I reluctantly became one of those moms who oddly found joy folding my newest collection of cloth diapers. 3 years ago I put up quite the fight while talking to another mom about cloth diaper. I didn't think it was possible to enjoy using them, after all their purpose isn't the prettiest. I made the jump and bought 2 dozen of the hottest diapers on the market, Bum Genius.

These are one size pocket diapers and for those of you who don't know, this is one of the simplest cloth diapers to use on the market. The soft, waterproof outer fabric keeps the diaper trim on your newborn and toddler. Soft, sueded inner fabric gently wicks moisture away from your baby's skin. Super stretchy, gentle leg and back elastic with rolled out casings keeps the yuk in and help to keep red marks away. Stuff the shell with a super absorbent insert and you're good to go. It goes on just like a disposable with the easy to use velcro tabs and adjust in rise depending on the size of your baby.

They cost just under $24 a diaper (including a newborn and toddler insert). You may think that sounds like alot but when you do the math the savings are amazing!

• 24 diapers (the recommended amount for the FT cloth diaperer) @ $24 =  $576
• Approximately $40/year is the estimated washing costs.
• Total cost to cloth diaper your baby from newborn to 3 (approx. age of PTing) $696
• Average cost per change $ 0.10

Compare that to this (thanks to Diaper Decisions):

Disposable Diapers

Prices for disposable diapers come from the least expensive package of 2 popular brands from a discount chain store.

Size	Length of time in size	Changes per day	Diapers used	Cost per change	Total Cost
Newborn	2 weeks	12-16	48 in package 196 used 5 packages	$0.41	5 packages x $16.23= $81.15
Size 1	10 weeks	10-12	104 in package 770 used 8 packages	$0.24	8 packages x $22.88= $183.04
Size 2	12 weeks	10-12	88 in package 924 used 11 packages	$0.27	11 packages x $22.88= $251.68
Size 3	12 weeks	8-10	96 in package 756 used 8 packages	$0.33	8 packages x $30.72= $245.76
Size 4	12 weeks	6-8 changes	64 in package 588 used 9 packages	$0.36	9 packages x $23.68= $213.12
Size 5	24 weeks	6-8 changes	58 in package 1176 used 20 packages	$0.40	20 packages x $23.78= $475.60
Size 6 Training pants	48 weeks	6-8 changes	48 in package 2352 used 49 packages	$0.48	49 packages x $23.00= $1127.00

Grand Total: $2577.35 (this is American pricing so it may vary slightly in Canada)

Average cost per change: $0.36

Not to forget that's over 6700+ disposable diapers thrown into our landfills. It's estimated that a disposable diaper takes 500 years to decompose. Not that anyone knows for sure as they haven't been around long enough.

Despite my wonderful Save Mother Earth speech one of the HUGE drawing factors is the ease and lets face it how incredible cute they are!

You can find the newest Bum Genius 4.0's at Rockpretty Baby. In case you're interested in a little variety check out Fuzzibunz (another one size pocket diaper) and GroVia (an organic alternative hybrid) cloth diapers. 

I'm in love with the simplicity of this Scandinavian designed line of children's furniture. In particular, their 5-in-1 crib/bed. The Leander Bed is made of a moulded European beach wood and available in 3 classic finishes... White, White Washed and Walnut.

The non-toxic water based laquer, oval fluid shape & Eco-tex covered mattress make this bed the most natural choice for your child. The theory behind this unique concept is, though the bed may transform through-out the stages of your child's life it will always be reconizable to them. Smart! 

Here's what Leander has to say:

A child is a life in growth

Enjoy the moment while the child is a new little person because they grow up so quickly. The Leander bed changes with the child and follows the child’s development; from the baby age to the junior age.

The bed is five pieces of furniture in one design. It is built in parts that are assembled so the bed always suits the child’s age and needs. You get all parts including mattress parts when you purchase the bed.

The round, soft forms make the Leander bed a wonderful piece of furniture to use. The spring mattress contributes not only to a comfortable night’s sleep but also ensures good ventilation.

Facts

• The bed is five pieces of furniture in one complete design
• The bed changes form and size according to the child’s needs and age
• The cot 70 x 120 cm – junior bed 70 x 150 cm
• The bed is manufactured in moulded European beech
• Surface treated with water-based lacquer
• The adaptable mattress has pocket springs for improved lying comfort and ventilation.
• The adjustable mattress cover is Eco-Tex 100 cotton, washable at 60°
• Included are 2 fitted sheets and the conversion kit for every stage.

The Leander bed can be found in Canada at Babybot. For the month of July, you'll receive the custom fit bumper pad at no additional cost! 
Check out Leander's website to learn more about this and other products they produce.