Cloth Diapering 101 Class on Saturday

Posted July 24th, 2009 in Classes, diapering, Events | Tags: Classes, diapers, Events | Comments Off

Cloth Diapering 101 Class at Milagros, Saturday, 7/25 at 11 am. Thinking about cloth diapers? Have questions? Have tips to share? Come to for an introduction to cloth diapering. This casual gathering is a great opportunity to learn all about cloth diapering, get hands-on advice on diapering choices, etc. It is also a chance to meet other parents who are using cloth diapers or thinking about it. FREE, no RSVP required!

We have tons of cloth diapering choice and products at our Portland store including Kissaluvs, Bummis, Blue Penguin, Happy Heinys, and locally made Rethink Craft covers. We also offer a variety of diapering products on-line.

Product Spotlight: Happy Heiny One Size Diaper

Posted May 23rd, 2009 in diapering, Products | Tags: diaper covers, happy heinys, milagros, pocket diapers | Comments Off

The pocket diapers we use at home and have carried at Milagros for years are Happy Heinys. We carry a wide selection of Happy Heiny pocket diapers at Milagros in solid colors and prints.

If you are looking for the best pocket diaper for the money, definitely check out the Happy Heinys One Size diapers at Milagros. They are designed with the same quality and luxuriousness of the Happy Heinys Pocket Diapers only they are made to fit baby from birth to potty training.

It’s like buying four diaper covers for the price of one!

Happy Heiny one size diapers also come with two micro fiber inserts: one small and one large. Use one or more as needed depending on how heavy your little miracle wets.

Available on-line and an even wider selection is available at the Milagros shop in Portland.

Take the Babies Swimming…

Posted May 5th, 2009 in diapering, Products | Tags: diapers, swim diapers | 1 Comment

…and leave the disposable diapers at home.

We are stocked up on Swimmi reusable swim diapers from Bummis, so we are ready for the sunny weather and days at the pool or the beach.

With these fun, colorful swim diapers – nobody will ever have to empty the pool because of your baby!

The Swimmi is designed with comfort and functionality in mind:

• A trim and attractive design that has a terrific fit on any baby
• Interior polyester mesh for easy clean ups
• Coated nylon layer sandwiched inside that will hold in the messiest stuff a baby can throw at you!
• Fun, unisex cotton prints on the outside
• Adjustable Aplix closures for a snug and comfortable fit
• Stretchy soft lycra bindings to protect baby’s tender skin

What should you put inside the SWIMMI? Absolutely nothing except your baby!

Organic Cotton Diapers at Milagros

Posted January 26th, 2009 in diapering, Products | Comments Off

Now available at Milagros: Organic cotton prefold diapers by Bummis!
Now in addition to our line of unbleached prefold diapers we also offer Organic unbleached prefolds. These diapers are made of 100% certified organic cotton twill and are wonderfully thick and incredibly soft. You can use these prefolds with any diaper cover we offer at Milagros – Super Brites, Happy Heinys, Whisper Wraps, etc. – and they come in two sizes:
Infant – approximately 7 – 20 lbs
Premium – approximately 15 – 40 lbs
As with all unbleached prefolds, these diapers should be washed and dried 3-5 times before using to remove the natural oils and waxes.

ReThink Crafts Diaper Wraps at Milagros

Posted January 3rd, 2009 in diapering, Products | 1 Comment

ReThink Diaper Wraps are locally made and come in a variety of fun prints and colors. The have adjustable aplix closures that ensure a custom fit on any baby and durable, heavy-duty elastic around legs and tummy to prevent leaks. Come in and check them out!

