Ask Me About Cloth Diapers

As a member and aspiring leader of the Real Diaper Association, I have an obligation to spread the word about cloth diapers.  While at the Green Festival in DC on Sunday, I proudly wore my “Ask Me About Cloth Diapers Pin” on my shirt.  While I did not have anyone question the pin during  my duty at the trash cans, I figured I would have more luck if I walked around seeking out booths where mothers-to-be an new mothers would be found.

Once my shift ended I decided to go aisle by aisle looking for such booths.  The first booth I found was Kiwi Industries.  Kiwi Industries sells 100% organic clothing for children.  While I was looking around at their merchandise a couple noticed my button!  They were very excited to see that I was willing to answer any questions they had about cloth diapers.  The couple told me that they had planned to use cloth diapers, but weren’t sure what to get.  I briefly gave them a description of the diapers (pocket, all-in-one, etc.) and told them what I use and like.  I also explained the washing routine and how easy it really is.  At the end of our conversation I handed them a card I had printed up with my blog address and said if they had any more questions many of them could be answered by visiting this page.

I was excited to get to share my knowledge of cloth diapers with those who are interested, but I was disappointed that there was no other representation at the Green Festival.  I saw so many mothers “wearing” their babies and many in strollers, I am sure that one of the great cloth diaper companies would have benefited from having a booth at the festival.

I did meet several other mothers who noticed my pin and asked why I was wearing it.  These mothers were already cloth diaper users and I explained to them that I was a volunteer member at the real diaper association, an organization with a mission to spread the word about cloth diapers.  They thanked me for what I was doing, which gave me the great feeling that I was making a difference.

Although people weren’t lining up to ask me questions about cloth diapers, if I helped one couple that day, that is enough of a reason to continue to spread the word.  One baby more baby in cloth diapers mean thousands of less disposables that will enter our landfills!

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