Spring is a twitter with all kinds of exciting releases in the cloth diapering world.

Planet Wise and Best Bottom Diapers have just released two new adorable prints. These prints will be available in both the one-size Best Bottom cloth diaper cover, and the popular PlanetWise Pail Liners.

It’s tough to choose your favorite, because we find both Fox Trot (chocolate trim) Foxy Frolic (deep purple trim) to be oh so adorable. Le sigh. The cuteness just doesn’t stop coming these days!

These new cloth diaper covers and pail liners will be here this Spring! Happy Dance

We adore Planet Wise products here at New & Green so we get really excited when a shipment arrives. Planet Wise makes some of the best prints and colors on the market and it’s always fun opening the package and seeing everything!

This shipment brought lots more of the popular Kissaluvs Pail Liners, including the new colors slate (dark gray), green (deep jewel toned green), green giraffes (print), and seaspray (light turquoise).

We always recommend having two pail liners around. This makes it easy when one is in the wash you can still have a cloth diaper pail ready to go!

We just received a shipment from Kissaluvs!

The awesome Terry  Knit Wipes (they really *are* awesome) are now back in stock, and we have also brought in more of the Kissaluvs premium organic cloth wipes.

More Kissaluvs organic fitted diapers, Kissaluvs wool lovers covers, and pail liners have also hit the shelves.

As of Friday, February 22, the following brands and products are on order and en route!

We will update with a post when the products have arrived.

Kissaluvs

• Organic Cotton-Hemp Fitted Diapers
• Awesome Terry Wipes
• Premium Organic Wipes
• Kissaluvs Pail Liners

Planet Wise

• Pail Liners in multiple colors and prints
• Wet bags

Baby Bear Dryer Balls

• Lots of Natural balls
• *New! Kelly Green color balls coming as well!

bumGenius / flip

• The ALL NEW elemental cloth diaper
• flip daytime organic cotton inserts
• bumGenius 4.0 pocket diapers
• bumGenius freetime diapers
• One-Size microfiber inserts
• Stay Dry Doublers

Bummis

• Swimmis
• Bummis bio-soft flushable liners
• *New! UV shirts
• *New! Bummis Potty Trainers,  new version
• Bummis Wet Bags

Rockin Green

• Due to manufacturing delays we are currently low on our stock of all Rockin’ Green products. We are expecting Funk Rock and a re-stock on all scents and formulas in the upcoming 2-3 weeks.

Diaper sprayers can make your cloth diapering days a breeze. Well, when it comes to handling poopy cloth diapers that is! And the AMP diaper sprayers are now back in stock.

These diaper sprayers fly off the New & Green shelves and with good reason. They are a great price point for a really good quality product. Simply hook the diaper sprayer up to your plumbing on your toilet and voila, you can easily spray down your cloth diapers and then toss them into your diaper pail.

Nice and easy. Thank you AMP Diapers for making such a wonderful diaper sprayer!

We also carry the bumGenius diaper sprayer which is another great option.

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Diaper sprayers rock. Yup, they really do! These nifty devices hook right up to your toilet plumbing. Featuring the convenience of an adjustable spray level they are one of the easiest ways to handle poopy cloth diapers. Just hold your cloth diaper over the toilet, spray it down, and then toss it in your cloth diaper pail.

We often find that there are two camps: the folks who loves the flushable liners and the folks who love diaper sprayers. Both are great options, and ultimately it just comes down to a matter of personal preference.

The AMP Diaper Sprayer is a new product at New & Green and is proving to be a popular choice for its price point combined with the quality we know and love from AMP (a fantastic Canadian company).

AMP Diapers, Diaper Sprayer, Cloth Diaper Sprayer

We love, love, love Planet Wise products and a new one has just hit the shelves at New & Green.

The Planet Wise diaper pail liner is a must-have accessory if you use a diaper pail as your storage system for your cloth diapers. Featuring an elastic top, and anti-microbial treatment it will work well in almost any pail. How well? It can fit any pail up to 54 quarts or 14 gallons and of course, any size of diaper pail smaller than that. With a wick and leak proof design, the Planet Wise diaper pail liner is great solution for your cloth diaper storage needs.

Did we mention it’s PVC free as well? You can check out the cute color and print options as well right here.

Happy Diapering!

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Gift-giving can be one of the joys of the Christmas holiday and it’s always fun to discover just the right gift for a friend or family member.