Cost Effectiveness of Cloth Diapers

Posted October 30th, 2008 in diapering | 1 Comment

There are a lot of great reasons to choose cloth diapering over disposables. For instance, the amount of landfill waste that results from diapering a child in exclusively in disposables is 2 – 3 tons (yes, you read that right). But one big thing is that cloth diapers are a very cost effective way to go as well.
Cloth diapers are reusable. We have used the same diaper covers and diapers for both of our children. When we are done, these cloth diaper supplies will be used by more kids since we will either give them away or resell them.
Potty Training Happens Sooner for Cloth Diaper Babies: In general potty training occurs much earlier and is easier for children using cloth diapers. It is estimated that kids in cloth potty-train 12-18 months earlier than kids in disposables. Of course, the longer a child is in diapers, the greater the expense.
Disposable diapers absorb moisture very quickly. As a result, your child does not feel any wetness and the natural “signals” are lost. As disposable diapers have improved, the average age for potty training has extended.
The gut-check on this is that if you review diaper ads and products from 20 years ago versus today you see that ads with children aged 3 to 5 years is now a common occurrence. Also common potty training suggestions these days include “try switching to cloth diapers.”
That said, PLEASE keep in mind that every child is unique. It is perfectly acceptable if your child is “older” when he/she trains, don’t let it stress our you or stress out your little one out. It’s not a race.
Total Expense: The out of pocket cost for cloth diapering supplies will probably be less than $500.
What about added water and energy cost for washing? This is hard to judge. Babies = a lot more laundry and energy use. So what is the incremental additional cost of using cloth diapers?
I took a look at all additional energy and water usage we have used since Gael was born. It is about $20 per month.
If I attribute ALL of that additional expense to the use of cloth diapers (which clearly is a gross overestimation) and figure he is potty trained by age 2 1/2…that is another $600 in expenses or $1100 for the total cost of cloth diapering from birth to potty training.
How does that compare? Disposable diaper expense averages $75 per month, so we are saving over $1,000 by choosing to use cloth diapers instead of disposables.
Wow!

Changing Pads and Charlie’s Soap at Milagros

Posted October 27th, 2008 in diapering, Products | Comments Off

Milagros now carries wool changing pads — made right here in Portland. These beautiful and practical changing pads are made from Oregon-made Pendleton wool. Wool makes a great choice for a diaper changing accessory. It is naturally absorbent (wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in moisture before beginning to feel wet) and, when washed with a lanolin wash, wool is naturally antimicrobial.

We also now carry Charlie’s Soap, the zero-residue detergent officially recommended by Bummis. Are you tired of stripping your pocket diapers? Charlie’s performs perfectly on those picky pocket diapers with polyester fleece interiors. Charlie’s is also hypoallergenic, biodegradable and super-concentrated. At just one tablespoon of powder per load, one tiny bag of Charlie’s Laundry Powder can wash 80 loads of laundry or diapers — that’s only 16 cents per load! Charlie’s is also ‚ÄúHE‚Äù compliant for those of you with front loaders. Happy washing!

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Diaper Free Baby! Meets on Wednesday

Posted October 13th, 2008 in Classes, diapering | Comments Off

Diaper Free Baby Meetings are at Milagros on the third Wednesday of the month at 2 pm.
Diaper Free Baby of Portland is a local, free support group that helps promote a natural approach to responding to babies’ elimination needs. This practice is followed worldwide and is known as Elimination Communication, Natural Infant Hygiene, and Infant Potty Training. The process involves observing one’s baby’s signs and signals, providing cue sounds and elimination-place associations, and can be done with or without any diaper use.
If you are using this method, interested in finding out more, or are just curious, please come to a free monthly meeting for Diaper Free Baby at Milagros or check out diaperfreebaby.org

Diaper Covers – Great Selection on Used Wraps!

Posted October 6th, 2008 in diapering, Products | Comments Off

In addition to a wide selection of new cloth diaper covers and wraps, we strive to keep a good selection of gently used covers and diapers in stock. The size of our used inventory waxes and wanes but RIGHT NOW, we have great selection of covers in preemie, newborn, and small sizes.
So if you your someone you know is expecting or has a newborn, come in to Milagros and get some great diaper wraps and great prices!

SposoEasy All-in-One in Stock

Posted September 9th, 2008 in diapering, Products | Comments Off

The postman came and brought more SposoEasy All-In-One diapers in all six colors – white, buttercup, sage, lilac, aqua, and chocolate (not shown).

The outside of the SposoEasy waterproof PUL knit polyester – like on solid-colored Happy Heinys – and is very durable and soft. Inside the SposoEasy is 6 layers of cotton for maximum absorbency and comfort: 4 layers of quality 100% cotton terry and 2 layers of 100% cotton flannel. Even with all this absorbency, the diaper remains trim and not bulky. The SposoEasy washes and dries with ease and the velcro tabs make this fully adjustable with each size range and very easy to use (definitely day-care friendly!).

Available at Milagros in the following sizes:

• XSmall 5 to 9 pounds
• Small 10 to 20 pounds
• Medium 21 to 30 pounds