Comments on: Cloth Diapering Newbie http://www.pregtastic.com/cloth-diapering-newbie/ Hosted by pregnant women for pregnant women, guests and experts on weekly shows. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:36:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: royce http://www.pregtastic.com/cloth-diapering-newbie/comment-page-1/#comment-38 royce Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:44:40 +0000 http://www.pregtastic.com/?p=603#comment-38 Hello everyone, Thanks for all the comments and great information. Saturday, May 2nd we will be interviewing Tamara from Parenting By Nature. If you have any cloth diaper questions you would like us to include during this recording (episode # 137) please email us at info@pregtastic.com Hello everyone,
Thanks for all the comments and great information. Saturday, May 2nd we will be interviewing Tamara from Parenting By Nature. If you have any cloth diaper questions you would like us to include during this recording (episode # 137) please email us at info@pregtastic.com

]]> By: SaraFaye http://www.pregtastic.com/cloth-diapering-newbie/comment-page-1/#comment-37 SaraFaye Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:56:21 +0000 http://www.pregtastic.com/?p=603#comment-37 We've been cd'ing my 2-yo since the beginning with a mix of prefolds, Bummi's WR's, bg 2.0's and 3.0's, Motherease and Kissaluv's. Lately we've been using a wool wrap from Loveybum's with a hemp insert for night-time and it works great! I am now in love with wool! For washing issues and comparisons also try www.pinstripesandpolkadots.com. Have fun! We’ve been cd’ing my 2-yo since the beginning with a mix of prefolds, Bummi’s WR’s, bg 2.0’s and 3.0’s, Motherease and Kissaluv’s. Lately we’ve been using a wool wrap from Loveybum’s with a hemp insert for night-time and it works great! I am now in love with wool!

For washing issues and comparisons also try http://www.pinstripesandpolkadots.com. Have fun!

]]> By: eribeth http://www.pregtastic.com/cloth-diapering-newbie/comment-page-1/#comment-31 eribeth Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:53:21 +0000 http://www.pregtastic.com/?p=603#comment-31 KristaRae -- for BG 3.0 deals, check the cottonbabies website. They often sell seconds and repairable diapers. If you are willing to fix a little velcro or elastic, you can get BGs at a steal! KristaRae — for BG 3.0 deals, check the cottonbabies website. They often sell seconds and repairable diapers. If you are willing to fix a little velcro or elastic, you can get BGs at a steal!

]]> By: KristaRae http://www.pregtastic.com/cloth-diapering-newbie/comment-page-1/#comment-29 KristaRae Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:55:56 +0000 http://www.pregtastic.com/?p=603#comment-29 Jamie - I would suggest <a href="http://www.diaperpin.com/home.asp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">diaperpin.com</a> as a great place to start when looking at cloth diapers. They give you the rundown on types of diapers and what gear you need for each kind. I think you're talking about All In Ones or a One Size Pocket Diaper. Both of those do not require a cover with them, which is a nice feature! Jennifer - I am currently looking for a really good deal on BG 3.0s for nighttime and outings. I'm a dealhunter, so it's got to be a rock-bottom price! I hear so many good things about the BG 3.0s, I am anxious to try them out! Jamie – I would suggest diaperpin.com as a great place to start when looking at cloth diapers. They give you the rundown on types of diapers and what gear you need for each kind. I think you’re talking about All In Ones or a One Size Pocket Diaper. Both of those do not require a cover with them, which is a nice feature!

Jennifer – I am currently looking for a really good deal on BG 3.0s for nighttime and outings. I’m a dealhunter, so it’s got to be a rock-bottom price! I hear so many good things about the BG 3.0s, I am anxious to try them out!

