Comments on: Trying cloth diapers soon! http://sensetosave.com/2009/06/10/cloth-diapers-soon/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:56:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ashley@twentysixcatshttp://sensetosave.com/2009/06/10/cloth-diapers-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-41129 ashley@twentysixcats Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:09:17 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1270#comment-41129 Yay! Right now, my plan is to cloth diaper when our little one comes in Aug/Sept. I decided to get some Baby Kangas to use, and also some Chinese prefolds. There is so much out there, though! It's overwhelming! :-)You should check out reviews of cloth diapers on http://www.diaperpin.com . Yay! Right now, my plan is to cloth diaper when our little one comes in Aug/Sept. I decided to get some Baby Kangas to use, and also some Chinese prefolds. There is so much out there, though! It’s overwhelming! :-)

You should check out reviews of cloth diapers on http://www.diaperpin.com .

]]> By: Gayle@TheGroceryCartChallengehttp://sensetosave.com/2009/06/10/cloth-diapers-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-41114 Gayle@TheGroceryCartChallenge Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:01:57 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1270#comment-41114 Unfortunately I'm past the diaper stage and have no advice to offer. But I can tell you, that I'm kicking myself for being grossed out at the thought of cloth diapers and wish I would have done it.Congrats on your very own washer and dryer!Gayle Unfortunately I’m past the diaper stage and have no advice to offer. But I can tell you, that I’m kicking myself for being grossed out at the thought of cloth diapers and wish I would have done it.

Congrats on your very own washer and dryer!

Gayle

]]> By: kellihttp://sensetosave.com/2009/06/10/cloth-diapers-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-41112 kelli Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:19:43 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1270#comment-41112 i love this concept, i've always been intrigued by it. talk about saving money!!!!! i love this concept, i’ve always been intrigued by it. talk about saving money!!!!!

]]> By: Reneehttp://sensetosave.com/2009/06/10/cloth-diapers-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-41092 Renee Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:32:29 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1270#comment-41092 Wow! Who knew loaning out used underwear would get me bff status! Let me know if you need anymore help climbing over the learning curve. Wow! Who knew loaning out used underwear would get me bff status! Let me know if you need anymore help climbing over the learning curve.

]]> By: Gretchenhttp://sensetosave.com/2009/06/10/cloth-diapers-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-41089 Gretchen Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:51:24 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1270#comment-41089 I love Bumkins - their All-In-Ones. Love 'em! My friend has a cloth diaper business (in Indiana) but she ships everywhere (www.toastybaby.com). I also like Fuzzi Bunz but I get sick of the snaps. I know the prefolds and covers are somewhat cheaper, but with my third due in a few weeks I am all about convenience so the All In Ones are what I prefer. I love it when you are about out of diapers and you are using cloth and instead of having to run to the store and spend money, you just go to your washing machine and do a load of diapers and there you go! It is definitely easier as they get older and less messy. I love Bumkins – their All-In-Ones. Love ‘em! My friend has a cloth diaper business (in Indiana) but she ships everywhere (www.toastybaby.com). I also like Fuzzi Bunz but I get sick of the snaps. I know the prefolds and covers are somewhat cheaper, but with my third due in a few weeks I am all about convenience so the All In Ones are what I prefer. I love it when you are about out of diapers and you are using cloth and instead of having to run to the store and spend money, you just go to your washing machine and do a load of diapers and there you go! It is definitely easier as they get older and less messy.

