We have our Area Leaders! In case you haven't heard, we are going to try something new with our meet-ups. We are "splitting" up our meet-ups so that everyone has a better chance to attend. We have found some wonderful mama's to help lead them, that can answer your cloth diaper questions! They are all very excited to help you out!! So, without further ado, here are the leaders:
LEWISVILLE/DENTON AREA - Keila B., Cindy T., and Kristen. M.
PLANO/FRISCO AREA - Amanda B., Kelly C., Katie J., and Angela J.
GARLAND/MESQUITE/E. DALLAS AREA - Lisa D. and Heather T.
ARLINGTON/EULESS/E. FORT WORTH AREA - Sanddi L., Carla V., and Angela C.
N. FORT WORTH/SAGINAW/S. DECATUR - Brenda B., Jennifer H., Jayne T., and Jessica M.
CLEBURNE/S. FORT WORTH - Nicole S. ***We still need 1-3 more people for this area, as we changed the areas from what we originally planned. Please fill out the form HERE if you are in this area and interested in helping. Thanks!
We are SO excited to get things going and hosting more localized meet-ups!!! If your specific area is not listed, we apologize. We based the areas on a number of factors (this map and meet-up attendance were the main factors). If your area is not listed, you simply attend the ones nearest you! Each area will set their location and time, as well as additional playdates if there is any interest.
While we will have meet-ups in various locations, we will continue to have a central online community! We will also occasionally host centralized meet-ups so we can still see our friends in other areas.
We look forward to seeing you at a meet-up near you very soon!
Changing Diapers: the Hip Mom's Guide to Modern Cloth Diapering
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Friday, August 24, 2012
Monday, July 9, 2012
I'm MOVING!
Yep, I am moving. But not too far. We are moving to Jacksboro (west of Decatur and Bridgeport). I will not be directly in the metroplex anymore. :-( But it is a great opportunity for us to save money towards buying our own house!
What does this mean for the DFW Cloth Diaper Group?
Not much, actually! I will still have a strong online presence on our Facebook Page and Chat Group. And with the changes coming up with the meetups (read HERE to find out more), there isn't a need for me to be at each one. I didn't know about the move when deciding to put the changes in place, so it worked out well! Later this week I will be getting an application up and start doing phone interviews to find people to help lead the area meetups.
The DFW Cloth Diaper Project will go on, we will just have to find new storage for the donated diapers (since they are all currently in my house). We are working on this now. I will have to become more of a background role, and won't be able to meet with clients much. I enjoy this part of it, but we also have a great committee of mama's to take over for me. So for now, we will remain closed to new applications until we have the details worked out.
I am happy to know there is even a cloth diaper store (somewhat) close to where we'll be! Cushy Tooshie is in Decatur. Not that I need anything, as E is on the verge of potty training, but still good to know!
Maybe I'll start a new trend and get a bigger cloth diaper community moving out in the country?! I'm hoping there will be enough interest in the Decatur area for meetups. I will still come to the metroplex for some of the meetups, but it will be hard to do each month. I will miss seeing everyone I've had the privilege to meet since starting the Group. I have made many friends, and I love seeing the connections that are made within the Group.
I was hoping the rest of our summer would be calm before Riley starts kindergarten. We've had 6 straight weeks of go-go-go! (Literally - 3 big trips and 2 smaller ones, plus 2 weeks of family visiting from out of state!) Now the rest of our summer will be spent packing and purging everything we own and getting the house ready to sell.
Brenda
What does this mean for the DFW Cloth Diaper Group?
Not much, actually! I will still have a strong online presence on our Facebook Page and Chat Group. And with the changes coming up with the meetups (read HERE to find out more), there isn't a need for me to be at each one. I didn't know about the move when deciding to put the changes in place, so it worked out well! Later this week I will be getting an application up and start doing phone interviews to find people to help lead the area meetups.
The DFW Cloth Diaper Project will go on, we will just have to find new storage for the donated diapers (since they are all currently in my house). We are working on this now. I will have to become more of a background role, and won't be able to meet with clients much. I enjoy this part of it, but we also have a great committee of mama's to take over for me. So for now, we will remain closed to new applications until we have the details worked out.
I am happy to know there is even a cloth diaper store (somewhat) close to where we'll be! Cushy Tooshie is in Decatur. Not that I need anything, as E is on the verge of potty training, but still good to know!
Maybe I'll start a new trend and get a bigger cloth diaper community moving out in the country?! I'm hoping there will be enough interest in the Decatur area for meetups. I will still come to the metroplex for some of the meetups, but it will be hard to do each month. I will miss seeing everyone I've had the privilege to meet since starting the Group. I have made many friends, and I love seeing the connections that are made within the Group.
I was hoping the rest of our summer would be calm before Riley starts kindergarten. We've had 6 straight weeks of go-go-go! (Literally - 3 big trips and 2 smaller ones, plus 2 weeks of family visiting from out of state!) Now the rest of our summer will be spent packing and purging everything we own and getting the house ready to sell.
Brenda
Friday, June 22, 2012
Changes!
For a couple of months, you have heard me talk about some changes coming to our little Cloth Diaper Group. I promise, I have NOT forgotten about this! Life has just been more crazy than usual lately. I keep waiting for it to slow down, but that hasn't happened yet...
The first (and biggest!) change concerns our meetups. I know how hard it is for everyone to travel to meetups each month. The main purpose of this group is to help you meet other local like-minded families, while learning about cloth diapers. In order to help you be able to attend more meetups, we will create 3-5 areas for regular meetups! Each meetup will be on the same set day, at the same set location, each month. In addition to the regular meetups, there will also be an opportunity for casual playdates and diaper swaps!
What areas will meetups be in? I have a general idea, but the exact location will be TBD as we find mom's in each area to help lead each monthly meetup. Once I return from our next trip (the 4th in a 6 week period), we will start accepting and reviewing applications for area leaders. The areas were chosen based on the MAP we have on our website to determine where everyone is located:
If you are in these areas and would like to help lead meetups, check back for details on how to apply. We will do training and work together on monthly topics.
Another change has already been implemented. Since Facebook has changed to the Timeline format, interaction has greatly decreased on our Facebook page. Online interaction is a very helpful way to learn about cloth diapers, learn about sales, specials, ask/answer questions, and get to know each other! While we want to expand our in-person meetups, we want to keep a centralized online community. We have joined up with the DFW Cloth Diapering Moms group on Facebook. Here, we are able to chat, share, and learn in a private setting. The main Facebook page WILL still be active.
