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Creative Director - Smartipants
As an experienced cloth diapering mom to 4 children, Jessica Burman invented and manufactured the world's first one-size reusable pocket diaper in 2003. She has designed more than 6 additional sty...
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Recent articles by Jessica Burman
Getting Started with Cloth Diapers
Many parents today are investigating cloth diapers as a viable option in turbulent economic times.But is it difficult? Will it really save money? What about diaper rash? Most parents, upon investigation, are overwhelmed by the wealth of information available. I'm here to try to help make navigating those waters a little easier. Here are some of the top questions and answers for getting started.1. Isn't cloth diapering difficult?Parents are understandably concerned with how much time and effort is involved with reusable diapers. Thankfully, today's modern designs make it easier than ever to choose cloth diapers. Many modern designs use high performance materials that eliminate the need for pins and plastic pants. They are made to absorb wetness and release solids easily so that a diaper change takes no more time than with a disposable. Simply remove the soiled diaper and shake off solids. Then store in a dry pail until it is time to launder. For stubborn or sticky waste, ... read more »
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While diapering babies is deemed a necessity, the amount of diapering options can be overwhelming for new parents. It can be difficult to choose between running to the store a few times a week to purchase disposable diapers, or buying them in bulk, but soon realize that by the time you have reached the middle of the box, your baby has already outgrown that size! There are also a variety of cloth diapers, which offer different features and benefits from disposables. After starting her own family, Jessica Burman experienced the need for a type of diaper that fit her needs. That's when she began designing and developing her own line of cloth diapers. Jessica's insights on cloth diapering are both accurate and interesting!
