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.
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?
We’ve talked lots here on the New & Green blog about organizing your diaper bag and how to cloth diaper when you’re away from home, but what about those times (that we all dread) when you’re caught unexpectedly and you aren’t prepared to change a dirty diaper when your baby really needs it?
An emergency diaper change kit to keep in your car is an excellent solution. Here’s a list of items to keep in your emergency diaper kit and a few tips for keeping it ready.
What to Stock in Your Emergency Change Kit
First, get a waterproof storage container. You’ll need somewhere to store all the items that will stay clean and dry no matter what the conditions in your vehicle. Containers such as a gallon-size Ziploc or a plastic storage container with a tight-fitting lid are excellent choices.
Choose an older diaper to keep in your kit. Remember this is just for the times when you are left unprepared, so this doesn’t need to be fancy (just practical) and can be an excellent use for a diaper that’s seen better days but isn’t ready to face retirement yet.
Keep the kit “up to date” with the right size diaper. If you put a small diaper in the kit when your child is 3-months-old, but don’t end up using the kit for nearly a year, the diaper in the kit will be too small for your baby. Make sure you check it every month or so to keep the right size in stock. This can also be a great place to use a one-size diaper – that way you can be assured you’ll always have a diaper that will fit adequately without having to double check regularly.
Make sure to replace anything that gets used. If you use the wipes to clean sticky, melted ice cream off your child’s hands, make sure the kit is re-stocked with new dry wipes. If the diaper is used, put a new diaper in its place. This may seem obvious, but sometimes in the shuffle of a busy life, it’s easy to forget these little details, but that’s not so helpful the next time you’re in need of a clean diaper and there is none to be found.
If you’ve got more than one child in diapers, make sure your emergency kit has one diaper per child. Whether you use sized diapers (small, medium, large) or one-size diapers, make sure there’s one diaper per child. You may be caught in a situation where both children need to be changed, and you’ll want to be prepared.
Consider keeping a large prefold as a change pad in the kit, as it can double as a diaper if you’re really stuck for a long period of time!
Have you ever been caught unawares while away from home and had to do some “creative diapering”? We’d love to hear your story!
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!
We recently did a Parent Review Panel on our Facebook Wall with a group of parents who tested out adding Taslie Cheeky Bum Wash + AMP Hemp Wipes to their clean up collection on their change table. We had a range of age of babies (ahem: poop scenarios) and a range of parents who were using various wipes systems including disposable wipes. Our Parent review panel provided some valuable feedback about the cleaning power and convenience of using this system. We also got a sneak peek at their diaper change stations to see how they setup and organize their space with cloth wipes.
Some feedback that stood out for us here at New & Green:
parents found that they could spray the Taslie Bum Wash directly on their babies bum and then use a wet or a dry cloth
parents reported that the Taslie Bum wash really “cut” through the mess well
parents liked the light grapefruit scent of the Taslie Bum Wash
one mom reported forgetting to take it one day on a trip out, using “natural” disposable wipes and being quite overwhelmed with the chemical smell of the disposable wipes after having used cloth wipes and Taslie for a few days in a row
all the parents loved the softness of the AMP wipes and found them to be effective at cleaning up
most parents found that they needed to use 2 wipes at a change as the AMP Hemp Wipes were a little smaller than what they typically used (good thing we’re just re-washing them and not tossing!)
some parents reported that the wipes rolled up out of the wash; one parent found that after a week or so of use this didn’t happen as much and folding was easier
Overall, our parent review panel gave both the AMP Hemp Wipes and the Taslie Bum Wash a high recommendation to add to your cloth diapering system as an easy and effective, waste-free way to clean up.
As a thank you to our parent review panel and to you for reading, we’d like to offer you 10% off Taslie Cheeky Bum Wash and AMP Hemp Wipes. Use the code AMPWipesTasliePRP during checkout for your discount. Offer valid on in stock items only and until November 25th, 2011.