The way Timeline is set up is more about the "business" and less about the "fans", so the page will be mostly for us sharing links, articles, and information. We will continue to ask our daily questions there, too. In order for us to stay in your newsfeed, go to our page, hover your mouse over the "liked" button, and choose "show in newsfeed". This way you can stay up to date with all of our local (and non-local) news!
One more change I would love to make is getting our blog up and running! I simply don't have time to blog as much as I would like. I will be looking for regular and special contributers. Essentially, someone to just take it over. In the survey I put out a couple months ago, several said they are interested in helping with this. I will be contacting them over the next month or so to get it going! If we need more contributers, then I will ask for applications at a future date.
I would also like to address one other area at this time.... We will no longer be supporting any local swap groups. Unfortunately, where there is an online swap, there is drama. Those who know me know I can't stand drama. I will not tolerate drama in our Group, nor will I tolerate gossip. I am proud of the fact that we have stayed (relatively) drama free for over 2 years! I want to keep our Group as drama-free as possible. I will not answer any questions about this, unless it is with those directly involved (and then, only through private emails or messages), so please don't ask. We are deeply sorry for this, since we love swapping locally, but we feel this is the best thing for our Group. The DFW Cloth Diaper Group always supports swapping locally at our monthly meetups! We also have 2 in-person swaps a year. In the future, we will have them better organized since we have grown so much. If you are looking for an online swap, we recommend you try CraigsList or DiaperSwappers.
I ask that you be patient with me in the timing of these upcoming changes, especially the meetups. Like I said, things have been insanely busy recently. And we may have some big changes coming soon in our family (and before anyone asks... NO, that does not include a new baby!). I feel like I am neglecting my 3rd child this summer, and I apologize. Fortunately, you mama's (and daddy's!) are so awesome you help each other out!
I have to give a HUGE THANKS to our other online admins, Elise and Alece! I know they have had things under control on Facebook, and I love knowing I can rely on them! I really couldn't ask for better co-admins!!
The first (and biggest!) change concerns our meetups. I know how hard it is for everyone to travel to meetups each month. The main purpose of this group is to help you meet other local like-minded families, while learning about cloth diapers. In order to help you be able to attend more meetups, we will create 3-5 areas for regular meetups! Each meetup will be on the same set day, at the same set location, each month. In addition to the regular meetups, there will also be an opportunity for casual playdates and diaper swaps! What areas will meetups be in? I have a general idea, but the exact location will be TBD as we find mom's in each area to help lead each monthly meetup. Once I return from our next trip (the 4th in a 6 week period), we will start accepting and reviewing applications for area leaders. The areas were chosen based on the MAP we have on our website to determine where everyone is located:
Plano/Frisco/N Dallas
Garland/Mesquite/Dallas
Arlington/Euless
Burleson/Cleburne/S. Ft Worth
Lewisville/Grapevine (maybe)
Garland/Mesquite/Dallas
Arlington/Euless
Burleson/Cleburne/S. Ft Worth
Lewisville/Grapevine (maybe)
North Denton/Decatur (maybe)
If you are in these areas and would like to help lead meetups, check back for details on how to apply. We will do training and work together on monthly topics.
Another change has already been implemented. Since Facebook has changed to the Timeline format, interaction has greatly decreased on our Facebook page. Online interaction is a very helpful way to learn about cloth diapers, learn about sales, specials, ask/answer questions, and get to know each other! While we want to expand our in-person meetups, we want to keep a centralized online community. We have joined up with the DFW Cloth Diapering Moms group on Facebook. Here, we are able to chat, share, and learn in a private setting. The main Facebook page WILL still be active.The way Timeline is set up is more about the "business" and less about the "fans", so the page will be mostly for us sharing links, articles, and information. We will continue to ask our daily questions there, too. In order for us to stay in your newsfeed, go to our page, hover your mouse over the "liked" button, and choose "show in newsfeed". This way you can stay up to date with all of our local (and non-local) news!
One more change I would love to make is getting our blog up and running! I simply don't have time to blog as much as I would like. I will be looking for regular and special contributers. Essentially, someone to just take it over. In the survey I put out a couple months ago, several said they are interested in helping with this. I will be contacting them over the next month or so to get it going! If we need more contributers, then I will ask for applications at a future date.
I would also like to address one other area at this time.... We will no longer be supporting any local swap groups. Unfortunately, where there is an online swap, there is drama. Those who know me know I can't stand drama. I will not tolerate drama in our Group, nor will I tolerate gossip. I am proud of the fact that we have stayed (relatively) drama free for over 2 years! I want to keep our Group as drama-free as possible. I will not answer any questions about this, unless it is with those directly involved (and then, only through private emails or messages), so please don't ask. We are deeply sorry for this, since we love swapping locally, but we feel this is the best thing for our Group. The DFW Cloth Diaper Group always supports swapping locally at our monthly meetups! We also have 2 in-person swaps a year. In the future, we will have them better organized since we have grown so much. If you are looking for an online swap, we recommend you try CraigsList or DiaperSwappers.
I ask that you be patient with me in the timing of these upcoming changes, especially the meetups. Like I said, things have been insanely busy recently. And we may have some big changes coming soon in our family (and before anyone asks... NO, that does not include a new baby!). I feel like I am neglecting my 3rd child this summer, and I apologize. Fortunately, you mama's (and daddy's!) are so awesome you help each other out!
I have to give a HUGE THANKS to our other online admins, Elise and Alece! I know they have had things under control on Facebook, and I love knowing I can rely on them! I really couldn't ask for better co-admins!!
Monday, April 16, 2012
Real Simple. Real Diapers: Outreach
Real Diaper Week is here!! The DFW Cloth Diaper Group is so excited to be participating in the Great Cloth Diaper Change again this year! For those of you who don't know, the GCDC is an event to raise awareness for cloth diapers. This year we are attempting to break last year's World Record of 5,026 babies simultaneously changed into a cloth diaper around the world.
We are participating in the Real Diaper Week Blog Hop!
This year, Real Diaper Week was introduced to help YOU advocate for cloth diapers in your local community. The theme is "Real Simple. Real Diapers." Each day this week we will focus on the daily topic, and we encourage you to share this with your friends and family!
Today we will focus on Types of Cloth Diapers.
Back in the day, cloth diapers were basic, without options. Prefolds or flats under plastic pants were basically it. Let's not forget about diaper pins!
Today, you can choose from pockets, AIO's, fitteds, prefolds, flats, contours, hybrids, synthetic or natural materials, wool, PUL, snaps, hook & loop, pins, Snappi, Boingo... so many options! And that's not even getting into all of the brands or accessories!!