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.pregtastic.com/cloth-diapering-newbie/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Jennifer Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:55:34 +0000 http://www.pregtastic.com/?p=603#comment-26 We are using cloth diapers and I love it! I have a 21 month old and we started using bumGenius 3.0 when he was about 12 months old. I chose bumGenius because I knew we would be having more than just one child and that they would grow with the kids. And a friend tried them first and approved of them! :) I like the 3.0's the only thing that I'm not thrilled about is that the Velcro doesn't really stick to the laundry tab very well in the wash, so it sticks to the other diapers. However, I've called with washing question to cottonbabies and they have always been very helpful! I spent more money in the beginning with the one size, but feel as though one diaper gets more than paid for each month by not buying disposables. By the time baby #2 comes in June the diapers are free!!! We use a dry pail. I used the Diaper Champ in the beginning because I had it and it was already there. The diapers did get stuck and it was really stinky and wasn't easy to get the smell out of. I switched to a simple trash can from KMart that has a lid that snaps down and pops up (touch lid). I didn't like the idea of having the step on open lid, because I thought my little guy would figure that out pretty quickly. I used plastic grocery bags as liners for quite some time but finally broke down and got a pail liner. Both have pro's and con's. A possible added bonus to cloth diapers that I've found is my 21 month old is pretty much potty trained with the exception of night time!! Oh, and the 3.0 work great at night. He has had a few leaks but they are more from us giving him too much to drink before bedtime than we really should. Hopefully they will work just as well for the next little one! We are using cloth diapers and I love it! I have a 21 month old and we started using bumGenius 3.0 when he was about 12 months old. I chose bumGenius because I knew we would be having more than just one child and that they would grow with the kids. And a friend tried them first and approved of them! :) I like the 3.0’s the only thing that I’m not thrilled about is that the Velcro doesn’t really stick to the laundry tab very well in the wash, so it sticks to the other diapers. However, I’ve called with washing question to cottonbabies and they have always been very helpful! I spent more money in the beginning with the one size, but feel as though one diaper gets more than paid for each month by not buying disposables. By the time baby #2 comes in June the diapers are free!!!

We use a dry pail. I used the Diaper Champ in the beginning because I had it and it was already there. The diapers did get stuck and it was really stinky and wasn’t easy to get the smell out of. I switched to a simple trash can from KMart that has a lid that snaps down and pops up (touch lid). I didn’t like the idea of having the step on open lid, because I thought my little guy would figure that out pretty quickly. I used plastic grocery bags as liners for quite some time but finally broke down and got a pail liner. Both have pro’s and con’s.

A possible added bonus to cloth diapers that I’ve found is my 21 month old is pretty much potty trained with the exception of night time!! Oh, and the 3.0 work great at night. He has had a few leaks but they are more from us giving him too much to drink before bedtime than we really should. Hopefully they will work just as well for the next little one!

]]> By: Jamie http://www.pregtastic.com/cloth-diapering-newbie/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Jamie Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:22:00 +0000 http://www.pregtastic.com/?p=603#comment-21 I am also considering cloth diapering. I am due in September with our first child. I am not really sure where to start with the cloth diapers. I have listened to the podcast about them, but not sure which is the best to go with and what all i need to go with them. I was looking at the one size ones that grow with your baby, but wasn't sure if I needed a cover to go with those or liners or what. Thanks for any help I can get! I am also considering cloth diapering. I am due in September with our first child. I am not really sure where to start with the cloth diapers. I have listened to the podcast about them, but not sure which is the best to go with and what all i need to go with them. I was looking at the one size ones that grow with your baby, but wasn’t sure if I needed a cover to go with those or liners or what. Thanks for any help I can get!

]]> By: KristaRae http://www.pregtastic.com/cloth-diapering-newbie/comment-page-1/#comment-19 KristaRae Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:19:09 +0000 http://www.pregtastic.com/?p=603#comment-19 Hi Heather! I just did a quick Google search on cloth diapering in a laundrymat just to see if there was anything that could help you. I came across this blog entry: <a href="http://www.clothdiaperblog.com/washing-cloth-diapers-in-a-laundry-mat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.clothdiaperblog.com</a> And this one: <a href="http://www.diaperjungle.com/washing-cloth-diapers.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.diaperjungle.com</a> And this one: <a href="http://www.cottonbabies.com/product_info.php?cPath=57&products_id=248" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.cottonbabies.com</a> There are others but I liked those :-) I use a dry pail. That second site has a good explanation for why wet pail methods have become less popular. Diaper Champs are not recommended for cloth because the diapers can get stuck in the top. I hope that helps! Hi Heather!

