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Chemical Free- Did you know that commercial dryer sheets contain chemicals that melt onto your clothes? Think about it every day you are wearing chemicals, that can not be healthy for our skin. Our wool dryer balls are completely chemical free.

Longevity- Each ball lasts aproximatly for one year, with normal use. That means you are spending $4 a year on dryer balls, as opposed to $4 for a box every few months of commercial dryer sheets.

Speedy Savings- Wool naturally absorbs water, so whole clothes are dryer the balls are wicking away the moisture. Thus, laundry is dried faster, which leads to savings on your electric bill!

By simply switching from commercial dryer sheets to wool dryer balls, you are making a small step with a big out come. Reducing chemical toxins on your body and in your home, and saving money!

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Cloth Diapers-Part 3 How many and how much?

The real cost of CDing
When I first started to research CD's I was shell shocked! Twenty bucks for a diaper? Please, how the heck is this cheaper? It's true that dropping the initial money on a CD stash can be quite a big amount (but it doesnt have to be!) I would say that the average CDer pays $300 to $500 on CDs. Here is where they SAVE money.
A. They can be used for multiply children. (Just remember to buy majority of them in neutral colors!)
B. If you buy one size they can last you through potty training.
C. You can resell them! (chances are you wont make all your money back, but you may be able to make half of it!
**WARNING** Buying and selling CD's can become ADDICTING (Just ask my Husband who brought in 3 CD packages today...)

How many do I need?
This really depends on what kind of diapers you want to try and when you are planning to start.

Newborn- So here is the thing most OS diapers do not start until 8 to 10 lbs. (I don't think Lady Petunia fit in hers until she was 9 lbs, even then they were a tad big but still worked.) So many people buy a separate stash for the NB faze. For Prefolds and fitteds it is recommend to have 24 to 30 prefolds (if you are going to wash every other day, add more if you want to wash every third day). I would say you would want 8 or so covers. The other popular choice for the new born faze is AIO's. If you chose these 24 is probably a good amount to start with.

What I did- I did not use CD's on Lady Petunia until we got out of the tar poop faze, and her belly button healed. When I did start I used mostly g diapers (tiny and small), they worked great until she could fit in her OS flips. She started in full time in CD's (flips and BG's) when she was around 4 weeks old. Honestly if you are a new mom using sposies for the first couple of weeks is not a bad idea. You are probably going to be soar and exhausted that adding a couple loads of laundry may be a really big project. That being said, next time around I plan to buy a newborn stash and use it.

Infant and up- This again depends on how often you want to wash, how often the child wets, and remember each kid is different. Different diapers work for different kids!
Prefolds/fitteds/- 20 to 24, if you have a heavy wetter you probably will want more since you will have to change more often. Prefolds do not leave the baby feeling dry, ultimately they need to be changed more often.
Snappis- 5 or 7
 Pockets/AIO- 24-30
AI2s- At least 6 covers and  24 inserts
Wet bags- 2 or 3 of each size, that way if you are washing and need to dispose of a diaper you can. Remember to buy more if your child will be in daycare.
Doubler/liners- This is preference and need only.
Diaper pales- Probably just one, but if you have a large house and find yourself changing diapers in more then one place then maybe get more.
Cloth wipes-30 to 50

What I have-  This is after a year of cding.
All of my diapers on one size, it just makes more sense to me.
36 flip stay dry inserts
6 Flip covers (my favorite)
2 Econobum covers
1 WAHM cover (work at home mom, more on that later)- I just bought this one and she leaked in it it the first hour she wore it, needless to say despite the cute ruffles it will be resold soon)
1 Bumgenius pocket diaper with 3 microfiber inserts
1 Blueberry pocket diaper
2 Happy heinys pockets
2 Sunbaby pockets
2 fuzzibuns pockets
10 Bummis fleece liners- These are supper soft I only use them if Lady Petunia is a little red and needs cream. Or if we are going to be some where for a while, and I don't know when I will be able to change her.
5 or so Bumgenius doublers
2 Hemp Babies doublers
 Diaper pales- 0
Wet bags- 2 hanging large ones (Best bottom, planet wise) 1 medium (planet wise), 1 small (planet wise).
The medium and small go in my diaper bag (which is the size of a suit case :) I put all of my extra diapers and wipes in the medium, and if I change while out the soiled ones go in the small bag. This works great for my stroller because the Phil and Teds basket is rather small so it fits nicely.
Cloth wipes- 30 or so. I made my own out of cheap thin Gerber burp cloths (they look and feel like large wash cloths) I cut them down the middle the long way and then into three pieces each.

