Any other "crunchy granola mom's" out there?

littleredfish

I was talking to a friend today about DD and how things were going and she noticed she was wearing CDs. She asked what I thought of them and where I got them and I told her I loved them and got some online and some at the green baby store in town. Her reaction; an eye roll along with "so you shop at the green baby store, CD, and breastfeed? So you're like one of those crunchy granola moms now?" I wasn't really sure how to take that tbh lol! I've gotten a lot of comments about CDing and breastfeeding (seperately mostly) but that was a FIRST!

elviebird

I work in the environmental field teaching the public about sustainable practices, I use vinegar and baking soda to clean everything, I "no poo" (no shampoo), and CD.  I EP though, no nursing.  Do I count as a crunchy granola mom?  

littleredfish

Not sure, I'd never heard that name before. I should have asked what the exact criteria are!

hay1122

I guess that means I'm a crunchy granola mom. I CD, BF, and plan on making baby food when she's old enough.  I do shop at Sam's club so that's pretty 'all american.'

tjkdlhb

hay1122:

I guess that means I'm a crunchy granola mom. I CD, BF, and plan on making baby food when she's old enough.  I do shop at Sam's club so that's pretty 'all american.'

This... although I think all three are beginning to become a little more mainstream...

jewinkel

I'm a crunchy granola mom as well I CD, EBF, and plan on making LO his food (organic only) when it is time for solids. 

 Not sure why people eye roll and make a fuss about being sustainable and conscious of our impact. In the end, its cheaper too!

Good job crunchy granola mommies! 

k8edgerton

I do all those things... Except breastfeed (not by choice... and it kills me). I also made my own baby wipes and plan on making my own re-useable un-paper towels. I shop at the Green Baby (literally called Green Baby) store and use all natural cleaning products. My mom said that I am turning into a hippie. I said that I want to make sure my child is raised in a natural, eco-friendly home. If that means that I will eventually spend a few extra bucks to make her chicken strips hormone free then so be it! I can't wait till I can start making her baby food. Its going to be fun!

P.S. I heart my cloth diapers and can't imagine going back to disposables. 

ARenee3

tjkdlhb:

hay1122:

I guess that means I'm a crunchy granola mom. I CD, BF, and plan on making baby food when she's old enough.  I do shop at Sam's club so that's pretty 'all american.'

This... although I think all three are beginning to become a little more mainstream...

Same here. I guess I'm crunchy... 

gervaisj6

I feel stupid...what is a cd?

elviebird

Well I'm not going to make baby pur?es, we are going straight to solids with baby led weaning!  So HA, I'm more crunchy that all of you!  

winter-shock

I CD, EBF (until they are 9+months!), and will make all my own baby food like i did with my eldest. 

soontobeabrown

i guess im a crunchy granola mom too!

tjkdlhb

elviebird:

Well I'm not going to make baby pur?es, we are going straight to solids with baby led weaning!  So HA, I'm more crunchy that all of you!  

I'm debating this...

tjkdlhb

gervaisj6:

I feel stupid...what is a cd?

cloth diaper

ARenee3

tjkdlhb:

elviebird:

Well I'm not going to make baby pur?es, we are going straight to solids with baby led weaning!  So HA, I'm more crunchy that all of you!  

I'm debating this...

Me too. I've been talking to my DH about it but still haven't decided.  

Jinnifah

So that's all it takes to qualify as crunchy granola? Guess I am too then. And I even wear my baby too

jennyelf

I cd and EBF/pump too. But I live in an area where that seems to be the norm.

littleredfish

Jinnifah:

So that's all it takes to qualify as crunchy granola? Guess I am too then. And I even wear my baby too

That's why I found her comment so weird! If I hadn't been caught so off guard by her attitude about it I think I would have asked her for more criteria on what exactly makes one "crunchy" lol.

MelissaMiso

jewinkel:

 Not sure why people eye roll and make a fuss about being sustainable and conscious of our impact. In the end, its cheaper too!

 Because people are generally judgmental about things that are "different" or not what they would choose.

As for me, though I don't CD bc of expense of cleaning (we couldn't wash them ourselves bc our dry well overflows if we do too many washes/we're poor and can't afford diaper service), I consider myself crunchy granola-y. Well more like a crunchy-granola-hippie-punk-yoga-freak-nerd with an appreciation of the arts momma.

stemms8810

I BF but I am still contemplating doing CD's (so I guess I am not a granola mom .  I thought about before he was born and still think about doing it.  Did anyone here switch from disposables to CD's and find it better/easier??

ARenee3

stemms8810:

I BF but I am still contemplating doing CD's (so I guess I am not a granola mom .  I thought about before he was born and still think about doing it.  Did anyone here switch from disposables to CD's and find it better/easier??

I always planned to CD but once the baby came I lost my nerve and used disposables 95% of the time for the first couple of weeks. Once I fully took the plunge I fell in love with CDing and I like it soooo much more than using disposables. I even enjoy doing CD laundry. I never ever use disposables now.

Here's a warning though: CDing can be very addictive. I find myself spending my free time buying cute diapers online every. single. day. 

