Looking into cloth diapering

Re: Looking into cloth diapering

• bumpuser9353653 member

  September 2014 edited September 2014

  I'm going to quote @CLLDLL‌ on this one because she had a wonderful explanation on a different thread.

  CLLDLL said:

  Are you planning on CD'ing during the NB phase?  Around here we generally recommend prefolds or flats under NB covers for the first 3-8 weeks until their legs chunk up enough to fit one-size (OS) diapers.  Prefolds and flats do have a bit of a learning curve, but they are so customizable that with just a day or two of practice you can get a great fit to hold in that runny NB poo.  NB pockets/AIOs are generally harder to get a good fit with; they are also known for running out of absorbency before baby outgrows them.  If you don't like all the folding of prefolds/flats fitteds with covers are also a good option.  Green Mountain Diapers/Cloth-eez workhorse fitteds and Kissaluvs size 0 are both really great coices.

  
  

  After the NB stage, I definitely recommend trying a variety.  Maybe pick what type of diaper you think you'll like - so pockets or AIOs or AI2s and get a couple each of three or four brands.  Try them out as LO starts fitting them, but before they outgrow NB diapers.  Then sell what you don't like and buy more of what you do.  But I will say that I have may 10 different brands/types of diaper, and they have all been my favorite at different ages/stages.  So I really like a variety.  The one downfall of that is it can be overwhelming for DHs/grandmas/etc. who aren't on board with CD'ing. 

  
  

  As far as DC it probably depends most on how popular CD'ing is in your area.  It's not very popular where I live. I interviewed like 6 daycares before DS2 was born.  4 of them said they'd consider trying it.  1 said it was illegal (not true).  And one said they'd ask corporate, but they weren't too keen on the idea.  In the end, the place we chose was willing to use pockets, AIOs, or AI2s, but with AI2s they wanted a new cover with each change.  It's worked out fine.   We send mostly aplix/velcro/h&L pockets to keep things as much like sposies as possible.  Right before he started solids and was at his heaviest wetting, we sent two blue diapers that were double stuffed for naps.   Oh and I recommnend getting at least 3 medium wetbags if you'll work/DC full time.  that way you can wash EOD and not worry about your wetbags getting dry in time for DC the next day.  

  
  

  ETA: For numbers, in the NB stage you'll want 36 changes (so 36 prefolds and 8 covers or 36 AIOs/pockets) to wash EOD.  After baby grows and stops pooing all the time, you can get by with 18-24 changes to wash EOD.  You'll want two pail liners and a pail or two large hanging wetbags.  (one to use while you're washing the other)  Also 2-3 snappis if you do prefolds/flats, CD safe diaper cream and/or coconut oil, and some sort of CD safe detergent.

                       
  

  
  

  
  

  
           

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• amieeyoung member

  September 2014

  Thanks much- my internet is acting weird so I can only search so long on here.
  

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• CLLDLL member

  September 2014

  Check out the 7 part Cloth Diapering 101 series on You Tube too. Lots of excellent info there.

  
  
  
  
   
  
  
   
  

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• Rrrrrachel member

  September 2014

  Some of each type is a good idea. A lot of it just comes down to personal preference.

  Mama to a little girl born July 2011 and a little boy born April 2014!

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• candlequeen member

  September 2014

  I did only pockEts and aio for the nb stage and this time I'm definitely open to prefolds and covers. I use them for OS and love it but i only do trifold bc I'm intimidated I don't recommend alva nb but some people like them

  

  
  

   

  

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• mrshudson618 member

  September 2014

  Definitely watch the 7 part you tube series.
  
  I like prefolds and covers, and a few pockets. I hated the AIOs that we had.
  
  Every baby and fit is different, so starting with a varied stash is ideal, so you can see what works best for you.

  Married 6/18/11

  BFP #1 10/26/12 DS born 6/30/13

  BFP #2 10/30/13 MC 11/25/13

  BFP #3 1/18/14 DS #2 born 10/7/14

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

    
  

  
  
  

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• amieeyoung member

  September 2014

  Thanks ladies- I'll have to watch the youtube video for sure then. Yeah, I at first thought I'd do all in ones, but reading other blogs and forums it does seem people like flats and prefolds with covers and/or fitteds with covers more than they originally thought they would.I think mostly I am nervous I will not fold right lol
  
  

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• Mandmeesh member

  September 2014

  amieeyoung said:

  Thanks ladies- I'll have to watch the youtube video for sure then. Yeah, I at first thought I'd do all in ones, but reading other blogs and forums it does seem people like flats and prefolds with covers and/or fitteds with covers more than they originally thought they would.I think mostly I am nervous I will not fold right lol
  
  

  no fold is wrong…some just work better than others  

  
  

  and fwiw, I love both flats and aio's.  they both serve a purpose for different days/times/situations

  

  
  

  

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• owlcup member

  September 2014

  I love different diapers for different situations. Flats and prefolds with covers at home and fitteds with covers or pockets while not home.
  
  I started CD'ing around 5 weeks old so no NB advice.

  
  

  Baby 1 - 10/2010 | Baby 2 - 8/2012 | Baby 3 - 6/2014 | Baby 4 - EDD 8/2016 - MC 12-27-2015 | Baby 5 - : 9/2016
  
  
  

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