One of the things I hear the most from those researching cloth diapers is how overwhelmed they are by all of the choices. I always tell them to a) take a deep breath, and b) to know that you don't have to commit to one style/brand of diapers. Try what you think you will like, and go from there.
Pockets and AIO's (all in one's) are great for those who want a quick diaper change with an easy to use diaper. These are also very user friendly for those who may be unfamiliar with cloth (such as grandparents, sitters, and daycare).
Hybrids (aka: AI2's - all in two's) are great for those who wish for a system where you can reuse the outer shell, but use a new insert. These are a good alternative to prefolds.
Fitteds, prefolds, and flats are a great option for those who want more natural materials against baby's skin. Under a wool or fleece cover, this is a fantastic, breathable night time diaper! Prefolds and flats are also the most economical choice of cloth diapers.
Accessories. Really, the only accessory you need is your baby. However, there are some things that will make cloth diapering easier. A wetbag for using cloth out of the house, a diaper pail to store dirty diapers at home, and wipes to clean them up (I love my cloth wipes more than disposable wipes!). Any other accessories are optional.
HERE is a complete list with descriptions of the types of diapers, as well as a video made by Amanda of Old School Cool cloth diapers (a local wahm!).
What does this have to do with outreach? Easy! SHARE this with your friends and family to let them know that cloth diapers aren't what they used to be!
I have converted several friends to cloth by doing these basic steps: Use cloth. Share articles. Be available. Who knew it could be so easy?!
If you are looking beyond the basics, here are a few more ways you can advocate for cloth diapers. I challenge you to try at least one of these things:
This post was written by Brenda, founder of the DFW Cloth Diaper Group and the DFW Cloth Diaper Project. She is wife to Ryan (5.5 years), mommy to two boys, Riley (4.5) and Eli (2). She is looking forward to attending the GCDC for the first time, even though it is her second year planning. She has been instructed NOT to get on a motorcycle again until after the GCDC.
We are participating in the Real Diaper Week Blog Hop!
This year, Real Diaper Week was introduced to help YOU advocate for cloth diapers in your local community. The theme is "Real Simple. Real Diapers." Each day this week we will focus on the daily topic, and we encourage you to share this with your friends and family!
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| Different types of cloth diapers. This was for 2 kids in cloth full time. |
Today we will focus on Types of Cloth Diapers.
Back in the day, cloth diapers were basic, without options. Prefolds or flats under plastic pants were basically it. Let's not forget about diaper pins!
Today, you can choose from pockets, AIO's, fitteds, prefolds, flats, contours, hybrids, synthetic or natural materials, wool, PUL, snaps, hook & loop, pins, Snappi, Boingo... so many options! And that's not even getting into all of the brands or accessories!!
One of the things I hear the most from those researching cloth diapers is how overwhelmed they are by all of the choices. I always tell them to a) take a deep breath, and b) to know that you don't have to commit to one style/brand of diapers. Try what you think you will like, and go from there.
Pockets and AIO's (all in one's) are great for those who want a quick diaper change with an easy to use diaper. These are also very user friendly for those who may be unfamiliar with cloth (such as grandparents, sitters, and daycare).Hybrids (aka: AI2's - all in two's) are great for those who wish for a system where you can reuse the outer shell, but use a new insert. These are a good alternative to prefolds.
Fitteds, prefolds, and flats are a great option for those who want more natural materials against baby's skin. Under a wool or fleece cover, this is a fantastic, breathable night time diaper! Prefolds and flats are also the most economical choice of cloth diapers.
Accessories. Really, the only accessory you need is your baby. However, there are some things that will make cloth diapering easier. A wetbag for using cloth out of the house, a diaper pail to store dirty diapers at home, and wipes to clean them up (I love my cloth wipes more than disposable wipes!). Any other accessories are optional.
HERE is a complete list with descriptions of the types of diapers, as well as a video made by Amanda of Old School Cool cloth diapers (a local wahm!).
What does this have to do with outreach? Easy! SHARE this with your friends and family to let them know that cloth diapers aren't what they used to be!
I have converted several friends to cloth by doing these basic steps: Use cloth. Share articles. Be available. Who knew it could be so easy?!
If you are looking beyond the basics, here are a few more ways you can advocate for cloth diapers. I challenge you to try at least one of these things:
- Wear a cloth diaper advocacy pin! "Real Simple. Real Diapers." or "Ask me about cloth diapers!" Available here and here.
- Host a Cloth Diaper 101 class with your mom's group, at a hospital or birth center. We are here to help you with this, and will hopefully be organizing classes in the coming months!
- Invite a friend to one of our monthly meetups.
- Invite a friend to the Great Cloth Diaper Change, and let them borrow a cloth diaper (or three!) to use.
DFW Great Cloth Diaper Change!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
10:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Vendor Expo and GCDC Event!
University Christian Church
2720 S. University Dr
Ft Worth, TX 76109
For more information about our local Great Cloth Diaper Change, visit our website.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Scentsy Fundraiser!
Do you love Scentsy? Well, now you have the chance to shop Scentsy while raising money for the DFW Cloth Diaper Project! A local consultant is being very generous and donating 15% of the profits to the Project.
The sale starts NOW and will end on Dec. 30. 2011. If you want the order to be here by Christmas, you will need to order by Dec. 19. Any orders placed after Dec. 19 could take up to 3 weeks to deliver (depending on the Christmas rush).
You MUST shop from this link (https://jeannielewis.scentsy.us/Buy?partyId=61859564) in order for your purchase to go towards this fundraiser.
15% of the sales will be donated to the Project. However, Jeannie has been very generous! If sales are over $2000, she will donate 20%! And if sales are over $4000, she will donate 25%!
This means that if we can collectively purchase $2,000-3,999 in sales now through Dec. 30 by shopping at this link, then we can pay for our Non-Profit Status in ONE fundraiser! How awesome would that be?!
If you have any questions, please contact Jeannie Lewis at jeannielewis81@aol.com or 817-821-0999.
The sale starts NOW and will end on Dec. 30. 2011. If you want the order to be here by Christmas, you will need to order by Dec. 19. Any orders placed after Dec. 19 could take up to 3 weeks to deliver (depending on the Christmas rush).
You MUST shop from this link (https://jeannielewis.scentsy.us/Buy?partyId=61859564) in order for your purchase to go towards this fundraiser.
15% of the sales will be donated to the Project. However, Jeannie has been very generous! If sales are over $2000, she will donate 20%! And if sales are over $4000, she will donate 25%!
This means that if we can collectively purchase $2,000-3,999 in sales now through Dec. 30 by shopping at this link, then we can pay for our Non-Profit Status in ONE fundraiser! How awesome would that be?!
