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Changing Diapers Book
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Changing Diapers Book
Finally, a book about modern cloth diapering that covers everything!
 
Topics covered:

- Why Choose Cloth Diapers?
- Basic Cloth Diaper Talk
- The Back-to-Work and Daycare Diapering Dilemma
- Daddies and Diapers
- Laundry: How to Wash Your Cloth Diapers
- Resources and more
 
Kelly Wels, a leading authority in the movement toward modern cloth diapering, has pulled the whole industry together to offer the best information on everything from what to buy, how to fit, and how to launder, to the health benefits for baby and the impact of diapers on the environment. Wels is a well-known powerhouse advocate and has become the main voice in the industry. The marketplace for this book is constant, as the US birthrate hovers over 4 million babies born per year and the word is getting out about the benefits of using modern cloth versus disposables. These are not your mothers cloth diapers!
 
Makes a perfect baby shower gift!
 
Awards:
Changing Diapers is a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. The Mom's Choice Awards honors excellence in family-friendly media, products and services.
 
Endorsements:
Kelly Wels has been a long-time champion of all things cloth diapering, and Changing Diapers showcases her thorough knowledge and thoughtful approach in an easy-to-read and encouraging way. She shares inspiring stories and lots of great tips and tricks as she guides readers through the basics of diapering duty! This book is a must read for any mom or dad looking to explore the wonderful world of cloth diapering. --Tereson Dupuy, CEO and Inventor, FuzziBunz Diapers LLC
Founder of FuzziBunz Cloth Diapers and Mother of the Modern Cloth Diaper FuzziBunz.com

In writing Changing Diapers, Kelly Wels has drawn on her years of experience in the cloth diaper industry to create a brilliant resource for any parent interested in cloth diapering their baby. This book is a joy to read, full of "how-tos", detailed illustrations, checklists and beautiful photos. A perfectly written, helpful resource for any parent! --Jennifer Labit, Owner of Cotton Babies
Creator of bumGenius, Flip, and Econobum
CottonBabies.com

Packed with practical tips and helpful information, Changing Diapers is a must for the first-time cloth diaper user. Extensive tips include how to travel with cloth, how to clean cloth diapers, and what to do if you have twins. Includes clear descriptions of the types of cloth diapers and comprehensive resources on where to find them. Accessible and funny, Changing Diapers makes cloth look as easy as it really is. --Peggy O Mara
Editor-in-Chief, Mothering.com
 
  • Paperback: 215 pages
  • Publisher: Green Team Enterprises; First edition (October 1, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0983562210
  • ISBN-13: 978-0983562214
  • Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
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    Charlie's Laundry Soap™
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    Charlie's Laundry Soap™

    *Now packaged in new non-clumping bags!  Charlie's Soap™ Laundry Soap is a revolutionary approach to laundry & cloth diaper care.  It does not cover up stains and odors with scents and brighteners - it really cleans.  It is made with a unique blend of biodegradable coconut-based detergents and high-grade, completely soluble, Green River washing soda.  This also makes it a perfect soap for babies or those with sensitive skin.  The ONLY laundry soap that I use on ALL of my wash, due to my son's very sensitive eczema-prone skin. 

    *Some GREAT studies and reports of Charlie's Soap™:

    A test was performed with 100% cotton cloth diapers. Poor rinsability was indicated by a weight gain after controlled washing and drying.  Diapers washed in Tide Liquid (at recommended levels) gained nearly 2% in weight after only 8 washings. Those washed in Charlie's Soap™ (at recommended levels and 4 times recommended levels) gained no measurable weight at all.

    To qualify as biodegradable, a substance must be 80% degraded in 28 days. Charlie's Soap™ degraded over 97% in soil in 28 days and is certified safe for use in small lakes and streams.  Charlie's Soap is a Registered Trademark of Shiloh Products, Inc

    *Charlie's Laundry Powder™ is packaged in a 2.64 lb Bag ~ enough for 80 LARGE loads!  Only 1 TABLESPOON used per large wash load ~ (¼ the amount recommended by the competition).

    *Charlie's Liquid Laundry Soap™ is packaged in 17oz bottles ~ enough for 16 Large laundry laods.  Use only 1/8 cup per large load.

    *Click for Cloth Diaper Washing Instructions*

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    Charlie's Soap Laundry Booster & Hard Water Treatment
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    Charlie's Soap Laundry Booster & Hard Water Treatment
    Fight stains, Soften clothes, Brighten whites. Only a half Tablespoon per large load is all hat is neeeded. 100% biodegradable and HE compatible.   

