Posts by JudiAU

Everyone told me how great prefolds and fitted with a cover and I thought they were "tricky" and didn't try them. I finally did for newborn and I loved them. Would have saved me money...   Vinegar = bad for PUL   I...

1) Buy good diapers. You often get what you pay for in terms of quality construction, fabrics, and longevity. Simple diapers last longer. Snaps last longer. Dipes made in North America last longer (why? quality control? fabric...

I notice a big difference between diapers even in the same brand. I have some old, old sized Fuzzi Bunz (Made in US and Mexico) that are in wonderful condiiton. I just replaced the elastic and I am sure they went through at least two...

Using shared washers aren't really a big deal. First, they tend to be commercial washers so they have lots of water and that is good for cloth. You can get around fancy settings by varying your wash routine. If you use synthetics (like...

Our kids are totally tv-free but we are not. ( I was for ten years though...) I never feel that I am missing out. I listen to NPR, read several newspapers, and am surrounded by media. And yeah, I love some Downtown Abbey. 

I don't think tv or ipads have any place whatsoever at this age. None. To me it screams "run."    Our K class (public charter) occasionally shows something short (ten minutes) and I admit it is the highlight of DS's...

He should play. "Educational tv" is more tv than education as all of the research supports. A child can learn random facts etc. but it actually detracts from true language art skills. 

We cover up. The kids wear long sleeve rash guards pretty often. Cheaper and safer than sunscreen. 

Our nanny has a daughter that is a few years older than our kids and she often "plays over" for holidays, vacations, and the like. That is not really the same as full time care and that would require some compromises or course. If I...

I just wanted to add that books without words are also really wonderful. Many non-readers find themselves free to tell the story in their own words when they don't feel tied to the text.