One of the reasons cloth diapering is really making a resurgence is the money-saving aspect. While it seems expensive to pay $20 for one diaper, use that diaper three times a week for a whole year and you’re down to 13 cents per use. Add another six months of use and you’re down to 9 [...]
Sprout Soup is one of the many hosts around the globe for the Great Cloth Diaper Change. This event aims to bring awareness to reusable diapering choices by attempting a world record for the most cloth diapers changed at one time! The date is April 23, 2011, 12pm Eastern Time Sprout Soup 4310 N High Street Columbus, [...]
Danielle tried Thirsties Pre-Wash and Rockin’ Green Funk Rock and sized them up on her diaper stinkies. Here’s what she had to say.
There are so many options today for a greener diaper, but are cloth diapers really better for the environment? The Real Diaper Association estimates that 27.4 Billion disposables are used each year in the US alone. Cloth diapers will hold up to 75-200 washes or more. Recycling diapers just seems to make sense. Disposable diapers also require more resources to manufacture than [...]
Sprout Swap time is approaching quickly! This is your T-minus 8 Days Warning! You have 8 more days to register and drop off your items to sell in the February Sprout Swap! New to the swap? You can read all about it on our Sprout Swap information page. Remember there are a few new rules [...]
Following a few simple steps will ensure that you get the best return on your investment and will be able to sell a large percentage of your items at the swap. First, make sure your items are clean. This seems like a no-brainer, but do your best to remove stains and smells. The sun is [...]
Start sifting through your diapers and slings–the Sprout Swap is on its way. Find a new home for your gently used baby gear. Accepting items from July 27th until August 13th. Please register your items on-line before bringing them in. Registration can be found at www.sproutsoup.com. After the swap, which is from August 20 through [...]
Here’s a great way to pass on your used diapers (and baby blankets, burp cloths or towels) and help the wildlife of the Gulf of Mexico! FuzziBunz, maker of the FuzziBunz One Size Diaper, is collecting and distributing microfiber towels, inserts, prefolds, contour diapers and other absorbent baby items like burp cloths, blankets and towels. [...]
