October 2014 Moms
MrsSarahRenee
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Cloth Diaper Check In
MrsSarahRenee
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How are things going everyone?
What is your fav diaper right now?
Have you transitioned out of NB? What is fitting or not fitting right?
Tip or new thing you learned CDing to share with us Moms?
GTKY: what is your Favorite childhood Holiday memory?
What is your fav diaper right now?
Have you transitioned out of NB? What is fitting or not fitting right?
Tip or new thing you learned CDing to share with us Moms?
GTKY: what is your Favorite childhood Holiday memory?
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Re: Cloth Diaper Check In
We just tried cloth for the first time this afternoon. The first one worked, second had a small leak, but I'm excited to at least start reducing the number of disposables we're using.
We tried a BumGenius Freetime and a 4.0. The 4.0 was less bulky, which I liked, but that's the one that leaked a bit too. I definitely need more time to decide what I prefer.
Since I'm totally new to this, we decided to go with OS diapers. LO is right around 10lb and just outgrew her disposable NB diapers, so I figured we'd give it a shot today. They look pretty big, but on the smallest snaps actually seemed a bit tight around her waist - is that how it should fit? Can I move it out just one snap around the waist or does it have to be the same on both sides? Leg holes seem to fit well with the Freetime, but were a little loose with the 4.0.
Seeing as we just started today, I'm in no place to offer any advice!
Favorite memory is putting up the tree with my mom every year while my dad was at work. We listen to the same holiday CD (The Roches) and talk about each ornament as we hung it.
Well I don't love the extra laundry routine and stuffing pockets... DS has yet to have a diaper rash and I also hate the smell and fit of disposables, so there's that!
What is your fav diaper right now?
I'm loving my SoftBums echos and kawaii pure and naturals
Have you transitioned out of NB? What is fitting or not fitting right?
Yep, just making sure the legs and waist are nice and snug fitting to avoid leaks! No huge issues with fit so far
Tip or new thing you learned CDing to share with us Moms?
Cj's stick is awesome! Super easy to apply and yummy scent
GTKY: what is your Favorite childhood Holiday memory? Stockings! They were my favorite memory of Christmas with the family. We would open them first thing christmas morning.
Loving my cloth diapers! I used a disposable at my mom's today and hated the smell and feel. So weird.
What is your fav diaper right now?
My new penguin Blueberry is making me smile
My Kawaii NB fit her best though.
Have you transitioned out of NB? What is fitting or not fitting right?
Transitioning now. Her legs are still skinny but she has a belly so I feel like we are in between a bit.
Tip or new thing you learned CDing to share with us Moms?
Hmmm loving my cloth wipes. It is easier for us to just wash it all than throwing out something separate.
Love Cjs as @hecklet said.
Love the cloth board on the bump to swap for used diapers.
GTKY: what is your Favorite childhood Holiday memory?
At my grandmother's house everyone gathered 20+ people to open presents and eat and laugh and play. Fond memories of that
What is your fav diaper right now? All of mine are bumgenius AIO and I love them. I have a couple of flips that are growing on me. I want to try new inserts for them. Any Any suggestions?
Have you transitioned out of NB? What is fitting or not fitting right? We were never really in newborn. I had a few lil Joeys that we haven't used in about 3 weeks.
Tip or new thing you learned CDing to share with us Moms? I've been doing the cold cycle no soap, hot cycle with soap, cold cycle no soap to finish. I've had no issues with staining or leaks/absorption so far.
GTKY: what is your Favorite childhood Holiday memory?
Opening one present Christmas Eve and the huge party at my grandmothers.
Alexander Flynn ~ September 24, 2014
What is your fav diaper right now? BG Freestyle. Great for overnights as they are so absorbent. For day time, the pocket diapers that I can buy off of Zulily are working well and have the cutest prints! C is currently in one that has cute flying dragons, rainbows, and castles on it.
Have you transitioned out of NB? What is fitting or not fitting right? Moved her out of the NB fitted and covers right before Thanksgiving. Most AIOs fit, but I have to be sure to double check the leg gussets as she is skinny!
Tip or new thing you learned CDing to share with us Moms? I am loving the Grandma Eli's butt ointment. While she hasn't had any diaper rash, I put it on nightly to help prevent due to typically going 6 hours or so before her first change. The ointment smells great.
GTKY: what is your Favorite childhood Holiday memory? Waking up early and getting to get my stocking. While I had to wait on the rest of the family to wake up before presents were opened, stockings could be opened once that person woke up. There was always a small toy or such to keep me busy until the rest of the family woke up (youngest by 6 years, so I was always up first).
Married 10/06
Baby Girl "C" arrived on 10/07/14 (39 weeks, 6 days)
What is your fav diaper right now? Most of my collection is Fuzzibunz One Size Elite
Have you transitioned out of NB? What is fitting or not fitting right? They fit her pretty much from birth.
Tip or new thing you learned CDing to share with us Moms? Change often with cloth.
GTKY: what is your Favorite childhood Holiday memory? Not sure.
What is your fav diaper right now? We've pretty much only used prefolds and I love them. I have GMDs and some generic Indian prefolds from Nickis Diapers. I love the Thirsties Duos for covers.