PotomacSt

Anyone else find it sad that some people consider breastfeeding a crunchy, hippie thing to do instead of normal?

 

Dana&Pete

littleredfish:

I was talking to a friend today about DD and how things were going and she noticed she was wearing CDs. She asked what I thought of them and where I got them and I told her I loved them and got some online and some at the green baby store in town. Her reaction; an eye roll along with "so you shop at the green baby store, CD, and breastfeed? So you're like one of those crunchy granola moms now?" I wasn't really sure how to take that tbh lol! I've gotten a lot of comments about CDing and breastfeeding (seperately mostly) but that was a FIRST!

If those are the qualifications then yes I am one too! Just started CDing, but I EBF and love my local green general store. 

Dana&Pete

ARenee3:

stemms8810:

I BF but I am still contemplating doing CD's (so I guess I am not a granola mom .  I thought about before he was born and still think about doing it.  Did anyone here switch from disposables to CD's and find it better/easier??

 

I always planned to CD but once the baby came I lost my nerve and used disposables 95% of the time for the first couple of weeks. Once I fully took the plunge I fell in love with CDing and I like it soooo much more than using disposables. I even enjoy doing CD laundry. I never ever use disposables now.

 

Here's a warning though: CDing can be very addictive. I find myself spending my free time buying cute diapers online every. single. day. 

 

 

Yeah what is it about cloth that is so addictive? I have wasted hours researching all the different types, brands, inserts, washing methods, etc. Not to mention shopping! 

elviebird

stemms8810:

I BF but I am still contemplating doing CD's (so I guess I am not a granola mom .  I thought about before he was born and still think about doing it.  Did anyone here switch from disposables to CD's and find it better/easier??

We used disposables for the first 2 weeks until her belly button stump fell off.  Even though I had all my CDs prepped and ready to go, it was still a little intimidating to switch.  But I'm so glad we did, I love it and DH does too.  Now that your LO is bigger, you can skip the newborn diaper phase and go straight to one sizes.  . They are addicting once you start shopping though! 

katiemrob

Which brand of CD does everyone use? I used prefolds and covers when LO was tiny, but I want to start her in one-size now that she is bigger. And I am still trying to wean off the disposables... we are likely going to still use them at daycare (the days a week) and possibly overnight. I live in a "crunchy granola" type town, so I fit right in when wearing my CD baby around the town :-)

tjkdlhb

The Cloth Diaper board is awesome!  I spend a lot of time over there now...

watch the youtube videos cloth diapering 101

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVo6SMebcX8

She explains the different types... it's 7 parts.

 

tjkdlhb

I love my cds... they aren't nearly as complicated as I thought they'd be (actually easier in some respects...no late night trips to the drugstore), super cute, way cheaper, no chemical-gel like disposables and very addictive. It's 2 loads of laundry/week.

MelissaMiso

PotomacSt:

Anyone else find it sad that some people consider breastfeeding a crunchy, hippie thing to do instead of normal?

 very

MelissaMiso

PotomacSt:

Anyone else find it sad that some people consider breastfeeding a crunchy, hippie thing to do instead of normal?

 

very

bobbs420

PotomacSt:

Anyone else find it sad that some people consider breastfeeding a crunchy, hippie thing to do instead of normal?

 

Totally. I exclusively breastfeed, cloth diaper, and make my own baby food, so I guess I'm considered "one of these" Mostly I'm just trying to save money, but the other benefits are great bonuses!

natasha.miller3

Jinnifah:

So that's all it takes to qualify as crunchy granola? Guess I am too then. And I even wear my baby too

 

This

easjer05

Based on that, I'm crunchy.  I don't think of myself that way though.

As for diapers, I use Thirsties.  All different types - fab fitteds, duo diapers, AIO's.

lovetohike

CD is too much work for me. But I nursed ODS until he was 3  and he started solids late. 

bornmommy

ARenee3:

tjkdlhb:

elviebird:

Well I'm not going to make baby pur?es, we are going straight to solids with baby led weaning!  So HA, I'm more crunchy that all of you!  

I'm debating this...

Me too. I've been talking to my DH about it but still haven't decided.  

Us,too.  Gotta research a bit more though!   

sapgirl76

Search YouTube for "Sh?t Crunchy M

sapgirl76

Argh! Effing iPod!

Anywsy, yeah, YouTube. Sh?t Crunchy Moms Say and Sh?t Crunchy Dads say. Laughter will ensue.

Also, for those considering blw, it's fun. We did it with DS 1 and it worked really well. He's such a non-picky eater, luckily, and I'm hoping blw lead to that, at least a little.

erb82

Yay crunchy moms!  I think I hit all the key signifiers: unmedicated childbirth, breastfeeding, baby wearing, baby led weaning, cloth diapering.  It seems like a lot of those choices are becoming mainstream, most of my mom friends do some combination of those things, if not all of them. 

Does anyone else limit their children's plastic toys?  We don't buy plastic toys for our girls. They still have some, because people give them as gifts and we don't ban plastic, we just don't buy it ourselves.

militarywife2b

Since we adopted and I didnt want to induce lactation with drugs I dont BF but I do cloth diaper and plan on making his food when hes older.