What is in your cloth diaper stash?

Cleaning with vinager

A year ago Ballerina was having a play date with her friend Spiderman, they we playing in my kitchen while I got Lady Petunia to sleep. Ballerina was able to hack the child safety locks under my sink, and pull out a bottle of bathroom cleaner with bleach, Spiderman began squirting her. Her clothes were ruined and worse her skin was covered with bleach, and other harsh chemicals. That is the day when I decided that their must be a way to thoroughly clean my home with out risking the health of my family. I began to research natural/safe cleaning solutions and was surprised to find something that was sitting right on my lazy susan. Vinegar.

Vinegar can be used for an extraordinary amount of everyday uses.

• Toilet- Combine a half of cup of vinegar, and a half of cup of water. Pour into the toilet and let it sit over night. Scrub with a toilet brush in the morning. The vinegar will disinfect it, and you will be left with a whiter, brighter bowl.
• Bath room/ kitchen all purpose cleaner-  Fill a clean spray bottle with half vinegar and half water, use as you would an all purpose cleaner. Your kitchen and bath room will be disinfected and you can use this cleaner around your family!
• Carpet stain removal- Mix 2 tbs of vinegar, and 1/3 cup of baking soda. Cover stain and rub in, leave over night and vacuum it up in the morning. (Please always test a small portion of the carpet first.)
• Relieve litter box stank- Cats stink. After cleaning your litter box pour a couple of capfuls of vinegar into an empty box, scrub with a brush or sponge. Rinse vinegar out and do this every time you clean it.
• Microwave cleaner- Fill a bowl with half vinegar and half water, microwave for 4-6 minutes. The steam from the water and vinegar will loosen up any hard stains! Wipe clean with a sponge.
• Unclog drains- Pour 1 cup of baking soda, 1 cup of vinegar into the sink, let it foam and bubble. Drain by pouring hot/boiling water down the drain.
• Dishwasher- To remove soap build up, run a cup of vinegar in a normal wash cycle.
• Coffee Pot- Pour a half of cup of vinegar into your coffee water, run several times until vinegar is gone.
• Washing machine- Use a half of cup of vinegar during a hot wash cycle.
• Remove mildew from plastic shower curtains- Place shower curtain in washing machine with a cup of vinegar and regular detergent.
• Floor Cleaner- Add a 1/4 of a cup of vinegar to a gallon of hot water. Mop as normal. (Only use this for vinyl/ non wood floors.)
• Window Cleaner- Use the spray bottle with half water and half vinegar in place of Windex.

What are your favorite cleaning uses for vinegar?

Product Spotlight- Shiny Heiny Bum Butter

Jubilee Baby Co. recently launched Shiny Heiny Bum butter, an all natural chemical free bum balm. We believe that your baby deserves the very best, and that Shiny Heiny Bum Butter is the very  best.

Our ingredients
All of our ingredients are 100% organic and natural! We specially blend together New Hampshire local beeswax, virgin coconut oil, and essential oils to make the perfect cream for your little one.

• Beeswax- Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-allergenic, and germicidal antioxidant. Beeswax also nourishes the skin and locks in moisture, creating a natural barrier.
• Coconut Oil- Antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, and soothing. Coconut oil is also non allergenic, it protects the skin and nourishes it.
• Essential oil- Antifungal, antibacterial, soothing. Along with adding great scent, each essential oil is filled with nourishment and antibacterial properties.

Uses
Shiny Heiny Bum Butter is not just for babies, or bums! In fact the uses are pretty much endless.
It can be used as...