Have you transitioned out of NB? Long ago. We started CDing at 2 weeks old. by then she was out of NB in a matter of days.
What is fitting or not fitting right? GMD small prefolds still barely fit. I have lots of OS pockets, but I have all kinds of leaks with them. I'm thinking bad fit.
Tip or new thing you learned CDing to share with us Moms? Don't be afraid of CDing! It's really not hard...and it's such a good feeling saving all that money!
GTKY: what is your Favorite childhood Holiday memory? Christmas at my grandmas. My dad is one of 11 and all of his brothers and sisters and all of their kids would squeeze into my grandma's little house. Wall to wall people! I loved it. You had to find creative places to sit and eat. One yet my cousin at in the bathtub. My favorite place was always the stairs or under the kitchen table
Also, I do have the generation prior to the current generation of the FB OS Elite.
Also, I do have the generation prior to the current generation of the FB OS Elite.
Just wondering I think my LO just outgrew the absorbency of newborn but her damn skinny legs don't really fit one size yet. She is so tall though so it is making finding a good fit tough.
Anyway - good luck!
Using BG 4.0s, I used them with my DD, just starting when she was a bit older. My little guy is pretty big so I started about 2 weeks ago with my 4.0s. They fit him well but he's a chunk!
Tip: cloth wipes are the best! I keep mine dry then wet as needed with a solution of water, a few drops of baby's soap and a few drops of baby oil. The soap helps clean up messes a little better, my flannel wipes feel weird with just water, and the oil keeps everything soft and smooth. I want to switch to n EE since I know more about them now.
Maybe that BBB will accept one coupon per diaper? $5 of each made for a great deal on some new diapers!
Favorite ones- there are so many more good AIOs now vs 4 years ago, but I don't a mixup of brands so I've stuck with BGs. They fit perfectly on my DD from 10- ish weeks to over 2.5 years, and they still look fantastic. Why change?
I have lots of happy memories of Christmas, one of my favorite things is decorating the tree. I get so sappy and emo at Christmas..
@MrsCunningham22 If you are worried about LO feeling cold- a fleece liner wicks away any moisture from the baby and would be s good (simple) option to try.
All is going well here. We use flats and fitteds with covers and have a few sunbabys in the mix that I stuff with flats or 2 thirsties fab doublers. So far no leaks except when we go too long between changes, and that's my fault not the diapers
Loving my Disana wool cover for nighttime right now, over a workhorse. Helps that it's blue, my favorite color! I've just started using the one size pockets and the prints are fun (our newborn covers were all solids).
We are halfway out of newborn. OS covers are fitting and nb are almost too small so getting lucky with fit so far. Sunbabys leg snaps get really small so I'm actually pretty happy with them so far.
Im so new to this so no tips but I agree cloth wipes for sure. I changed one diaper with disposables and I felt like I needed 3-4, with cloth I rarely use more than 1!
GTKY: Favorite holiday memory is probably skiing with my family. We've done it around this time since I was 3 or so, always so fun!
PS, does anyone have experience with bigger size workhorses? When LO starts pushing the limits of smalls I'm curious whether a jump to large for night would be too extreme. Any advice?
What is your fav diaper right now?
Currently using Pampers Swaddles...
Have you transitioned out of NB? What is fitting or not fitting right?
Tip or new thing you learned CDing to share with us Moms?
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GTKY: what is your Favorite childhood Holiday memory?
I think I need larger prefolds. Anyone doing anything to make the NB prefolds last longer? (Adding a doubler or insert?)
Just realized this post may not be at a helpful...
If you have any medium prefolds I would like to buy them from you. Also if you are looking to sell your covers. But I hope you continue CDing if you are so inclined
Sames but I like AIOs!
No clue on your wool questions sorry!
I'm liking my BG FT, Nicki's pocket. Trying fst today.
No tips, yet. Just keep going!
GTKY: I loved Christmas tree hunting before my parents split.
@TheOtherJacobsons, just one diaper at a time. You can do it!
I usually put DD in either a fitted or a larger sized prefold with a stay dry liner and a bunch of CJs Butter slathered on. I haven't had any issues with leaks (knock on wood!). The longest stretch she's slept so far is about 7.5 hours. She also runs VERY warm, so I haven't noticed her getting cold
As PP said, the Green Mountain Diapers website has a lot of great CD info, but mostly about prefolds, flats, and fitteds. Here is a link to the definitions of different types of diapers: https://www.nickisdiapers.com/diaper-definitions.html
Also, if you search Pinterest for cloth diaper 101 or cloth diapers for beginners, there are a lot of great blog posts explaining them. There are so many options is can definitely be overwhelming!
I have: 12 One-size WAHM-brand pocket diapers in solid gender neutral colors with snaps. Each comes with a microfiber/charcoal insert. Each has been used once, some maybe 2-3 times. A few have light EBF staining...I haven't tried to sun yet. Here is the listing from the mom who makes them: https://www.etsy.com/listing/157564804/cloth-diapers-one-size-fits-from-newborn?
We just really prefer to use prefolds, so I figured I would go ahead and de-sash these. I'm looking to sell the lot for around $75.