I just did a quick Google search on cloth diapering in a laundrymat just to see if there was anything that could help you. I came across this blog entry:
http://www.clothdiaperblog.com
And this one:
http://www.diaperjungle.com
And this one:
http://www.cottonbabies.com

There are others but I liked those :-)

I use a dry pail. That second site has a good explanation for why wet pail methods have become less popular.

Diaper Champs are not recommended for cloth because the diapers can get stuck in the top.

I hope that helps!

]]> By: Heather http://www.pregtastic.com/cloth-diapering-newbie/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Heather Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:00:06 +0000 http://www.pregtastic.com/?p=603#comment-18 Hi, I'm due in September with my first baby and we're planning to cloth diaper. My major concern, however, is that we live in an apartment building in New York City with a laundry room in the basement. That's certainly better than a laundromat, but I'm still wondering how it's going to work. You can't just put it through for another rinse cycle, we would have to pay for another whole wash, so that cuts down on the money saving possibilities. I'm also not sure if it's sanitary enough, since I have no way of knowing what the person before me put in the wash. If you could address cloth diapering without your own washer and dryer, I would really appreciate it. I'm also interested in different storage methods - wet pail vs dry pail? Can you use a Diaper Champ and is it worth it? Thanks! Hi,

I’m due in September with my first baby and we’re planning to cloth diaper. My major concern, however, is that we live in an apartment building in New York City with a laundry room in the basement. That’s certainly better than a laundromat, but I’m still wondering how it’s going to work. You can’t just put it through for another rinse cycle, we would have to pay for another whole wash, so that cuts down on the money saving possibilities. I’m also not sure if it’s sanitary enough, since I have no way of knowing what the person before me put in the wash. If you could address cloth diapering without your own washer and dryer, I would really appreciate it. I’m also interested in different storage methods – wet pail vs dry pail? Can you use a Diaper Champ and is it worth it?

Thanks!

]]> By: rebecca http://www.pregtastic.com/cloth-diapering-newbie/comment-page-1/#comment-16 rebecca Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:21:14 +0000 http://www.pregtastic.com/?p=603#comment-16 I am a cloth diapering momma too. My daughter is nearly 2 now but I have been using cloth since she was 6 months. I too use Chinese Prefolds with a snappy and Bummis Super Whisper wraps. I have not ventured out much to find a good nightime solution so we use disposables at night. Sure wish I knew of something that would keep her feeling dry and not leak over night. If you have any suggestions on that, I would love to hear. Cloth diapering is fun and a rewarding experience. I know that sounds crazy but it really is. Babies are so cute in them and it does feel good to be producing less waste and to just be smart with money especially on one income. We are there too. :) My only complaints are that they are bulky. (We've just tried to purchase roomier bottoms to accomodate that) and you do have to change pretty often. That is ok though and small prices to pay. Overall, I have loved it and am due with my next baby in July. This will be #3! I am going to cloth diaper her as well and already have a great stash just waiting for her. Good luck and happy diapering! I am a cloth diapering momma too. My daughter is nearly 2 now but I have been using cloth since she was 6 months. I too use Chinese Prefolds with a snappy and Bummis Super Whisper wraps. I have not ventured out much to find a good nightime solution so we use disposables at night. Sure wish I knew of something that would keep her feeling dry and not leak over night. If you have any suggestions on that, I would love to hear.

Cloth diapering is fun and a rewarding experience. I know that sounds crazy but it really is. Babies are so cute in them and it does feel good to be producing less waste and to just be smart with money especially on one income. We are there too. :)

My only complaints are that they are bulky. (We’ve just tried to purchase roomier bottoms to accomodate that) and you do have to change pretty often. That is ok though and small prices to pay. Overall, I have loved it and am due with my next baby in July. This will be #3! I am going to cloth diaper her as well and already have a great stash just waiting for her.

Good luck and happy diapering!

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