We’ll be doing another Parent Review Panel soon; stay tuned for your opportunity to help other parents learn about the products offered here at New & Green.
What did you do (from a working perspective) before your baby arrived?
I was an auditor and just received my CA (accountant certification) before going on mat leave.
Are you currently at home with your baby/children or working in/out of the home?
I am currently a stay at home mom and am working towards becoming a Hypnobabies instructor and doula.
How old is your baby?
Kaiden is 8 months
When did you decide to cloth diaper?
I started researching cloth diapers when I first got pregnant and decided that we would cloth diaper after taking the 101 workshop in my 2nd trimester.
When did you start cloth diapering?
Kaiden has been cloth diapered since day 1, the only disposable he has worn was the one the nurse put on him when he was born.
What is your favourite diaper(s)?
My favorite diaper changes all the time Right now it’s my Bum Genius 4.0′s.
My day in a nutshell
Here is a peek into what a day looks like for us. We don’t keep to a schedule so all times are definitely approximate!
6:30 am – Kaiden wakes me up, I roll over and am greeted by a big smile! Then dad gets up with him, changes his diaper and gets him dressed. After that he keeps Dad company while he gets ready for work and I get a little more sleep. Dad puts the diapers in the dryer (they were washed after dinner the night before).
7:30 am – Kaiden joins me in bed again and it’s breakfast time. He still has no interest in solids so he is still powered mostly by mommy milk. Dad leaves for work.
8:00 am – Kaiden hangs out in the bathroom with me while I get ready for the day. I have perfected the art of showering and getting ready before Kaiden gets bored, which doesn’t take too long.
8:15 am – Time for another diaper change and a little hang out naked time. Kaiden LOVES being naked.
8:30 am – Now we have some fun. Sometimes we play, sometimes we go for a walk, and sometimes we do both.
10:00 am – Kaiden and I hop into bed, he has another bite to eat, and I lay with him until he falls asleep.
10:20 am – Now I get to have a bite to eat, prep some food for dinner, and get as many other tasks that I can done before Kaiden wakes up.
10:50 am – Kaiden gets up and we chill for a bit in bed and then change his diaper.
11:00 am – This is where things get switched up. Some days we just go for walks & play, sometimes we get adjusted by our chiropractor, sometimes we go to a La Leche League meeting or meet up with friends to visit, go for walks, snowshoe – it is always something fun and exciting!
1:00 pm – Kaiden will have another meal and nap while we are out. Sometimes he skips this nap, sometimes he doesn’t. But it’s definitely time for another diaper change.
2:00 pm – We’re usually home by around this time and you guessed it, it’s time to hang out and play again. The dogs are also a great source of amusement in the early afternoon.
4:00 pm – Back into bed for another meal and nap after another diaper change.
4:20 pm – Sometimes I’ll nap with him but if I sneak away I’ll try to get in some computer time.
4:50 pm – Kaiden gets up and we’ll play or hang out in the kitchen while I prep some more food for dinner.
5:40 pm – We suit up, go for a walk and meet dad at the train station. If we have time we’ll pop into the library on our way and read some books.
6:15 pm – Dad and Kaiden hang out and play for a bit. This usually involves a ton of giggling and smiles, dad is way more amusing than I am.
6:35 pm – Kaiden gets ready for bed and we put him in his night diaper.
6:45 pm – Kaiden and I read Good Night Vancouver.
7:00 pm – Time for bed and the final meal for the day (well, except for the 4 snacks he’ll have throughout the night, hehe). Once he’s fallen asleep I’ll sneak out.
7:30 pm – Mom and Dad make dinner, eat, and catch up on each others’ day.
8:15 pm – Take the diapers out of the dryer and fold them together (ok, I should probably be completely honest, Dad does 95% of the diaper washing and folding)
8:30 pm – Before relaxing for the evening I get some work done.
