Wool interlock trainers (with bamboo fleece insert on the right). The fabric is VERY stretchy, so they could probably be used as a cover over a trim fitted as well. I think I might try a slightly shorter rise for the next pair of trainers.

If you have a question you would like answered, please feel free to submit one via the Contact page with Q&A in the subject line.

Question:
What is your favorite fabric for making cloth diapers?

Answer:
My favorite cloth diaper making fabric is bamboo fleece. The bamboo fleece I use is soft, durable and very absorbent.  I’ve used different cotton fabrics before and I’ve found that none of them are as absorbent as the bamboo fleece.  Also, most cotton tends to get a bit scratchy, especially when line dried. [ Read more ]

Due to the heat wave across Canada, a lot of people are wondering about how breathable their babies’ diapers are.  Last year, I ran into a post on Diaper Swappers which talked about results of an experiment performed by a high school student that might answer some breathability questions. The experiment involved measuring temperatures inside different diapers. [ Read more ]

I think this might be my first turned and top-stitched bamboo All-In-One cloth diaper ever!  I used a heavily modified La-Di-Da diaper pattern because I have the undying need to improve diaper patterns hahaha.

One of my favorite simple and delicious dessert recipes is the “Vegan Coconut Oil Chocolate Bars” recipe from Love Veggies and Yoga.  Love Veggies and Yoga is a great blog for yummy vegan dessert recipes :)

My latest creation. A bamboo fleece fitted diaper with a Spring Ooga Booga print on the outside.  It’s a little big, but better too big than too small :)

I recently received a free Owls print GroVia shell, and I must admit I was very excited, even though I’m not a big fan of PUL/TPU diapers or covers.

Pros:

• Cute print.
• Wide elastic at the back of the diaper.  The back elastic in GroBaby diapers is one of the things that I didn’t like, so I was glad to see the elastic has been changed.
• Can be re-used.
• Dries very quickly.
• Trim (although I didn’t use it with the GroVia soaker).
• Strong snaps.
• Strong velcro.  I love the loop fabric!

Cons:

• Big snaps. I always had to make sure the soaker was covering the area where the front snaps are located, so that my little one wouldn’t be uncomfortable when on his tummy.
• Polyester lining. I wish they also sold the same shells with a natural fabric lining. I know I wouldn’t be able to re-use the shell before washing, but it’s not a problem for me since I usually don’t re-use the shells much anyway.

My overall rating: 8/10

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new site, Cloth Diaper Makers at www.clothdiapermakers.com.  Cloth Diaper Makers has been created to provide information for cloth diaper makers, for those who are interested in making diapers, and for those who want to know more about cloth diapers in general.

Cloth Diaper Makers is going to host a giveaway sometime this week, so please keep checking the site!

Since I love to talk about cloth diapers and answer cloth diaper questions, I decided to start writing Q & A posts.  I hope you’ll find these helpful.  If you have a question you would like answered, please feel free to submit one via the Contact page with Q&A in the subject line.

Today’s question I have been asked many times, so I thought it would be a good idea to write the answer in a blog post that I can link to.

Question:
What diapers do you use?

Answer:
I usually use fitteds and WI2s (Wool-In-Twos).   98% of the time I use fitteds without a cover.  I usually change a diaper after only one pee, so I don’t really need a cover with my very absorbent fitteds.  I love these two types of diapers especially in the summer because they’re a lot more breathable than PUL/TPU diapers.  Also, with the natural fibres I’ve never had to strip diapers, and I have almost no stains.   If I do have some stains when they come out of the washer, they get bleached by the sun when drying outside.

Did you know I don’t like snaps, hook and loop, and elastics in a diaper?  If not, then you know it now :)  So, when I found out about a diaper that had none of those, I decided to try it.  Tiny Bird Organics had a great deal which I could not resist, so I went ahead and bought a pack of 3 of the German-made organic cotton tie diapers.

Pros:
1. The diaper is made of organic cotton.
2. No elastics which makes cleaning a lot easier.
3. One size
4. Low cost
5. Made in Germany.
6. Dries very quickly.
7. Contain EBF poo very well.

Cons:
1. Might be a little bulky on small babies.
2. Hard to find in Canada. I bought mine from Tiny Bird Organics which is in the US.
3. Takes a bit of time to put on a baby. Can be too much work if you change your child very frequently or practice infant potty training.
4. Can be a challenge to put on on a wiggly baby.
5. Requires an insert/doubler.

Overall rating: 7.5 out of 10