using CD but work wants to throw me a diaper shower

nebraska84 · December 2013

At school here for baby number 2 the tradition is a diaper shower, I have already ordered and plan on using cloth diapers. I don't want to rude b/c the diapers are super generous but I wonder if I would every use them. Should I try and think about something else the staff could do instead? Or thoses that have used CD did you find a need for disposiables? If so, so I just let the staff do what they would traditional do? TIA

blondolphn · December 2013

A few are nice to have on hand for emergencies ie treating for yeast etc. I wouldn't want tons.

Critter015 · December 2013

My church threw me a diaper shower for DS. I had planned to just keep a few packs of each size and exchange the rest for store credit, but almost everyone wrote who they were from on the package of diapers. Just something to keep in mind.

iranwithscissors · December 2013

My work wanted to do the same and I informed them that I cloth diaper, they were all really interested and asked me to register for what I needed and bought stuff off my registry.

Mandmeesh · December 2013

Chickypoo2468 said:

I would just explain that you are using cloth, and while a diaper party is a nice gesture, you would rather pass bc it wouldn't be fair for people to spend money on something you won't use. Maybe they'll think you're SO sweet they'll get you cloth diapers instead.

I agree with this and @jayne1024. I would definitely let them know your plans to CD. If they're throwing a shower, they obviously like you enough to respect your choices

If I were attending, I'd be annoyed to buy something for nothing (especially disposable dipes) Just let them know!

LatteLady5 · December 2013

Chickypoo2468 said:

I would just explain that you are using cloth, and while a diaper party is a nice gesture, you would rather pass bc it wouldn't be fair for people to spend money on something you won't use. Maybe they'll think you're SO sweet they'll get you cloth diapers instead.

This is a great suggestion. The diaper shower I went to the mom got enough diapers to where she literally didn't buy any for the first 8months.

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huntjul · December 2013

We haven't even used the freebies the hospital sent us home with, so I'd definitely not use what a diaper shower would generate. I'd politely decline.

bumpuser5078523 · December 2013

If you are worried they will be offended, accept the party and return most of them for credit on stuff you need. I would keep a small package in each size. They are handy in situations like PP said.

PipSqueak0313 · December 2013

No input on your question....but had to say HI to another Nebraskan.

:-h

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sarenu1 · December 2013

Maybe see if they could throw a clothing shower? You can always find sleepers and outfits in different price ranges.

cedenton · December 2013

If they're planning on using your registry then include cloth diapers on there. If you already have an Amazon one they have lots of cloth. Or perhaps some of the specific cloth diaper sites have registries.

Otherwise I agree with what everyone else said.

bumpuser5078523 · December 2013

Chickypoo, some people don't listen. It's hard to please everyone. Some will be offended if you tell them you don't want diapers and some will be offended if you return them. No win situation, really.

I honestly have never heard anyone ask how their diapers were doing.

bumpuser5078523 · December 2013

That's true!

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