In that spirit, we have put together a gift guide with a few ideas for the people on your list. If you know soon-to-be new parents, parents of young children, or are a parent yourself, be sure to check out our list. There’s something for everyone and for every budget!

We here at New & Green wish you and your families all the best during this holiday season.

Parent Favorites

	EasyFit All-in-Ones (+TiniFits for your favorite newborn!) EasyFits are one of the perennial favorites among New & Green parents and the highest rated by parent reviews on our website. They offer a great fit, good absorbancy (bamboo and microfibre together make a thirsty combo!), stunning colours made from Oeko-Tex certified dyes, and high quality hook-and-loop closures. They’re also made by Tots Bots, a Scottish company that makes every effort for ethical and sustainable production methods.
	Stretch Bamboozle Fitted Bamboo Diaper The Bamboozle is touted among parents as one of the most absorbent diapers available and is popular especially for naptimes and nighttime. It’s also popular among parents who want natural fibres against their baby’s skin. Bamboo is a sustainable fibre and scrumptiously soft!
	The FLIP Diaper The Flip is a popular option merely due to the variety of ways in which you can use it, as well as it’s a simple, no-fuss, well-fitting cover for babies of every shape and size. You get to choose either an organic cotton or microfibre insert or purchase it alone to use as a standard cover for other fitted diapers and prefolds.
	AMP Duo Pocket Diaper The AMP Duo is manufactured in Winnipeg by a conscientious mom-run business. This pocket in particular is popular because of its high quality and its superb fit on both lean and chubby babies. The diaper is available in a small size for newborns up to 15 lbs and a one-size option for larger babies.
	BumGenius One Size 4.0 BumGenius diapers are one of the most recognized and well-loved diapers on the market today. These one-size pocket diapers come stocked with an adjustable full-size insert as well as a newborn insert that also doubles as a doubler to increase absorbancy for car trips, nap times, and nighttime usage. You can now also choose either a velcro closure or snaps, depending on your preference and what works best for your family. The stretch-to-fit tabs help ensure a great fit every time and the diaper can be used from 8-35 lbs.
	Aristocrats Wool Covers Wool covers are hailed as a wonder-cover for babies who struggle with diaper rash, for parents who want to use natural fibres, and for babies who need help sleeping through the night. (The breathability of wool allows moisture to evaporate off the baby’s skin as they sleep, thus not waking them due to the sensation of being wet.) Aristocrats covers are manufactured here in BC and so also satisfy parents wanting to buy local!

Great Options for Getting Started

	Bummis Organic Cotton Prefold Kit This diapering-kit-in-a-box provides parents all the basics needed to get started with cloth diapering. The kit includes 24 organic cotton prefolds, 6 covers, 3 rolls of Bio-Soft liners, 5 reusable stay-dry liners, and 1 large wet bag. That’s enough diapers for at least two full days of diapering! Prefolds are a very easy and practical way to get started with cloth and are especially popular among parents who are budget-savvy.
	Large Fabulous Storage and Wet Bags These brightly colored pail liners and tote-able wetbags will cheerfully hold several days of dirty diapers. They’re an essential part of setting up your diaper pail system and a must-have item for parents who are just getting started.
	Rockin’ Green Cloth Diaper Laundry Detergent Rockin’ Green has revolutionized cloth diaper laundry and makes the chore… dare we say, an utter delight. It gets diapers truly clean while leaving no residue, it’s eco-friendly, and you have your choice of a number of yummy scents that don’t linger on the diapers. For parents who are just getting started, this detergent will help make the new routine downright enjoyable.
	Bummis Tankinis These oh-so-cute tankinis are perfect for your pool-side babe. They are designed to be paired with the ever-popular Swimmi swim diaper, and even if you don’t cloth diaper, this is a great way to be both sustainable and chic at the swimming pool all year round.

