Cloth Diapers

[Princessperky]

Well, pins are one way, but I really love this thing called a "snappi" that eliminates the need for pins. I'm really not the best person to be trying to elaborate on such things tho so I'd strongly suggest checking out The Diaper Pin Forums. Bunch of really smart mommas (and a few dads like me) on there and they'll answer all sorts of questions much better than I ever could.

What is a snappi? Got a link to one or something?

 

[ShannonMcCatholic]

We've used cloth for all 4. I love our diapers- and I love not spending money on something I'm just gonna throw away! I don't even buy paper towels, because it ust seems like such a waste of money!

 

[Ohiomom2]

What is a snappi? Got a link to one or something?

Go to www.kellyscloset.com and click on the logo on the homepage, scroll down and click on diapering accessories, go to page 2 and at the top you will see a snappi click on that and it will explain it and show a picture.

 

[Caprice]

Go to www.kellyscloset.com and click on the logo on the homepage, scroll down and click on diapering accessories, go to page 2 and at the top you will see a snappi click on that and it will explain it and show a picture.

I think that is where my wife buys them actually.

 

[country woman]

Yes when I was at home I used cloth diapers but when we went out I used disposables. Cloth diapers were better for her.

 

[thislittlepiggy]

My Mom and Dad used cloth diapers on 10 of their 12 children. . . I changed a whole lot of those diapers too! I think that I will use cloth on my own children. . . to save money and such. But it realy is a pain having to rinse and wash out the poopy ones!
Our 11th baby we started out in cloth, but she had really bad rash problems, so we changed to disposable. . . which did solve that problem.
Our Twelvth baby. . . Mom realized that after the convenience of disposables she couldn't go back to cloth. . . so we didn't! (She definetly deserved that one!)

 

[Ohiomom2]

My Mom and Dad used cloth diapers on 10 of their 12 children. . . I changed a whole lot of those diapers too! I think that I will use cloth on my own children. . . to save money and such. But it realy is a pain having to rinse and wash out the poopy ones!
Our 11th baby we started out in cloth, but she had really bad rash problems, so we changed to disposable. . . which did solve that problem.
Our Twelvth baby. . . Mom realized that after the convenience of disposables she couldn't go back to cloth. . . so we didn't! (She definetly deserved that one!)

I don't really find rinsing out the solid matter from the cloth much harder than having to find of a way to dispose of the disposable. Most states have regulations that even when using disposables the solid waste must be dumped in the toilet so the solid stuff doesn't leech into the sewer systems in the city. So it doesn't really make much difference Your 11th sibling had rash problems in cloth? I know my second DD has rashes if I put her in disposable to just go out and do errands. The money DH and I have saved alone has been much more conveinent than constantly throwing money in the garbage. Just my opinion.

 

[thislittlepiggy]

I don't really find rinsing out the solid matter from the cloth much harder than having to find of a way to dispose of the disposable. Most states have regulations that even when using disposables the solid waste must be dumped in the toilet so the solid stuff doesn't leech into the sewer systems in the city. So it doesn't really make much difference Your 11th sibling had rash problems in cloth? I know my second DD has rashes if I put her in disposable to just go out and do errands. The money DH and I have saved alone has been much more conveinent than constantly throwing money in the garbage. Just my opinion.

Okay. . . So it's not harder. . . Just gross. . . As we were required, (Dad's rules.) to rinse and sqeeze them out in the toilet. AS long as it washes off I'm okay with it. . . Still. . . .
And yah. . . I've heard mostly the opposite when it comes to rashes. Most people say their babys got rash from disposables. .. I guess our baby was different! (As she is in most ways!)

 

[Princessperky]

Go to www.kellyscloset.com and click on the logo on the homepage, scroll down and click on diapering accessories, go to page 2 and at the top you will see a snappi click on that and it will explain it and show a picture.

Thank you! I was wondering what to do with the diaper since I am afraid of pins.

 

[EmSchmem]

I agree, total pain in the butt to go to the laundrymat, although I think it is funny that the three laundrymats in my town have no workers at them regularly so no one would ever notice the dipes going thru the wash. The only time they have anyone there is at closing time to lock up and clean.

If we had any 24 hour mats I can imagine there would be someone there on a more regular basis (I can only imagine the various thefts and drug deals that would go on otherwise).


Ahh, yes. Bleach will do that. We actually don't use any bleach in our washing process, we do a 20 minute soak in cold water, then wash in hot water with a cap-full of tea tree oil, a cap-full of dawn soap, and a cap-full of whatever laundry detergent is on sale.

We have bleached stained dipes on a few occasions but we also will sun dry them when the weather is good so that helps get the stains out. I never knew the sun generated a bleaching effect until we started doing cloth diapers. LOL


That isn't surprising. My main way of "justifying" all those changes is the fact that I wouldn't want to sit in my pee so I don't mind making sure Dalton doesn't have to for any stretch of time.

I'm also sorta hoping that the fact that he feels the wetness might help him potty train early, but that isn't something I'm banking on so-to-speak.


Well, right now we work alternating shifts (wife works 8a to 5p and I work a variable 2nd shift) and only have to have babysitting three days a week for 2 hours each day. I have disposeable dipes availible (we buy a new 42 pack every time his size increases just as a backup measure) for our sitter to use but she uses the cloth ones 95% of the time.


