Photostory: My Gwapito + Milestone Updates

This photo was grabbed from the Chemist Dad. Hehe...

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Parenting Tips: I Make a Shift because I Care

Moms and Dads! Let me share this with you...

I am not posting this because I resell cloth diapers. I will never mind if you don't buy from me as long as you will shift from disposable diapers to reusable cloth diapers. It is not only about the money you can save, but it's all about how you can help save the environment and your baby. 

I shifted from disposable diapers to cloth diapers because I care. Will you also make the shift?

Happy Parenting!

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Photostory: Cloth Diaper Decision Chart

Just want to share this Cloth Diaper Decision Chart.

Funny right? Cloth Diaper is very addictive. So mommies, which path would you take?

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Parenting Tips: How harmful disposable diapers are?

Attention Moms and Dads!

Don't wait this to happen to your child.

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Did you know that disposable diapers contain Sodium Polyacrylate? Sodium polyacrylate is the super absorbent gel than can absorb up to 100 times its weight in water. It can stick to baby's genitals, which cause allergic reactions, and it has been linked in the past to toxic shock syndrome, and is very harmful and potentially lethal to pets.

Moreover, disposable diapers undergo a paper-bleaching process that produces a by-product called Dioxin. In case you don't know, Dioxin is the most toxic of all cancer-linked chemicals, which causes damage to the central nervous system, kidneys, and liver.

Not to mention the wastes accumulated using disposable diapers. Each diaper can take up to 500 years to decompose. Imagine that? Almost 30 percent of each diaper consists of non-biodegradable products such as absorbent vinyl layers, elastics, Velcro, absorbent gelling material in addition to plastic packaging. In addition there are as many as 100 viruses that can survive in solid diapers for up to two weeks including live polio virus excreted by recent-vaccinated babies. The germs constitute a potential hazard to sanitation workers and garbage handlers too.

If your child is still on disposable diapers, potty train them as soon as they are ready or better shift to cloth diaper. It's never too late to make a shift to protect your child and help save the environment.

Information source: Children's Health Environmental Coalition

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Hot Fluff Cool Baby Giveaway

Hey everyone! Look what are we going to have this day!

Welcome to the Hot Fluff Cool Baby Cloth Diaper Giveaway! This awesome cloth diaper stash starter event is sponsored by Greenie Beanie Bottoms and hosted by Just Add Cloth, along with over 75 wonderful and influential bloggers who all love cloth!

Cloth diapering is a great way to reduce our waste, help our planet, and save money. Cloth diapers are Hot items and Cool for your baby! Not only are cloth diapers more breathable in warm weather, but they make adorable accessories in Summer!

Starting your stash can be daunting, so this prize from Greenie Beanie Bottoms is a great way to get a variety of diapers to try out. Greenie Beanie Bottoms is an online retailer of cloth diapers, accessories, amber teething jewelry, and reusable menstrual and nursing pads.

They offer totally free shipping for all orders in the U.S. and low flat rate shipping to Canada.

What are the Prizes:

Our Hot Fluff Cool Baby cloth diaper prize comprises everything you need to get started with cloth!

One lucky winner will receive:

2 Happy Heinys One Size pocket diapers

2 Wahmies Deluxe One Size pocket diapers

2 Drybees All-In-One cloth diapers

2 Oh Katy One Size Pocket diapers

2 Tweedle Bugs One Size pocket diapers

A dozen Tiny Tush Perfect Wipes

A Knickerknappies Hanging Diaper Pail /wet bag

2 Pairs Agoo baby leg Warmers

A Wolbybug wet bag

A jar of LuSa Organics booty balm

5 Fold-to-Fit Bamboo inserts by the Cloth Diaper Company

2 Happy Heinys One Size diaper covers

That's 10 pocket diapers in winner's choice of colors and closures, two wet bags, 12 cloth wipes, two pair baby leg warmers, diaper cream, two diaper covers, and five bamboo terry cloth inserts!

Bringing the grand prize total to over $300!!

With 15 diaper changes and accessories to match, this is a great beginner stash for anyone just starting out in cloth diapering.


How to Join:

This giveaway runs from 12:01AM July 16 through 11:59PM July 31, EST. It is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada. Must be 18 or older. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Entering means you agree to the terms and conditions stated in the form.

Entering is easy! Simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Momaye's Diary is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. 

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Photostory: Cloth Diapering

Sharing funny thoughts about Cloth Diapering.

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I will never regret shifting to cloth diaper, the investment is worth it and the result is overwhelming, haha. My son was potty trained so quick at age 23 months. In just two weeks potty trained na sya both sa poop at wee wee. Yey!

Will you be brave enough to make a shift? Please let me know, I am more than willing to help you.

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Photostory: Washing and Caring for Cloth Diaper

I found this really helpful photo (from MCNP, but the photo source is ecobumba.com.au) for moms who are new to cloth diaper.

Now, who says laundry is hard when you are into cloth diaper? That's what I thought before but no it isn't based on my almost 7 months of cloth diaper experience.

Happy Friday!

