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Documenting Diaper Need: Theresa received her diapers!
Thanks to two generous readers, Theresa received all the diapers that she needed to diaper both of her children on April 30th, 2012. She sent this email of gratitude: Jennifer, I am in complete shock, I received two boxes on Saturday, full of diapers, more than I could have imagined. We are very thankful to … Read more
Documenting Diaper Need: Lisa’s Story (Ohio)
Are you now or have you ever had to choose between buying diapers and food, utility bills or childcare? – Food – Utility Bills Have you ever had to re-use a dirty disposable diaper because you couldn’t afford to buy enough diapers? – No Have you considered using cloth diapers to cut down on your … Read more
Documenting Diaper Need: Theresa (New Jersey)
Are you now or have you ever had to choose between buying diapers and food, utility bills or childcare? – Food – Utility Bills Have you ever had to re-use a dirty disposable diaper because you couldn’t afford to buy enough diapers? – No Have you considered using cloth diapers to cut down on your … Read more
Documenting Diaper Need: Jordan Received Her Diapers!
Jenn, The box of diapers arrived today! I was so excited after I opened it up and realized what was in the box that II got up and ran in to wake my husband up to show him and grab my camera to get a picture of the boys and when I came back in … Read more
Documenting Diaper Need: Jordon’s Story (Updated)
This post is an update to Jordon’s Story. When I published Jordan’s story, I didn’t anticipate the overwhelming response from those who wanted to help. Based on the number of diapers that Jordan’s family needed, we reached out to the first few commenters on her story to establish the exact number of diaper changes they … Read more
Documenting Diaper Need: Jordan’s Story (Missouri)
This story was shared with permission as part of our effort to document the issue of diaper need and what it means to American families. To protect the family’s privacy, identifying information has not been disclosed. The baby in the photo is from the family below. How many children do you have? What are their … Read more
Stories Needed: Have you ever had to choose between diapers and food?
Nine years ago, armed only with a $30 weekly grocery budget and a WIC check, my family was facing the choice between diapers and food. A generous gift enabled us to begin cloth diapering our newborn son when he was four days old. Eight weeks later, we used $100 to start what is now known … Read more
WINNERS: All I Want for Christmas – Blogging Contest
I’ve spent hours pouring over all the entries for the “All I Want for Christmas” blogging contest. I’ve found some amazing posts from some amazing people. A few of my favorites: From Companion To The Wind: Let Me Show You How Easy Cloth Diapering Is From Monica Wilkes: Going Cloth Is Easy And Inexpensive From … Read more
Are you tired?
As you rest (or think about resting) this weekend, I thought I’d share a piece of wisdom from Solomon that has helped me make it through many challenging days. I heard this for the first time from my pastor and then was surprised to hear it again from Diane Sawyer when I was watching the … Read more
Cloth diapers cost less than disposables, but is that enough?
One of the most oft quoted arguments in favor of cloth diapering is based purely in dollars saved per child wearing cloth diapers. Most experts agree cloth diapers are less expensive than disposable diapers. The amount saved varies by source but usually ranges from $1200 – $2000 per child, assuming two years of use. For … Read more
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