It may seem from our title that we’re talking about food today, but as is inevitable in any conversation about diapers, today we’re actually discussing poo. (Sorry if we got your hopes up….) As any pediatrician or naturopath will tell you, watching your infant’s stools change from liquid to solid is an important, significant transition, and sometimes that can mean changing your diaper selection as well.
The Newborn Days
In the early days of life, your baby’s gut is immature. For the first few days, it’s excreting all the lovely, tarry meconium that is a by-product of life in the womb, and for the first few weeks is incapable of holding food for long. And obviously, the only food intake is in liquid form, so with all these factors together, you can count on a liquid-y, poopy diaper after every meal. (Diaper liners are a welcome accessory during this period!)
As for color and texture, due to the colonization of the gut with all the good bacteria it needs for nutrient absorption, you can watch the stool go from black to various shades of yellow and green. Your doctor or midwife will likely ask you at some point about the stool’s color and consistency as an indication of the baby’s health, especially if the baby has been jaundiced.
In terms of diapering, all of this liquid stool in the early days means that the most important factor to consider in choosing diapers is containment. You need a diaper or a cover that has good, snug elastic around the legs and waist to keep all the poo exactly where it belongs. Popular choices from New & Green parents tend to be a prefold, Snappi, and cover combo, a Kissaluvs size 0 + cover combo, and the (super cute) TiniFit All-in-One.
Regularity
At about 6-8 weeks of age, your baby’s stools will begin to change. While at the beginning poo tends to be runny, at this point it will begin to hold together and take on a firmer, more tacky texture. The upside to this is that the stool can be easier to shake off into the toilet, as well as that food is now moving more slowly through the gut, so it’s entirely possible that your baby will only move his or her bowels once or twice a day, sometimes at the same time each day. (Wahoo!) And as the months go by and as your baby begins to eat solid food, the poo will continue to solidify.
So as poo becomes more – shall we say, regular – containment is no longer the highest priority for a diaper, but absorbancy. Poo may not be as frequent, but the baby’s bladder is getting bigger and he or she is eating more.
Watching your baby grow and change can be an incredible, joyful experience. We certainly hope that cloth diapering on that journey helps you celebrate the joy of watching your child grow and seeing the miracle of all the changes that your baby’s body goes through, including the myriad type of messy diapers.
And care to share your experiences? We welcome hearing your stories about how you have dealt with your “poo problems,” as questions about how to deal with poop are among our most frequent at our Cloth Diapering 101 workshops and here on the blog. Real-life stories are fantastic!
We asked parents why they loved working with New & Green and this is what the Dad of this family told us:
“New and Green offers a fantastic mix of informative and responsive customer service and great products. We attended the Diapering 101 course and then did a follow up with one of the staff to help us find the best options for our family and lifestyle. We appreciated the guidance and ease of the service.”
Thanks D, T and Baby E. We love the opportunity to work with families like you!
Baby E is sporting an infant sized Organic Cotton Prefold Cloth Diaper with a Royal Blue Snappi. In this photo Baby is just a couple weeks old. Organic Cotton Prefolds are the absorbent part of your two piece diapering system. Baby E needs a waterproof cover over top to complete the system.
Photo Credit: Vairdy Photography. Vairdy is a Vancouver Photographer who works with newborns, children & families.
This post was inspired by an article in our Learning Centre. If you haven’t checked out the Learning Centre or Diaper Care library recently, put it on your list – it’s packed with great information!
Occasional diaper rash is a normal occurrence for babies. When those sweet baby cheeks are inside of a diaper 24/7 for upwards of two-and-a-half years, you are bound to have a rash every now and again.
Some common reasons for rashes:
Staying in a wet or dirty diaper too long
Change in Mama’s diet (for nursing babies)
Change in baby’s diet (watch food introductions)
Teething
Sensitivity to detergent and/or buildup of detergent in diaper fabric
So with that in mind, here are six tips for preventing a rash or decreasing the incidence of rashes:
Give your baby diaper-free time every day.