]]> By: Frugal Babehttp://sensetosave.com/2009/06/10/cloth-diapers-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-41082 Frugal Babe Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:13:48 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1270#comment-41082 Yay! So glad you're getting a washer and dryer. Not just for diapers, but for all your laundry :-) Our little guy is 13 months old and has been in cloth diapers since he was born. We used a pattern we found online to make diapers before he was born, but then I started making more without a pattern, just winging it based on what modifications I wanted to make to the ones we already had. I love pocket diapers. Even with my non-existent sewing skills, it only takes me about 45 min or so to make a diaper. I use fleece sweatshirts as the inner layer (very good wicking material) and old pjs and flannel sheets as the outer layer. basic prefold diapers and fabric scraps make great inserts for the pocket diapers. Our diapers wouldn't win any sewing awards, but they're working just fine for our purposes. I never put them in the dryer, which I think helps them last longer. I hang them on a clothes rack to dry, and if it's nice outside I put them out in the sun to bleach. We bought a pack of 20 basic white washclothes that we've been using as wipes ever since our son was born. We keep them in a plastic shoebox in his room, along with some water. They go in the diaper pail (we use a dry pail) along with the diapers, and everything gets washed together. The pocket diapers are nice because they dry super fast, and everything gets washed separately - inserts and outsides - which makes me feel like it's getting really clean. All together, we've spent less than $50 on fabric for our diapers. I'll probably have to make some more before the end of the year, as he outgrows some of the smaller ones in our current stash. But I still have tons of fabric left over, and shouldn't have to buy any more. Good luck, and have fun with it!! Yay! So glad you’re getting a washer and dryer. Not just for diapers, but for all your laundry :-) Our little guy is 13 months old and has been in cloth diapers since he was born. We used a pattern we found online to make diapers before he was born, but then I started making more without a pattern, just winging it based on what modifications I wanted to make to the ones we already had. I love pocket diapers. Even with my non-existent sewing skills, it only takes me about 45 min or so to make a diaper. I use fleece sweatshirts as the inner layer (very good wicking material) and old pjs and flannel sheets as the outer layer. basic prefold diapers and fabric scraps make great inserts for the pocket diapers. Our diapers wouldn’t win any sewing awards, but they’re working just fine for our purposes.
I never put them in the dryer, which I think helps them last longer. I hang them on a clothes rack to dry, and if it’s nice outside I put them out in the sun to bleach.
We bought a pack of 20 basic white washclothes that we’ve been using as wipes ever since our son was born. We keep them in a plastic shoebox in his room, along with some water. They go in the diaper pail (we use a dry pail) along with the diapers, and everything gets washed together.
The pocket diapers are nice because they dry super fast, and everything gets washed separately – inserts and outsides – which makes me feel like it’s getting really clean.
All together, we’ve spent less than $50 on fabric for our diapers. I’ll probably have to make some more before the end of the year, as he outgrows some of the smaller ones in our current stash. But I still have tons of fabric left over, and shouldn’t have to buy any more.
Good luck, and have fun with it!!

]]> By: Tianahttp://sensetosave.com/2009/06/10/cloth-diapers-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-41075 Tiana Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:41:22 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1270#comment-41075 Congratulations on making the switch to cloth diapers! You're going to save a lot of money. I've personally spent less than $500 diapering 3 children. Considering the average family spends somewhere between $1500-$3000 on disposable diapers per child, this is really significant, especially if you plan to have more children. If you're going to go with prefolds, please don't do the ones available at big box stores with cheapo plastic pants. You're likely to become a cloth diaper drop-out if you do! Find some diaper service quality chinese or indian prefolds, and some good wrap covers. I personally love the Pull-On, Snap Off (POSO) covers by Blue Penguin. They are super adjustable, sturdy enough to wash and dry on high heat, and are the best covers I've ever used in terms of holding in poo. I recommend the all-white version, as the fabrics on the print, while really cute, do tend to wick moisture from time to time. Have you tried looking at DiaperSwappers? That's a good place to find good deals on used diapers.I'm actually doing some research right now on the kinds of diapers that parents use and why. I would love to include your and your readers' opinions in my report. You can participate by taking my diaper survey:http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cjVCME83a3hKZ1Vzb0t0VENSQVRjLUE6MA..Thanks In Advance! Congratulations on making the switch to cloth diapers! You’re going to save a lot of money. I’ve personally spent less than $500 diapering 3 children. Considering the average family spends somewhere between $1500-$3000 on disposable diapers per child, this is really significant, especially if you plan to have more children. If you’re going to go with prefolds, please don’t do the ones available at big box stores with cheapo plastic pants. You’re likely to become a cloth diaper drop-out if you do! Find some diaper service quality chinese or indian prefolds, and some good wrap covers. I personally love the Pull-On, Snap Off (POSO) covers by Blue Penguin. They are super adjustable, sturdy enough to wash and dry on high heat, and are the best covers I’ve ever used in terms of holding in poo. I recommend the all-white version, as the fabrics on the print, while really cute, do tend to wick moisture from time to time.
Have you tried looking at DiaperSwappers? That’s a good place to find good deals on used diapers.