    Charlie’s Soap Laundry Booster & Hard Water Treatment uses a biodegradable phosphate that leaves no residue on your clothes while softening your wash water. The advantage of using our new Booster with Charlie’s Soap is that you get best of both worlds, really clean clothes without a lot of unsafe chemicals left behind in your clothes, your washer or the environment. Do your wash as you normally would with Charlie’s Soap and add ½ to 1 Tablespoon of the Booster for each dose of Soap.  As with all laundry additives, be sure to test on garments that may bleed or fade.

    One container treats 80+ large wash loads with 1 Tablespoon or 160+ wash loads with 1/2 Tablespoon!

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    Coffee Bar
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    Coffee Bar

    Coffee beans have the ability to combat tough odors such as onion, garlic, or fish. It's also a great soap to use on hands after gardening or pulling weeds. Ground coffee beans also make this soap abrasive to help remove stains and dirt. It can even help remove gasoline smells after working on cars or lawn mowers!

    *Now in larger 4 oz full size bars and also in 1 oz size, perfect for the kitchen! 

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    Country Save Detergent
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    Country Save Detergent

    If you have babies or anyone else in the family that has sensitive skin or looking for a diaper detergent, Country Save detergent is a great product to use! It dissolves and rinses completely out of your clothes and there is literally no residue left in the clothes to cause skin irritation.  You may find that it is no longer necessary to add fabric softener to your wash with Country Save powdered detergent. When your clothes are washed consistently with Country Save they feel softer because there are no residue build up.   Recommended as one of the top detergents to use by cloth diapering manufacturers.  Other great features include:

  • Dye and fragrance free
  • Completely biodegradable
  • 100% phosphate-free
  • Gentle for sensitive skin
  • Ultra concentrated

    Packaged in trial size 2oz Packets.  Enough detergent for 1 full size top load washer or 2 for HE washers.  Perfect size to try or to take while traveling. 

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    Detergent Scoops
    Detergent Scoops
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    Detergent Scoops
    These scoops are custom-made for cloth diapering families!  They are pre-measured to the amount of detergent typically used for washing cloth diapers.  Now daddy or grandma (or anyone else!) can easily help wash diapers without fear of using too much or too little detergent.  And for you, it makes it super easy to add just the right amount. 

    Our scoops also feature an extra long handle to make it easier to reach the bottom of your detergent box!  Scoops are 2 Tablespoons with a mark at 1 Tbl.  A heaping scoop equals 3 Tbl.  Can be used for powder or liquid detergent and for top-loading or front-loading machines.  Your choice of a Blue or Clear Scoop! 

    Price:$0.99
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    Clear
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    Eco Nuts Natural Laundry Soap
    Eco Nuts Natural Laundry Soap
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    Eco Nuts Natural Laundry Soap

    Eco Nuts™ are completely sustainable dried fruit shells that come from the Sapindus mukorossi tree (also called the Soap Berry or Soap Nut Tree) in Nepal, India and Indonesia. The ones we harvest come from high up in the Himalayas and are the highest quality "soap nut" on the market. These fruit shells have been used in India and China for centuries, and are now gaining popularity in America and Europe as a renewable, biodegradable and organic alternative to chemical detergents and expensive “Green” laundry soaps.

    Eco Nutscontain Saponin, a natural cleaner that works as a surfactant, breaking the surface tension of the water to penetrate the fibers of your clothing, lifting stains from the fabric and leaving dirt suspended in the water that is rinsed away.

    Eco Nutsare gentle on both clothes and skin, making them ideal for those with sensitive skin, eczema, allergies and psoriasis. Because they are so mild, they are perfect for baby clothes and cloth diapers. All-Natural Eco Nutsare also great for septic and grey water systems. But don’t expect these shells to foam up like commercial soaps, which have artificial foaming agents. Foam simply does not represent cleaning power.

    Eco Nuts™ are wild-harvested, meaning they are gathered from wild trees grown without any kind of chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides. The Saponin actually tastes bad to insects so no pesticides are needed, and the trees naturally love poor uncultivated soil. They are organically grown by mother earth and certified USDA Organic by EcoCert at the source.

