Join the New Authorized Buy/Sell/Trade Group for Knickernappies and WolbyBug Products

We are pleased to announce the new authorized buy/sell/trade group for Knickernappies and WolbyBug products on Facebook!

We know you love your Knickernappies, so why would you want to sell them? Perhaps you are sizing up in custom fit diapers, or you decided you like one-size better. Maybe you fell in love with Wolbybug and want to switch to all covers. Whatever your reason, the B/S/T group will allow you to recoup some of your cost, find items you're looking for, or swap.

New to the lingo? Check out this post from Change-Diapers on Used Diaper Condition Definitions.

Join the group today!

Cloth Diapers, Are they for everyone?

Cloth diapers aren't one size fits all. No, I don't mean sized vs. one-size diapers. I mean the actual act of using cloth diapers on your baby. Are all parents capable of using cloth diapers? Of course they are, but what it really comes down to is what you as a parent are willing to commit to. So cloth diapering advocates out there, don't be mad at me as I write this post. Of course I would love for everyone to see how amazing cloth diapers are and how easy they can be, but we have to remember, there are lots of parenting decisions to be made and some people are going to make ones different from yours.

Cost vs. Effort

I chose to cloth diaper because of the money saving benefits. In two years, I have spent way more than I needed to on a very large stash. In that time I have sold a few diapers and made some of my money back, but I still haven't reached the amount it would have cost my family to diaper our son with disposables. All that said, some parents see the convenience of disposables worth the cost. To not add another load of laundry to their wash routine is worth it! 

Eco-friendly Options

Of course cloth diapers are the most eco-friendly choice when considering waste going into a landfill. We won't get into water usage in this post. But there are disposable diapers on the market that are more eco-friendly than others. Many parents are choosing these diapers over the mainstream disposables. Many parents aren't, but what are you going to do? 

Frustration!

If you've ever dealt with rash after rash after rash or ammonia stink that you can't get rid of no matter what you try, you may understand this one. Some parents try cloth diapers only to throw in the towel as a last resort. They've tried so many solutions that they are frustrated. Of course not all cloth diapering parents have this experience, but it does happen. 

I'm writing this post for perspective. I know many times I think parents don't know what they're missing. Sure, if they gave it a try, they could see how easy it really is, but you can't force your opinions and ideas on everyone.

I'm Jenny, the mama behind the blog Cloth Diaper Revival.   I'm a stay at home mom to Noah and a wife to Chas, the cloth diapering dad.  I used to be a 3rd grade teacher until I was blessed with the birth of my first child, Noah. I'm currently trying to conceive my second child while struggling with infertility due to PCOS. This series covers my journey and my experiences along the way.

Wolbybug Cover Named Padded Tush Stats Top Pick!

We are thrilled to announce that the Wolbybug Cover has been chosen as a Padded Tush Stats top pick!

Tara says: "The biggest reason for why I like it is because it is elasticized where you would put in an insert."

Read the entire post, and enter to win two Wolbybug covers of your own.

To shop for Wolbybug, use our retailer locator to find a store near you!

Cloth Diaper Tip: Stock your car with a back up cloth diaper!

I'm going to let you in on a little secret, a cloth diapering tip. Have you ever been out running errands and realized you forgot your diaper bag? Or perhaps you brought it, but you've run out of cloth diapers.

What do you do now!?

Just the other week, I brought one extra cloth diaper for a quick trip out to run a few errands. My toddler rarely needs a diaper change while we're out buying groceries and I hardly ever use the one diaper I keep in our diaper bag. Of course, as soon as we got to Target I realized if I wanted to prevent any leaks, I should change his wet diaper. We were in the store for all five minutes when he pooped...in the last diaper I had with me! I didn't want to buy a package of disposables, but I didn't have another cloth diaper. There was no way I was comfortable leaving him in the soiled diaper either. If only had a back up diaper!

So now, I do! In the trunk of my car, I keep a wet bag with a flat and an old cover. All three of these items are things I don't miss in my normal rotation. It doesn't make me feel sad that one of my beloved all-in-ones is sitting in the back of my car for an emergency and I will be prepared the next time this happens and won't be stuck wondering what to do!

Do you have a similar story to share?  Have you learned to keep a backup diaper in your car?

Tips for getting past the teething stage!

Teething can seem like a never ending saga. As soon as one tooth comes in, another is right behind it. You may be frustrated with whiny, fussy babies and sleepless nights. Here's a few tips to help ease the pain for your child.

Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces
Looking for a safe, natural way to ease teething pain for your baby or toddler? These necklaces release healing oils that soothe your little one's discomfort.

Cold Wash Cloth
Give your child a cold or frozen wash cloth to chew on. The coldness will ease the pain and the wash cloth gives them something to bite on.

Teething Toys
Many teething toys will give your child some relief because they will have something to gum down on. Try Sophie the Giraffe, a favorite at our house!

Frozen fruit chucks
Take chunks of frozen fruit in put them in a mesh teething strainer. Your child can bite or suck on the strainer and you won't have to worry about choking hazards.

Just remember, eventually, your child will get all of their baby teeth and you will get past the teething stage. Hang in there!

Have you tried any of these teething tips?

Knickernapies Sighting: O/S Diaper & Wolbybug Cover on YouTube

Knickernappies has been sighted on YouTube!

This video reviews both the one-size diaper and the Wolbybug cover:

For another review of the Wolbybug cover, including a look at what makes them different, watch the video below:

Do you have a Knickernappies sighting to share? Have you reviewed or written about Knickernappies? Send us a link!

Knickernappies is a Diaper Wrecker 2013 Pocket Diaper Pick!

Diaper Wrecker posted the Pocket Diaper Picks of 2013. Do you see what I see? That's right! The Knickernappies one size side snapping diaper made the list!

and...

So did the Knickernappies custom fit diaper!

We are thrilled x2!

Check out the Diaper Wrecker 2013 Guide to Pocket Diapers, then find your nearest Knickernappies retailer!