Cloth diapers

brandiweikamp@gmail.com · March 2010

Really wanting to use cloth diapers for my first baby, but cannot seem to find anyone I know who has used them. (They all think I am crazy for wanting to!) Does anyone out there have an opinion on what brand they like and why?

kmwills · March 2010

Check out The Eco-Friendly Family board for some good ideas. We're going give the gDiaper a try.

mislogis · March 2010

I love my CD's! I use bum genius V3.0 I have NEVER had a blow out. EVER! They are super easy to use and I have a HE washer which makes them really easy to wash. I bought 18 diapers - for $275

Checkout www.jilliansdrawers.com they offer free trials and a money back guarantee.

they also sell them at Beachwood place at a kiosk called Teaks. Its the same price as Jillians.

I also recommend the Eco friendly board too. They are very helpful.And dont worry, EVERYONE thinks I am crazy for going CD, but I have saved a ton of money and I am doing my small part to help the environment.

Good luck!

spfclr · March 2010

After not being able to find too much info. in the area I just did online research. I ended up registering at jilliansdrawers.com (based on eco-friendly family board) and using their suggestions for set-up. They have a few different suggestions for set-up like "cheapest" and "most convenient". I'm hoping to get All-in-ones from my shower, but if not, than I'll do mostly prefolds with covers.

There are two diaper services in the area (I mention in a post below), but I haven't heard back from either of them. I'm not interested in a service, but I thought they might have info. sessions, but it doesn't look like it.

I'm due in July - I'm not sure if you already have an LO or if you're pregnant, but I'd be more than willing to share my experiences once I get them if you want.

Good luck!

JKohio · March 2010

I'm not using cloth, but friends of mine rave about the Bum genius 3.0 diapers. I think it also comes down to what fits your child the best. You may want to buy a couple of each to try until you figure out what works for you.

Also, if you don't mind 'used', you can save money on cloth diapers at https://www.diaperswappers.com/

I figure, they're washed, so why not?

spfclr · March 2010

re: used diapers - I've also seen them on the local craigslist, as well as being on ebay, diaperswappers (noted above), jilliansdrawers, and some other diaper sites that sell new.