• Lotion
• Foot cream
• Lip balm
• Salve
• Hair product
• Sunburn treatment
• Eczema treatment
• Hand Cream
• Shaving Cream
• Anti aging face cream

Scents
Currently Shiny Heiny Bum Butter is available in four different scents Lavender Lush, Tree Hugger, Tickle Me Orange, and Peppermint Bliss.

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Cloth Diapers-Part 2: The diffrent kinds of diapers

 ***NOTE- ALL PICTURES ARE TAKEN FROM COTTONBABIES.COM (a great CD website!)***


All I can think of is yuck!

Anyone who uses cloth diapers will tell you how easy the really are. I am pretty sure that you probably role your eyes and say "yeah right".

Let me change your mind.
The different kinds of CD's. (This post may get a bit long... so I am splitting this up into different parts)

Prefolds- a prefold is pretty much what you think of when it comes to a cloth diaper. It's a rectangle with a thicker center you can do many folds with it to wrap around the baby's bum. In the old days pins were used to keep the diaper closed, and a plastic pant was put over the diaper. Now a days most people use Snappis and a diaper cover. Prefolds usually need to be prepped, meaning you need to wash and dry them 6 to 8 times before you can use them. Pretty much the more you wash and dry them the more absorbent they become. They can come bleached or unbleached, Chinese style, or Indian style.

Prefold diaper














Snappi- Snappi's are used to keep prefolds together.


Snappi fastener 















Diaper Covers - Diaper covers are made with a leak proof material (PUL). They can come sized (small, medium, etc) or one size fits all. If they are os then the diaper usually snaps down to a smaller size, then as the child grows you can snap to a medium size, then leave totally unsnapped for a large size. Diaper covers can last from 8 lbs to potty training. They either come with hook and loops or snaps. Some people hang dry covers (they dry pretty quickly), but they can be thrown in the dryer for a quick dry. The covers do need to be resealed in the dryer to prevent leaks, I do do mine about once a month. Diaper covers can also be made out of wool, it is simply put over a fitted or prefold diaper. It is breathable and doesn't ever get wet since it chemically reacts with liquid.
 

Diaper cover (Thirsties)















All In One (AIO)- AIO diapers are pretty much a no work diaper. The diaper is just like a sposie, one easy step. (Very day care friendly diapers!) They can be line dried or put in the dryer, they tend to
 take a long time to dry. Like a diaper cover they can be OS, or come in various sizes. They also come in aplex or snaps.

AIO diaper

Fitted diaper- A fitted diaper is an absorbent material that looks like a diaper but is not water proof. They wrap around the body and are very soft and comfy. However they are NOT water proof and require a diaper cover. They can be snapped or aplexed. They can take a while to dry but not as long as an AIO. A fitted diaper can be made from hemp, fleece, or other absorbent fabric.

Fitted diaper (kissaluv)

Contour diaper- Contour diapers are very similar to fitted's. Except that they usually do not have elastic bands around the waist and legs.


Contour diapers (kissaluvs)
















Pocket Diaper- Pocket diapers are probably the most popular form of CD's right now. The outside is a waterproof fabric, it is then lined with a soft material that wicks moisture down to an insert that is stuffed in side of the diaper. Meaning baby is not really sitting in wet! These diapers can be prestuffed which makes them great for daycares, baby sitters, and lets not forget about dads! They can be hung dry or put in the dryer. They come sized or one size, with snaps or aplex. Also some people prefer to stuff pockets with prefolds.


Pocket diaper (bumgenius)















Hybrid/All in two (AI2) diaper - An AI2 diaper is a diaper cover with an insert that sits (or snaps) inside.) The insert can be cloth or flushable (making it a hybred). So when the diaper is solid you can replace the insert and wipe the cover clean (the wet does not sit on the PUL fabric) and the cover can be used again. Most people replace the cover during changes and let the other one air dry, then they use the cover for the next change. Also the cover is usually put in the pail/wet bag when its pooped on. (These are the diapers I use most, and in my opinion are the best for your buck.)



