May 2015 Moms
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Who else is cloth diapering?
sassymama15
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I never did it with my other kids but this time around we are working with an even tighter budget and the cost of disposable diapers is something I would like to avoid. I have done TONS of research into cloth diapering and it truly seems to be a money saver. The only problem is that it is without a doubt more time consuming than disposables. This time around I will be home for the most part with the baby so I don't mind taking the extra time just to save the money. I worry though that it's going to get overwhelming for me.
After my research I chose FLIP diapers. They are reusable covers and inserts. I so far I bought 5 Velcro flips and 4 snap flips. I plan to get a total of 15-20 diaper covers so they last through potty training. I also bought bamboo microfiber inserts 12 so far but plan to get at least 36. I also got 12 prefolded diapers just in case those are needed too and snappis to go with them. All in all the covers so far cost me a little under $100, the inserts cost me $36 for 12. I am trying hard to make sure I can keep this under $300 total for my entire stash of diapers.
I am also using cloth wipes I made myself from flannel I had left over. Hopefully those work out well too!
Who else is cloth diapering and have you started your stash yet?
After my research I chose FLIP diapers. They are reusable covers and inserts. I so far I bought 5 Velcro flips and 4 snap flips. I plan to get a total of 15-20 diaper covers so they last through potty training. I also bought bamboo microfiber inserts 12 so far but plan to get at least 36. I also got 12 prefolded diapers just in case those are needed too and snappis to go with them. All in all the covers so far cost me a little under $100, the inserts cost me $36 for 12. I am trying hard to make sure I can keep this under $300 total for my entire stash of diapers.
I am also using cloth wipes I made myself from flannel I had left over. Hopefully those work out well too!
Who else is cloth diapering and have you started your stash yet?
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Re: Who else is cloth diapering?
My husband has made a home made diaper sprayer that hooks to our toilet for messy clean ups and we actually have a second washer that I think we're going to set up strictly for diaper laundry.
We like Thirsties Aplix covers for newborns and then snaps once they're more mobile and can wiggle the Velcro undone. Blueberries are my favorite snap covers but we also have Rumparoos, Bummis Super Brite, and Bumkins, which all do the job well. I plan to just reuse all the covers we already have.
I did what OP did and made my own cloth wipes by cutting up flannel receiving blankets. I also have a batch of cheapie baby wash clothes that I mix in, those are good for wiping poopy butts. I keep all the wipes rolled and stacked in a wipe warmer with water mixed with a squirt of baby wash. Those also get washed with DD's regular laundry.
There's a big diaper and carrier swap in a couple weeks that I'm planning to hit up. Hoping to score some gmd workhorse fitteds there as well as a sprayer.