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The invaluable yet lowly diaper was first mass-produced in 1887, a rectangle of oft-soiled, washable cotton fabric unimproved for more than 60 years, until a disposable version appeared. Ever since, ...

Whether for eco-friendly reasons, cost, or pure comfort and style, many parents are opting to use cloth diapers these days. Once upon a time this meant swaddling a rectangular piece of white cotton ...

Disposable diapers aren't perfect, but may hold some environmental advantages over cloth diapers. (The Associated Press) By Kendyl Salcito Special to The Washington Post The invaluable yet lowly ...

Kendyl Salcito is the executive director of NomoGaia, a think tank dedicated to helping multinational corporations respect human rights in their global operations. The invaluable yet lowly diaper was ...

Kristi Schneider of Brooklyn Park used disposable diapers with her first child, 10-year-old Quinn, when he was a baby. This time around with baby Logan, she decided to go with reusable diapers after ...

In a lot of ways, disposable diapers can seem more practical than cloth diapers. They strap right on and go right in the trash once they are soiled. But there are a lot of reasons to consider ...

If you’ve got diapers and fabric, you’ve got burp cloths. This Cloth Diaper Burp Cloths tutorial makes sewing for babies fast, fun, and beginner-friendly. Finally checked “make baby stuff” off my list ...

A sewing party at NSU organized by Pineville native Karly Stansell introduced students to the mission of making cloth diapers ...

Cloth diapers were a popular choice, and the only choice, for many generations. Having been largely replaced by the addition of disposable diapers to the marketplace, cloth diapers started making a ...

The thought of using cloth diapers can elicit a strong reaction at first. They can seem overwhelming, time consuming and probably gross. But with a little more insight into why they are becoming ...