Allow your baby’s skin to air out at least once a day for more than 10 minutes and preferably, expose the skin to sunshine. Rashes only flare up and proliferate in dark, humid, acidic environments – air and sunshine are the perfect antidote.
Cleanse your baby’s diaper area with just warm water and a cloth.
Make sure you wipe your baby’s bum at every diaper change, even if the diaper was only wet. While the urine itself on the skin will evaporate, irritating uric acid crystals will be left behind. By just wiping the skin clean with a cloth wipe and warm water, you’ll get rid of any residues, leaving your baby’s skin soft and irritant-free.
Make sure your baby’s diaper area is dry before you put on a fresh diaper.
Closing up wet skin in a watertight environment can be a recipe for a rash, so let the skin dry before you put on the new diaper.
These couple of extra minutes can be a really enjoyable bonding time between parent and child – often times newborns and young babies are alert at diaper change time and that’s when they’re cooing and looking around. Older babies sometimes love the routines that are associated with diaper change time – it’s the time when they get to play with a special toy or have a “conversation” with Mommy or Daddy. The minute or two that it takes for the skin to dry can become a lovely interactive time.
Change your baby often.
Leaving a wet or poopy diaper next to the skin for a prolonged period of time is a sure way to set off a rash. Although “prolonged” is relative – some sensitive-skin babies react to the presence of uric acid within minutes while others could go significantly longer before complaining. Regardless of length of time, however, the skin will flare up under these conditions, so it’s definitely in the best interest of both you and your baby to change the diaper as soon as possible once it’s soiled.
Create a stay dry layer.
If your baby seems especially sensitive to wetness, using a non-absorbent layer between your baby’s skin and the wet diaper can be a great way to minimize the skin’s exposure to all that dampness. Either choose a diaper that has fleece right next to the skin, such a pocket diaper, or add a stay dry layer by laying a liner in any diaper you use – fleece and raw silk are the most popular in this case.
Use wool.
If your baby is suffering from a rash and needs healing or in order to prevent a rash when your baby has to stay in his or her diaper for an extended period of time (ie nighttime), consider using a wool cover. Wool offers the best breathability and allows moisture on the skin to evaporate, even when up against a wet diaper. We’ve heard it from parents again and again (and experienced it ourselves) – switching to a wool cover is the fastest, surest way to zap a rash when it starts.
Here’s to healthy, happy babies (and to all you mamas and papas who love them so well!).
Check out the photo gallery at the end of this post to see how other parents have made their change areas work for them!
Diaper changes – perhaps surprisingly – can be a delightful bonding time between parent and child. However, if you’re not organized, sometimes the change time turns into more of a game of hide-and-seek for diapering accessories than it does a game of peek-a-boo with your little one.
Here are a few tips for keeping yourself organized.
Keep it simple.
The only “need” in organizing diapers is to have everything in reach. This is not only to make it easy on yourself, but once your baby is old enough to roll, it’s for safety too. You want to be able to keep one hand on your baby and still reach everything you need.
Also, separating your diapers according to type (pockets, prefolds, all-in-ones, etc) can keep things simple too – that way you can grab exactly what you want, especially if you’re in a hurry to get out the door or you’re bleary-eyed from lack of sleep. Just remember to keep your wipes handy too!
A change table doesn’t have to be a change table.
There are as many types of change tables as there are parents (well, almost, at least). There are certainly many styles of change tables that are designed exactly for that purpose, but there are lots of other options too. Some parents place a pad or a blanket on top of a dresser, a wide shelving unit, or a long countertop in the laundry room or bathroom. Others repurpose other furniture, such as a TV stand, for that purpose. Find what works for you, your budget, and your space.
Make it pretty (or at least pleasant).
Find bins and containers that fit your style and your space and that make diaper changing time enjoyable. These can be baskets, decorative bins, hanging shoe and shirt organizers, shelves, decorative hooks and bags, dresser drawers – anything that makes the job easy for you and that makes you feel good about your system.
