Want to try cloth diapers out?
Taking the jump by purchasing a couple hundred dollars worth of cloth diapers isn’t an easy thing to do. What if you end up HATING it? What if it really is a hassle like all those doomsayers have told you? What if it just isn’t convenient and doesn’t work out for you?
I love cloth diapers, and I’d like to see you try them out. So here’s what I suggest:
Use a cloth diaper service.
Yes, there are cloth diaper services these days. Isn’t that just wonderful?! In fact, there are two right in the Twin Cities and another in southern Minnesota. I was tickled pink the other week to see these diaper services splashed across the front page of the Star Tribune variety section. In case you missed the story, click here http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/112823874.html.
It wasn’t too long ago that the same newspaper reported that the last cloth diaper service in Minneapolis was closing. But folks want cloth diapers these days, and they want easy options. We want to be able to save money and not contribute to overflowing landfills. And because of that, new businesses have started up.
All Things Diapers, based out of Blaine, was started by a husband and wife duo who used cloth for both of their children. “We truly believe that everyone can use cloth diapers, and our mission is to make them both convenient and cost effective,” said owner Patti Cross. She and her husband offer a three-day trial for only $10! The prefold package is then $10.50 a week, or use SoftBums Echo diapers for $30 a week. Parents place the wet diapers in a diaper pail; if it’s a pooper, shake the solids into the toilet, but you don’t have to scrub them. Customers pick their own delivery day, and can opt for once or twice a week at no extra charge. There is also a package for folks who want to use both cloth and disposable diapers. The company will also work with your daycare, and provides a list of daycares that that accept cloth diapers.
All Things Diapers prides itself on being green, using bicycles or hybrid cars for delivery and line-drying diapers when weather permits.
All Things Diapers
(Cloth Diaper Delivery Service & Cloth Diaper Baby Store)
12064 Central Ave NE,
Blaine, MN, 55434
(763) 439-1973
www.allthingsdiapers.com
E-mail: allthingsdiapers@yahoo.com
I love the slogan for Do Good Diapers, based out of Minneapolis: “Let Do Good Do the Dirty Work”! Owners Peter and Kathy started the company while searching for a diaper service when baby Elliot was born. Most of their customers pay $20 a week. Prices range from $18 to $24 a week and are based on the number of diapers you use. The cost for twins is $24 — which sounds pretty cheap to me! The trial package is $20 for one week; if you decide to continue, the $20 is applied to your future bill. Do Good Diapers combine cotton pre-fold diapers with either the water-proof Pro-wrap velcro or Thirsties Duo covers. They also provide the Snappie (today’s version of the diaper pin), the diaper pail and deorderizing discs.
Do Good Diapers
3134 California St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 990-2183
dogooddiapers.com
Email: DoGoodDiapers@gmail.com
Want to see cloth diapering in action before you commit? Monthly Cloth ‘Nappie’ Hours have been set up at two local stores that cater to moms. Stop in for a quick 10-minute demonstration, ask questions and get a hands on cloth diaper demo at either Peapod’s or Bellies to Babies. All attendees will receive a coupon for $10 your first invoice from Do Good Diapers.
Peapod’s Natural Toy and Baby Care (Thursdays):
• February 10: 4 - 6 PM
• March 10: 4 - 6 PM
• April 14: 4 - 6 PM
• May 12: 4 - 6 PM
• June 9: 4 - 6 PM
Bellies to Babies Maternity Consignment (Thursdays):
• January 27: 5 - 7 PM
• February 24: 5 - 7 PM
• March 24: 5 - 7 PM
• April 28: 5 - 7 PM
• May 26: 5 - 7 PM
• June 23: 5 - 7 PM
In case you’re not convinced yet, did you know that on average, cloth diaper users save $661.44? That’s something to crow about!
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