Great Options for Newborns

	Bummis Organic Cotton Newborn Pack Nothing fits quite as well as a diaper that is designed specifically with the newborn in mind – both for fit and for comfort. This pack bridges the gap between birth and one-size or small size diapers and parents have raved about difference it makes. The pack includes 1-dozen soft organic cotton prefolds and two perfect-size covers – enough for one day’s worth of diapering. This combo is one of the most cost effective ways of managing the early days when you are changing a lot of diapers!
	Kissaluvs+ Newborn Pack Everything you need to get started from Day 1! This package features literally everything you need to cloth diaper your newborn starting from Day 1 and features some of the best products on the market for quality, fit, and chic-cuteness. The pack even includes wipes, storage bags, and detergent! Talk about getting everything you need in one convenient package…
	Taslie Cheeky Bum Wash Your baby’s poo in the first few weeks can get a little…. well, sticky, and this bum spray is a great way to keep your baby’s cheeks fresh and well-cleaned!
	BeautifulBASIC Infant Starter Kit This box is a great way for parents to try out prefolds without investing in large quantities of diapers. The kit includes three organic cotton prefolds and one wrap cover – just tri-fold the prefold and lay it in the cover and voila! you have a lovely, absorbent diaper ready to go.
	Kissaluvs Size 0 Cotton Sherpa Fitted Diaper These tiny diapers are possibly the most popular diapers among parents who are cloth diapering newborns, as they keep all those newborn messes exactly where they should be. They feature a snap-down front to go around the umbilical stump and snug-but-comfy elastic around the back and legs to ensure a great fit.

Great Options for Toddlers

Bummis Training Pants Cloth trainers catch the dribbles and little messes that are inevitable while potty training, they help provide feedback to the child who is learning about wet and dry sensations, and they save parents money! Bummis pants in particular are easy for the child to pull up and down and offer a secure, comfortable fit.

BabyKicks 3G One-Size Pocket Diaper The 3G pocket diaper is designed as a diaper but works superbly well as a training pant. By snapping the wings shut, you create an easy-up, easy-down pant for the child, but in case of a messy accident, the wings snap open like a diaper in order to get the training pant off without creating more mess. Also, by having a pocket opening, you can adjust the absorbancy according to your child’s need or leave out the insert completely.

Must-Have Diapering Accessories (aka Fabulous Stocking Stuffers)

	Bum Bum Balm Organic Diapering Salve This fabulous diaper salve is hand-made right here in BC! Each batch is lovingly made with the highest quality, organic ingredients. This is a zinc-free diaper salve that uses naturals to gently soothe and heal your little one’s skin. It smells great too! We know toddlers who love it so much that they pack it themselves in the diaper bag…
	Kissaluvs Premium Organic Cloth Wipes Irresistible fashion prints in the softest flannel on one side and a sumptuous organic cotton velour on the other make these wipes Hip, Green and Gorgeous. Choose from a dreamy Mermaid, a yummy Two Scoops or a mod Lots of Dots.
	Bummis Super Whisper Wrap Covers These covers in delightful prints have been popular among cloth diapering parents for several years running. They offer a great fit, high quality construction, and cover any fitted or prefold diaper. Very useful and multi-functional.
	Snappi Diaper Fasteners Snappis are an ingenious little invention that make diaper pins obsolete. They come in a variety of colors and are made from a stretchable non-toxic material, which is T-shaped with grips on each end. These grips hook into the diaper fabric to ensure a snug-fitting diaper with enough natural movement for the baby. Pick up several to give to all your cloth diapering friends!
	Small and Medium Fabulous Wet Bags These zippered, toss-n’-go wet bags make going out with cloth diapers easy. (They’re great for daycare or the swimming pool too!) The small size holds 2-4 dirty diapers and the medium one holds 4-6 dirties. These make great stocking stuffers because even if you already have a stash of wetbags, these repurpose well for carrying cosmetics, as gym bags, for travel, and so much more!
	New & Green Gift Certificates Still don’t know what to get that special someone or just aren’t sure what would be most helpful for those soon-to-be new parents? New & Green has gift certificates available in any denomination!

Photo Credit – Stephen Jones

A diaper pail is an essential part of cloth diapering, although unlike its counterpart for disposable diapers, a diaper pail in a cloth system doesn’t need to be anything more than a pail with a lid. (Simple is good!)

Today we’ll walk through a few considerations to keep in mind as you set up your diaper pail system.

why dry pail

In bygone days, it was standard procedure to toss dirty diapers in a pail of water to allow the diapers to presoak. However, with modern washing machines that do a bang-up job of pre-rinsing diapers, it is no longer necessary to lug that heavy pail to the wash or have “poop soup” sitting around. Also, many modern cloth diapers have synthetic parts (elastics, velcro, PUL, etc), which break down by sitting in water.

