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Anyone use cloth diapers?

MissLMSMissLMS member
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I have always been tempted to use something like G-diapers. But, when DD was first born and going through so many diapers a day, I just decided to do disposable. Plus, with DD going to a sitter during the day, I didn't want to make it any more difficult on her than needed.

But, I am still very interested in doing the cloth route, maybe on the weekends and at night when we are at home? Just to save the cost of extra diapers.

Anyone have any experience with cloth diapering? What about cloth diapering and older children? Anyone use cloth diapers and send their child to a sitter or daycare?

I didn't know if it's worth making the investment in cloth when DD could be pottytrained in a year.

Any recommendations or tips would be great!

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Re: Anyone use cloth diapers?

  • sdkrlmsdkrlm

    we have a few cloth diapers - when A. is at home and is looking at she's getting a little red bum, I'll put her in a CD.

    I can't remember the two that I have - but I think I like the diapers w/ covers and inserts - ones that you can just replace the insert, versus having to change the whole thing. 

     

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  • RachelJohnsonRachelJohnson
    imagesdkrlm:

    we have a few cloth diapers - when A. is at home and is looking at she's getting a little red bum, I'll put her in a CD.

    I can't remember the two that I have - but I think I like the diapers w/ covers and inserts - ones that you can just replace the insert, versus having to change the whole thing. 

     

    This is us. I really really wanted to do cloth diapering, but just didn't follow through. If I was at home I would. Our laundry is out of control as it is. I can't imagine trying to keep up with cloth diapers and working full time.

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  • radiofreejennradiofreejenn
    When this baby comes, I'm staying at home so I plan on cloth diapering. I'll probably use disposables until the cord stump falls off, then move over to the cloth.
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  • c1kaestnerc1kaestner

    imageradiofreejenn:
    When this baby comes, I'm staying at home so I plan on cloth diapering. I'll probably use disposables until the cord stump falls off, then move over to the cloth.

    Yup this is us. Posies until the cord is gone and the malconiom is all over with and then on to CDing. We are going to be using the FLIP system. Which I guess is a lot like the G diapers but FLIP is one size. 

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  • sdkrlmsdkrlm

    AAH!  Flip - that is the one I like - the cover can be "reused" and you can insert new inserts if they are just wet.  The other one I have - is nice but it has a liner and you have to change every thing even if they pee.

     

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  • c1kaestnerc1kaestner
    imageMissLMS:

    I didn't know if it's worth making the investment in cloth when DD could be pottytrained in a year.

    Most cloth diapering pays for itself after 3-4 months. The average age for potty training on disposables in 18 months - 3 years. Yes some train younger but it is rarer these days. And old potty trainer with CDs is 18 months, 12 is the average. It has a lot to do with the fact that the LO actually notices when they go and they can put the dots together.

    And if you are having any more children you can save CDs for the next. I know one family that is using the same stuff on baby 3 as they did baby 1. With a few replacements. But they figured it out and have spent a total of $400 on diapers for all their kids. That's about 10 months of disposable. 

    Okay I'm done rambling now. I really need to take my nap.... lol

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  • kkh2002kkh2002
    We use BumGenius AIOs (we also keep disposables on hand) though I'm having a helluva time finding a daycare that will even entertain the idea.  I buy mine used (hyenacart, craigslist, etc) and once she moves on to a bigger size, I'll be able to resell what I have.  In the end it will cost a LOT less than disposables.  Add in the whole Pampers chemical burn crap that's going on now and I'm all for CDing...
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  • RachelJohnsonRachelJohnson

    imagekkh2002:
    We use BumGenius AIOs (we also keep disposables on hand) though I'm having a helluva time finding a daycare that will even entertain the idea.  I buy mine used (hyenacart, craigslist, etc) and once she moves on to a bigger size, I'll be able to resell what I have.  In the end it will cost a LOT less than disposables.  Add in the whole Pampers chemical burn crap that's going on now and I'm all for CDing...

    This is the kind we have as well.

     

    I agree, Kristi. The chemical burn stuff is just crazy. I've switched to Luv's. :o(

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