We've compiled a list of web resources for cloth diapering as well as more general local links for families in the Boston area. We hope you find these useful, and be sure to let us know if we are missing anything you've found helpful. Enjoy!
Family & Cloth Diapering Resources
Real Diaper Association
Provides support and education to parents all across the U.S. for the use of simple, reusable cloth diapers.
Cloth Diaper Foundation
A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping qualifying families all over the United States get a jump start on cloth diapering. The Cloth Diaper Foundation (formerly Miracle Diapers) assists families while they build their own supply of diapers. They accept donations given by caring individuals and redistribute them to families in need. Diaper Lab is an official Cloth Diaper Foundation donation site.
Diaper Pin
Provides seller and product reviews with weighted rankings. Lists over 1,100 businesses, 19,000 product reviews, and also have wonderful community of cloth diapering parents who provide tremendous support for cloth diapering and related interests.
Kelly Mom
A website providing evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep, and parenting.
The Baby Wearer
Everything you ever wanted to know and more about babywearing and baby carriers.
Brain, Child Magazine
The Magazine for Thinking Mothers, and one of our personal favorites! Visit Diaper Lab to pick up the latest issue.
Mothering Magazine
Natural family and attachment parenting magazine. Get your own print issue by stopping in at Diaper Lab!
Local Family Resources
Jewish Family & Children’s Services
Offers wonderful local support groups in Cambridge, Somerville, and Brookline for new mothers, breastfeeding, and infant sleep issues.
Somerville Public Schools Early Childhood Department
The Somerville Public Scholls Early Childhood Department works in partnership with community organization to support your children and their families. Included under their umbrella is the Somerville Family Network, a collaborative agency working with families to develop a connected system of services to help and support all parents within the community of Somerville. Their goal is to support parents and caregivers as they raise, nurture, and educate their children.
The Cambridge Birth Center
An intimate atmosphere provides a truly homelike experience for women and their families who are looking for an alternative to a traditional hospital birth. We've heard nothing but great things from our customers and friends who have had their babies here.
Somerville Local First
Somerville Local First encourages a thriving local economy and sustainable community by supporting locally owned independent businesses.
Local Shopping We Love
Barefoot Books
Award winning children’s bookstore based in Cambridge, MA. The flagship Cambridge store is like stepping into one of their books. Revolving calendar of storytimes and children’s activities!
Bird by Bird
An urban children’s boutique with some of the hippest, coolest baby and kid clothing around. Independently owned by two savvy Cambridge Mamas, and one of Salina's favorite shopping spots!
Boston Baby Photos
Jessica McDaniel of Boston Baby Photos is a wonderful local photographer specializing in black and white photos of infants, toddlers and families in the home. We've had her take pictures of our children and she did a fantastic job, with lots of smiles and more cooperation than we ever get when we're tyring to take pictures!
Cool Dog Productions
A local mom who does online video birth announcements as well as custom videography! We currently have a video display unit in our store to see some of the great work!
Curious George
Curious George & Friends, Harvard Square's legendary children's book and toy store features a full range of books from preschool through high school as well all your other favorites.
Greenward
Greenward is Cambridge's friendly neighborhood eco-boutique.
My Little Pakora
Wonderful, Indian inspired, organic, baby clothing designed by a local area Boston Mom.
Toby & Rei
Eco-friendly clothing and accessories for you and your baby. Local Boston moms design and run this wonderful organic clothing line.
Local Blogs We Love
Boston Mamas
A one-stop source for cool ideas & resources for families in Boston and beyond.
Cambridge Moms Blog
Sharing stories and resources about all things parenting in and around Cambridge.
Car Free with Kids
Info and advice on being carfree with kiddos in the Boston/Cambridge area.
Daily Candy Kids – Boston
A free weekly e-mail newsletter and website, is the insider’s guide to what’s hot, new, and undiscovered — in Boston with Kids. As useful as it is entertaining, it’s like getting an e-mail from your clever, unpredictable, and totally in-the-know best friend.
Green Lifestyle Consulting
Great blog from one of our customers, who have great advice on cloth diapers and a host of other "Green Living" topics. Find them on twitter as well at @GrnLifestyle.
Manic Mommies
Based near Boston, MA (but you can catch their podcast from anywhere!), Manic Mommies bring tips, product reviews, interviews, and practical advice to moms trying to do it all ……and then some!
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