If you have any questions, please contact Jeannie Lewis at jeannielewis81@aol.com or 817-821-0999.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Shop Local: Jack's Choice
This is a new series about our local cloth diaper shops. Each week, we will
feature two local shops! You will learn where they are located and all about
their products. For more information about our local cloth diaper community,
please visit our website!
Jack's Choice is one of our newest local shops. They are located near Denton. They are still in their start up phases, and adding more products! Jack's Choice currently sells cloth diapers, amber necklaces, and adorable crocheted hats! They would love to feature WAHM's, so if you are interested in partnering, email jackschoice@live.com for more info!
You can find Fuzzibunz and Rumparooz at Jack's Choice. They also offer a rainbow of Baltic Sea Amber Necklaces! You can find adorable crocheted hats, made by ABChic Designs.
Staci, the owner, is very helpful if you are new to cloth diapers! She is one of our wonderful members and wants to help others make the switch to real diapers. I asked her why she started her own shop, and rather than summing up what she told me, I will just let her explain:
I figured out when my son was born that I was a lot "crunchier" than I ever thought I would be. When I first started cloth diapering, I started learning as much as I possibly could about it. Though I don't use all kinds of natural products myself, I see the benefits. I also see a need in my area. I've lived in Denton or the Denton area for about 10 years. There are lots of "crunchy" people here, and no stores for this sort of stuff. So, I'd been thinking about it for awhile. I guess I started to freak out one day because I can't find a "real" job to save my life, and what if something happened to my husband? I wouldn't be able to feed my son. In this economy they're saying entrepreneurship is the key. I figured it was now or never. I know it'll take awhile for it to really grow and take off. I do hope to eventually be a brick and mortar store in Denton someday. This is my dream!
Jack's Choice is one of our newest local shops. They are located near Denton. They are still in their start up phases, and adding more products! Jack's Choice currently sells cloth diapers, amber necklaces, and adorable crocheted hats! They would love to feature WAHM's, so if you are interested in partnering, email jackschoice@live.com for more info!
You can find Fuzzibunz and Rumparooz at Jack's Choice. They also offer a rainbow of Baltic Sea Amber Necklaces! You can find adorable crocheted hats, made by ABChic Designs.
Staci, the owner, is very helpful if you are new to cloth diapers! She is one of our wonderful members and wants to help others make the switch to real diapers. I asked her why she started her own shop, and rather than summing up what she told me, I will just let her explain:
I figured out when my son was born that I was a lot "crunchier" than I ever thought I would be. When I first started cloth diapering, I started learning as much as I possibly could about it. Though I don't use all kinds of natural products myself, I see the benefits. I also see a need in my area. I've lived in Denton or the Denton area for about 10 years. There are lots of "crunchy" people here, and no stores for this sort of stuff. So, I'd been thinking about it for awhile. I guess I started to freak out one day because I can't find a "real" job to save my life, and what if something happened to my husband? I wouldn't be able to feed my son. In this economy they're saying entrepreneurship is the key. I figured it was now or never. I know it'll take awhile for it to really grow and take off. I do hope to eventually be a brick and mortar store in Denton someday. This is my dream!
Have you shopped with Jack's Choice? Please share your experience in the comments!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Shop Local: Holiday Special!!
Do you own a small, local business?
Would you like more exposure to your potential local customers?
I think we can help!
Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are BIG shopping days, but you don't need me to tell you that. If you are having any sales and specials leading up to Christmas, we would love to advertise on our website!
How? It's easy!
Just make any donation to the DFW Cloth Diaper Project!
Haven't heard of this amazing organization? They are a lending program for lower income families in the DFW metroplex. Many families are having to choose between food and diapers, and the Project wants to prevent this from happening.
You can donate money or an item for an upcoming auction. All money raised from the auction will benefit the Project. We are trying to raise money to become a 501(3)(c) Non Profit Organization. Your donations will help us get that status, so that we can help more local families with their diapering needs! In turn, you will get local exposure to boost your sales!
Please Note: The auction will take place December 5-6. You will be responsible for shipping to the winner. The auction winner will contact us, then I will give your information to the winner. I will let you know who the winner is so you can be sure you are sending the item to the winner.
If you donate money or an item, we will add your information to a list on our website, with links to your online shop. If you are feeling generous this holiday season and would like to donate both money and an item, then we will add you to the list, and include an Ad on our site through the end of the year! Just provide us with an HTML code for the Ad, as well as the information below.*
*If you are not able to create a "button" for our website, we can do that for an additional $10 donation to the DFW Cloth Diaper Project. We will need the photo you want and the URL you want it linked back to.
To participate, please email the following information to dfwclothdiapergroup at hotmail dot com:
Your Name
Contact Email
Business Website
What you would like to donate
Details for your holiday Sales (including dates)
HTML code for the Ad if you are donating both an item and money.*
Once we receive this information, we will add it to our website and advertise on our Facebook page.
The deadline is FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 at 5:00 pm. We will need your information and donation on or before this date in order to list you on our website. The sooner you respond, the more exposure you will have!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Shop Local: Pooter's
This is a new series about our local cloth diaper shops. Each week, we will
feature two local shops! You will learn where they are located and all about
their products. For more information about our local cloth diaper community,
please visit our website!
Our next featured local cloth diaper shop is Pooter's! Maj is the owner and is very helpful in finding the best diaper for your baby! Pooter's is open 24/7 online, but Maj will meet you for local pick up if you would prefer.
Pooter's offers a variety of cloth diapers, covers, and accessories to help you get started with cloth diapers.
If you are looking for a good, affordable fitted diaper, I would recommend the Pooter's Bamboo Fitted diaper! This is only $10.80, with discounts if you buy 3 or more! This makes a great night time diaper. If you have a heavy wetter, then add an insert or doubler. Wool is a great cover for overnight since it is breathable. When fully lanolized, the sheets will be dry! Don't know how to care for wool? There is a great tutorial found here.
If you are expecting a newborn, you should look at the Pooter's newborn fitteds! They are only $9 each! There are also several cloth diaper rental packages if you would prefer to rent instead of buy.
In addition to the wonderful Pooter's brand of diapers, you will find a variety of other brands of diapers, including Happy Heiny's, GroVia, Softbums, and Sustainablebabyish (aka: Sbish or Sloomb).
If you are new to cloth diapering, or trying to troubleshoot a problem, then visit the How-To Guides for helpful information. Also be sure to check out the clearance section for a great deal!