    Eco Nuts™ are Nut Allergy Safe!  Eco Nuts™ are actually a berry fruit related to the lychee and are not nuts at all. They are completely nut allergy safe and have been used successfully with no reactions by people with nut allergies. They earned the name "nuts" because they dry into hard shells like nuts instead of squishy fruit.

    While Eco Nuts™ has been a terrific solution for many customers with skin allergies and other conditions, people who have many allergies or compromised immune systems should always take proper precautions and first wash one small item in a small container or sink OR do a patch test before washing an entire load in the washing machine.

    Our proprietary sorting process also ensures a consistency in shape and texture that makes Eco Nuts™ pleasant and easy to use. Because we lovingly and carefully hand package in the USA, we can also eliminate individualized plastic wrapping otherwise required by customs.

    In addition, many regular soap nuts are harvested, sorted and prepared in the outdoors, and dried on a rooftoop. This exposes them to the elements and birds or other animals! We take great care to ensure our soap nuts are carefully prepared and stored indoors in a clean facility. Our soap nuts are carefully sorted using our proprietary process to ensure they are free from contaminants before they are packaged! After all this sorting and care, those soap nuts become Eco Nuts! We are currently the only soap nut company that we know of to be utilizing these methods and technology both in the US and overseas to make these soap nuts safer.  They are safe to use in both standard & high-efficiency (HE) machines on any water temperature.   

     

    *Offered in 2 sizes:  Trial Size (or travel) Comes with 1 Reusable wash bag, Instructions, and Eco Nuts for 10 loads.  Medium Size Comes with 2 Reusable wash bags, Instructions, and Eco Nuts for 100 loads!  Safe for all washers.

     

    *Click link Below on how to use Eco Nuts*

    *How to use Eco Nuts*

    Sizes:Trial Size $4.50
    Medium Size $12.00
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    Eco Sprout Laundry Detergent
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    Eco Sprout Laundry Detergent

    Eco Sprout Detergent is an eco-friendly, all natural detergent that's great for your entire family, and SAFE for cloth diapers & sensitive skin. It will clean and disinfect your diapers while rinsing clean. No more battling with eye-watering ammonia smells, as Eco Sprout dramatically helps neutralize the odor.  The scent is for you to enjoy and will freshen your washing maching and make your laundry room smell nice. It is designed to safely wash out of your diapers or clothing and leave nothing behind but a clean fresh scent.

    *Available sizes:

    • 48 oz bag: 48 to 96 loads*
    • 24 oz bag: 24 to 48 loads*

    *Scents Include:

    • Green Tea:  Green tea leaves are known for their healing and relaxing effect. So even while doing your laundry, you can enjoy the wonderful clean, crisp, citrusy and rejuvenating scent of green tea.
    • Sandalwood Vanilla:  A powdery soft and sensual fragrance that blends the warm, woody essence of sandalwood with creamy vanilla. It might just make you want to do laundry every day!
    • Lavender Chamomile:  Fill the laundry room with a calming blend of true Lavender infused with chamomile. Lavender promotes tranquility and chamomile has a lulling effect to enhance sleep.
    • Fresh Linen:  Savor the smell of one of our most popular scents. Crisp and clean, reminiscent of linen sheets drying in the sun, with refreshing, light hints of apple, kiwi and violets.
    • Fresh Cut Grass (Seasonal):  This fantastic summertime scent is exactly like the familiar fragrance of freshly cut grass. It will make you want to mow the lawn!

    *Our detergent is safe for all water types and is designed to work with both HE and conventional machines.

    Our detergent is free from dyes, brighteners, enzymes, phosphates, & is SLS free. It is also 100% natural and biodegradable.

    *Click below for detailed directions on how to wash with Eco Sprout detergent.

    *Eco Sprout Washing Tips*

    Scents/Sizes:Fresh Linen-24oz $7.95
    Fresh Linen-48oz $13.95
    Green Tea-24oz $7.95
    Green Tea-48oz $13.95
    Lavender Chamomile-24oz $7.95
    Lavender Chamomile-48oz $13.95
    Sandalwood Vanilla-24oz $7.95
    Sandalwood Vanilla-48oz $13.95
    Fresh Cut Grass-24oz $7.95
    Fresh Cut Grass-48oz $13.95
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    LooHoo Wool Dryer Balls
    LooHoo Wool Dryer Balls
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    LooHoo Wool Dryer Balls

    LooHoo wool dryer balls are a natural, eco-friendly laundry product that helps circulate and separate clothing while tumble drying. Each LooHoo wool dryer ball is made individually by hand using 100%, lanolin-rich wool.  They are a safe, durable, high-quality wool dryer ball crafted right here in midcoast Maine. Each one is approximately the size of a tennis ball.  The more LooHoo you use, the less time it takes to dry a load of laundry. Start with using at least 3 LooHoo and build up to having 6 – 8 to reduce your dry time by 10 -25%.

