Oh NO! There's no wipes!

I can't tell you how many times I have the diaper off, baby's legs held up, poop everywhere and I reach for a wipe but (gasp!) I forgot to "make" some up. All I have are dry wipes which don't work nearly as well as those soaked in wipe solution. So after many frustrating diaper changes in which I had to send my husband to wet a paper towel and bring it to me I found a solution.

Yes, a spray bottle. Keep a spray bottle by your changing station with some wipes solution in it. In circumstances that there are no wipes made you can spray the solution onto your baby's bottom and use a dry wipe to clean up.

This shouldn't be a permanent solution. Most babies do not like being sprayed. It's cold. But it will work when your in a tight spot between a dirty diaper and a naked baby.

Improved 100% Cotton Diaper Inserts

Recently, I had a customer that was looking to buy inserts for her baby's G diapers. I wasn't familiar with this brand so I looked them up. This specific brand has the inserts act more as a liner which is very similar to the Flip System from Bum Genius. My old style of inserts were made completely out of terry cloth which is often too rough for little baby bottoms. In the interest of my customers who may use my inserts as liners for their diapers I have created a softer, more absorbent insert.

Flannel covered inserts padded with 5 layers of terry cloth. No difference in color, that's just the color of flannel I had when I made these. I think I just ran out of white.

I have increased the number of layers of terry cloth from four to five for extra protection against leaks but still using 100% cotton so there are no smells that linger after a wash. I have also lined my inserts with 100% cotton flannel so it is soft against baby's bottom if needed but can still be used easily as an insert for GreenCheeks diapers and most other brands.

GreenCheeks 100% Cotton Inserts are available in a 3 pack for $5 in any size. One-Size 100% Cotton Inserts are also available in a 2 pack for $6.

GreenCheeks One-Size Diaper and Insert

GreenCheeks One-Size Diaper and One-Size 100% Cotton Insert can be adjusted three sizes. One diaper can fit a baby from approximately 8lbs to 45lbs! There's no need to get different sized diapers as your little one grows. You have all you need with one diaper.

All you need to do is adjust the snaps.

Below is the One-Size Diaper and Insert adjusted as a small.

Below is adjusted to the medium size:

And below they are adjusted to the large size.

 GreenCheeks One-Size Diaper also come with snap fasteners.

One-Size Diaper with snap fasteners adjusted to a small

GreenCheeks One-Size Diapers are $18 each and include one One-Size 100% Cotton Insert. Additional One-Size 100% Cotton Inserts can be purchased in a pack of two for $6.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Baby Booty Balm (In a twist tube!)

I have a had a few requests for a natural diaper ointment. Well you asked and I delivered. Baby Booty Balm (my husband made up the name) is made from a combination of Grapeseed Oil, Beeswax, Jojoba Oil, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, and a combination of essential oil specifically for diaper rash. It is all natural and safe for cloth diaper. And it smells wonderful! I've been using this on my little girl since she was born and have had great results. Best of all it comes in a twist tube so you never have to touch the ointment or baby's bottom and it lasts for months! You can use it every diaper change or just when the skin is irritated. 

Baby Booty Balm comes in 2oz tube for $10 or a 1oz tube for $5.

Note: For sanitation purposes only one tube per child should be used.

The best part about Baby Booty Balm is you can make it yourself! You can get most of the products, including the twist tubes, from Elements Bath and Body for a great price. For the essential oil I think doTerra is the best brand to go with. They have given me best results but they are higher priced because of the great quality. If you want to go with a lower priced essential oil Aura Cacia and Nature's Alchemy are good brands as well. You can find these essential oils at your local health store or visit http://www.vitacost.com/

This is what you will need:
2 Tablespoons Grapeseed Oil
2 Tablespoons Beeswax Pellets
1 Tablespoon Jojoba Oil
1 Tablespoon Sunflower Oil
1 Tablespoon Coconut or Shae Oil
2 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
2 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
2 drops Geranium Essential Oil
2 drops Lavender Essential Oil

In a double boiler or a small slow cooker (I used the slow cooker) melt all ingredients together except the essential oils. Once it is all smooth and liquid take a spoonful out and put it in the fridge for a few minutes. Test the spoonful to see if it is the consistency that you want. If it's too soft add more beeswax, if it's too hard add more grapeseed oil. This recipe is what I found to be the best consistency. When it is the way you want it add the essential oils and stir with a fork. Then pour or spoon the oil into a desired container such as a glass baby jar or a twist tube. (To transfer the oil I used a new turkey baster. I have also found a large syringe works well.) Let sit at room temperature until it is solid.

 This recipe makes about 3oz of balm which will fill one large and one small twist tube. You do not have to use all the essential oils listed but together they are great for diaper rash. At the very least I recommend tea tree essential oil and lavender essential oil.

If you have any question feel free to e-mail me or comment. Enjoy your Baby Booty Balm!