AI2 diaper (flip)
















Inserts- Inserts are used to either stuff a pocket diaper or lay in an AI2. They can be made from micro fiber, bamboo, or another absorbent fabric. Microfiber should NOT touch baby's skin (it will severely dry the skin out). So if the insert is made for an AI2 then it will have a materiel that is suitable for baby's skin that will wick the moisture down (similar to the top layer of a pocket diaper.) Inserts may also be disposable, most true CD users only use these flushable liners for travel or a diaper rash. Some inserts can either snap or fold down to fit a OS diaper.



pocket insert (Bumgenius)
















Doubler's/soakers- These can be stuffed with an insert for more absorbency, or layed under an insert/fitted/prefold. They look similar to an insert.

Liners- Liners can be layed under baby's skin, they are very soft and wick the moisture down. Liners are made from various material including fleece and raw silk. They can be cloth or disposable, many people use them at night and when diaper rash cream is needed.

Fleece liner (bummis

 














Diaper pales- Some people store dirty diapers in diaper pales. They are usually lined with a pale liner that is made out of PUL. (Old fashioned wet pales use to contain water, this is a HUGE safety hazard and for the most part is no longer practiced.) You can buy a pale from a CD retailer, or use a plastic trash can.

Diaper pale (planet wise)

Wet bags/ pale liners- Wet bags and pale liners are made of waterproof PUL. Some are zippered/draw stringed/ or just left open, Diapers are placed in the bag, then the whole bag is out in the wash. They come in numerous sizes, including small to fit into a diaper bag.


Wet bag (planet wise)
















Cloth wipes- Many people who CD use cloth wipes (including me)! They can be made or bought. I made mine from thin Gerber burp clothes, I cut them into six pieces and had instant wipes. Cloth wipes tend to clean more then a sposie wipe. I use one cloth for every three sposie. They are just thrown into the wet bag, and washed with the diapers.

Cloth wipes (kissaluvs)

Wipe Solution- I have a peri bottle from the hospital that I put water in to wet my wipes, I also have a spray bottle for the diaper bag. Honestly though most of the time I just wet my wipe in the sink before use. Also some people wet a few wipes and keep them in a container, if this is done they need to be used/replaced frequently to keep them from becoming moldy.

Wipe spray (CA baby)

Diaper Sprayer - Many people buy diaper sprayers to clean CD's. You hook them up to the toilet and use it to spray of waste. This does not need to be used until baby starts on solids. Some people dunk the diaper in the toilet rather then spraying. You can also "plop"/scrape the waste in. Many people also just put a liner down and plop the solid in the toilet

What is your favorite CD product?

Diaper sprayer (bum Genius)                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cloth Diapers- Part 1: Why?

*Warning* Like all my blog posts these are my personal opinions! This is not meant to judge/hurt/ or make you feel guilty for the choices you have made/ are making for your family. It is just the reasoning behind my choice to cloth diaper. If you disagree with anything I welcome your comments. (In a nice respectful manner of course!)



So lets talk cloth diapers, like other CDing moms, is has become a hobby or mine, maybe even a passion.
And why???
I completely admit that I first wanted to CD because of the cute factor.  They come in every color/pattern you can think of, what mom wouldn't want that?
Aside from being so adorable CDng simply saves money. The average baby will use around $1500 worth of diapers. Now multiply that by every child you have. That is a whole lot of money that can be used for other things.
My cloth diaper stash cost around $300, my diapers are onesize so they will last through potty training. If we are blessed with more children then we will be able to use them. In the end I will sell the diapers and be able to make some of our money back. Some stash's may cost more than mine, others may cost less. All in all it sure is a lot cheaper than $1500!
If this doesn't catch your attention think on this.
The *average* diaper package has lets say 30 diapers in it. Modestly that is 3900 in a landfill PER child. If you have two kids that is 7800 diapers! It is estimated that it takes 250 to 500 YEARS for the diapers to decompose. If you believe that God created this earth, that's not really a good way to be taking care of it like we should be. (I could write a whole post on this alone, think on this God created the earth he then created man in his image. If we are supposed to be like him shouldn't we take care of HIS creation?)

