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From essential oils to homemade baby food — I’ve always been game for anything I can do to integrate my parenting style with environmentally conscious and earth-friendly practices, with one exception — cloth diapers.

What's the deal with "stripping" cloth diapers? If your diapers seem to retain odor or are not absorbing as well as they have been, it may be time to strip them.  Residue can build up from detergents, hard water, or if diapers aren't fully rinsed after each use. "Stripping" them is a treatment process that strips the residue from the surface of your diapers.  If you’re not sure when it’s time to strip your diapers, look for these signs: Funky ammonia or “barnyard” smell You think your diapers are the culprits for your rash problems Overuse of rash cream Preparing pre-loved...

Diapers ✔️ Laundry Supplies ✔️ Wet Bags ✔️ Inserts? No matter what diaper system you and your little one are using, inserts will be your best friend. Whether your diapers are one piece or two pieces, most diapers will require extra absorbency for bedtime, nap time, long car rides, and growing babies. Absorbent fabric inserts are put either inside or on top of the diaper when needed.  Just like diapers, you have many options to choose from. Absorbency can be customized with inserts. They can be combined or folded to create the perfect absorbency for your baby. Different fabrics perform with different...

Do you have an eco-mom to shop for? “Eco-mom” is a buzz term for women who make environmentally conscious consumer choices that extend into their baby shopping habits. These are women who can decode a product or a nutrition label with impressive accuracy. They typically avoid chemicals and rely on reusables — you probably won’t find a lot of unrecycled plastic toys or tableware in their home. In a world where 90 percent of toys are made of throwaway plastics, shopping for eco-friendly moms might feel like a high task but have no fear. Lucky for us all, there’s a...

Leaving your little one for the first time can be daunting. Finding a daycare that is understanding of cloth diapering families can add to the worries. At Zoolikins, we're all about making your life as a parent just a little bit easier, which is why we've compiled a list of local Arizona daycares that are cloth diapering friendly.  Check out this list of the valley's cloth diaper friendly daycares recommended by our Facebook community! If you have a day care you'd like to see added to our list, please email info@zoolikins.com A Step Ahead - Ahwatukee Awakening Seed School - Phoenix BeiBei...