Day 1: Why I'm taking the Flats and Handwashing Challenge

Each spring for the past 5 years, Kim at Dirty Diaper Laundry has hosted The Flats and Handwashing Challenge! 

My newborn stash for Leah (May 2013) was entirely flats and I signed up for the challenge that year, but, since she decided she wasn't going to be born until the week before the challenge, I decided to simply challenge myself. I participated last year and loved it so much, I kept up with the hand washing for 3 months instead of just one week!

I advocate for cloth diapers year round and it's no secret that cloth diapers have saved our family a TON of money, but the Flats Challenge gives me an opportunity to really shine a light on my favorite style of diaper: FLATS!

A "flat" cloth diaper is simply 1 layer of fabric. It can be folded in a number of different ways to achieve the fit and absorbency needed.

A modern version of a flat cloth diaper:
Bamboo double loop terry "toddler square" by Orange Diaper Company
(measures approx 28"x28")

Why do I love flats? 

They wash well, rinse well and dry fast! All my favorite things! And all of those reasons also save you money! Not only can flats be a less expensive investment when starting out, but it takes less water to wash them, you won't need additional rinses and they dry quickly on a line or rack making the electric dryer unnecessary!


The Challenge:
Use only flats for 7 days. No washer, no dryer!

Why not give flats a try? It's a win-win!

#bringingflatsback #thisisyourgrandmothersdiaper

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