KellysCloset.com and DiaperShops.com Join the 2nd Annual Flats and Handwashing Challenge to Support Cloth Diaper Education for Low-Income Families

SOUTH PARIS, Maine, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2nd Annual Flats and Handwashing Challenge kicks off on May 21-27, 2012. The Flats and Handwashing Challenge was an idea that came after Kim Rosas, owner of Dirty Diaper Laundry blog, read a number of news articles referencing the practice of reusing disposable diapers. There are currently no government funded programs to help babies in need of diapers. The challenge will raise awareness and teach parents that they can use reusable cloth diapers even when no traditional laundry facilities are available. Flat cloth diapers are the most economical diapering system available. Low-income families can even use found objects such as receiving blankets and kitchen towels to diaper their babies for free. Flat cloth diapers can be easily handwashed in a sink, tub, or using a camp style bucket washing system that can be constructed using a 5-gallon bucket and a plunger. 

Kim has pledged $1.00 per participant (up to $200) who completes the flats challenge to Giving Diapers Giving Hope, a non-profit that supplies cloth diapers to families in need. As one of the Web's largest online cloth diapering stores, Kelly's Closet, which is owned by DiaperShops, has matched Kim's donation to Giving Diapers Giving Hope by donating $200 to the organization. To date over 400 participants have signed up to complete the challenge. A few of the participants will be blogging about their experiences using flat cloth diapers and washing them by hand for one week.     

Bobbi-Jean Palmer, owner of DiaperShops.com, says it's important for us to give back to the community and help provide resources for families in need. "We are excited that our donation will fund cloth diapers and accessories to families who cannot afford them so that they may be able to afford food and shelter for their families. It's important to educate families that using cloth diapers can help provide these necessities," adds Palmer.

To find other ways to help families in need get cloth diapers and cloth diaper education you can sign the petition to get cloth diapers covered by WIC - a government funded program that assists low-income families by supplying food and other baby needs but not diapers. There is also another petition to show support for the DIAPER ACT (HR 3134) that could help get more babies access to cloth diapers (cloth and disposable). 

To keep up with the challenge and meet the participants, you can follow them on Twitter using #FlatsChallenge. 

To learn more about low-cost cloth diapering options, please visit the company's homepage at http://www.kellyscloset.com.  

About DiaperShops.com

DiaperShops.com provides a gateway for cloth diapering users to learn more about cloth diapering and to find cloth diapers at the best prices on the Web. DiaperShops.com is home to five online specialty baby boutiques and cloth diaper shops, including its flagship store, KellysCloset.com, as well as other specialty stores including FuzziBunzOnline.com, OneSizeDiaperStore.com, HappyHeinysOnline.com and BulkClothDiaper.com. For more information about the company or for information about cloth diapering in general, visit http://www.DiaperShops.com or contact the company at 1-877-8-DIAPER.

Contact:
Calley Pate
DiaperShops.com
1-877-8-DIAPER
[email protected]

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