Thus, we merely recommend “dry pailing” your diapers. Just place a waterproof bag in your pail, toss in the dirties as you go (dumping solids in the toilet first, of course), and then let the washing machine do the work of rinsing and prepping your diapers at the beginning of the wash cycle.

choosing a pail

You don’t need anything fancy for a pail – any container with a lid large enough to hold 2-3 days of diapers will do. Tall garbage can-size totes and round plastic storage bins with a lid and locking handles are especially popular among parents. These can be found inexpensively at any local general store or mass merchandiser.

where to put your pail

Put your pail where it’s convenient and a bit out of the way. Some people put it next to the change area, some put in the washroom next to the toilet or under the sink, and some have a small pail in each location. You just want to choose a place where it’s convenient for you and where pets and toddlers can’t get into it.

use a bag

If you’re in a small space or don’t have room for a pail, consider using a hanging bag instead. A “hanging pail” can be hung on a doorknob or wall hook and frees up floor space. A zipper replaces the need for a lid and keeps everything tidy. Large hanging wet bags can be part of your decor, too, as they come in various fun colors!

Setting up an organized system to deal with the dirties is easy and inexpensive. What tips do you have for keeping it simple?

Photo Credit – Vancouver photographer Amber Strocel who crafts a beautiful parenting blog, too.

Keeping your diaper bag stocked and ready to go makes outings easy, yet we all have those days when we find ourselves madly sorting through the laundry basket looking for a clean cover as we’re trying to get out the door.

In an effort to make life simpler and more organized, here’s a list of items we recommend you make sure you toss in your diaper bag (or preferably, pack ahead of time) – just to make life easy.

Diapers: You should always have 1-2 diapers in your diaper bag ready to grab, but if you’re going to be away from home for more than an hour or two, we suggest tossing in a few more to cover you (or better said, your babe!) for as long as you’ll be out.

Also, make sure these are your easiest-to-use diapers! (All-in-ones and pre-loaded pockets are especially popular.) You never know where you’re going to end up changing your baby when you’re out and about – be in a public washroom, the back of your car, or a living room floor – and you need to be able to change quickly. If your baby is old enough to be rolling or finds the change area to be fascinating, you may also need to be able to change the diaper one-handed.

A change pad: Since you don’t know where you’ll be changing your baby during each outing, it’s a great idea to keep a change pad in your diaper bag to use under your baby. This can be as simple as  a prefold diaper or it can be pad specifically designed for that purpose – some diaper bags come with a change pad included.

Wipes: Wipes are an absolute necessity! Not only are they handy for diaper change time – sticky hands and runny noses benefit from having a stash of wipes on hand, too!  Pack as many as will fit in your wipes container – a repurposed travel-size disposable wipes container or an extra travel-size wetbag both work well. You can choose to wet them ahead of time or use them dry.

A note however – if you tend to keep the wipes ready-to-go in your diaper bag and you also like to keep them wet, make sure you change them out every 2-3 days, as otherwise they may mold. If you want to wet your diapers as you go, this is a great time to stock up on Taslie Cheeky Bum Wash – you just spray the mild wash solution directly on your baby’s bum and wipe it off. No worry about keeping wet wipes on hand and you’ve always got a spray for making sure all the uric acid and other rash-inducing substances actually get cleaned off the skin!

A travel-size wetbag: Travel-size wetbags make bringing home the dirties a cinch. If you keep two on hand, it ensures that you’ve always got a clean one ready to go in the diaper bag. Toss the dirty one into your diaper pail along with the dirty diapers when you get home and replace it with clean wetbag and you’ll never be hunting for a plastic bag to use when you’re out and about.

Extra accessories: It’s not necessary, but it’s definitely handy to keep extra accessories on hand specifically for keeping your diaper bag stocked. If you keep an extra Snappi and an extra tin of diaper balm in your bag, you’ll never be left wanting when you’re away from home and neither will you ever have to rummage around once you’re back home and half-way through a diaper change before you remember you left the Snappi or Bum Bum Balm in the diaper bag.

A toy or other diversion: Once again, since sometimes you end up changing your babe in an unexpected location, have a little toy or other distraction item in your bag ready in case your baby isn’t that excited about being changed in a new place. A familiar or at least distracting toy can give you the minute or two you need to complete the change without having to wrestle a fussy babe.

Here’s hoping your diaper bag gets to go with you on some amazing life adventures! Do you have any tips to share with the larger New & Green community for keeping your diaper bag organized? Please leave a comment!

Photo Credit – jencu