The Cloth Diaper Geek Explains it all!

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Question: What are flushable liners and what are the benefits of using them?

The Geek's Answer: Biodegradable Flushable Liners are special dry-weave liners that are intended to catch the solid waste and help prevent the diaper from getting too soiled. When changing the diaper simply go into the bathroom and carefully place the soiled liner in the toilet and flush. The benefits are that your diapers will be easier to launder because you'll have less solid waste on the diaper.

Theses Flushable Liners come in 100 sheets per roll and often sheets can be cut in half before use allowing you to get twice as many uses out of a roll. They are very thin and soft, similar to tissue paper, and are comfortable for baby.

Question: Do I have to use cloth wipes if I use cloth diapers or can I still use disposable wipes?

The Geek's Answer: You do not have to use cloth wipes. However, using cloth wipes is more convenient, here's why...

Generally when you're changing a disposable you place the dirty wipes inside the dirty diaper, fold it up in a little package and toss in the garbage. When using cloth diapers you place the diapers into your laundry pail or wetbag and then are left with a handful of dirty disposable wipes to get rid of. If you're out, you'd need a special baggie to carry them home in until you can dispose of them.

If you were using cloth wipes you could simply put the dirty wipes in with your cloth diapers and wash all together. Simply dump the contents of your diaper pail, wet bag, or pail liner into the wash and tada! It's that simple. It's not recommended that you wash disposable wipes, they have a tendancy to break apart in the washer and can attach themselves in tiny pieces to your aplix and cause quite a hassle.

Fluff in the Spotlight: EmmaLu Waterproof Carseat Covers

What is one of the most time consuming, frustrating, inconvenient AND disgusting jobs a mother has to deal with? Cleaning the carseats! No matter how seemingly harmless a carseat may look on the outside, we all know what lurks beneath the cover. Cheerios, raisins, mystery goo, and pretty much some of the grossest grime you can imagine, and on top of that you have to take off all the straps and buckles, take it apart, wash, air dry and then put it all back together.

This is exactly what Jen and Rebecca, inventors of the EmmaLu Carseat Covers had in mind when coming up with the awesome design for their innovative designer carseat covers. They know moms are pressed for time and don't have time to go disassembling the carseat every time there's a spill or leaky diaper.
The EmmaLu carseat covers come in either infant or toddler size and fit a wide array of popular carseat brands. Here are a few of the amazing features:

• Machine Wash & Dry
• Fit over top of the manufacturers cover
• Velcro closures
• No need to even remove the seat from the car when installing the cover or removing the cover
• Fits most 5-point harness carseats
• Available in Designer Prints
• Made in the USA
• Perfect accessory for cloth diapered babies & toddlers

Pimp Your Stash #6 - Ends 9/25 (Emmalu Toddler Carseat Cover) *** CLOSED ***

This weeks Pimp Your Stash winner will receive a Pink Multi-Dot Toddler Size waterproof Emmalu Carseat Cover! (A $70 value). This weeks question is "what's your favorite Emmalu carseat cover print?"

Guidelines for Entry
-In order to participate in our weekly contest and validate all extra entries you must first answer the weekly question.

-Please, be sure to be logged into your email account when you post your comment for us to be able to contact you if you win (that is with the option called OpenID). If you have a blog, be sure to be logged into the account linked to your blog for an easier way to contact you....

-Each contest runs from Sunday 12am to Friday 9pm.

-Winners are chosen using random.org, notified on Saturdays and winners name also posted on Blog.

-Winners have 7 days from contest end to claim their prize.

-Participation is open to mamas and papas worldwide! Anyone and everyone is welcome to join in the fun, however we are not responsible for lost packages and prizes that do not reach their destination will not be replaced.

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Good Luck!!
*Thanks to Emmalu Desgigns for sposoring this week's Pimp Your Stash! Prize is available in Toddler size Pink Multi Dot only, and is a "seconds" due to a fabric imperfection which is not noticeable. This item is non-returnable/exchangeable.

Fluff in the Spotlight: Wet Happened? Designer WetBag & Diaper Clutch

You might ask, "What's the point in a fancy wetbag for dirty diapers?" Many mom's wonder, "can't I just use a plastic bag?" Well the truth is, you can but should you?! Wetbags are very versatile and can be used for a variety of purposes besides just dirty diapers. Some of their many uses include

• Soiled Clothing or Bibs
• Soiled Reusable Nursing Pads
• Dirty Diapers
• Potty Training
• Wet Swimsuits, Gym Clothes
• Toiletries & Cosmetics
• Camping/Hiking
  & much more!

This product is not just some fancy, unnecessary accessory that you NEED because of the designer prints it's available in.

Imagine this scenario, you send your cloth diapers to daycare with your child and you provide a plastic WalMart bag for them to place your soiled diapers into so that you can bring them home at the end of the day. Another employee, unfamiliar with your cloth diapering routine sees a bag with dirty diapers inside and throws them away thinking they are garbage. I have read horror stories on Message Boards from moms who are devastated that they or someone else accidentally tossed their valuable diapers into the garbage never to be seen again. Don't let it happen to you!

Check out Wet Happened? WetBags and Cloth Diaper Clutches and see what the Buzz is all about! Treat yourself to one and experience all the possibilites for use besides just cloth diapering. This accessorie is sure to last you through the years.

Available in a variety of prints and sizes to suit your needs.