Try cloth diapers out for $10

Interested in cloth diapering but having trouble deciding which type of diaper is right for you? Jillian's Drawers' Changing Diapers, Changing Minds program may be just the thing.Give them a refundable deposit of $115 and they'll ship you five of the most popular options: bumGenius AIO, bumGenius pocket one-size, Fuzzi Bunz, Thirsties fitted, Thirsties AIO and Chinese prefolds. Try them for three weeks and mail them back. You'll get your deposit back less $10. You'll also get free shipping on your next order. Of course if you choose to keep everything, you'll get a $10 refund. http://www.Jilliansdrawers.com

Cloth diapers now at Costco!

Costco now has cloth diapers! Yeah, and at a great price. If sewing is not your cup of tea, but you still want to try cloth diapers this is a great opportunity to try Bumkins cloth diapers. They are not in all stores yet, but you can purchase them in their online store. I have even heard the Target is going to be carrying Bumkins diapers. So keep your eyes open on your next shopping trips!

Cloth Diapers in the News

Many states have been catching on to the new cloth diapers. YouTube has many clips on cloth diapers. Here is one that summerizes a lot of what I cover in my cloth diaper classes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evYXZfrztEE

Fall Cloth Diaper Classes

This Fall I am offering two cloth diapering classes.

Wed. Oct 1 6:30-8:30 Springville High

Wed. Oct 8 6:30-8:30 Spanish Fork High

You'll be surprised at how easy the new world of cloth diapers can be.
In this 2 hour class we will cover the basics of using cloth diapers, laundry care, and how to sew your own All-In-One Diaper. If sewing is not your cup of tea, no need to worry. Cloth diapers can be purchased already made. You'll receive information on where to buy them during the class. The Class fee is $20. This includes 1 kit to make a size Small Diaper (10-20lb. infant). If you'd prefer a different size please let me know before class! The fee also includes patterns,and instructions created by me to make all diaper sizes. The kits are so easy they even already have all of the fabric already cut out for you. Alll diaper colors will be gender neutral. Please let me know if you have any questions about this class. alisonbroberts@yahoo.com
If you would like to register for the class and don't have a Nebo Community School Booklet please contact Gwen Reed gwen.reed@nebo.edu 801-354-7418. Or register online http://www.nebo.edu/community-school/

Washing your Diapers

Lately I have been washing my diapers using this recipe:

1-3 Tbs washing soda (also known as sodium carbonate or soda ash. NOT the same as Baking Soda. If you can’t find it, call this number: 1-800-524-1328, and use UPC code 3320003020. They can tell you the stores in your area that carry it.)
1/2 Tbs Simple Green (usually 4 squirts)

Put above into washer as it fills (don’t try to mix them together first or you’ll end up with a brick!)

It has been working great, and no residue!!

Now that my son wears diapers only at nap and at night, I find myself not washing his diapers as frequently. The result is a strong amonia smell! Wow it can almost knock you out. The only thing that works for me is to wash them like I normally do and then dry them for about 10 minutes in the dryer, and the rest in the sun. The sun is a powerful source heat! Also works great at removing stains in the diapers.

Why Cloth Diapers?

One day I'm sitting in playgroup with my son Mason. One of the mothers in our group starts talking about how she started using cloth diapers. She shows me the cute pink one on her daughter and Bam!! I'm hooked on cloth. My husband and sisters first reactions were "have you lost your mind?" So have I?? No. It been almost a year now of using them with my son and I love them. I can't wait to have another baby just so I can sew up some more. I've been doing a lot of research on my own with different fabrics, I've even been giving them to other mothers to try. I really want to get the word out!! So now I'm starting up Community Ed classes on Cloth

diapers this coming summer. Can't wait!

Fleece Diaper Cover

I just recently came across a pull-on fleece diaper cover pattern. I love it!! Easy to sew, soft and trim. It's a good thing Mason still wears diapers at night so that I can test all my findings out on him.