Our next featured local cloth diaper shop is Pooter's! Maj is the owner and is very helpful in finding the best diaper for your baby! Pooter's is open 24/7 online, but Maj will meet you for local pick up if you would prefer.
Pooter's offers a variety of cloth diapers, covers, and accessories to help you get started with cloth diapers.
If you are looking for a good, affordable fitted diaper, I would recommend the Pooter's Bamboo Fitted diaper! This is only $10.80, with discounts if you buy 3 or more! This makes a great night time diaper. If you have a heavy wetter, then add an insert or doubler. Wool is a great cover for overnight since it is breathable. When fully lanolized, the sheets will be dry! Don't know how to care for wool? There is a great tutorial found here.
If you are expecting a newborn, you should look at the Pooter's newborn fitteds! They are only $9 each! There are also several cloth diaper rental packages if you would prefer to rent instead of buy.
In addition to the wonderful Pooter's brand of diapers, you will find a variety of other brands of diapers, including Happy Heiny's, GroVia, Softbums, and Sustainablebabyish (aka: Sbish or Sloomb).
If you are new to cloth diapering, or trying to troubleshoot a problem, then visit the How-To Guides for helpful information. Also be sure to check out the clearance section for a great deal!
Stay up to date with the latest Pooter's news by "liking" them on Facebook! You can also sign up for the Pooter's newsletter on their website.
Please share your experience with Pooter's in the comments!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Shop Local: Baby Rear Gear
This is a series about our local cloth diaper shops. Each week, we will
feature two local shops! You will learn where they are located and all about
their products. For more information about our local cloth diaper community,
please visit our website!
Baby Rear Gear is located in Arlington. You can call or email Elise to schedule an appointment to shop at their in-home store. Saturday, November 5 will be their first day to be open for retail hours, from 10:00-2:00! There will be lots of freebies for giveaways!! Call or email for details and the address.
Baby Rear Gear has a variety of cloth diapers and accessories. They are currently working on their website, but you can call, email, or shop in store to find great products to fit your baby and your budget!
Baby Rear Gear is a drop-off location for your donations for the DFW Cloth Diaper Project! If you have any cloth diaper related items you would like to donate, just bring them in while you shop!
If you haven't tried Bottombumpers yet, then you need to make a trip to Baby Rear Gear! Bottombumpers is an amazing product, one of Elise's favorite diapers! It is trim, yet very absorbant!
If you are looking for a great night time solution, Baby Rear Gear offers sustainablebabyish (aka: Sbish or Sloomb) brand of fitteds and wool. However, because of the very high demand, they are currently out of stock (waiting on shipments from Sbish). As soon as Sbish are back in stock, you should order them quickly before they sell out again!
Baby Rear Gear is located in Arlington. You can call or email Elise to schedule an appointment to shop at their in-home store. Saturday, November 5 will be their first day to be open for retail hours, from 10:00-2:00! There will be lots of freebies for giveaways!! Call or email for details and the address.
Baby Rear Gear has a variety of cloth diapers and accessories. They are currently working on their website, but you can call, email, or shop in store to find great products to fit your baby and your budget!
Baby Rear Gear is a drop-off location for your donations for the DFW Cloth Diaper Project! If you have any cloth diaper related items you would like to donate, just bring them in while you shop!
If you haven't tried Bottombumpers yet, then you need to make a trip to Baby Rear Gear! Bottombumpers is an amazing product, one of Elise's favorite diapers! It is trim, yet very absorbant!
If you are looking for a great night time solution, Baby Rear Gear offers sustainablebabyish (aka: Sbish or Sloomb) brand of fitteds and wool. However, because of the very high demand, they are currently out of stock (waiting on shipments from Sbish). As soon as Sbish are back in stock, you should order them quickly before they sell out again!
"Like" Baby Rear Gear on Facebook to stay up to date with their latest products, sales, and specials!
Is Baby Rear Gear your local cloth diaper shop? Please share your experience with us in the comments!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Shop Local: Hip Green Baby!
This is a new series about our local cloth diaper shops. Each week, we will
feature two local shops! You will learn where they are located and all about
their products. For more information about our local cloth diaper community,
please visit our website!
Hip Green Baby is located in Anna, just north of McKinney. Locals are welcome to make an appointement to shop their in-home store. Kristi, the mama behind HGB, is very helpful in both cloth diapers and babywearing!
Hip Green Baby makes a variety of products, my personal favorite being the hand dyed pre-fitteds! I am not a fan of prefolds, but I like the simplicity of these. I sometimes add a bamboo insert for nap or longer car/plane trips, but generally, just the pre-fitted is more than absorbant under a wool cover.
They carry a variety of cloth diapers, including Kawaii's. One of my favorite diapers is the Kawaii Bamboo Minky OS diaper I bought from Kristi early this year. If you are cloth diapering on a budget, but want the ease of pockets, Kawaii is a good option for you!
Kristi understands that it is sometimes difficult to find the right cloth diaper for you, especially when on a tight budget. This is why she offers amazing deals on cloth diaper packages!
You can also find the cutest cloth trainers, as well as swim diapers and baltic amber necklaces. Check out the website for many more wonderful products available at Hip Green Baby!
Do you have diapers that need some TLC? Hip Green Baby offers diaper repairs, including snap conversions and elastic replacement.
Is there anything better than FREE diapers? All you need to do is host a Diaper Party and you can earn free diapers from Hip Green Baby!
Want to know about sales and specials from Hip Green Baby? Go "like" them on Facebook!
Hip Green Baby is located in Anna, just north of McKinney. Locals are welcome to make an appointement to shop their in-home store. Kristi, the mama behind HGB, is very helpful in both cloth diapers and babywearing!
Hip Green Baby makes a variety of products, my personal favorite being the hand dyed pre-fitteds! I am not a fan of prefolds, but I like the simplicity of these. I sometimes add a bamboo insert for nap or longer car/plane trips, but generally, just the pre-fitted is more than absorbant under a wool cover.
They carry a variety of cloth diapers, including Kawaii's. One of my favorite diapers is the Kawaii Bamboo Minky OS diaper I bought from Kristi early this year. If you are cloth diapering on a budget, but want the ease of pockets, Kawaii is a good option for you!
Kristi understands that it is sometimes difficult to find the right cloth diaper for you, especially when on a tight budget. This is why she offers amazing deals on cloth diaper packages!
You can also find the cutest cloth trainers, as well as swim diapers and baltic amber necklaces. Check out the website for many more wonderful products available at Hip Green Baby!
Do you have diapers that need some TLC? Hip Green Baby offers diaper repairs, including snap conversions and elastic replacement.
Is there anything better than FREE diapers? All you need to do is host a Diaper Party and you can earn free diapers from Hip Green Baby!
