The Fashionista & Baby

I'm currently in Los Angeles, trying desperately to survive the heat by drinking insane amounts of ice cold Arrowhead spring water and by staying off my mother's leather sofas. Mademoiselle is also trying to keep cool by any means necessary. Yesterday, I found Mademoiselle with her diaper off, lying quietly by the front screen door like a cat stretched out in the shade, attempting to hide from the scorching rays of the sun. Seeing my baby girl keeping cool by striping off her clothes wasn't a big deal; however, I didn't want her naked body on display for all the little boys in the neighborhood to see. And so, I took Mademoiselle to the bathroom to wash her up with a soap and water soaked towel before putting on a fresh diaper. My mother was surprised when she saw me grab a towel. She wanted to know why I didn't use baby wipes. Little girls are so delicate and are sometimes sensitive in the vaginal area; as a result, I prefer using a regular towel with a mild soap and water. "That's old school," was my mother's response. "All you need is some cloth diapers," she added. Well the truth is, I still use cloth diapers whenever Mademoiselle is not in training pants; cloth diapers not only save money, they are much better for the environment and the baby's delicate skin. 

Cloth diapers have come a long way since I first began using them on my son fourteen years ago. Now, there are so many options available for parents to choose from. There are also some really cute accessories available like the cute diaper cover and matching headband pictured above. The cover is adorable, and so is the warning: "Don't smell the daisies" embroidered above the flower.

You can find more information on the diaper cover here.