Baby Blankets, Burp Cloths and Diapers, Oh My!
January 16, 2008 by Deborah Ng
Filed under Around the House, Reusing and Recycling, Simpler Thinking
I’m trying to organize my house a bit as it’s getting a little untidy. My son’s stuff is the biggest offender. What to do with all his old stuff? I’ve been freecycling a lot of the old clothes and toys, but there are some items that are rather used and worn and I don’t feel right about giving them away. Here’s what we’re doing with a some of the old baby things:
- Unused cloth diapers – My husband uses them to wash and buff his car. If they’re good enough for our baby’s bottom, they’re good enough for his baby.
- Wash cloths and burp cloths – Still use ‘em! Some I use for us in the bath or shower and some I use as hand towels at the kitchen sink.
- Baby blankets – My son took a couple of baby blankets and lined boxes with them for our two kittens. I also used one to stuff a pillow. They also make good lap blankets for the five year old in the car.
I also use some of these items for rags and polishing cloths. My point is that almost everything has another use. Don’t throw anything away until you’ve explored all possibilities.
I’m working on a patchwork quilt/throw out of the kid’s blankets. Just whipstiching the sides to each other, leaving the blankets whole. I have enough from each baby to make them each a throw.
Cloth diapers are wonderful for dusting computer and television screens, because they’re so soft. Old, well-washed ones are the best. They’re also the best cleaning rags I’ve ever found for mirrors and windows.