Want to know about sales and specials from Hip Green Baby? Go "like" them on Facebook!
Have you shopped with Hip Green Baby? How was your experience?
What is your favorite product from HBG?
Monday, October 24, 2011
Shop Local: the Nappy Shoppe in Allen
This is a new series about our local cloth diaper shops. Each week, we will
feature two local shops! You will learn where they are located and all about
their products. For more information about our local cloth diaper community,
please visit our website!
This week's feature cloth diaper store is the Nappy Shoppe! The Nappy Shoppe is located at 1210 W McDermott Drive (Suite 102) in Allen. If you have ever shopped in store, you most likely called to find out exactly where they were located. They have a very unique location, that I wish was available in more areas. They are in the business strip center inside the Advantage storage complex at the north east corner of McDermott and Alma. You can park directly behind the storage office (between CareNow and the Goodyear auto shop), then walk through the black gate to Suite 102.
This week's feature cloth diaper store is the Nappy Shoppe! The Nappy Shoppe is located at 1210 W McDermott Drive (Suite 102) in Allen. If you have ever shopped in store, you most likely called to find out exactly where they were located. They have a very unique location, that I wish was available in more areas. They are in the business strip center inside the Advantage storage complex at the north east corner of McDermott and Alma. You can park directly behind the storage office (between CareNow and the Goodyear auto shop), then walk through the black gate to Suite 102.
The Nappy Shoppe is open 5 days a week!
Sunday - Monday CLOSED
Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 3 pm
Wednseday - 6 - 8 pm
Saturday - 10 am - 4 pm
The Nappy Shoppe has a wide variety of products in stock, ready to go home with you! When you visit the Nappy Shoppe, you will find cloth diapers, detergents, nursing supplies, baby carriers, toys, DIY supplies, and much much more!
If you would like a diaper demo, the wonderful ladies who work there can show you how each diaper works. It is very helpful to be able to compare diapers side by side before making a commitment to purchase. For those new to cloth diapering, this is a great way to compare the types of diapers while being able to ask questions about each one. For the cloth diapering pro, you will be amazed at all of the fluffy goodness!
The Nappy Shoppe also carries a wide range of baby carriers! If you are interested in babywearing, you can try on different carriers to see which one fits you and your baby the best. You can receive safe babywearing tips from their expert babywearing guru's!
Cloth 101 and Babywearing 101 classes are now offered in store!
They make various items in-store. Training pants, gFlappers, nursing pads, wetbags, and more are locally made with love!
My personal favorite cloth diaper item is the gFlapper! Sharni, the owner, designed these for her own son when she used gDiapers before they offered a cloth insert. I have several gFlappers, both the all bamboo and the bamboo & hemp. Both are the most absorbant inserts I have ever used. They offer a variety of gFlappers made from different materials to suit your needs and preferences. They can be used inside any pocket diaper, as an insert inside any PUL cover, or for extra absorbancy for overnight. They are extremely versatile!
If you are creative and enjoy making diapers, then you will enjoy the DIY section! You will find fabric, PUL, thread, snaps, snap pliers, and much more to help you make quality diapers at home.
The Nappy Shoppe is a drop off location for the DFW Cloth Diaper Project! If you have diapers and accessories you would like to donate, leave them in the diaper pail next to the changing table.
Text CLOTHDIAPER to 41411 for deals, updates, announcements, and more!
"Like" the Nappy Shoppe on Facebook for the same, as well as informative links and articles related to natural parenting!
Read Sharni's Blog for diaper reviews, tips on cloth diapering, care, babywearing, and more!
Have you visited the Nappy Shoppe? Please share your experience in the comments!
Haven't had the chance? Visit their website and tell us your favorite product you would like to try.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Shop Local: Cloth Diaper Services
This is a new series about our local cloth diaper shops. Each week, we will feature two local shops! You will learn where they are located and all about their products. For a complete list of local shops, visit our website!
This post will feature our two local cloth diaper services.
Bluebonnet Diaper Service started in May, 2009 after seeing the need for such a business north of Dallas. They serve the North Texas community.
Their New Mommy Packages are all-inclusive, and include diaper service, prefolds, covers, snappi's, and wetbags! You can choose 12, 26, or 52 full weeks.
Are you wanting a basic cloth diaper service? Then check out their many options for Basic & Expanded Services! From the part-time cloth diapering family, to full-time, you are sure to find the service you need. Their new Dalmation Service provides full time cloth diaper service on a budget!
In addition to their great service, they also sell cloth diapers, accessories, and detergent.
Are you looking for a great gift for a new mom? You can purchase gift certificates or gift packages!
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There is another cloth diaper service in the metroplex, Green Baby Diaper Service, serving Dallas, Rockwall, and Collin counties.
Green Baby offers a varirty of cloth diaper packages! From Just the Basics to I Don't Want to Miss a Thing! you are sure to find the perfect package for your diapering needs. There is also a package for you to use your own diapers, without having to wash them (see What's Mine is Mine). They also provide a Potty Training package!
There is even a package for those who wash their own diapers, but have been battling stinky, repelling diapers. You can choose the Stash Swap package to trade diapers for one full week. They will strip your diapers for you, while providing you with a full supply of prefolds and covers. This is guranteed for 2 weeks, and is the great low price of $35!
To stay up-to-date with the latest Green Baby news, "like" them on Facebook!
This post will feature our two local cloth diaper services.
Bluebonnet Diaper Service started in May, 2009 after seeing the need for such a business north of Dallas. They serve the North Texas community.
BlueBonnet Diaper Service, LLC
P.O. Box 222
Valley View, TX US
P.O. Box 222
Valley View, TX US
info@bluebonnetdiaperservice.com
Their New Mommy Packages are all-inclusive, and include diaper service, prefolds, covers, snappi's, and wetbags! You can choose 12, 26, or 52 full weeks.
Are you wanting a basic cloth diaper service? Then check out their many options for Basic & Expanded Services! From the part-time cloth diapering family, to full-time, you are sure to find the service you need. Their new Dalmation Service provides full time cloth diaper service on a budget!
In addition to their great service, they also sell cloth diapers, accessories, and detergent.
Are you looking for a great gift for a new mom? You can purchase gift certificates or gift packages!
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There is another cloth diaper service in the metroplex, Green Baby Diaper Service, serving Dallas, Rockwall, and Collin counties.
