Comments on: Cloth Diapering: Is it worth it?

By: Addie Barnett

Addie Barnett — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:54:21 +0000

I have been using Flip and Econobum covers with prefolds. These are one size and are made by CottonBabies who make bumGenius, but they are more economical for us (I got 3 dozen Econobum inserts as seconds for around $25). However, my sixteen lb, 10 mos. son (I know he is small) still wears the smallest setting. We originally used gDiapers which were terrible, and he started wearing these less than 2 lbs ago. I am really concerned that they will not fit my newborn, due in October, but no one else seems to have a problem with one-sizes fitting an 8 lb. baby. Am I crazy to think that one setting on a diaper will not fit both a 16 lb and an 8 lb baby without leaks?

By: eczema symptoms

eczema symptoms — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:48:23 +0000

It has been found that there are many natural remedies to help calm the symptoms of eczema. One of the most popular ones is Aloe Vera. Aloe is awesome for the skin and will help you to feel much better.

By: Kara

Kara — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:45:32 +0000

I just started using Country Save detergent for cloth diapers, it is free of enzymes, dyes, perfumes, brighteners and softeners. I decided to go with this one after seeing it recommended on multiple cloth diapering websites and having great reviews. And to make it even better, from amazon.com it is cheaper per load than the All Free & Clear I was previously using (which does contain whiteners).
I also am using smartipants diapers, which are a one-size cloth pocket diaper that don’t require removing the insert prior to washing…they come out on their own! They were the cheapest yet easy style of cloth diapers I could find when researching which ones to invest in.

By: Beka

Beka — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:15:49 +0000

I love Fuzzi Bunz perfect fit! Easy to use, easy to clean, quick to dry. I love the snaps instead of velcro. No leaks either! Besides loving Fuzzi Bunz, I love infant potty training even more! Get those little ones started early so you won’t even have to use diapers very much, if at all!

By: David Welsh

David Welsh — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:14:33 +0000

You noted that you had had problems with the premature failure of the elastic on your BG’s. You say you had used All – Free and Clear. The website you reference states that only the All – Free and Clear (Military Version) is free of optical whiteners. The comercial variety does contain optical whiteners.

http://pinstripesandpolkadots.com/detergentchoices.htm

From BG website:

What detergent can I use?
You should only use detergents that are free of dyes, enzymes, perfumes, whiteners and brighteners. Using detergents containing these ingredients will cause damage to your diaper including elastic failure and leaking.
What should I avoid?
Do not use extra additives in your wash (like baking soda or vinegar). These ingredients are unnecessary and will cause problems in your diapers. Do not use fabric softeners.

So unless you have access to the Military version available at military commisaries then you are getting optical whiteners. These whiteners are left on the diapers and may impede absorption. Can they also damage elastic? I don’t know.

BTW: On the recommendation of a very good local cloth diapering shop I use Allen’s (also on the list of approved detergents on the above site). …but it’s very expensive.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:37:11 +0000

Oh, and one more thing in regards to the post I just left above, do you always use liners or is this only at night? Are they like pads that just lay in the diaper. When my son was little, we used diaper cream ALL the time with him. Is this not necessary with cloth diapers?

By: Lauren

Lauren — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:34:42 +0000

I will be cloth diapering for the first time when my little one arrives in June and I am VERY excited about it! For those of you who are experts, please tell me what fold you prefer when it comes to the pre-folds. I have read about the angel fold, bikini twist fold, lay in method and I am thoroughly confused! It seems that the lay in method is the easiest, but it would seem that poo would get on the cover. How does the snappi work? I really don’t want to use pins. It seems more reasonable to get the pre-folds because they are so much cheaper than the fitted cloth diapers. Any advice would be great!!!

By: Cloth diapering « She lost her keys

Cloth diapering « She lost her keys — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:25:45 +0000

[...] They aren’t as exact of a fit but they are less likely to get worn down in the velcro. This blog post talks about BG diapers and her experience with them. The only pocket diaper I don’t [...]

By: Hannah

Hannah — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:50:47 +0000

Interesting to hear that Bumgenius didn’t hold up for you, even when you were careful to line dry. I also used Bumgenius, and really liked the fit, but they fell apart after using them for not quite two years. I just posted about the cloth diapers we use at my site, so this is on my mind these days.

By: Kristine

Kristine — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:04:21 +0000

My favorite newborn diapers are Kissaluvs! They are a very soft, thick terry cloth feel. The fitted legs have great holding power for that soft breastmilk poop! They are a fitted diaper that require a cover. Chinese prefolds were also a staple for us in our diapering. My favorite covers are Bummis Super Whisper Wraps and Thirsties. My first baby had skinnier legs than most babies and the extra gussets on Thirsties worked great for us. My favorite pocket diaper is FuzziBunz, hands down! Elise is now 2 (and still using size medium) and potty training and she can take them down to use the potty all by herself. I found the BumGenius to wear out over time, which made me sad, cuz I expected the life of the diaper to be for more than one child, let alone to get me through one child. I did not always hang mine up to dry, which would have helped.

I’d like to share about a cloth diaper friendly diaper salve I have enjoyed. It is composed of natural ingredients, and is made right in my backyard, in Woodward, Iowa. It is called Herbal Healing Salve by http://www.prairielandherbs.com. Check them out! Donna and Maggie grow all their own herbs and make all their natural body care products right there on their farm! They have great customer service and will ship anywhere in the world. I love that the salve does not stain the diapers and that I can be sure that no questionable ingredients are going onto my daughter’s skin (or mine!).