April 16th to 22th is International Cloth Diaper week. The purpose is to educate parents that cloth diapering is an actual option for modern homes - no pins required. I found that cloth diapers are not created equal. If you are going in this to save money, like me, then here are some things to look for: diaper changes in size as the child grows, made of high quality material … [Read more...]
Using BumGenius Cloth Diapers in France
When I was pregnant with Juliana, I decided that I would use cloth diapers for her. Even though it is better for the environment, I have to admit that my main motivation for using them is that it is a less expensive alternative to disposable diapers. After doing much research into diapers, I decided to use BumGenius. I would have liked to use a French brand, but I could not … [Read more...]
French Feminist Warns that Going Green is Bad for Women’s Rights
I never thought that by deciding to breastfeed, use cloth diapers and opt for organic food would be putting women in France in jeopardy of losing the progress they have made in women's rights. In her book, Le Conflit : La Femme et La Mère, Elisabeth Badinter attacks politicians, breastfeeding advocates and psychologist for turning French women into slaves. She further … [Read more...]
Buying Cloth Diapers in France is Challenging
We decided that instead of using disposable diapers, we use cloth diapers (couches lavable) for our little girl. Not only will this cut costs significantly, but it will be a more comfortable solution for her and is better for the environment. I am not talking about the cloth from the days of our parents and grandparents with the safety pins, but the modern diapers that are … [Read more...]