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Diapering & EC

Diaper loaners makes cloth diapering easy to try

February 10, 2009

Quick, what’s more eco-conscious than reusable cloth diapers? The answer: reusable cloth diapers from a loaner service. Teeny Greenies is evangelizing for this soft, fuzzy eco-comfort by making things easy for parents who simply don’t know where to start.
An article at Super Eco highlights all the reasons this cloth diaper loaner service is a savvy, [...]

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Fresh local woolies from Macaroni & Cheese

November 21, 2008

Chubby little legs stay warm and look precious in woolen diaper covers and “longies” pants — and we’ve discovered a new local resource for both premade and custom orders. Macaroni & Cheese at Etsy features the work of Dallas mama Jacqueline Smith.
After trying her hand at cloth diapers for her now 23-month-old before he was [...]

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iPhone apps for parents

November 14, 2008

Here at NTNF, we’re pretty strong advocates of the less-is-more approach. But if you’re a bona fide technophile and you loves you some iPhone, there’s no reason not to harness that power for the good of the family.
ParentDish has posted what may just be the best list of iPhone parenting apps out there today. Get [...]

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Minty-fresh sale at Peppermint

October 14, 2008

Yeah, the economy’s a little shaky — so now’s a great time to get all your AP baby gear for 20-50% off at Peppermint. Yes, the store that seemingly has everything is getting rid of, well, just about everything: slings, wraps, baby gifts, accessories and more, including new, gently used or returned items.
Read on for [...]

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What not to buy for a new baby

September 20, 2008

By Lisa Poisso
When there’s a new baby on the way, busy parents want affordable, practical solutions – not a lot of unnecessary gear. While innovative products are making infant care easier than ever in some ways, experienced parents often find that the simplest solutions are the best.
Parents simplify for many reasons. Some don’t have much [...]

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Think outside the box with cloth

September 17, 2008

By Lisa Poisso
Is your household trapped inside the box? You know the boxes I’m talking about: Brightly colored vessels containing products promising to make our home and personal lives neat and convenient … boxes we find ourselves purchasing and re-purchasing, throwing out and then throwing out yet again in each week’s trash.
We’ve become slaves to [...]

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Holistic Moms invite new families

September 15, 2008

The Mid-Cities chapter of the Holistic Moms Network welcomes new families who are curious (or already sold on) holistic family living at an open house Saturday morning, Sept. 20 in North Richland Hills.
“We invite you to come out and meet our members and find out what we’re all about!” urges local leader Jennifer Bolan. The [...]

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New eco-diaper debuts

August 28, 2008

There’s a new eco-diaper on the scene — and it’s available at select Target stores. Nature Babycare diapers were created by a Swedish mom who wanted an eco-friendly, high-performance diaper based on new green technology.
The diaper is soft, thin, comfortable and with perfect sizing. It’s performance is as good as the best ”traditional” diapers. It [...]

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Where, oh where did the diaper services go?

August 26, 2008

Just as word began to spread that cloth diaper service was back in the Metroplex after a dry spell of several years — it poofed from our grasp. Playgroups and moms’ lists have been abuzz for months as local parents search for new options.
APConnect! has kept its ear to the ground, and we’re pleased to [...]

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Take off the diapers!

August 18, 2008

Curious about infant potty training? DiaperFreeBaby of Dallas/Fort Worth will meet this Friday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. Call (817) 637-9156 or email for meeting location (meetings rotate monthly between Dallas and Fort Worth locations).
DiaperFreeBaby is a network of free support groups promoting a natural approach to responding to babies’ elimination needs. This [...]

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