Cloth diapering has come a long way since the days of pins, rubber pants and soaking. In fact, with today's top-of-the-line reusable diapers, cloth diapering is not only better for baby, it's better for your budget and the environment. With modern advances in cloth diaper design, they're easier to use than disposables and provide a sustainable alternative to the excessive waste generated with traditional disposable diapers. No more late night diaper runs, diaper rash, expensive diaper creams or constantly taking out the trash. A quick trip to the washing machine is all you need for three to four days of clean, highly absorbent, non-toxic diapers.

On average, one baby goes through 5,000 diapers before being potty-trained. That's a lot of disposable diapers heading to the landfill (although we've all seen the random, wadded up disposable left in the parking lot). Cloth diapering saves about $2000 per baby over the standard two-and-a-half years most babies spend in diapers. With Hawai'i shipping most of its trash to the mainland for landfill disposal, the positive impact of reusable diapers cannot be understated.

1. This diaper is one-size, so that means that as baby grows, the diaper grows as well. Adjust the diaper to the correct size of your baby.

2. The diaper also has a highly absorbent micro-fiber insert that traps and holds all the moisture and a "doubler" for overnight or long car rides. Stuff inserts in the pocket, which is lined with nylon that wicks moisture away. Put diaper on baby.

3. When it's time to change baby's diaper, dump solid waste in the toilet. If necessary, you can use a diaper sprayer or flushable diaper liners. Place dirty diaper in a wet bag or waterproof pail liner until you're ready to wash.

4. Wash diaper in hot water using only ¼ to ½ of the suggested amount of detergent. Make sure the detergent is "free and clear" to lessen the impact on the environment and prevent build up on the diaper inserts. Line dry or dry on low.