on cloth diapering
July 8th, 2008 8:41 pm

A few cloth diapering-related things:

  1. Not as hard as everyone seems to think it is.  You’re changing them anyway, just put the little guy in something that surely feels more comfortable.
  2. The Snappis are actually kinda sharp.  You won’t stick yourself like you might with a pin.  But watch out for those teeth.
    Snappis
  3. Doesn’t really make that much more laundry.  Seriously.  Maybe we just have a lot of diapers.  But this really isn’t a concern and I can’t fathom why this is such a sticking point for some people.  Either you’re doing an extra load or two of laundry each week.  Or you’re hauling an extra garbage bag or two to the curb each week.
  4. We decided to make our own wipes, as well.  We received some of the wipes as Baby Shower gifts (thanks!) and keep them in the wipes warmer (another gift, thanks!).  Again, it seems like it’s more comfortable for H. to get wiped with one of these than some disposable wipe.
  5. While we’re talking about wipes…  “Making our own wipes” really means making the solution that goes over the glorified handkerchiefs in the warmer.  A. found a great recipe that’s 4 cups of water plus 2 tablespoons of olive oil.  Smells great, non-toxic, works like a charm.  But I’ll be damned if I don’t feel like I’m marinading the boy every time I change him.
Posted in Baby, Diapers by Rob
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disclosure at found_drama
July 8th, 2008 9:12 pm

[…] time I change H.’s diaper, I can’t help but feel like I’m basting or marinading […]

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Erin
July 9th, 2008 11:43 am

These posts are great you guys! I send them almost daily to my pregnant friend.

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beezers
July 9th, 2008 12:22 pm

I have to second the post above thanking you for these great blog entries on pregnancy/parenting. I sometimes feel so inundated with information that I just don’t know where to start.

Question- are you guys using a wet pail for your dirty diapers? And are you doing AIOs or folds w/covers?

I’m so glad to hear that Holden is one mellow, rockin’ kid! I can’t wait til our girl is here 🙂

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Rob
July 9th, 2008 12:38 pm

@Erin: thanks!

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@beezers: that’s a “no” on the wet pail; we just have a bag. A. & I agree that the bag is pretty much all we need (and works surprisingly well at keeping the mild stink contained). As for AIOs vs. pre-folds… We do both. It’s probably worth a whole post in and of itself but basically…:

(1) When they’re newborn, you better off just using disposables. They grow out of “newborn” size cloth diapers so fast that it isn’t worth the investment.

(2) During the day we mostly use pre-folds with covers. Like I said, I’m surprised at how NOT HARD they are to get on, etc.

(3) But we keep a couple all-in-ones around for night time and family members. The pre-folds aren’t so hard that you CAN’T do them in the middle of the night… But why not keep two or three around just to make your life easier?

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