Not here yet

I know you are all just waiting and anticipating the next cloth diaper post... but you'll just have to wait. Mostly because I have to wait. My diapers started in Shanghai then went to New Jersey... and then they disappeared. I'm hoping they reappear on my front porch within the next few days. Probably some punk kid saw how cool they were and decided to steal them... I should have used the missionary technique and had the lady put a picture of the Savior on the package so it would reach me unscathed.

Size Matters

One might ask, how often do I have to buy a new size of cloth diapers... like when I buy disposable, I can choose from size N, 1, 2, 3, 4... how do I do that with cloth?

The nice thing about the new generation of CDs is that you only have to buy once. They have a new way of snapping and folding that makes it so all you do to make a size 1 diaper is snap a few snaps. You want size 4 for your ginormous baby? All you have do do is undo a few snaps. Pretty simple. Just the way I like it.


Best,
Sadie

The first step

I'm starting on a new adventure. One that means I'll be using cloth diapers. I'll document how things go here on my blog, because my friend Christine asked me to. So, if you're the type who prefers birth stories... I'm sorry. You'll only be getting diaper stories for a while.

So today I did two things to take a step forward in the cloth diaper (CD) experience.

First, I went to the fabric store and bought fabric, zippers, and thread to sew up some wet bags. These bags are used to put "wet" (aka, stinky, poopy, yucky) diapers in until you wash them. It is designed to hold in the smells and fluids. Naturally, you use cute fabric for such a bag to make you more optimistic about its contents.

You make these by doing one layer of a waterproof fabric (I used PUL from Jo Anne's) and another layer of the said, cute fabric. My friend recommended I make four bags. Two big "at home" bags and two small "travel" bags. You'll have one that is in the wash and one that is in use... theoretically...

I'll be working on sewing this today... after I blog, feed Gracie, and get the boys down for naps.

Second, I actually ordered my diapers! I did some research yesterday before making my purchase today and I learned a few things. There are MANY different options out there as far as the "system" you use.

Here's a few types...

"All in one" -these are a cover that has a pocket in it that you insert a liner into. These diapers you use once and wash the whole thing when you're done.

"liner and cover" - these are designed to reuse the cover for several diaper changes and inserting new liners each change.

Brands that are said to be "the best" are Fuzibunz, Flip, and Bum Genius. They are SUPER expensive initially, but over time they are worth it. I found an off brand that is supposed to be as good as Bum Genius. They are an "all in one". Instead of paying $265 for a twelve pack... I paid $78 for a 12 pack, with an additional 12 inserts. Cha-ching!!! I'll let you know if it was worth it. If you want to find out for yourself, check out sunbabydiapers.com :)

Until next time...

Sadie

Cloth Diapers

So, I know this is going to shock many of you, but I'm seriously considering buying cloth diapers. I'm also going to stop shaving my legs, grow my hair out really long, start driving a 1960's VW van, and eat granola that I've made for every meal...

Okay, so not all of that. But I really am thinking I might do the whole cloth diaper thing. I'm still not sure what's gotten into me. I've NEVER had a desire to depart from my beloved disposable diapers. Okay, beloved might be a bit of an exaggeration. Still, it's never been something I've been remotely interested in doing, but I'm suddenly super excited about the idea.

My friend showed me the ones she's been using with her little girl and I think it might be a great way to save money as well as get in touch with my deep hippy self. The ones I'm looking at are the cheapest I've seen so far. If you feel the urge to check them out, they're at sunbabydiapers.com

If I decide to actually do it, and not just research it online, I'll let you know how it goes. :)