The best part of the Diapering Handbook (other than it's extreme detail) is it's spiral binding. Those with children know how difficult it can be to read anything while tending to a child. Should you need a quick tip (which as some point, you probably will), the book can be handled easily with one hand. Included with the handbook is also a Cloth Diaper Business Directory, which lists tons of businesses that sell cloth diapers and accessories. It is not just listings though - the directory includes businesses in US, Canada, and Australia complete with what type of products they offer, contact information, plus shopping related notes (shipping info, discounts, payment plans, etc). There's even room for notes to let you comparison shop and a page for buying/selling record keeping. My impression of this book is a resounding "WOW!". Even if you are just thinking about using cloth diapers, this handbook gives you all the pros and cons to both disposables and cloth. You are taken through every tiny step from choosing the type of diapers, what supplies to use, how to get started, and of course - how to use cloth diapers. In the first chapter, it explains the health hazards (both to child and environment) of disposable diapers, backed by several published research sources. It assures you that cloth diapers are not as difficult or inconvenient as it may first seem. In the next several chapters, the handbook explains the many types of cloth diapers with pictures as examples, as well as details about diaper covers and supplies. With this handbook, you'll be able to make better choices on what type of cloth to buy, and what their purposes are. Did you know there are even cloth diapers made for night and swimming? The handbook explains those types of cloth diapers too! Recipes are also included for making your own natural baby wipe solution. After you learn about the supplies needed, you'll be ready to get started. There's an entire chapter on buying and selling new or used diapers. You'll learn where to buy them, and what to look for. Next of course comes using the cloth diapers. The handbook teaches how to fasten diapers, how to stuff pocket diapers, changing a dirty diapers, what to do about diaper rash and it's causes, diapering on the go, and the many ways to fold cloth diapers. Folding techniques are broken down by type of cloth diaper (flatfold or prefold), as well as a chapter on night time diapering. There's even a chapter on what to do in an emergency if you run out of clean diapers! There's still more to this handbook though. Extra chapters include storing dirty diapers and laundering tips, each with wonderful detail. Every situation you can possibly think of is included "The Do It Yourself Cloth Diapering Handbook", making it a must have for any mother-to-be, or anyone looking for information on cloth diapering. Motherhood Naturally also offers a large selection of unique natural parenting products in addition. Catalog information can be found at their website. For details, visit: http://www.motherhoodnaturally.com/ |
