I don't think I can cd, so now what?

jbergs

I've seen some other posts on this board from people in similar situations as we are in.  We live in an apt with a communal laundry room a couple buildings away.  I've read about how to care for cd's and it simply won't work with our facilities.  We can't change the water temp. settings on machines, or put a w/d in our unit, so I'm sort of stuck.

People haven't had great things to say about gDiapers - too bad b/c that seemed like the perfect solution - so now what?  Am I destined to fill landfills with disposables?  Are there other hybrid diapers that get more positive reviews than gDiapers?  I'm really disappointed about this

julygal

I've heard good things about grobaby, but I haven't used them myself.

ash.flea

Could you use a diaper service?

NCMichelle

I've been using Gdiapers since LO was 1 week old.  It hasn't been too long, but so far, so good.  

dieselmonkey

living in an apt w/communal laundry does NOT mean that you can't CD.  I live in an apt, have to use a building laundry room, and still have fine smelling diapers. definitely better than when I had my own w/d.

laundromats/laundry rooms usually have the water heater turned waaaay up b/c they  don't have to worry about the scald factor wince the water just goes to the machine.  they aggitate better and spin faster.  i have found my CD laundry takes much less  time now that i'm in the apt. (1.5 hrs vs 2.5+hr at home). i rinse the poopie ones in the apt. i do a wash and an extra cycle with no soap. bonus: the gym is right next door so i workout while the dipes are in. 

yes there is a cost factor.  i spend $6/week ($1.50 more if i decide to do the dryer). not a huge issue to me.  much better than having to do the disposable route....

 

jacksjerseygirl

I don't think there is such a thing as a disposable diaper being eco friendly (health or environment). But, you do what you have to do.

Don't discount g-diapers - they didn't work for us and I personally don't know anyone that they have worked for. They may do better with newborns than movers/rollers. Maybe they are better for daytime use and a disposable for nighttime.

I would still consider diapering services. 

 

Another Jennifer

We use the GroBaby system when we're out of the house on weekends and I really like it.  We usually use the organic cotton soakers but we also have a box of the biodegradable soakers.  I much prefer the cotton soakers and find the biodegradable soakers to be expensive.  They're about $0.20 each which is about what a disposable diaper costs.  But they do work very well and are easy to use.  They might be a good option if you can't do CD laundry.  You would still have to wash the shells though. 

I think the Flip system also has a disposable insert that is biodegradable.   I think the Flip system is supposed to be cheaper than GroBaby. 

 

CABunny

I'm going to buy a Gro Baby and a Flip, both with disposable inserts to test out before an upcoming trip.  I'll be sure to post a review, although my DS is two so it'd definitely be a different review than for a newborn.

naflmj

jacksjerseygirl:

I don't think there is such a thing as a disposable diaper being eco friendly (health or environment). But, you do what you have to do.

Don't discount g-diapers - they didn't work for us and I personally don't know anyone that they have worked for. They may do better with newborns than movers/rollers. Maybe they are better for daytime use and a disposable for nighttime.

I would still consider diapering services. 

Nature Baby Care has a disposable that is compostable and free of chemicals.

 

shrinkedink

A read one review of gdiapers that you can use another outer shell and that solved a lot of the issues the gdiaper users were having... I am going to try g-diapers and if they have issues I am going to try switching to a different cover before giving up.  Good luck.

Hilarigh

i've read good reviews about the flip system.

jbergs

Thanks for the feedback.  I still don't think that I can wash cds here due to the machines - we can't rinse at one temp, wash at another, there's no extra rinse option, etc.  They really are lousy machines.

I looked into services, and only found one.  It is really expensive.  I think we're going to try out gDiapers and the Flip system and see which we like better. 

dieselmonkey

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