Green Baby Diaper Service
423 Trout Street,
Rockwall, TX 75032
972-722-1294
Info@greenbabydiaperservice.com
Green Baby offers a varirty of cloth diaper packages! From Just the Basics to I Don't Want to Miss a Thing! you are sure to find the perfect package for your diapering needs. There is also a package for you to use your own diapers, without having to wash them (see What's Mine is Mine). They also provide a Potty Training package!
There is even a package for those who wash their own diapers, but have been battling stinky, repelling diapers. You can choose the Stash Swap package to trade diapers for one full week. They will strip your diapers for you, while providing you with a full supply of prefolds and covers. This is guranteed for 2 weeks, and is the great low price of $35!
To stay up-to-date with the latest Green Baby news, "like" them on Facebook!
North Texas is very fortunate to have not one, but two fantastic cloth diaper services!
Do you use (or have you used) one of our cloth diaper services? Please share your experience with us in the comments below!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Keepin' it local, even when "local" isn't next door.
This is a new series about our local cloth diaper shops. Each week, we will feature two local shops! You will learn where they are located and all about their products. For more information about our local cloth diaper community, please visit our website!
On the Cloth Diaper Project's facebook page, someone mentioned they wanted a local shop closer to them so they didn't have to drive so far to shop for cloth diapers. As we begin our series on shopping local, I thought it would be appropriate to share my response.
We are VERY fortunate to have so many cloth diaper shops in the area!! When I first started cloth diapering, I knew of zero local shops. I asked on online cloth diaper forums, and no one could help me. I finally found out about the Nappy Shoppe and Babies Bottoms and More, and then the others as the Group expanded. But by then, I had a full stash and didn't *need* anything else. I am not a big fan of online shopping, I prefer to see/feel the product before deciding if I want to spend my money on it. And then there is the shipping (which increases the cost of each item, imo)
When I shopped online for diapers, it was very difficult. I bought a few at a time (enough to get free shipping) before deciding if I wanted to order more of that brand, or try something else. I had to wait for them to process the order and ship it to me. It would be a week or so before knowing if I would even like the look of the diaper. I ended up spending more than I needed to on diapers, because of this trial/error with online shopping.
If I had known about local shops, it would be so much easier. Even if I had to drive 1-2 hours, I would have done it in a heartbeat. I could have seen the diapers to compare side by side to know which ones I thought would fit my LO best. I would have felt if they were as soft as I wanted against his skin. I would have had the expert help from the shop owner to answer questions about those specific diapers. I would have gone home that same day with diapers to start trying with E. I would have saved money by not buying diapers that I didn't like the look of, despite having to spend money on gas to get there/back.
Plus, I would have been supporting local wahm businesses.
So many people do not have a CD shop remotely close to them. We have 2 diaper services, 15 retailers, and many wahm shops in this area. That is unheard of! I mentioned this in a meeting with Heather M (president of the Real Diaper Association) and a few other cloth diaper advocates, they were astounded at the number of local shops.
So while I do understand your situation (we've been there so many times, and sometimes still are there -- like this week), I just want to remind you of how lucky we are to have so many shops so close to us! Even if "close" means 45 minutes or more, that is much closer than most others who use cloth diapers.
Ultimately, I think it will still be a better choice financially to make the drive to shop local. You will not spend extra money on items you may not like or on shipping. The shop owners can help you with making the best choice for your family to save you money. Shopping online, it is hard to get that personal service (while many online shops have AMAZING customer service, it is not the same as someone standing in front of you answering questions and showing you items).
I do think it would be awesome to have a shop in that direction, but the interest has to be there on that side of town, and someone needs to start it up:) Keep in mind that all of our local shops are also online, and have a lot of business that is not local. Local sales alone will not be enough to keep them in business. There are only 2 actual storefronts in our area, with a few others with in-home stores (an area of their home that they have converted to a store). Being a store-front (brick & mortar) takes a lot more investment and on-going costs, which is why it is difficult in this economy for them to be a common thing. Most cloth diaper shops are online only because they cannot afford to open a b&m shop.
Okay, now I'm off my soap box. Can you tell this is something I'm passionate about, too, lol? I just wanted to share a different perspective on local shops vs online shopping, from a customer's standpoint. Sharni from the Nappy Shoppe has been posting a lot recently about shopping locally from a retailer vs online from deal a day websites, so she's got my mind going there;) Anyway, let me know your thoughts on this. Feel free to disagree, but this is how I personally feel on the subject.
We went on to have a discussion about this, and while I do understand not everyone can or will shop local, I still feel that you should try to as much as possible. You can shop online at all of our local shops! So even if you aren't able to drive there, you can still support them from your home. Sharni, owner of the Nappy Shoppe, has been blogging about why you should shop local. Here is a great post that she borrowed from a fellow cloth diaper retailer, about 10 reasons why you should shop local.
It is hard for even me to remember how it was to not know about our local shops. I felt that online was the only place I could go for information about cloth diapers, and places to shop for them. This is part of the reason I started the DFW CD Group, so that others can know where they can go to get a hands on cloth diaper experience. I actually feel like I'm cheating in some way if I do not shop locally. I have to remind myself that most people who make the choice to cloth diaper do not have such a large support group in their area, nor do they have so many choices on where to shop locally.
While I do not expect everyone to be willing to drive several hours to visit a cloth diaper shop (many drive from surrounding areas, even from Oklahoma, to visit cloth diaper stores in this area), I do hope that there is appreciation for the amazing cloth diaper community we have in the DFW area!
Stay tuned for upcoming posts about our amazing local cloth diaper shops!
On the Cloth Diaper Project's facebook page, someone mentioned they wanted a local shop closer to them so they didn't have to drive so far to shop for cloth diapers. As we begin our series on shopping local, I thought it would be appropriate to share my response.
We are VERY fortunate to have so many cloth diaper shops in the area!! When I first started cloth diapering, I knew of zero local shops. I asked on online cloth diaper forums, and no one could help me. I finally found out about the Nappy Shoppe and Babies Bottoms and More, and then the others as the Group expanded. But by then, I had a full stash and didn't *need* anything else. I am not a big fan of online shopping, I prefer to see/feel the product before deciding if I want to spend my money on it. And then there is the shipping (which increases the cost of each item, imo)
When I shopped online for diapers, it was very difficult. I bought a few at a time (enough to get free shipping) before deciding if I wanted to order more of that brand, or try something else. I had to wait for them to process the order and ship it to me. It would be a week or so before knowing if I would even like the look of the diaper. I ended up spending more than I needed to on diapers, because of this trial/error with online shopping.