DioxaWHAT?
Did you know that disposable diapers contain CHEMICALS? http://www.realdiaperassociation.org/diaperfacts.php Says this

Disposable diapers contain traces of Dioxin, an extremely toxic by-product of the paper-bleaching process.  It is a carcinogenic chemical, listed by the EPA as the most toxic of all cancer-linked chemicals.  It is banned in most countries, but not the U.S..¹

Disposable diapers contain Tributyl-tin (TBT) - a toxic pollutant known to cause hormonal problems in humans and animals.²

Disposable diapers contain sodium polyacrylate, a type of super absorbent polymer (SAP), which becomes a gel-like substance when wet. A similar substance had been used in super-absorbency tampons until the early 1980s when it was revealed that the material increased the risk of toxic shock syndrome by increasing absorbency and improving the environment for the growth of toxin-producing bacteria.³

In May 2000, the Archives of Disease in Childhood published research showing that scrotal temperature is increased in boys wearing disposable diapers, and that prolonged use of disposable diapers will blunt or completely abolish the physiological testicular cooling mechanism important for normal spermatogeneisis.

Is this really something that you want your child wearing EVERY day for at least two years?

I'll also add this Ballerina wore disposable diapers up until four months away from potty training(something I very much regret.) The kid had rashes ALL the time, I mean all the time. Lady Petunia wore sposies (a cute nick name) until her cord fell off, she was very red for much of that time. Since I put her full time in Cloth diapers she has not had one rash. That alone convinces me that I made the right choice.

 

Why do you use cloth diapers? If you don't why do you use sposies?

And back to my first reason they are just so cute I mean look at this butt! 

Lady Petunia in her first Cloth Diaper. I bought this g-diaper on ebay, g diapers are not my thing but work well for others!

About 2 months old in this shot.

Some of our stash drying on the line (which may or may not be the dog run...).

6 or 7 months, fitting very well in a flip diaper.

9 Months in an econobum.

1 Year old in a sunbaby.

 

 

 

 

 

 Why do you use cloth diapers? If you don't why do you use sposies?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New to Jubilee Baby Co.?

Welcome! I'm so glad you decided to stop by our blog. Let me tell you a little bit about myself, the store, and this blog.
About Me
I am a WAHM mom to two beautiful girls, Ballerina, and Lady Petunia. Ballerina is currently three years old, very high spirited, and a ball of fun. Lady Petunia just turned one year old, she is sweet, and has a great laugh.

I have been married to my husband Mr.Daddy for four and half years. He is a great husband and father. During the day he works as a press brake operator (10 brownie points if you know what that is). In the evening we both volunteer in our church's youth department. Pretty much we get to hang out with a bunch of awesome students all the time (great staff too!). Mr. Daddy is also enrolled in classes at our church, he hopes to be a pastor at some point.

Over the past three or so years our family has slowly taken a journey to a more wholesome lifestyle. It started with diapers (with me it always goes back to the diapers). I first started using a chemical free diapers, which led me to cloth diapers, which led me to this journey.
The Company
Jubilee Baby Co. was formed to provide families with wholesome products for their children. You will find a broad range of carriers for your baby. Wearing your baby is a great way to have physical contact while having your hands free. I think our babies like to be near us, what better way than to have them snuggled safely to our chest or back?

We also sell handmade burpies and taggies, these are soft, absorbent, and pretty cute! Wool dryer balls are another one of our products. They last for over a year, are chemical free, and will help you save money!

In July 2012 we launched Shiny Heiny Bum Butter. An all natural organic balm gentle enough for even the most fragile of skin. Our ingredients are clearly labeled, you'll never find harsh chemicals or dyes in our creams.

Many more products are in the works, check here, the facebook page, or our etsy shop to see what's new!
The Blog
This blog will feature a more in depth look into our products and why we use them. Often products will be spotlighted here, and will also have coupon codes, and give aways that will only be found on this blog.

Along with our products, I will sharing tips, articles, and pictures for the everyday wholesome family. From time to time I will share about my faith, and how it is intertwined with attachment parenting and wholesome living. I may even share some stories from my family, and our journey into a more natural lifestyle. My heart is for Jubilee Baby Co. to be a place of learning, where parents can collect and share knowledge with one another. I encourage you to ask questions, post comments, and interact here! Lets take this journey together!


-Bethany Klebes
Owner of Jubilee Baby Co.