If you are interested, you can find a lot of useful information at www.diaperpin.com - they have a forum that is populated with very knowledgeable mothers (mostly). I'm a member there (same callsign as here) and my wife is one of their moderators. I generally hang about in their "off topic" area but occasionally I'm able to offer thoughts on more serious subjects. LOL

Congrats on the new little one coming! I hope you have as much fun being a parent as I do!


He is presently 7 1/2 months old. The avatar photo was from 3 months and the sig photo was from 5 months if I remember right. Due for a new one (got some really good ones on our website too if you would like to check them out.

I'm not sure that she missed anything I'd have said. We do most of our laundry at my husband's parents. Laundromats probably won't notice if you put cloth dipes in. Here as well there is hardly ever anyone working. We LOVE our cloth diapers. We have been totally affirmed in our choice many many times. Not to mention that we have about $300 in diapers and he is covered (yes pun intended) until he potty trains.

 

[EmSchmem]

What would do you need to get started with clothe diapering...I mean I know clothe diapers...but, pens..plastic covers...that sort of thing..are their any type of particular clothe diapers that your prefer to others? and where do you go to buy them?...I have seen e-bay sell them. The reason why I am asking is because...when I first got pregnant I wanted to clothe diaper..but, hubby didn't really agree and in the end I thought with my weak stomach...not such a good idea and we went with convience. But, now since I have seen what damage she can do...that weak stomach has went out the window. So now I am considering clothe diapers again. We figured up we spend 40.00 a month on diapers...of course everything breaks her out but the expensive ones..that's mommy's girl . Also how do you care for them..any special soaps..I know most probably use bleach. I'm curious about it. I am really new to this.

sammi. I have Diaper Service Quality Prefolds and Prowraps covers. I got them from a woman named Theresa who has an ebay store. Her email address is diapers@gmail.com. I got all of them for my shower but I think the total is around $300 and we won't have to buy anymore diapers. Theresa will be more than happy to tell you what you need and her diapers come with washing instructions.

 

[Caprice]

I'm not sure that she missed anything I'd have said.

She? LOL

 

[Leanna]

I was thinking the same thing... oops!!

 

[Caprice]

I was thinking the same thing... oops!!

Bwahahaha!

I've gotten quite used to it (I'm assuming that the "she" was in reference to me), the women on the diaper pin board I've mentioned previously have a tendancy of forgetting that I'm not a "she" too. LOL

 

[frankincense]

Love Cloth Diapering! Love my fuzziBunz! I have also gotten really great diapers from work at home moms who sell on EBay. It's pretty economical, especially, if you keep the diapers in good condition and use them with your next child. Cloth Diapers are also cuter. hehe

 

[Caprice]

Cloth Diapers are also cuter.

How true

 

[sammipher]

Well, pins are one way, but I really love this thing called a "snappi" that eliminates the need for pins. I'm really not the best person to be trying to elaborate on such things tho so I'd strongly suggest checking out The Diaper Pin Forums. Bunch of really smart mommas (and a few dads like me) on there and they'll answer all sorts of questions much better than I ever could.


"Simplicity is beauty" is my big slogan; I love chinese prefolds held together with a snappi and covered with the cheapest cover I can find (or not covered at all when at home).



Yeah, you can get some stuff on e-bay, but I'd check out the site I mentioned above, a lot of times you can get stuff for the same price (perhaps even from the same people) as the e-bayers you have seen and you'll get to actually know the person you are buying from.

At the very least, you might learn who to avoid on e-bay. LOL


I gotta give you props for at least thinking of it. I honestly don't find cloth diapering to be any less convenient than disposables but to each their own.


That isn't entirely uncommon. Seems like most people I know just lather on the desitin stuff and forget about it...


I do not use any bleach, ever. Bleach could very likely be part of what is in the disposable dipes that give your child's bumm the rashes. Our care routine involves one wash per day, we use about 1/8 or 1/10 of a cup of detergent (we use whatever is on sale) and a cap-full of tea tree oil (found at walmart near pharmacy usually) and a squirt of dawn dish detergent and then two dryer cycles per day (takes a lot to get all that stuff dry) with no fabric softener because the softener will make the dipes repel water.

Like I said, I'd check out that website I linked to above if you are interested in cloth diapering, you'll be amazed how much fun people can have with all the special patterned diapers and covers you can buy.

Wow! Thank you for answering my questions. I will def. visit that site. Not only do I think it would save us money...but, she also wears mostly dresses...except for some onezies or jumpers...so she already has to wear bloomers over her current diapers...having different pattern clothe diaps would def. be a plus on swapping over.

 

[sammipher]

sammi. I have Diaper Service Quality Prefolds and Prowraps covers. I got them from a woman named Theresa who has an ebay store. Her email address is diapers@gmail.com. I got all of them for my shower but I think the total is around $300 and we won't have to buy anymore diapers. Theresa will be more than happy to tell you what you need and her diapers come with washing instructions.

Thanks Em...writing her address down...of course I still have to talk hubby into all of this ...I think I can get him on the saving money thing. I really appreciate it. My next question...was if I needed to buy more as she grows...but, I seen your other post. That would be so nice..to buy one lot of clothe diapers til potty training...you would spend 300.00 on diaps in six months alone....sounds well worth your money.