P.S.: Please join my Review + Giveaway: 4th of July Party Games Packet. This is OPEN WORLDWIDE.

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Photostory: A Reason to Make a Shift

Got this photo from The Natural Parent Magazine on Facebook. For those mommies who are still thinking twice in giving up disposable over cloth diapers, this a better reason to go for it! 

Anyone is FREE to SHARE this so we can create AWARENESS and to NOT CONTRIBUTE further to the GLOBAL GREEN HOUSE EFFECT. Yes, you can make a difference and these little differences when combine can make a BIG DIFFERENCE.

It is never too late and it is better late than never. Happy Monday!

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Modern Cloth Nappying Pinays

Yesterday, super hanap ako ng cloth diaper supplier for my Kumare who will give birth soon. I need to buy cloth diaper for her within the month so that her mom could bring them with her on June to Dubai. I accidentally find this facebook page group at Smart Parenting Forum: Modern Cloth Nappying Pinays.

Modern Cloth Nappying Pinays is a group of Pinay Mommies who are into cloth diaper. Cool! Ang dami na din palang Pinay Moms who are fond of cloth diaper. So I joined the group and after I was approved, I posted about my first cloth diaper experience. I was overwhelmed with the response because the moms are really full of knowledge about cloth diapering. They even correct me with the use of the shell and the insert. Actually, un kasi dati sabi skin nun napagbilhan ko. I can just remove the insert and replace it. Haha! But I notice nga MCNP moms are right, hindi naman pwede un ganun dahil un amoy naiiwan so we really need to change the whole diaper every 2 hours.

I started cloth diapering my son when he was 17 months and now he’s 22 months so that’s 5 months already. But I just bought my first alva cloth diaper last January.  My son is at the potty training stage already and in fact he poops every morning in his potty chair. At long last! Lol. At daytime, he’s into training pants because he does not pee often like once within an hour. Potty training is not easy and I am so thankful that his new yaya tita is so patient with him.

My goal now is to cloth diaper my son at night though I have so many disposable diaper stocks for night. I know I should not use disposables already but I am just afraid that he will be not comfortable at night. I also want to buy that bamboo and hemp inserts that they say are more absorbent than microfiber insert. Natural fabrics like bamboo and hemp absorb pretty well but slower than microfiber. So it better to use bamboo or hemp insert at night to prevent leak. I hope I get it right, you can correct me again and it will be okay with me J

I am really glad I found Modern Cloth Nappying Pinays Group because I am learning there. They have these Docs all about cloth diaper that includes the do’s and don’ts, and the one I am also looking for yesterday, the stripping procedure. Cool right?

So mommies, if you don’t know cloth diaper yet join the Modern Cloth Nappying Pinays. Just click HERE and ask permission to join because it is a closed group. If you have many questions about cloth diaper and you are still not convince to try, this will be a great place for you. Promise! (Warning: Cloth Diaper could be so addictive. Lol)

Come and join us, together we will learn more about Cloth Diaper.

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My Cloth Diaper Experience

As promised, I am going to write about my own cloth diaper experience. You can check back All About Cloth Diaper I have posted a week ago.

My son is over 13.0 kilos by now and is growing so fast. I have bought cloth diaper last year form an online seller. Unfortunately, it is not a good buy. Yes it is cheap and it comes with 4 inserts, but gosh it’s leaking all over and you need to change it frequently because the inserts are smaller and not that absorbent. Plus the fact that I need to add garter to each side to make a snug fit and after just 3 months it won’t fit my son’s but to think its XL size already. (I opt not to post the pictures but I have actually have here.)

So, I surf the net for another brand of cloth diaper. Some are really pricey but the reviews are really good. But thinking my son is already 19 months that time and I barely have 1 year to go for him to completely potty trained, then I look for much cheaper brand but with a good feedback also.

I found one at Ebay.ph and its name is Alva Cloth Diaper. I am familiar with this since I have an online seller friend in FB who sells this brand. So I inquire with the price and transact with the seller.

1 layer absorbent Polyester soaker
+ 1 layer of WATERPROOF & BREATHEABLE PUL
Easy to use. Soft and breathable.
Machine washable and dryable.

white Alva Cloth Diaper

blue-violet  Alva Cloth Diaper

off-white Alva Cloth Diaper

I actually bought four cloth diapers (2 pcs. blue-violet, 1 pc. off-white and 1 pc. white), each comes with one insert. I immediately tried it with my son of course, and it overwhelms me because it works like a disposable diaper except that you can reuse it all over as long as it is not yet dirty and just replace the insert. 

it is cute just like disposable diaper 

it has snug fit to avoid leaks

my son is really comfortable wearing it even without pants

because it is cloth, it is breathable and comfy

The inserts are much wider and are very absorbent. In fact, it takes longer to dry so you really need to buy additional or you can make your own out of microfiber towel. By the way, the inserts can be changed every two hours depending on your baby’s amount of urine.

Microfibre insert (80% polyester+20% nylon)

the insert we have made from microfiber towel

My husband and I have sewn additional 6 pieces of 3-layer inserts from a microfiber towel he have won from a raffle. It works well like the original inserts.

