Maine Cloth Diaper » diaper http://maineclothdiaper.com/blog Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:28:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Happy Labor Day! http://maineclothdiaper.com/blog/?p=259 http://maineclothdiaper.com/blog/?p=259#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:28:27 +0000 mainecloth http://maineclothdiaper.com/blog/?p=259 Well happy Labor Day everyone!  We hope that you all are going to get the opportunity to get out in the fresh air today and spend some time with friends and family – be it a cook out or a hike in the woods.  As much as we new Englander’s love the brisk fall air that seems to arrive each summer right around Labor Day weekend, we also know that today (unoffically) signals the end of summer in Maine.  Summer is a short, yet very beautiful season up here and as much as we love our winters, we know its a long haul from now ’til next June.

Tourist season is also winding down in Damariscotte, which gives up the oppportunity to get online a bit more and let you all know about some of the great Back to School sales we have going in as well as some great new products we have gotten in over the summer.  Don’t forget though, how beautiful the folliage is up this way in the coming months, so if you have been thinking about taking a trip – stop in and say hi!

On the New Products  front we have a couple of great new baby carriers – both the new Ergobaby Performance which is a lightweight version of their ever-popular carrier and the Babyhawk Mei Tai have both arrived in the store.  For diapers we obviously have the new, awesome bumGenius 4.0 (which everyone is LOVING), the Grovia All-in-one, One-size Diaper (brand new, side snapping, great fit) as well as the New Happy Heiny One-size Diaper Cover, which is a totally new thing for Happy Heiny – AND it comes in their super cute COW pattern!  Addtitionally we have the popular Sophie Girafee Teether Toy which received the Astra Best Toy for a Kid Award in 2009 and the handy new In and Out Mess Free Hanging Diaper Bag by Fuzzi Bunz which helps save space and works great for traveling too.

If you are in the marketing for some deals, head over to our sale page where we have lots of seasonal items on deep discount.  Also below I am going to include a list of some of our other deals and coupons we have going right now.

1. FREE SHIPPING on…Mei Tai, BG 4.0, Ergo Peformance and Sophie the Girafee Teether

2. 30% off Bumkins reg. size and small BPA free lunch bag/boxes

3. 30% off California Baby Sunscreen and Bug Repellant

4. 50% off Robeez Sandals for Toddlers (navy blue and pink)

There is really is too much to list, so head on over to the site and really take some time to surf around.  If you are looking for something you don’t see – please give us a call!  Oh and I almost forgot, in addition to all these great sales, for today and tomorrow only enter coupon code SEPT25 and get an additional $2.50 off a $25 order or SEPT50 to save $5 off a $50 purchase.  Get there, while the getting’s good!

Happy diapering :)

]]> http://maineclothdiaper.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=259 0 Rash Trouble-shooting… http://maineclothdiaper.com/blog/?p=166 http://maineclothdiaper.com/blog/?p=166#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:22:37 +0000 mainecloth http://maineclothdiaper.com/blog/?p=166 We hear so many Moms and Dads talk about different types of diaper rashes and we give out lots of advice as well as having the unique opportunity to learn lots of great things from our friends and customers as well.  We thought we would share some of that insight and hopefully at the same time get our readers to give their advice or ask questions at the same time.

First thing is first, figure out what is causing the rash – then you can treat accordingly.  Here are the things we usually find are the culprits.

1. It’s yeast.  There are lots of ways to treat this – prescription, over the counter and homeopathically.  Talk to your health care provider if you suspect your baby has a yeast rash.  It’s also important to make sure your diapers aren’t re-infecting your baby with yeast after they are being treated.  Usually a couple of really hot washes and a hot dry will do the trick – but some stubborn yeast will take a boiling to be gone for good.

2. It’s an allergy.  This could be due to the material of your diaper, your detergent or both (don’t forget about your wipes and/or wipes solution as a culprit too).  It also could be that your diapers have a build up.  Not all inexpensive detergents that you buy at the grocery store are bad if your baby isn’t very sensitive, but they do tend to build up quicker on the diaper and require boiling or stripping more often.  If you suspect that your baby might be allergic to certain materials, start by cutting those diapers out of your rotation that are made of man made fibers – microfiber, suede cloth, non organic fleece, etc. 

3. You are leaving the diaper on too long between changes.  This happens usually if you are lucky enough to have a baby that sleeps through the night, or takes long naps.  If you are lucky enough to have this problem, your baby’s rash could be from prolonged contact with urine or what some people call an “amonia burn”.  If you suspect this is the culprit of your baby’s rash, try using a paper, silk or fleece liner between the diaper and your baby’s skin.  These liners will often help wick the moisture away from his/her skin well enough to last them through the night or a longer nap before starting to irritate that delicate area.

4.  It’s a food allergy.  Lots of parents don’t consider this, but it is definitely something to mention to you baby’s practitioner if all else fails and the rash still persists.

5.  Baby’s bum needs a little airing out each day!  It may sound messy, but its true and works like a charm.  It’s amazing what a little air time each day can do for the health of a little one’s diaper area.  Try putting down a large beach towel and even a trash bag underneath if you have a heavy wetter!  This is also a great opportunity to start learning your child’s elimination cues and perhaps get a head start on potty learning.

There are definitely many other types of rash out there, these ideas are just the most popular reasons that we find as the cause for diaper rashes.  If you suspect that your baby may have some other problem or a more serious rash, please see your pediatrician or homeopath.  We welcome all comments, questions and suggestions – have a great day and Happy Diapering!


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