Gather your accessories into one central location.
Keeping all your diapering and baby care accessories together, such as snappis, diaper balms, and nail clippers, will help little items from disappearing. Designate a decorative drinking glass, a basket on a shelf, or a clip-on basket on a hanging rail for this purpose.
Create a Mobile Change Unit (MCU)
For the times when you end up changing diapers on the bed or in the living room, or if you want to forgo creating a change table altogether, create what we at New & Green affectionately call a “Mobile Change Unit.” This is a canvas bag or handled basket that is easy to grab and take with you anywhere in the house and has everything you need for a diaper change – a change pad, fresh diapers, wipes, a bottle of wipes solution, extra snappi’s, diapering balm, a toy for distraction, and a bag to temporarily hold the dirties.
The best part is, all you need to organize your diapers are a bookshelf or dresser where everything is easily grab-able when you want to restock your MCU. Easy as pie!
Want ideas? Here are how other parents have organized their change tables:
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What did you do (from a working perspective) before your baby arrived?
In my professional life I am a Registered Nurse.
Are you currently at home with your baby/children or working in/out of the home?
I am currently at home on maternity leave.
How old is your baby?
I have 2 children. My son is 29 months old. My daughter is 5 months old.
When did you decide to cloth diaper?
When I was pregnant with Mr. H I had read an article online about the effects of chlorine on children and how diapers are one of the main sources. I went into a local store looking for some advice but came away discouraged. I was then at a baby shower for a friend and found out about your website and signed up for the trial.
When did you start cloth diapering?
I started cloth diapering when my son was 3 months old. I started by doing your trial program and have never looked back.
What is/are your favourite diaper(s)?
I am in love with Fuzzi Bunz! I initially used the Perfect Size and have added a few of their One Size diapers. I like them because when I first started using cloth diapers they were the only ones that used snaps rather than hook/loop closures (I like not having to do the maintenance). I just started using Bummis and Kushies training pants.
My day in a nutshell
6:30 am – If I am lucky enough that Miss M has not yet woken up; my husband’s first alarm goes off. I have yet to figure out his logic about the snooze button because all it does is wake me up since he doesn’t get up for another twenty minutes. I guess it is the little things like this that make me love him so much.
7:30 am – Usually I hear stirring from one if not both of my children. So starts the plotting of how I will breastfeed Miss M, get Mr. H on the potty and not loose my mind in the process. I have started potty training Mr. H so I usually try for a short potty time while I change Miss M at the same time. Stories in “Mommy and Daddy’s” bed give me time to breastfeed.
8:15 am – with a cloth diaper on Miss M and a cloth trainer pant on Mr. H our day can officially begin. Breakfast and getting 2 kids dressed quickly is not a task I have mastered yet. However, a shower is my equivalent to coffee so it has to be squeezed in. Thank goodness for hot water! Mr. H likes the big brother task of entertaining Miss M who patiently sits in her bouncy chair.
8:45 am – it is time to get out of the house! I usually change Miss M prior to leaving and check for any accidents from Mr. H. I have come to realize that it is worth the effort to take the kids out. You can catch us out and about in the Lonsdale area. Strong Start and story time are currently our favourite past time.
10:30 am – I try to take Mr. H to the potty while out, which I have come to realize must look like a day at the circus with a 5 month old strapped onto my chest. Oh well, all in a days work. Right? I also change Miss M’s diaper while out and use our Bummis wet bag to carry home the dirties.
12:30 am – Lunch gives me a break, a moment to check my Facebook and e-mail. I must keep up with the outside world somehow
1:00 pm – NAP TIME!!! Both kids get new diapers at this time. After a couple books and a glass of milk Mr. H will go down first giving me a chance to breastfeed Miss M and put her down as well. During naptime I prep dinner and hope to catch a nap of my own.
3-ish – Mr. H is awake followed shortly by Miss M. Potty time and fresh diapers are put on. We usually go to the park or the library prior to dinner.