I also bought 2 sets of Disney training pants (3 per set, so I have 6 of them). The training pants can be used to avoid accidents during the potty training stage. It does not prevent leaks totally because it’s not that padded. I let my son wear it during morning before taking a bath for his skin to freely breathe. He likes it much because of the Mickey Mouse design.

Disney Training Pants

Now, we have a lot of savings from this cloth diaper. My son will only use disposable pull-ups at night or when we are out for the convenience of not changing often.

I'm also planning to re-sell cloth diaper, what do you think? Why not?  I am using it and I want other Filipina moms out there to use them not for the money that I can earn, but for the health of their babies (rash free) and for our mother earth also.

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All About Cloth Diaper

As a practical mom, I always find ways to save money but not compromising the health of my son. My frequent visits at different parenting sites and forums lead to my discovery of different types of cloth diapers. I am familiar with the old fashioned cloth diaper, lampin or flat diaper, which our grandparents have used before. But I never knew that there are other types of cloth diaper now.

There are several types of modern cloth diapers to choose from that will best suits your baby.

Flat diaper is the oldest style of cloth diaper, which has a basic design but very practical. These are single large layer of square or rectangular cloth that you can fold to fit your baby and needs to be pinned to stay on the baby. 

Prefolds, on the other hand, are made up of layered cloth sewn together to create a thicker layer. Prefolds also need to be fastened with pins or Snappi. 

Flat/prefold diapers are the most inexpensive cloth diaper and because it can be fold to fit, these cannot be easily outgrown as compared to some other fitted cloth diaper model. However, especially for restless baby, it is prone to clustering.

photos courtesy of The Diaper Jungle

Fitted diaper looks like a disposable diaper and is made of a few layers of absorbent cloth like organic cotton or hemp, plain or print. This come in different sizes with contours for legs and elastic gatherings for baby's body snug fit, and can have Velcro or snap fasteners. Like flats/prefolds, this needs a cover to be waterproof.


Fitted diapers are more expensive than flats/prefolds but are much easier to use.

photos courtesy of Pinoy Baby

photos courtesy of The Diaper Jungle

One online seller I know is selling Baby Cino Reusable Cloth Diaper and she also sells plastic panty/diaper cover to prevent leaks. Baby Cino Diaper is a flat diaper or lampin that is stitched and sewn like a diaper and with Velcro tape for easy snapping. (photos courtesy of Baby's little nook)

Plastic Diaper Cover

Next is one of the most user friendly cloth diapers and is mostly use at home, the Pocket Diaper. Pocket diaper looks similar and as slim as disposable diaper. It consists of a waterproof outer layer and a water-wicking inner layer sewn together to create a pocket to which an insert goes. The inner layer is typically made of suede cloth or microfleece to draw the moisture away from the baby’s skin to prevent diaper rash. Insert, on the other hand, is made up from absorbent cloth like microfiber.

Pocket diaper is a great introduction into cloth. Its even expensive but definitely worth the price.

photos courtesy of The Diaper Jungle

photos courtesy of Pinoy Baby

photos courtesy of Pinoy Baby

And the ultimate one piece diaper is the All in One Diaper (AIO). AIO is like the pocket diaper with a waterproof cover, the inner lining and the absorbent layer (insert), except that all the parts are sewn together in one diaper unit. It also has the snaps and/or Velcro closures.

AIO is the most convenient diaper since it is all in one item, but it takes longer to dry since they are thicker than other types of cloth diapers.

photos courtesy of Go Go Natural

Now there is also All in Two (AI2) diaper, the two piece version of. The only difference between the two is that the soakers in AI2 is either snap or lay in, while that of AI0 is sewn to the diaper. You can remove the soaker just like in pocket diaper that is why AI2 dry faster than AIO.

If you think diapers are leaving behind the technology, well you are wrong because manufacturers are always introducing something new like Hybrid diaper, Swim diaper and Training diaper.

Hybrid diaper is made up of a waterproof cover and a biodegradable insert made from wood pulp fibers and sodium polyacrylate. Some inserts are flushable and are not like the traditional disposable diapers. Manufacturers come up with this idea for a more natural type of disposable that is better for the environment and your baby.

Swim diaper, on the other hand, is made up of a waterproof outer layer (either polyester or nylon) and a soft inner layer (either soft mesh or absorbent terry). This is made not for absorbency but to contain mess that is why one of its most essential qualities is strong elasticity to hold everything in place.

For toddlers at potty training stage, training diapers or trainers are for them. It is made up of either cotton or polyester outer layer, and a soft absorbent inner layer. Trainers are like underwears but with PUL or polyester to keep accidents in. They come in many cute designs and prints to make your toddlers excited to wear them just like a big kid.

photos courtesy of The Cloth Diaper Connection

They are many types and brand of cloth diapers to choose from depending on what you prefer and your budget. I’m proud to say that my 19-month old son is using cloth diaper for almost 4 months now. I’ll post about it soon.

It is never too late to shift to cloth diaper and go natural! You can save money and most importantly you can help save the world. 

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