CDing Mamas-- apparently we are "trendy"

bunnymama625 · October 2011

I was talking to a friend about being outhippied by my mom

I mentioned CDing and she said "well, that's so trendy right now"-- Hmm

and here I thought I was a rebel!

Is CDing trendy? We started b/c my mother was always a big advocate-- she CD me back when you needed pins and rubber pants. I realize there are a lot more options now, but I didn't realize it was mainstream!

LaRue86 · October 2011

I think the options and ease is appealing to more. I went to a dinner with 12 girls a few weeks ago to celebrate a new baby and 10/12 CD. I was 1 of 2 that does not. I have them (38 BGs), but until I am a SAHM, i doubt we will use them since LO does not have skin issue with sposies.

pammeelala · October 2011

I don't think it is trendy yet. I only know one person IRL who CDs, and she's the one who taught me about them. And I have 23 other friends and family members who have had babies in 2011. I do, however, have friends who are now interested in them since I started posting and talking about them. The funny part? I was taught by a Heather. My 2 friends who have shown interest and will most likely give them a shot? Both named Heather.

DowagerCountessofNJ · October 2011

I definitely think it's trendy. I also think breast feeding is really trendy right now. But with that said, I don't think there's anything wrong with something being trendy...especially if it's healthy and good for the environment and completely feasible to fit into your life.

Telly21182 · October 2011

I'm not a CD momma, but I do sometimes feel like it appears to be the "trendy" thing to do. BUT, I think that's because some families chose to CD because they hear of others that do, celebrities, etc. I know a few people that made that decision purely by those standards.

I was really in to researching it and really leaning towards it, but I was having a hard time finding a DCP that allowed it.

CarlaAndJames · October 2011

I do think it's trendy (but not in a bad way!)

Sazhrah · October 2011

I think the opposite. FF and Sposies were trendy. Now we are going back to the way things used to be. We tend to forget those option have only been around the past century. And when I say FF was trendy I mean for those who choose to do it and not by those who don't have any other option.

I have also used rags for my period too. Yes, rags. Now mama cloth is all in fashion.

gymnst1013 · October 2011

To me "trendy" means people do it because they think its cool so in that sense, no, I don't think its trendy. I think people are just recognizing the benefits of it more (or the negatives of sposies) nowadays.

kimeve · October 2011

I thought we were just cheap hippies. Big Smile

PortlandValentineBride · October 2011

It is very trendy in Portland. People here whisper about their disposable diaper use.

DaisyJanie · October 2011

pammeelala:
I don't think it is trendy yet. I only know one person IRL who CDs, and she's the one who taught me about them. And I have 23 other friends and family members who have had babies in 2011. I do, however, have friends who are now interested in them since I started posting and talking about them. The funny part? I was taught by a Heather. My 2 friends who have shown interest and will most likely give them a shot? Both named Heather.

Okay, that is weird. The woman who runs my local CD store is named Heather. And after I bought some Kissaluvs from her, I needed to get in touch with Kissaluvs customer service. The woman I talked to at Kissaluvs - also named Heather. Hmmm.

Turtle143 · October 2011

Sgt M's Wife:
I definitely think it's trendy. I also think breast feeding is really trendy right now. But with that said, I don't think there's anything wrong with something being trendy...especially if it's healthy and good for the environment and completely feasible to fit into your life.

exactly this!

I also do think it is becoming trendy along with going organic, breastfeeding, etc. Funny, this was actually mentioned in my local news TV a few weeks ago, that being healthy and doing good for the environment is becoming a trendy thing to do that not everybody can afford, at least the organic eating part.

pammeelala · October 2011

DaisyJanie:

pammeelala:
I don't think it is trendy yet. I only know one person IRL who CDs, and she's the one who taught me about them. And I have 23 other friends and family members who have had babies in 2011. I do, however, have friends who are now interested in them since I started posting and talking about them. The funny part? I was taught by a Heather. My 2 friends who have shown interest and will most likely give them a shot? Both named Heather.

