Marshfield women start cloth diaper business
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By Liz Welter
Marshfield News-Herald Cloth diapers are making a comeback in Marshfield.
Natural Bums is an online business offering varieties of cloth diapers which have the convenience of disposables. In business two months, Jen and Karen Mueller have filled about 50 orders.
“No pins; they Velcro or snap shut,” said Karen Mueller, who started the business with her sister-in-law Jen Mueller.
Learning about cloth diapers while watching Jen change her baby, Karen was incredulous that she wasn’t using disposable diapers.
“I thought she was nuts,” said Karen, “But you don’t need those plastic pants or pins anymore. It’s really easy.”
The women agree that cloth diapers aren’t for everyone. They note that if laundry is already piling up, or water is expensive, cloth diapers wouldn’t be a good choice.
“But if you’re concerned about the environment, and like to do things a natural way, it’s great,” said Jen, who added that women who use the products note that there is less diaper rash using cloth diapers.
The diapers come in an assortment of colors and variety of prints. Depending on use and costs, cloth diapers can be cheaper than disposables, said Jen.
The women will showcase their products and answer questions during an open house from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the St. Clair Page Professional Building, 243 S. Central Ave. Their web site is www.naturalbums.com.