5:00 pm – my husband is home and dinner is served.
5:45 pm – playing, reading books and tidying up keep us busy till its time to get ready or bed.
7:00 pm – Mr. H has a bath with dad. One last try on the potty and Mr. H is ready for his diaper. Stories and teeth brushing lead to bedtime.
7:45 pm - Miss M has been bathed and we are ready to start diapers!
I currently live in building with shared pay laundry, so to save money I have decided to do the cold soak in the tub. I wear rubber gloves to ring them out and I must say my tub has never been cleaner as I am forced to clean it every other day along with the diapers.
8:15 pm – All kids are now asleep! Time to finish the diapers. I ring the diapers out and put them back in the diaper pail. They are washed on hot and I do a cold rinse about every second time. I have not seen any increased leaking with missing the rinse.
8:45 pm – Having more than one laundry machine means I can wash clothes and then combine the laundry with the clean liners in the dryer. I still hang the waterproof liner and now I have clean diapers and trainers for the next 2 days ?
I must say that I am not always done diapers by 8:45 pm and some days it is almost 10pm before I am done. I try to remember that I am doing my part for the environment and limiting chemicals from being on my children’s skin.
9:00 pm – Clean, organize, and read the New and Green Blog!
We want to know what makes a mama, papa and baby happy when comes to the dirty work of cleaning bums. We have some brand new wipes in stock and some new-ish (and reportedly fabulous) locally made bum wash as well and we’re looking for 6 families to test these products for us.
If you’re interested, fill out an application by clicking on the link below. You must be an {avid} facebook user and be available over the next few weeks to participate.
Thanks so much; we really appreciate working with our Parent Review Panelists.
Thanks to our host Gymboree North Shore and our fabulous guests, we had a rockin’ time at the Sale.
There were lots of bargains to be had and lots of happy mama’s going home to wrap their baby’s bottom in some of the best cloth diapers we know.
Everyone who RSVP’d to the event was entered into our prize draws. If you purchased somthing at the sale, you got another entry and if you brought a friend, you got one more entry.
Drumroll, please….
1. Winner of the BabyKicks 3g One Size Diaper is: Sarah Pivnick
2. Winner of the 1 month of FREE classes at Gymboree North Shore is: Carina Chow.
Want to check out photos of the event? We have a few of the crowds, the playspace at Gymboree and the empty tables at the end of the sale. Head over to our Facebook Page to check them out.
We’ll be posting washing instructions and another deal for our fans on our facebook page in the next while. If you’re not a fan of the facebook page, head there for the info and details.
Should we make this a regular event at New & Green? Would you like the opportunity to sell your diapers to other families? Let us know in the comments below.
In June, our family participated in the Father’s Day Run for Prostate Cancer. At New & Green we ran a few promotions and decided to donate a portion of the sales for June to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of BC. We want to do our part in ensuring every Daddy we meet has the longest, healthiest life with their little one.
So, thank you. For your support, for shopping with New & Green and for helping us to give back.
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!)
We’ve talked lots here on the New & Green blog about 
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.
We recently did a 
Today our featured mom is Gina.
It may seem from our title that we’re talking about food today, but as is inevitable in any conversation about diapers, today we’re actually discussing poo. (Sorry if we got your hopes up….) As any pediatrician or naturopath will tell you, watching your infant’s stools change from liquid to solid is an important, significant transition, and sometimes that can mean changing your diaper selection as well.
Many thanks to the close to 100 respondants that gave us the virtual thumbs up, wholeheartedly stating that they would recommend us to a friend. We appreciate your kind words and are working through some more continuous improvement projects to ensure that we are delivering the best customer care possible.
Today our featured mom is Candace.
We want to know what makes a mama, papa and baby happy when comes to the dirty work of cleaning bums. We have some brand new wipes in stock and some new-ish (and reportedly fabulous) locally made bum wash as well and we’re looking for 6 families to test these products for us.