    * Ideal for all laundry especially cloth diapers and baby clothes
    * Naturally softens fabrics
    * Reduces static and drying time
    * Makes clothes fresher and smell cleaner – since wool has the ability to absorb toxins and odors

    Price:$8.95
    Colors:Garnet
    Dark Jade
    Lilac
    Dark Brown
    Light Grey
    Light Blue
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    Magnetic Laundry Scoop
    Magnetic Laundry Scoop
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    Magnetic Laundry Scoop

    Reclaim your tablespoon and put it back in the kitchen where it belongs! This cool plastic laundry scoop, holds 1 tablespoon of laundry soap which is just perfect for a load of laundry or cloth diapers!  It has marks at 1/2 a tablespoon and one teaspoon as well.

    Best of all- it's MAGNETIC! So you can stick it to the side of your machine so it won't get lost in the wash.  Variety of colors to chose from!  

    Price:$3.95
    Colors:Pink
    Red
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    Natural Baltic Amber Teething Necklace & Bracelets
    Natural Baltic Amber Teething Necklace & Bracelets
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    Natural Baltic Amber Teething Necklace & Bracelets

    Baltic amber is fossil resin produced by pine trees, which grew in Northern Europe - from southern regions of the present day Scandinavia and nearby regions of the bed of the Baltic Sea. The climate became warmer and conifer trees started to exude big amounts of resin. Scientists say that amber is a fossil pine resin from this region that has achieved a stable state through oxidation. The word amber meant only one thing – the Baltic Amber. However, the process of how amber is formed traced more amber varieties in different parts of the world. Although more than 125 types of fossil resins are known in the world, these resins are not amber but its relatives. They are mostly found in Europe and America and each of them has its own name. But the Baltic amber is uniquely known for its quality and is most sought after.

  • Designed for wearing by either boys or girls
  • A completely natural, drug-free way to relieve the symptoms of teething in babies and toddlers
  • Amber is a fossilized resin, not a stone. It is therefore warm to the touch, and light to wear.
  • When amber is worn on the skin, the skin's warmth releases miniscule amounts of healing oils from the amber which are then absorbed via the skin into the bloodstream.
  • Amber's anti-inflammatory and therapeutic properties have long been appreciated by parents in Europe. 
  • All of our Baltic Amber teething necklaces feature rounded beads for your babies maximum comfort.   

    Baltic Amber baby teething natural pain relief necklaces are suitable for babies, toddlers, and children. They are not designed for chewing with teeth, parent supervision is recommended at all times when baby is wearing necklace. Amber is associated with sunlight and warmth and reputed to boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and accelerate the healing of wounds and is thus the perfect help for babies and toddlers who wear it when they are teething.

    Only natural 100% authentic Baltic amber is used to make our teething necklaces.  Beads will vary in color, shape, and size since they are natural resins.

    Beads are small enough to not pose a choking hazard and each one is knotted individually for safety. 

    Necklaces are approximately 13" long and the Bracelets are approximately 5" long.
    Made in Lithuania where the Baltic Amber is collected. 
    One year warranty for clasps and beads.                            

  • *Baltic Amber Cleaning Instructions & FAQ*

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    Planet Wise Reusable Sandwich Bags
    Planet Wise Reusable Sandwich Bags
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    Planet Wise Reusable Sandwich Bags

    Not only adorable, but a great way to go green! A great alternative to plastic baggies for a waste-free lunch/snack. Perfect size for fruit, snacks, sandwiches or leftovers.  All have the Hook/Loop closure.

    • FDA Food Safe Material
    • PVC, BPA, Phthalate, Latex and Lead Free
    • Patent Pending No Leak Design
    • CPSIA Compliant
    • Angled Corners For Easy Cleaning
    • Just Wash, Rinse & Reuse

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    *Reusable Sandwich Bag Designs*

    Price:$7.99
    Styles:Blue Skate
    Blue Vines
    Peace on Earth
    Soccer
    Think Peace
    Kitty Kat
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