I’m actually doing some research right now on the kinds of diapers that parents use and why. I would love to include your and your readers’ opinions in my report. You can participate by taking my diaper survey:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cjVCME83a3hKZ1Vzb0t0VENSQVRjLUE6MA..

Thanks In Advance!

]]> By: Amandahttp://sensetosave.com/2009/06/10/cloth-diapers-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-41074 Amanda Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:04:34 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1270#comment-41074 We're planning to use CD for our little one coming in August. I built the initial part of our stash by letting friends know that I wanted to CD. A few friends gave me some of their spares and another friend sold me her entire stash for $100 (a small part of which I sold off again for $40). I also bought a large bag of Chinese prefolds and plastic covers at the thrift store for $7. Since then, I've been focusing on picking up some specific types of diapers (generic Fuzzi Bunz and BumGenius) and bought a lot of 28 + liners for $50 on Craig's List. For less than $120, I think we're set for the first year or two (depending on baby's growth rate). The bonus, I can sell them off as DD outgrows them and use the money to buy the next size up.When you're shopping, don't forget diaperswappers.com, the trade threads on mothering.com, eBay, and Craig's List (even other cities besides yours, since some sellers are willing to ship). Check garage sales and thrift stores and don't hesitate to talk to your friends. There is also large selection of patterns and DIY information online, and I've compiled some things here: http://mandigirl-muses.blogspot.com/2009/05/bargain-baby-preparation.htmlCan't wait to see how you do! We’re planning to use CD for our little one coming in August. I built the initial part of our stash by letting friends know that I wanted to CD. A few friends gave me some of their spares and another friend sold me her entire stash for $100 (a small part of which I sold off again for $40). I also bought a large bag of Chinese prefolds and plastic covers at the thrift store for $7. Since then, I’ve been focusing on picking up some specific types of diapers (generic Fuzzi Bunz and BumGenius) and bought a lot of 28 + liners for $50 on Craig’s List. For less than $120, I think we’re set for the first year or two (depending on baby’s growth rate). The bonus, I can sell them off as DD outgrows them and use the money to buy the next size up.

When you’re shopping, don’t forget diaperswappers.com, the trade threads on mothering.com, eBay, and Craig’s List (even other cities besides yours, since some sellers are willing to ship). Check garage sales and thrift stores and don’t hesitate to talk to your friends. There is also large selection of patterns and DIY information online, and I’ve compiled some things here: http://mandigirl-muses.blogspot.com/2009/05/bargain-baby-preparation.html

Can’t wait to see how you do!

]]> By: Charlottehttp://sensetosave.com/2009/06/10/cloth-diapers-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-41072 Charlotte Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:08:34 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1270#comment-41072 My Chinese mother in law gave me old tshirts and pieces of fabric to hold around my son! That was a riot. I was changing clothes every time my son went to the bathroom, which seemed hourly in the early weeks! I switched to prefolds and plastic liners from www.tinytush.com as fast as I could. I did use disposables at night for the first five months, when he started to wake up to pee as he wouldn't go in his diaper. At 7 weeks we started teaching him how to use the toilet.I know your post is about using diapers, but you could consider the diaper free option. I thought it was crazy at first, but now I love it. You can go to www.diaperfreebaby.com for more info on that. It's working well for us. My 9 mo hasn't worn diapers since February and occasionaly has peed if we weren't paying attention to his fussing. My Chinese mother in law gave me old tshirts and pieces of fabric to hold around my son! That was a riot. I was changing clothes every time my son went to the bathroom, which seemed hourly in the early weeks! I switched to prefolds and plastic liners from http://www.tinytush.com as fast as I could. I did use disposables at night for the first five months, when he started to wake up to pee as he wouldn’t go in his diaper. At 7 weeks we started teaching him how to use the toilet.

I know your post is about using diapers, but you could consider the diaper free option. I thought it was crazy at first, but now I love it.
You can go to http://www.diaperfreebaby.com for more info on that. It’s working well for us. My 9 mo hasn’t worn diapers since February and occasionaly has peed if we weren’t paying attention to his fussing.

]]> By: FB @ FabulouslyBroke.comhttp://sensetosave.com/2009/06/10/cloth-diapers-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-41069 FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:11:49 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/?p=1270#comment-41069 When I have kids I am definitely using cloth diapers. Can't wait to hear how it pans out for you! When I have kids I am definitely using cloth diapers. Can’t wait to hear how it pans out for you!

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