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.
Giving Diapers Giving Hope
A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping qualifying families all over the United States get a jump start on cloth diapering. Giving Diapers Giving Hope 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 active supporter of Giving Diapers Giving Hope.
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.com
Natural family and attachment parenting website. While they don't print their magazine any more, it is still a great resource.
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 Schools 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 & Services We Love
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 trying to take pictures!
Cool Dog Productions
A local mom who does online video birth announcements as well as custom videography! Look online to see some of her exciting work.
Isabel Furie Photography
Isabel came and documented the first Great Cloth Diaper Change event we held, and did a fantastic job capturing the energy of the event. Look through the pictures on her website, and I think you'll agree that she'll be able to capture that same energy of your own family as well!
Jaime Kidston @ Coldwell Banker Realty
How many people still keep in touch with their realtor after five years, even though they never actually bought a house? Not many is our guess, which is why we really recommend Jaime. She's a local Somerville resident, knows her stuff, and could quite likely turn out to be a friend long after the papers are signed!
My Little Pakora
Wonderful, Indian inspired, organic, baby clothing designed by a local area Boston Mom.
Wild Child
A children’s boutique with an expertly selected collection of clothes, toys, and baby gear located in Arlington Center. Independently owned by a local mom, and one of Salina's favorite shopping spots!
Local Blogs We Love
Boston Mamas
A one-stop source for cool ideas & resources for families in Boston and beyond.
Car Free with Kids
Info and advice on being car free 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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