If I had known about local shops, it would be so much easier. Even if I had to drive 1-2 hours, I would have done it in a heartbeat. I could have seen the diapers to compare side by side to know which ones I thought would fit my LO best. I would have felt if they were as soft as I wanted against his skin. I would have had the expert help from the shop owner to answer questions about those specific diapers. I would have gone home that same day with diapers to start trying with E. I would have saved money by not buying diapers that I didn't like the look of, despite having to spend money on gas to get there/back.
Plus, I would have been supporting local wahm businesses.
So many people do not have a CD shop remotely close to them. We have 2 diaper services, 15 retailers, and many wahm shops in this area. That is unheard of! I mentioned this in a meeting with Heather M (president of the Real Diaper Association) and a few other cloth diaper advocates, they were astounded at the number of local shops.
So while I do understand your situation (we've been there so many times, and sometimes still are there -- like this week), I just want to remind you of how lucky we are to have so many shops so close to us! Even if "close" means 45 minutes or more, that is much closer than most others who use cloth diapers.
Ultimately, I think it will still be a better choice financially to make the drive to shop local. You will not spend extra money on items you may not like or on shipping. The shop owners can help you with making the best choice for your family to save you money. Shopping online, it is hard to get that personal service (while many online shops have AMAZING customer service, it is not the same as someone standing in front of you answering questions and showing you items).
I do think it would be awesome to have a shop in that direction, but the interest has to be there on that side of town, and someone needs to start it up:) Keep in mind that all of our local shops are also online, and have a lot of business that is not local. Local sales alone will not be enough to keep them in business. There are only 2 actual storefronts in our area, with a few others with in-home stores (an area of their home that they have converted to a store). Being a store-front (brick & mortar) takes a lot more investment and on-going costs, which is why it is difficult in this economy for them to be a common thing. Most cloth diaper shops are online only because they cannot afford to open a b&m shop.
Okay, now I'm off my soap box. Can you tell this is something I'm passionate about, too, lol? I just wanted to share a different perspective on local shops vs online shopping, from a customer's standpoint. Sharni from the Nappy Shoppe has been posting a lot recently about shopping locally from a retailer vs online from deal a day websites, so she's got my mind going there;) Anyway, let me know your thoughts on this. Feel free to disagree, but this is how I personally feel on the subject.
We went on to have a discussion about this, and while I do understand not everyone can or will shop local, I still feel that you should try to as much as possible. You can shop online at all of our local shops! So even if you aren't able to drive there, you can still support them from your home. Sharni, owner of the Nappy Shoppe, has been blogging about why you should shop local. Here is a great post that she borrowed from a fellow cloth diaper retailer, about 10 reasons why you should shop local.
It is hard for even me to remember how it was to not know about our local shops. I felt that online was the only place I could go for information about cloth diapers, and places to shop for them. This is part of the reason I started the DFW CD Group, so that others can know where they can go to get a hands on cloth diaper experience. I actually feel like I'm cheating in some way if I do not shop locally. I have to remind myself that most people who make the choice to cloth diaper do not have such a large support group in their area, nor do they have so many choices on where to shop locally.
While I do not expect everyone to be willing to drive several hours to visit a cloth diaper shop (many drive from surrounding areas, even from Oklahoma, to visit cloth diaper stores in this area), I do hope that there is appreciation for the amazing cloth diaper community we have in the DFW area!
Stay tuned for upcoming posts about our amazing local cloth diaper shops!
What reasons would you add to the top 10 reasons to shop local?
Monday, March 21, 2011
DFW Cloth Diaper Group
Welcome to our new blog!
As some of you may know, I started this group in August 2010. I was mostly interested in meeting a few local families who also use cloth diapers. I started a page on Facebook, and set up our first meeting.
Only one mama showed up with her little one. I was just happy someone showed up! Over the next couple of months, it was just me and my boys at the meet-ups. I was slightly disappointed, since the Facebook group was slowly growing, but the monthly meet ups were not. But in January, we hit 100 members (yay!). I changed the day to a Friday, instead of Saturday. We had about 15 show up!! I was thrilled, and a bit overwhelmed.
February, we hit 200 members, only a few weeks after reaching 100. And now, in March, we have 344 members!!! The Facebook page has become very active, with members helping each other out and sharing their CD experience. We also now have our own website, with general CD information, and also our local group info.
The DFW Cloth Diaper Group is also co-hosting the Great Cloth Diaper Change (with Baby Rear Gear of Arlington). We are participating in a world-wide event to set the Guinness World Record(tm) for the most simultaneous cloth diaper changes! The event will take place on April 23, at 10am (CDT). Details for our local event can be found here.
All that leads us here, to this blog. I decided a blog would be a great way to hear local moms experience in cloth diapers. We may occassionally stray from CD's and discuss other natural parenting topics, but it will be mostly about CD's. We already have the first few contributers lined up! Our first topic will be Getting Started, which I thought was appropriate as we start this blog.
Brenda is mommy to 2 boys, ages 3.5 years & 16 months. She started using cloth diapers when her youngest was 2 months and her oldest was 2.5 years. She founded the DFW Cloth Diaper Group in August 2010 to meet local CDing families, and to help those interested in CD's get started.
As some of you may know, I started this group in August 2010. I was mostly interested in meeting a few local families who also use cloth diapers. I started a page on Facebook, and set up our first meeting.
Only one mama showed up with her little one. I was just happy someone showed up! Over the next couple of months, it was just me and my boys at the meet-ups. I was slightly disappointed, since the Facebook group was slowly growing, but the monthly meet ups were not. But in January, we hit 100 members (yay!). I changed the day to a Friday, instead of Saturday. We had about 15 show up!! I was thrilled, and a bit overwhelmed.
February, we hit 200 members, only a few weeks after reaching 100. And now, in March, we have 344 members!!! The Facebook page has become very active, with members helping each other out and sharing their CD experience. We also now have our own website, with general CD information, and also our local group info.
The DFW Cloth Diaper Group is also co-hosting the Great Cloth Diaper Change (with Baby Rear Gear of Arlington). We are participating in a world-wide event to set the Guinness World Record(tm) for the most simultaneous cloth diaper changes! The event will take place on April 23, at 10am (CDT). Details for our local event can be found here.
All that leads us here, to this blog. I decided a blog would be a great way to hear local moms experience in cloth diapers. We may occassionally stray from CD's and discuss other natural parenting topics, but it will be mostly about CD's. We already have the first few contributers lined up! Our first topic will be Getting Started, which I thought was appropriate as we start this blog.
Brenda is mommy to 2 boys, ages 3.5 years & 16 months. She started using cloth diapers when her youngest was 2 months and her oldest was 2.5 years. She founded the DFW Cloth Diaper Group in August 2010 to meet local CDing families, and to help those interested in CD's get started.
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