Cloth diapers hardly a pain in the you-know-what
Here's everything you need to know to get started with cloth diapers. You might even enjoy it.
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Oh man, I should have just fwded this on to all my family and friends, rather then think out a blog entry on my experiences! Because that's pretty much what I think! :D A friend keeps telling me that disposables are better for the environment and I wouldn't have to change my daughter so often. She hasn't picked up on my subtle hints- "Well, if that's how you feel." "Well, I prefer cloth." "But isn't this nappy so much prettier then a disposable?"
Cloth nappies are so much easier then.... More
We love Bambo® Nature disposable diapers. They are 100% natural inside while still having the fit and function of conventional diapers. We buy them here....www.nurturetheseed.com
I really enjoyed your overview of all the options out there. I just published a blog post about our cloth diaper experience this week and I'm adding a link to this post in my Mister Linky section. If you're interested in checking it out, you can find the post HERE. Thanks, again!
I saw a youtube video with this method and now this is how I diaper:
All of those flannel receiving blankets you get at baby showers that are not really all that great for use as a blanket- FOLD THEM LIKE A FLAT (origami style) and throw a diaper cover on 'em! Love it!!! and CHEAP!!!
We used prefolds for our newborn but quickly moved to pockets (BumGenius) and have just adored it. Today's ultra-high efficiency washers and driers make it possible to feel green about using these diapers (although the green aspect is a bit debated). As our first child is now almost 11 months old and the prospects of having 1 or 2 more down the line, I know that purchasing these diapers was a stroke of genius (ok, we really were just talked into it by our crunchy granola friends, hehe). In.... More
By far the best and easiest method is, in my opinion, the Gdiaper. Very few leaks, significantly less laundering than the all in one or pocket diapers and one has the option of using cloth inserts or flushable/compostable/biodegradable insert. I am thrilled to use this product!
Wow- diapers have come a long way!
I work at The Futon Shop
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and i will suggest this to all the moms who come in and are asking for organic and eco-friendly products! I will also tell my.... More
Enter your comments here There are completely degradeable diapers made from plant products. IF people asked for them , more would be produced. Not all people can use cloth.
Used the same 20 plain old rectangular diapers and 2 pins for 2 daughters. 3 years use, cost negligable, footprint negligable.
Tip:- when on night shift dont wake up past minimal arousal. Stagger out when baby crying and do the maintainence in semi-comotose state. With a little practice, easy to fold cloth diaper one-handed in near darkness. Baby gets no conversation, stimulation or entertainment, only comfort so goes back to sleep. When I get back to bed I can drop off as soon as my.... More
My husband and I have had a great experience with cloth diapers! For us, it was most helpful to meet with someone who has actually used cloth diapers, to figure out what type worked for us. We owe our thanks to www.bebeology.com. The owners, Nicole and Brad only sell green, environmentally-friendly products. When you just start out with cloth dipes, they will help you create a starter kit custom to your needs - and.... More
The cloth versus paper controversy raged for awhile - with opponents of cloth claiming that they were worse for the environment, due to increased amounts of water usage. This doesn't make much sense to me, as it is still possible to be thoughtful and frugal with water, and I find it hard to believe that all that paper use and poop in the landfills can be "better".
Here's an extra tip to prevent diaper rash. Empty out one of those perfumed talc powder cans (babies don't need perfume,.... More
I hooked up a kitchen faucet sprayer to the back water like of the toilet. This made it easy to spray the poop off, flush it, and the diapers pail less icky. I also used cheap washcloths instead of disposable wipes and threw them in the diaper pail and washed them together. I loved the all in ones!
don't dismiss flat diapers out of hand. they are no more bulky than prefolds, and for some mammas they make a LOT more sense.
the ONLY cons of flat diapers are that they require a little more work when folding them and the folds take a few minutes to learn when you are starting out. this isn't even a con for me anymore. i watched the video on how to fold flats at greenmountaindiapers.com to learn how to do it and i just fold them from the drier and have a stack of diapers ready to go.... More
An exclusively breastfed baby really lowers the ick factor. Simply drop soiled cloth diaper into diaper into diaper pail filled with water. When full, dump into washing machine and spin. Prewash, then wash. If using white diapers, to get stains out simply hang in sunlight to dry. This also helps disinfect them.
This was simple and cheap, and for the first six months while my babies were not getting supplements, just the breast, it worked great. Once food is introduced, the stool gets.... More
I love this article and completely agree. Cloth diapers are the greener alternative and creating your stash can be addictive as the diapers are so adorable. However, one point the author did not make is the cost savings associated with cloth. Even factoring the extra washing (really only one extra load every two or three days), cloth diapers are significantly cheaper than disposables. One can purchase an entire stash for a couple hundred dollars. The typical family spends a couple.... More
My wife convinced me to try cloth diapers and we've never looked back. Just keep the diaper bag convenient and you'll forget they are even there. They look a little bulkier under our son's clothes, but the value and environmental impact are worth it!
