Cloth Diaper Resources
This page is dedicated to providing information and resources for families considering the use of cloth diapers
ARTICLES AND OTHER INFORMATION
World Wide Diapering Resources
Index - A comprehensive resource for both
online and offline information on cloth diapering from Born to Love
Diaper-Eez
Diapering News - Diaper news and resources
StorkNet Diaper
Cubby - articles, faq, and
message board for users of cloth diapers
SAHM Cloth Diaper page - Guide to
cloth diaper lingo and information on getting started with cloth diapers
Choosing
a Cloth Diapering System - A description of the various options to consider
when deciding to use cloth diapers
Diaper Pin - Cloth diapers, tips, reviews,
and more...
Cloth Diaper How-To - Article
by Sara Rands that covers the basics of cloth diapering
CLOTH DIAPER MANUFACTURERS
Bumkins - Bumkins unique line of baby products is organized into four categories:
waterproof bibs, cotton classics (includes premium cotton bibs, cotton
blankets and towel sets), diapers & naturals (featuring award winning
All-In-One Cloth Diaper as well as diaper covers and natural unbleached
cotton blankets, bibs and towels), and gift sets.
Bummis - Manufacturer of diaper covers
EarthyBirthyMama - Natural products for baby & family. Check out their beautiful Batik Tie-Dye Print TaylorMade Sling.
Kushies (Kooshies) - Kushies creates and provides an innovative collection of quality baby products and accessories. Kushies takes great pride in operating as a responsible company and an environmentally concerned member of our planet.
Mother-ease - Manufacturer of environmentally friendly, reusable cotton diapers (nappies) since 1991. Mother-ease offers a range of innovative cloth diapering products for the environmentally concerned, as well as the cost conscious parent. Their cloth diapers are contoured and elasticized for a snug, comfortable and leak proof fit.
Mother of Eden - Manufacturer of Fuzzi Bunz stay dry diaper
SAHM Cloth Diapers - Web site is a good resource for information on cloth
diapering. This company offers a lifetime guarantee on diaper cover closures.
CATALOGS AND WEB SITES SELLING CLOTH DIAPERS
All Together Diaper Company
Arbour Environmental Shoppe
The Baby Marketplace
Baby Mine
Baby's Abode
Babyworks
Basically Baby
BornToLove.com
Choosey Diapers
Comfy Bummy
Cutie Baby Diapers
Earth Baby
EarthyBirthyMama Natural Products for Baby & Family
Green Mountain Diapers
Julie's Stuff
Orange Starfish: new and gently loved cloth diapers
Sckoon
Tierra Verde
Tiny Tush
Twinkle Twinkle
Wee Bees
Yummies Nappies
OTHER RESOURCES OF INTEREST TO NEW PARENTS
Babies Today - Resource and community for parents of babies in their first
year
Mothers and More - Mothers & More is an international not-for-profit organization supporting sequencing women -- mothers who have altered their career paths in order to care for their children
Parenting Babies and Toddlers - Includes extensive information on child development, health and safety tips, postpartum concerns, and fun learning activities.
The Baby Corner - On-line community for new parents
Breastfeeding Resource Guide - Anything you ever wanted to know about breastfeeding
Cleaning Cloth Diapers With Natural Choice's OXY-Boost
What Is OXY-Boost?
OXY-Boost is sodium percarbonate, a solid form of hydrogen peroxide bonded
with natural soda ash. It is activated by water where it releases oxygen
which provides cleaning and effective stain removal.
Why Use OXY-Boost?
Almost as important as the decision to use cloth diapers or other natural
fiber garments should be the decision of what you use to clean them.
Please consider the following --
Detergents:
Many commercial products do clean effectively but will leave behind unwanted
fragrances and other residues. In addition, detergent alone may not always
completely clean heavily stained diapers. Natural soaps are a safer choice
but they are no better than commercial products in removing tough stains
on diapers and may also reduce the absorbency of the cloth.
Chlorine Bleach:
Chlorine bleach will break down any natural fiber, cause fading and discoloration.
Chlorine bleach can produce small amounts of dioxin which is a well known
carcinogen. Also chlorine bleach tends to cover up stains instead of
totally removing them.
Borax:
Borax is a natural mineral often recommended as a whitening agent for cottons.
While effective to some degree, Borax is not a true bleaching agent and
is very limited in effectiveness on really tough stains.
OXY-Boost:
OXY-Boost is
a versatile oxygen based bleach. It is color-safe, fabric-safe, user-safe,
and is an excellent deodorizer. OXY-Boost is safe at all temperatures,
on all washable fabrics (except silk or wool), and all colors in soft or
hard water, and is compatible with household detergents and cleaners.
OXY-Boost will not hurt people, plants, children or animals. It is biodegradable leaving no harmful residues on the article cleaned or in the environment.
OXY-Boost will remove the toughest organic stains and unlike chlorine bleach, which can merely cover up a stain, Oxy-Boost attacks and breaks down stains to totally remove them from the garment. It also sanitizes the fabric.
Like all Natural Choices' products, OXY-Boost contains no fragrances or
unnecessary fillers.
Instructions For Use:
To destain, whiten and deodorize cloth diapers, first run diapers through
a pre-wash to remove urine and other matter.
In hot water, add 4-6 oz. of OXY-Boost in washer with detergent (use Natural Choices' OXY-Prime Detergent for best results), soak at least 60 minutes or overnight; finish wash cycle in the same water.
Consider using Natural Choices' Safe 'N Soft Fabric Softener when laundering cloth diapers, which will not reduce the absorbency of the diapers unlike many other fabric softeners containing tallow.