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A Cute Way to Recycle Sweaters
February 21, 2008

Posted by CindyC in : For Kids , trackback

A couple of weeks ago, CindyW talked about her hording guilt and received some great ideas on how to use or reuse items. Last week, I read about a cute idea on recycling sweaters- by making them into soakers. To be honest, I didn’t know actually know what a soaker was – until my mom-in-law enlightened me. It’s basically a diaper cover – usually home made until the advent of the plastic ones.

Rather than using new material, soakers were often made from wool – as it is absorbent, breathable and often help in avoidance of diaper rash. A mom in Sacramento combined her artistic inclinations and the virtue of recycling and made this idea into a small business – Babycaper. All of the Babycaper soakers are made from recycled sweaters and hand sewn by owner, Majica Phillips. These soakers are unique, creative and look like wonderful baby shower gifts!