[Open] Cloth Diapers?

[BananaCake]

Does anyone here use cloth diapers? I've been reading through some of the old threads in the parenting forum, but wanted to see if anyone here uses cloth diapers and what advice you have/what one needs to know to be prepared.

Thanks!

 

[Leanna]

Yes I do. I have unbleached chinese prefolds with bummi super whisper wraps and Fuzzi Bunz ... I've also tried swaddlebees and happy heinys

 

[ConservativeChristian97]

Why do you use cloth diapers? All I can think of is nasty, poopy diapers going in my washing machine. lol

 

[olafias]

Yes I do. I have unbleached chinese prefolds with bummi super whisper wraps and Fuzzi Bunz ... I've also tried swaddlebees and happy heinys

huh? Are those different brands of cloth diapers you can buy? Have they improved cloth diapers at all to make them more secure and stronger? I was talking to my MIL who used them with my DH and she said the worst part was that they didn't always hold in the mess as well as a dipsoable. But I am interested in finding out what kind of improvements have been made in the last 27 years.

 

[ChildByGrace]

I will be using them but as yet i haven't decided exactly what i'll be using yet so i can't really say.

 

[BananaCake]

Why do you use cloth diapers? All I can think of is nasty, poopy diapers going in my washing machine. lol

For the environment. For the baby. Because that's what my mom used and most of my cousins had. To save money.

 

[RoseofLima]

We use them. We use Mother-ease. We use the Sandy's as opposed to the one size ones. I am on my fifth baby with the same diapers. I think I am going to buy some new insertd for them though.

I love them- they NEVER leak. I never have to plunk down a big wad of cash for something I am just going to put in the trash (ie paper diapers). For breastmilk poop you don't even need to rinse them or anything- you can just chuck them in the pail. I have never minded cleaning the diapers- it's just so no big deal <shrugs>.

 

[RoseofLima]

huh? Are those different brands of cloth diapers you can buy? Have they improved cloth diapers at all to make them more secure and stronger? I was talking to my MIL who used them with my DH and she said the worst part was that they didn't always hold in the mess as well as a dipsoable. But I am interested in finding out what kind of improvements have been made in the last 27 years.

I have way more leaks when I need to use disposable (for travel). My cloth diapers never leak. Mine are nice thick terry with gathered legs and snaps. The diaper covers are breathable, and also have snaps at the waist and legs to customize the fit.

 

[RedTulipMom]

i bought a bunch of cloth diapers when luke was a teeny baby..and then never used them..i want to use them this time..i have motherease, wonderoos, chinese prefolds, bummis whisper wraps...and some others..lol..i cant remember..ill have to look through them...and wash them..and get them ready. i think i will use them at home and use disposables when we are out. Since i already have them all..i could really save some money on diapers this time if i just use them I'm sure..duh!

 

[Leanna]

Why do you use cloth diapers? All I can think of is nasty, poopy diapers going in my washing machine. lol

And nice clean ones coming out.... thats the idea

We use it mainly for saving money, I can reuse David's diapers on Maya, third child, etc. When I am done with them I can resell them used, Fuzzi bunz cost a lot to begin with but used they still sell for 10-12 dollars a piece online. All good cloth ones have a resale value.

huh? Are those different brands of cloth diapers you can buy? Have they improved cloth diapers at all to make them more secure and stronger? I was talking to my MIL who used them with my DH and she said the worst part was that they didn't always hold in the mess as well as a dipsoable. But I am interested in finding out what kind of improvements have been made in the last 27 years.

Yes they've improved, look at fuzzi bunz: http://www.nurturedfamily.com/fuzzi-bunz.aspx
Oh and heres a site you can see many kinds if you click on the left side links.... http://www.kellyscloset.com/

They never leak..... or I wouldn't use them.

 

[ChildByGrace]

My sisters passed all her's onto me. they were used for her two kids and i have a feeling that some of them were used on my cousins who are not 22, 20 and 18 lol

they are the basic terry towel squares and all i've got to do is buy the liners and the covers.

If we can afford it i am going to buy some of the shaped ones as the are much better.

having said that i can't think on an occasion when my sisters leaked any worse than a disposable diaper.

 

[RoseofLima]

LOL- I don't think mine are gonna have resale value when I am done with them

$250 for diapers for 5 babies is a pretty good deal, though! I think they'd make it through another baby, too...

 

[Leanna]

LOL- I don't think mine are gonna have resale value when I am done with them

$250 for diapers for 5 babies is a pretty good deal, though! I think they'd make it through another baby, too...

Exactly. And when I was figuring up the price, we break even after one year even with 3 sizes of fuzzi bunz.... so you can't lose, even if you can't resell them. Any other children I use them on are just "bonus" -- that is free diapering

 

[Leanna]

Exactly. And when I was figuring up the price, we break even after one year even with 3 sizes of fuzzi bunz.... so you can't lose, even if you can't resell them. Any other children I use them on are just "bonus" -- that is free diapering

oh but that was when they were a bit cheaper too, I bought mine when they were 13-15 dollars depending on how many you buy

 

[katelyn]

Yes they've improved, look at fuzzi bunz: http://www.nurturedfamily.com/fuzzi-bunz.aspx
Oh and heres a site you can see many kinds if you click on the left side links.... http://www.kellyscloset.com/

They never leak..... or I wouldn't use them.

Until recently I have loved Fuzzi Bunz...and actually they are working great for Noelle (3 mos.)...but they've been leaking frequently on Natalie (2 yrs). I am surprised because she wore Fuzzi Bunz from 9 mo.+ with no problems, and it's just been in the past 4-5 months that we've had problems. I thought maybe it was because she needed to move from mediums to larges, so we tried that, and we're still having leak issues.

My advice would normally be to try a brand before you stock up on it, because just like with disposable, not every brand is going to fit your baby right. In my daughter's situation, I'm a little stumped though, because this brand used to fit her well.

 

[ConservativeChristian97]

And nice clean ones coming out.... thats the idea

lol Fair enough. I hope I didn't sound rude, I really didn't mean to. I don't know, for some reason having dirty diapers lying in a pan to be washed kinda grosses me out. It does sound like something to look into, though, cause we need to save money...like everyone else. Of course, I'm planning on making his baby food and breastfeeding exclusively, so that'll save us some money, too.

 

[Leanna]

Until recently I have loved Fuzzi Bunz...and actually they are working great for Noelle (3 mos.)...but they've been leaking frequently on Natalie (2 yrs). I am surprised because she wore Fuzzi Bunz from 9 mo.+ with no problems, and it's just been in the past 4-5 months that we've had problems. I thought maybe it was because she needed to move from mediums to larges, so we tried that, and we're still having leak issues.

My advice would normally be to try a brand before you stock up on it, because just like with disposable, not every brand is going to fit your baby right. In my daughter's situation, I'm a little stumped though, because this brand used to fit her well.

Have you tried the Petit Toddler size? They're just a bit larger than the medium. The larges have huge leg holes.

 

[BananaCake]

lol Fair enough. I hope I didn't sound rude, I really didn't mean to. I don't know, for some reason having dirty diapers lying in a pan to be washed kinda grosses me out. It does sound like something to look into, though, cause we need to save money...like everyone else. Of course, I'm planning on making his baby food and breastfeeding exclusively, so that'll save us some money, too.

Disposal diapers lying in a bucket seems just as gross to me

 

[olafias]

I'm really going to look into this. I like the fact that you only have to buy them once...saving money is definately on the brain these days!

 

[seamonster]

I'm planning on using them eventually, but right now my son is just too tiny for them. Even disposable preemie diapers are too big on him...