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May 2011 Moms
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Cloth Diapering moms a ?
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Do you think this is a good way to see if we are up to cloth diapering? I am thinking of using this service for the first month to see how we like it, and then possibly investing in our stash.
https://www.louisianacottontails.com/id2.html
Have any of you used a service? Did you like it?
His three plus my one; we are all excited to welcome a little one!
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I never used a service, but for a trial week or so it might not be a bad idea. It would save you more money in the long run to buy and wash your own.
Other places like Jillians Drawers have trials that include multiple kinds of diapers, not just prefolds, for you to try also. Something to think about!
I think it depends on why you are using cloth. If you want to do it to save money, then using a service is going to be a lot more expensive. Also, if you plan to do the laundry yourself after your trial period, you won't have had the full experience. If you plan to continue using the service the whole time, then this looks like a good option. I know people who use a service and like it--its just not economically what we want to do.
If you want a cheaper way to try cloth diapering and learn the laundry part at the same time, I would suggest doing a trial through a place like https://www.jilliansdrawers.com where you can try a variety of diapers and if you don't like them, you send it all back and are only out $10 for shipping.
Our precious girl, born at 27 weeks.
I'm in it largely for the cost savings, so I went with a "buy used, sell used" philosophy. I got 2 dozen prefolds for $14 and 9 covers for about $40. So for ~$60 I've got a reasonably functional newborn diaper stash of the same type services use. I also tacked on a few other types of diapers to try.
For me, it made more sense to just dive in.
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This. If you are going to use a service the whole time, then it's not as economical. If you want a "real" CD experience, then sending them off to be washed isn't very accurate. Changing diapers is changing diapers. It's the laundry that changes things IMO.
I checked out jillian's drawers, and this looks like a better way to start. So I showed it to DH, and he was like oh we have to wash them ourselves... do you think you can do this?
I think I can, but I'll admit I am not the best at keeping up with the laundry as it is. But I think I'll be able to since I'll be at home. Its just after work I am so tired, and then its the last thing I want to do on the weekends. But I figure I'll be just as tired (more) with a baby. I just need to suck it up and try it, and see if I can do it.
Is it really that time consuming?
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I know it sounds strange but I actually enjoy doing diaper laundry.
There are so many diapers out there to choose from and your choices are very limited with a service.
I'm not using a service. Are you planning to do your own diaper laundry in the future? If so, you might want to look into buying prefolds from Green Mountain Diapers. You could probably get the supplies you need to try out CDing for less than the diaper service would charge if you hunt around, and you could resell them if you decide to use disposables.
ETA: I just saw your responses to your OP. If I hadn't wanted to jump right in and buy my own CDs and supplies (in essence, forcing/motivating me to stick it out), the Jillian's Drawers trial seemed like the most reasonable way to try out CDs! You'll get a good variety. And from what I've heard, CD laundry isn't all that bad, and it's definitely not as gross in my opinion as washing baby clothes that have been victims of disposable blow-outs!
BFP #1 9/7/10, EDD 5/14/11, Violet born 5/27/11.
BFP #2 4/9/12, EDD 12/16/12, M/C Rory 4/24/12.
BFP #3 10/6/12, EDD 6/16/12., Matilda born 6/17/13.
I despise laundry. I hate moving it. I hate folding it. I hate putting it away.
But I love doing diapers. It's weird, I know. But my routine is easy and only takes one twist of a dial and push of a button on the washer. Diapers are a lot easier to fold and put away than regular laundry, too. I would say washing dipes is most like doing a load of towels.
My routine for a regular, top load washer:
-Set washer for extra large, hot with extra rinse. Add detergent and diapers. Pour white vinegar in softener cup. Leave lid up.
-Take shower, eat lunch, or do something for a half hour. Close lid.
Before he potty trained, DS learned how to do laundry by helping with his diapers. We used prefolds, so he helped put the clean dipes in the dryer and he helped fold them when they were dry. Then he helped put them into his basket. Now he likes to help with regular laundry- which rules!
ETA: www.cottonbabies.com has good quality prefolds for a very good price.
It's a good way to test it out, but IMHO, wash the diapers every day to get the feel of what it will actually be like.
We're CDing for both the financial break and we're trying to be a bit "greener" this year as an homage to DH's mom.
I wanted to add something here:
I didnt use cloth diapers with my oldest. She was born when I was 19 (2005) and I was uneducated on the subject. My second daughter was born in 2008 and we have used Bumgenius the entire time. I had her potty trained at 1 year old and may have been able to train her earlier if I had thought about it. I LOVE my bumgenius diapers! Since my second child was born, we have moved about 5 times and not every place had on site laundry/ Even so, I still managed to continue to use cloth diapers. My daughter still needs a diaper at night most times and they still contain everything. Even at almost 3 years old. I would suggest using the best cloth diapers you can afford and never look back. If you start with a cheaper version, you may not like the idea so much. My friend went the cheap route and bought some Chinese knock offs and her baby is always leaking through onto peoples clothes. No one wants to hold her baby because of it. I bought 18 one size fits all bumgenius diapers and it has lasted me almost 3 years. Now baby # 3 is due this may and he/she will get to use the same diapers. If all else fails, you can sell your gently used diapers to other cloth diapering Mommies like me! Give it a shot. It cost me about $300 to get my 18 diapers....liek I said, that was almost 3 years ago. You cant beat the savings or the green factor! Dont be scared, I promise its not bad. If an early 20;s mom like myself can handle it, anyone can.