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Bamboo diapers vs. cotton diapers: what's the difference?

Wondering what diaper to use for your baby? You're not alone! Most parents debate cloth vs. disposable at some point, trying to find the most cost-effective, eco-friendly option that keeps their ba...

How to Change a Diaper Like a Pro

  While changing a diaper is one of the main acts parents engages in, many aren’t quite sure exactly how to change a diaper. While most parents figure out diaper changing dos and don'ts through tri...

4 Most Common Types of Diaper Rash

If you're using diapers, diaper rash is likely something you have already had to deal with. But did you know there is more than one type of diaper rash, each with their own characteristics and idea...

How to Find the Right Diaper Size for Your Baby

How to Find the Right Diaper Size for Your Baby Key Takeaways Diaper sizes vary by brand and are based on weight and absorbency. A well-fitting diaper should be snug but not too tight, with no ga...

Vetting Diapers: How to Know If They’re Actually Eco-Friendly

As your baby will likely go through thousands of diapers in the first year of their life alone, it’s important to consider how all those diapers could impact the environment, and your child. While ...

Chlorine Free Diapers: Why You Should Look For “TCF”

In your search for your ideal diapers, you are probably looking for the cleanest, purest and most effective diapers out there, right? You may have seen a variety of acronyms and claims used among ...

Signs Your Baby is Having an Allergic Reaction to Diapers

One of babies’ loveliest qualities is their silky soft skin. However, this soft skin can be more susceptible to uncomfortable reactions to substances in diapers or products that may not be safe dia...

A Brief History of Diapers

Disposable diapers actually have a long and interesting history. From old parachutes to rubber bands, Once upon a time most diapers were made of fabrics like terry towel and muslin. Some parents al...

Night Time Diapering Tips

One of the biggest conundrums of parenting is how and when to change baby’s diaper throughout the night. While we want to prevent a diaper rash caused by baby lying in a soiled diaper for too long,...

How to Avoid Harmful Ingredients in Baby Products

There is no shortage of potentially harmful elements in many common baby products (read our blog here). While this might feel alarming and overwhelming, take heart that there are many simple steps ...