Category Archives: Trouble Shooting

Diaper Rashes and Cloth Diapers

Written by Calley on Friday, April 12th, 2013

Diaper rashes are much less common for parents who use cloth diapers but they can still happen.  In order to know how to best clear up the rash, you must narrow down the cause of the rash.  Why did your … Continue reading →

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Best Nighttime Cloth Diapers

Written by Guest Contributor on Saturday, October 13th, 2012

Using cloth diapers at night is probably the trickiest thing to get the hang of.  Your normal day time diapers will usually work fine at first.  Then there’s some switch that gets flipped in your little one and they start … Continue reading →

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How to Wash Cloth Diapers in an HE Machine

Written by Guest Contributor on Friday, September 14th, 2012

There are two parts to cloth diapering that can really frustrate parents.  The first is just how to get started.  All those choices can be overwhelming!  The second, is figuring out your laundry routine.  In general, laundering with a High … Continue reading →

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Hard Water Can Be A Stinky Subject!

Written by Guest Contributor on Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

Cloth diapers are great in so many ways – good for the environment, good for the pocketbook, good for baby, and so adorable!  But they don’t come without their challenges.  One of the biggest challenges cloth diapering parents have is … Continue reading →

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Troubleshooting – How to Strip Cloth Diapers

Written by Calley on Friday, April 6th, 2012

If your diapers are leaking or stinky you’ve probably heard of stripping.  No, this is not something you do to earn extra money by removing your clothes! Stripping your diapers refers to the process of removing minerals and detergent that … Continue reading →

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Wing Droop Explained by Oh Katy

Written by Calley on Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Katie from Oh Katy diapers is going to tackle the subject of “Wing Droop” for us today.   Have you ever heard cloth diapering mommies talking about “wing droop” and wondered what it was, or are you one of those unlucky parents … Continue reading →

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Understanding Ammonia and Cloth Diapers

Written by Calley on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Ammonia Woes and What To Do When Your Nose Burns   People often ask, “How do I know if it’s ammonia?”  and the answer is, if you don’t KNOW it’s ammonia, it most likely isn’t.  When your diapers smell like … Continue reading →

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How Do You Adjust a FuzziBunz Elite One-Size for a Proper Fit?

Written by Calley on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

If you’re a cloth diapering fan, chances are you’ve discovered that the FuzziBunz Elite One-Size Cloth Diaper is a little different than the pack. Whereas most one-size diapers are adjusted with a maze of snaps on the front of the … Continue reading →

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Cloth Diapering 101: How to Prep Cloth Diapers

Written by Calley on Monday, January 16th, 2012

Cloth Diapering 101:  Prepping your diapers: Congratulations!  You’ve decided to try cloth diapering.  You’ve made your first purchase but now what?  Should you wash your diapers before putting them on your baby or are the ready to use?   Most … Continue reading →

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Keeping Your Cloth Diapers Clean Part I: Dealing with Urine, Poo and Bigger Poos, Oh My!

Written by Calley on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Keeping Your Cloth Diapers Clean Part I: Dealing with Urine, Poo and Bigger Poos, Oh My! When moms and dads are weighing the pros and cons of diapering options, many things may play into the decision.  But quite possibly the … Continue reading →

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