My tryst with Cloth & the Sustainability within!

Choosing Old Wisdom for New Beginnings
“For old problems, old solutions work.” -The Almanack Of Naval Ravikant
I was always inclined to use traditional langots and cloth diapers for my newborn daughter. It was etched in my mind—as Naval Ravikant says—”For old problems, old solutions work.” But in that phase of life—postpartum, recovering from a second-degree tear and mastitis—I was really going nuts with diaper changes. I kept looking for cloth options that would last longer. The deeper I dug, the more reasons I found to stick with the old solutions, but with a twist.
Flat Diapers, Prefolds & the Wooly Nights

Therefore, Instead of traditional langots, I started using flat diapers. I got more prefolds and hemp inserts to help us get through the nights. And when Medhu turned eight months old, we sealed the deal with exclusively using wool covers at night.
From Frustration to Flow: Our EC Story Begins

I still remember how frustrated I would get at my mother when she nudged me to “Ssshh” Medhu to encourage her to pee in those early weeks. I was barely surviving then—phew! But it felt worse to see her in a soiled diaper, even for a short while.
As time passed, “Ssshh”ing and grunting became an intrinsic part of our routine. My husband was my wall of support through it all. We carried Medhu’s potty on every outing. Practicing Elimination Communication (also known as infant potty training) made our cloth diapering journey smoother—we had fewer poopy diapers to deal with.
Switching to cloth was never just about diapers. It shaped how we think about fabric, cleaning supplies, and even menstrual hygiene.
The Cloth Pad Shift: From Skeptic to Believer

Ten years ago, fresh out of college, I remember feeling grossed out when my elder sister talked about cloth pads. I believed in sustainability—I avoided plastic, didn’t shop much—but switching to cloth pads felt like a big leap. I wasn’t even aware of how harmful disposables could be for women’s health.
As I learned more about disposable diapers, I promised myself that my daughter wouldn’t rely on disposables—so how could I, if I wasn’t making the switch myself? That’s when the transition to cloth pads began. Over the course of a year, I slowly made the change, and today I use them at work and even while traveling.
More Than Diapering: A Lifestyle Transformed
Cloth diapering has changed the way we live. We spend more time in nature. And carefully choose what touches our baby’s skin and what goes into our laundry. We no longer fall for marketing claims like “baby’s bum should stay dry” or “stay-free nights.”
We choose. Not the ads. Not the norms. Just what truly works for us.
If you found this story helpful, you might also enjoy our other blog posts on Cloth Diapering Tips or Getting Started with Elimination Communication. They dive deeper into practical insights for every stage of the journey.
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