Apr 16, 2012

Celebrate International Cloth Diaper Week

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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 that will last MANY washings, snaps instead of velcro (lasts longer) and ability to change the inserts without changing the shell. If you are not so concerned over saving money, then you can really go crazy with all the … [Read more...]

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Jan 11, 2012

Using BumGenius Cloth Diapers in France

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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 find enough reviews to determine which one to use. The cost of imported cloth diapers from the US is the same as the French ones, so I decided to go with what I knew.I do not know anyone here that uses cloth. In … [Read more...]

Aug 9, 2011

French Feminist Warns that Going Green is Bad for Women’s Rights

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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 asserts that women do not need to bow down to nature. She thinks that breastfeeding and using cloth diapers is a type of bondage that forces them to spend more time with their children at the expense of their personal … [Read more...]

Jun 25, 2011

Buying Cloth Diapers in France is Challenging

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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 easy and more effective. The ones I wanted (and ended up choosing) fits babies at any age - from newborn to toddlers. This way I do not have to worry about having x amount in each size. The hardest part about going cloth in … [Read more...]