For many families across the country, it is that magical time of year when our little ones either return to school or begin their studies at home (or in co-ops!) Wherever your "baby" is starting or continuing their learning, let's talk about the possibilities with keeping single use plastic bags at bay while toting their favorite supplies around! Schooling means LOTS and LOTS of: crayons, colored pencils, markers, glue, glue sticks, highlighters, dry erase markers, more crayons, pencils, pens, white out, still more crayons, post it notes, mechanical pencils, probably one more box of crayons ..read more

Summer is definitely here and the high temps are rolling, so while we are trying to beat the heat, lets explore some ways that you can help Mother Earth stay cool with sustainable practices and products by Thirsties Baby~ 1) Line drying your laundry and diapers: Not everyone can string a laundry line outside to use nature to dry our clothes, but inside there can be places to string a line with a fan or well ventilated room to help the dryer run less. Even showers have easy attachments to run across to hang dry a few items here and there, every bit helps! The natural fragrance of line dried clo ..read more

Let's hit the road! (After we plan, pack, clean...it might be a minute) If your family is taking a trip this summer, let's chat about tips and tricks for making it a summer to remember, rather than one you'd like to forget.  A great article to check out HERE gives some solid advice on traveling with littles! By Car: Thirsties bags are the perfect way to keep your favorite toys, art supplies and snacks organized for longer car trips. They are great for soiled items along the way as well, keeping odors and wetness contained until you can get to your laundry station. Helping with car safe ..read more

     I cannot lie, my favorite seasons are usually those that require sweater-weather, comfy pants, a snuggly blanket and savory meals...but these new summertime prints from Thirsties Baby has me "warming up" to the idea of the next few months being time to break out the beach toys and fluff up the swimming towels! Fresh, vibrant prints are blooming all over our website, with more coming soon (be sure to join our Facebook page for first glimpses!) Our waterproof bags are perfect for: first aid kits sunscreen bottles that can always seem to explode in your purse or diaper ba ..read more

Every April, my news and social feeds are full of blazing banners and special sales promoting their stores... EARTH DAY SPECIALS SAVE SAVE SAVE YAY MOTHER EARTH  And while I love a good sale from brands that I use, it is obvious that many stores aren't really doing anything for Earth Day other than grabbing the day to use for their marketing purposes. Here and there, you find a store that is actually true to the tenets of Earth Day, every day, between their manufacturing and end use.  1) Material Sourcing: Did you know that Thirsties sources over 90% of its raw materials domesticall ..read more

Are you up for an eco swap that is better for you AND your wallet? Have you considered switching to cloth pads but aren't sure where to start? In this article we cover the benefits and how-to's of using reusable pads.  Why switch to cloth pads? Artificial fragrances, adhesives, and chemical gels are just a handful of the contents in many disposable pads. These extra ingredients can cause irritation and even increased cramping while menstruating. In contrast, Thirsties pads have layers of 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton backed with a waterproof lining. We  ..read more

Every single person who will read this article will feel a connection to the above image ^ As our economy continues to experience fluctuations, you cannot scroll through any platform or watch a news source for more than a few minutes without seeing stories highlighting the challenges facing growing families. Groceries, gas, interest rates, pretty much everywhere you turn, it is costing more to sustain the same or less amount of necessities your family relies on.  Amongst the doom and gloom, at some point we have to sit back, take a breath, and look at our purchases to see where we can ma ..read more

Can you believe 2022 is almost over? A year full of ups and downs, for some of our Thirsties families new additions to the family mean a few more years of new diaper purchases, or maybe a milestone of the "baby" growing out of diapers, bring on a bittersweet avalanche of emotions and thoughts and what the future looks like post-diapering stages. Whether you are new to our brand, or have been solidly a fan for many years, let's chat about what 2022 meant to us. ....and what just *needs* to go! 1) Our new Simple Pods have two sizes to carry everything we need for diaper changes and more! Baby c ..read more

HAVE WE GOT SOME SPECIALS AND SURPRISES FOR YOU! ~first, the fine print~ Order minimums must be after all discounts and before any taxes. Print preferences for free items will be honored if inventory is available. We will be in touch if it is sold out. All specials run during *Mountain Time* only, on that specific day. Orders may not be combined. To qualify for free items the order total must be on that order only. Friday-Tuesday, 11/25-11/29, SAVE 25% storewide, no code needed! *excludes Outlet purchases* Friday, 11/25 25% off all products + spend $125 and select a FR ..read more

So, you have made the decision to cloth diaper, YAY! You ordered 1 or 2, you have tried them on, reached out to customer service to get a great fit, posted in the Thirsties Groupies to show off your first diapers... and then a few weeks later, it hits you. Something stinks and you need to troubleshoot odor issues! First thing's first, remember: Let's start with a simple routine overview. warm prewash regular hot wash with the recommended amount of mainstream (or eco friendly*) detergent rinse x 2 machine dry on low to medium heat *some great choices for a more environmentally friendly deter ..read more