Okay, that is weird. The woman who runs my local CD store is named Heather. And after I bought some Kissaluvs from her, I needed to get in touch with Kissaluvs customer service. The woman I talked to at Kissaluvs - also named Heather. Hmmm.

Crazy!

butterfly62682 · October 2011

gymnst1013:
To me "trendy" means people do it because they think its cool so in that sense, no, I don't think its trendy. I think people are just recognizing the benefits of it more (or the negatives of sposies) nowadays.

You always put things so well. I agree!

Spartanmama722 · October 2011

pammeelala:
DaisyJanie:

pammeelala:
I don't think it is trendy yet. I only know one person IRL who CDs, and she's the one who taught me about them. And I have 23 other friends and family members who have had babies in 2011. I do, however, have friends who are now interested in them since I started posting and talking about them. The funny part? I was taught by a Heather. My 2 friends who have shown interest and will most likely give them a shot? Both named Heather.

Okay, that is weird. The woman who runs my local CD store is named Heather. And after I bought some Kissaluvs from her, I needed to get in touch with Kissaluvs customer service. The woman I talked to at Kissaluvs - also named Heather. Hmmm.

Crazy!

I will add to the weird. All of you CDing mamas got me to place an order yesterday so I can start CDing, and I'm also a Heather.

MamaViking · October 2011

I think some people on TB see it as trendy, but I don't know one person IRL who cloth diapers. I never would have even known of it or thought to CD if not for TB. I first heard about it on 1st Tri, did some researching and fell in love with the idea. I think people are learning about it more by word of mouth. I've never heard anything about CDing in the social media (aside from parenting magazines, but not everyone has immediate or consistent access to those). I think if more people had access to information about CDing, it would actually become a lot more widespread than it is right now.

PurdueMama14 · October 2011

Yes I think it's trendy. Yes, I also think that some people chose to do it for the reason that it's more affordable and better for the environment, but there are those that do it because it's "cool" and the diapers are "cute". I say that because I know a certain family member that is obviously not doing it to save money as she has a huge stash and is constantly buying more...probably because she has admitted to "hating doing laundry." Who decides to CD when they hate doing laundry?? Indifferent Also, if she is traveling, she uses sposies...so it's not for environmental reasons either.

More power to those of you that CD though! I know I couldn't hack it!!

DaisyJanie · October 2011

Stick out tongue

MommaA117 · October 2011

maybe on TB. Not IRL here. I barely mention it because I get the eww faces and really do not feel like explaining.

ETA:Of course I do keep on buying more because I totally think they are cute but the whole appeal in the beginning was $ savings. Could we afford sposies? Sure but I cut corners wherever I can (I price compare EVERYTHING online before making purchases) and can't see spending so much on something I am throwing out rather than using the cute fun CD's. Yeah I shop a lot but that is partly because of my thriftyness with certain things.

MommaA117 · October 2011

I will add though that I have gotten a friend to CD. She is not eco friendly at all but loved the cost savings as they do struggle a bit.

11kacey · October 2011

kasutton84:
Yes I think it's trendy. Yes, I also think that some people chose to do it for the reason that it's more affordable and better for the environment, but there are those that do it because it's "cool" and the diapers are "cute". I say that because I know a certain family member that is obviously not doing it to save money as she has a huge stash and is constantly buying more...probably because she has admitted to "hating doing laundry." Who decides to CD when they hate doing laundry?? Also, if she is traveling, she uses sposies...so it's not for environmental reasons either.
More power to those of you that CD though! I know I couldn't hack it!!

lol I have a friend who cd's (so do i) and has over 40 diapers but does NOT cd at night, during day care or when they are running errands.That is a ton of diapers for someone who maybe goes through four or five a day. We still go through almost ten diapers a day here and I barely have 20... we need so many more to cut down on the wear and tear.

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