So why did I decide to switch to cloth diapers? Well, I kept hearing from other people about how easy they were nowadays (these aren't your mama's cloth diapers) and I kinda thought, "Why not?" Since Sienna is the second girl, there was very little she needed for Christmas. So I did some research and asked the grandmothers for cloth diapers.
I started researching by reading online. This blog post was one of the most helpful as well as this message board dedicated to cloth diapering. Once I had the basics down, I turned to Emily to ask questions of a "real" mom who used cloth diapers. (Andrea- I had no idea you used them too or I would have been picking your brain too!) I decided to do a pocket diaper and go with BumGenius. I liked the BumGenius pocket diapers because they are adjustable and they should last Sienna for the rest of her diaper wearing time. Many other types of cloth diapers come in different sizes so you need to buy some of each of the sizes. I don't have any experience using these with a newborn but they fit Sienna wonderfully now. We haven't had a single leak or explosion since Sienna started wearing them.
We received 5 pocket diapers (they each come with 1 liner and 1 newborn liner) and 2 additional liners. We use about 5 diapers during the day so I'm using them every day and washing every night. I use a disposable diaper for nighttime but when I get more, I plan to use them at night too (maybe with a double liner). I hang the diapers and the liners to dry overnight and use them again the next day! I'd love to invent a washing machine with a cloth diaper cycle on it!
Honestly, I love them. I really wish I had done this years ago. Its a little annoying having to wash every night but worth it. They are pretty bulky so Sienna def has a booty now. Plus they are so darn cute!
So if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I'll share from my three weeks of experience! PlusEmily, Andrea and Jeni use BumGenius
SaraBeth uses Fuzzi Bunz
My friend in "real life" Melanie uses Prorap
I'm sure any of them would be happy to talk about their experience with cloth diapering. I can put you in touch with them if you want- just email me. I just realized everyone but Melanie lives or lived overseas. Coincidence?
9 comments:
Fun :) Welcome to the cloth diapering world :) haha! How fun :)
Did you know that they sell them at Target now? :) I know that's you're favorite store :)
Thanks for the info, Kel! I appreciate it.
Oh I forget to put info about saving money- I'll do that in a short post soon.
They must only be selling them at some Targets because the sales associates and I have looked high and low at my Target and we can't find them :(
I'm glad they are gaining popularity. I still get questions at the church nursery about them, but all the feedback has been positive! I think one bad thing is I'm missing 3 diapers - my only guess is someone in the nursery didn't know you shouldn't throw them away and they did. Darn - I should've explained better! I love them, and as soon as we find out what Baby #2 is, I'm buying more!
we use prorap too! and we love them!! cloth diapers are the way to go
Thanks for the shout out! Those BumGenius diapers are so seriously cute :)
As Roberts said, I get a lot of questions in places like the church nursery.
Id say the one thing to remember with cloth diapering is that it's ok to use disposables sometimes. I remember trying to be all hard core and then coming down with a cold and nursing two sick kids to health. Diaper laundry just didn't have time to get done so we used disposables. Once I stopped feeling guilty, I realized that we're still doing a great thing the majority of the time, and that's what matters.
Happy diapering!
Three diapers??? That's a lot! I don't understand how anyone could think you throw these away? The people at our nursery (which is very small) and at MOPS (which is not) have been very helpful and willing to work with me so far.
Thanks for the reminder Jen that its ok to use disposables! I just picked up some Huggies at Rite Aid today b/c they have an awesome deal going on.
I use bumgenius too, but I have to say I really like my little beetle diapers (www.betterforbabies.com) even better than the bumgenius.
I posted my review of bumgenius on my blog last year:
http://seekingtoglorify.blogspot.com/2008/08/on-reviewing-cloth-diapering.html
Oh - I forgot to mention, I have size one of the little beetle diapers and they fit my newborn AND my two year old!!!
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