at 10:29 pm (Cloth Diapers)
Tags: Cloth Diapers, Savings
The news is abuzz these days with the financial woes of many Americans. The decline of the housing market combined with other factors has made many families become very cost conscious. As we all search for ways to economize our lives and stretch our dollars, Cloth Diapers are a great cost savings move for many the four millions babies born each year in the U.S.
The statistics largely agree that the average child will go through about $2,000 worth of disposable diapers from birth to potty training. Depending on the style and type of cloth diapers, the Cloth Diapered Baby will only cost from $300 to $500 to diaper for that same time period.
No wonder, more and more people are turning to Cloth Diapers. And if that isn’t enough, there’s always a sale online.
Go Cloth, Go Granola
~Beth
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January 30, 2008 at 9:36 pm (Cloth Diapers)
Tags: Cloth Diapers
It is official. Green is the new color. Being eco-focused has passed a mere “In” status and is not accepted on all fronts. Time magazine ran a controversial article about cloth diapers, which showcased many of the positives.
“Velcro, buttons and snaps have replaced pins, and the diapers are fitted with elastic around the openings to hold tight around flailing legs. In place of old-fashioned rubber panties, the new cloths use water-resistant covers made of merino wool, nylon or polyurethane laminate.”
Companies such as Granola Babies are today’s online boutique for “environmentalists, earth mamas, cost-conscious parents and those who argue that cloth diapering is healthier.”
We tend to agree, Cloth is best.
So, Go Cloth, Go Granola
~Beth
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January 18, 2008 at 6:19 am (Cloth Diapers)
We cloth diaper our youngest child and one challenge that many people face when Cloth Diapering is vacations. Being away from home for several days can be daunting and going on vacation for a week or more can seem like an impossible task. We have been very successful at overcoming these challenges to go on not only 3 and 4 day mini-vacations but also one and two week trips while Cloth Diapering.
It does require some advance planning, but with a little preparation, you can make it through a quick getaway with minimal work and even a longer vacation will only require a few hours of time every few days to keep your baby clothed and happy while you are on vacation. Here’s some tips, we hope that you find them helpful.
- Pick your best cloth diapers to take on the road. You want to minimize the chances of leaking diapers while you are in Disneyland.
- Carry enough diapers to make it 3 days. Nothing sidelines a vacation like having to wash diapers every night after visiting museums and water parks all day.
- Pack the Diaper Pails. You will never need a smell proof canister more than when you are travelling 8 hours in a mini-van. You may want to pack a little baking soda to toss in the pail to help deodorize it while travelling.
- Make sure that your hotel or the family or friends you are staying with are OK with you washing diapers in their machine. Call in advance. You will be glad you did. And ensure that you carry enough detergent and a roll of quarters for your trip.
If you have a tip, we’d love to hear from you.
Go Cloth, Go Granola!
~Beth
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