By Kids, For Kids: April, 2007

Earth Day - Taking Care 

This month, we're featuring projects that contribute positively to saving the environment.

The first time I babysat for someone who used cloth diapers, I thought 'oh GROSS!'   But the new cloth diapers turned out to be very easy to use.   And when you think about what happens to the environment when disposables are put in a landfill, well that is maybe even more gross!    So among our projects, we are offering a 'soaker' cover to be used over cloth diapers.

We have a lovely little preemie and newborn hat to crochet from Lion Organic Cotton.

Our Knifty Knitter project makes recycling plastic bags simple.

-- Elizabeth -- 

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Baby Abby's Ruffled Bloomers

This simple, 100% wool soaker-style ruffled diaper cover can be used over cloth diapers or simply to make disposable ones look prettier.

If the baby is a boy, just omit the Ruffles yarn and use the optional leg cuff pattern for a more manly look!

Knit Ruffled 'Soaker' Diaper Cover

Crochet Baby Beanie

We made this darling little hat from soft, all-natural Lion Organic Cotton to welcome a preemie or newborn. Because the cotton is grown without pesticides or herbicides, you can be sure it is as safe for the Earth as it is for the tiniest of babies!

Crochet Teeny Beanie