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Help me get back in the CD game! Few ?'s ...

I CD DS from 4-5 weeks.  He's been PT since 18m but still wears a diaper for nap and overnight.  Awhile ago I had an ammonia issue which was horrific when using the diapers overnight.  I feel like I tried everything and nothing worked so we eventually went to disposables for bedtime.  I'd like to get back into it now tho with baby #2 and for him as well since I'll be doing diaper laundry again.

Since I was a FTM with DS, I waited and started CD when I wasn't so overwhelmed with a NB.  I went straight to BG elementals and LOVED them.  

This time I want to CD from the start so I'm thinking I should get prefolds until this baby hopefully grows into the BG elementals.  You agree? 

Even though he's often waking dry, I was thinking of buying 2-3 new diapers for overnight and hopefully won't have an ammonia issue this time.

 So my questions are:

1. Is it a good plan to get some prefolds, covers, and snappis until this baby grows into the BG elementals?  Do you recommend a specific type?

2. What laundry detergent should I use?  I feel a little lost since I had such an awful ammonia issue last time (and they still probably have buildup - grrr)  I think I was using rockin green.

3. If I order 2-3 new diapers for DS what ones would you recommend?  If he does wet, it isn't much so I just want something relatively easy and cost effective that I can wash with the others! 

ETA:

4. Since I never truly solved the ammonia problem - any advice to help make sure they're prepped for my NB? 

 Thanks for any advice! 


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Re: Help me get back in the CD game! Few ?'s ...

  • Yes, prefolds are a great plan-definitely the most cost effective route. I started right from birth, and my favourite cover was rumparooz nb. The 2 rows of rise snaps meant it fit under the cord, and unsnapped fit til 12 weeks, so definitely would fit unt
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  • We have Indian prefolds and snappis and got around 8 or so Thirsties duo covers. I like them because you only have to buy two sizes to get them through to being potty-trained. I bought Aflix and snap ones...Snap for when she's not so squirmy. You might

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