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Is this cloth diaper guide total garbage? I'm feeling overwhelmed!

KarenpreggoKarenpreggo member
in May 2016 Moms
FTM here and really wanting to do right by my baby and the environment.  I've been thinking about cloth diapering, but it looks like that particular group on TB is basically all zombie now.  I'm overwhelmed at the options and how to get started.  My mom cloth diapered but used a diaper service - not an option in the rural area of America where I live.  I'd like to register for cloth diapers if I can, to help cut some of the cost.  Also, my SIL has 5 kids under 5 and the other has 2 under 6 - almost all of our baby gear is generously free/hand-me-down.  I need to register for SOMETHING for my first-time grandparents to buy!  Otherwise, I guarantee I'm going to have 3 Pack-N-Plays, 4 bassinets, 4 activity gyms, etc etc etc.  :)

I stumbled across this lady's guide - https://ultimateguidetoclothdiapers.com/

Has anyone used it?  I know its only $10 but every penny counts now, and if it's total garbage, I won't bother.  There is something appealing about having all the information I need gathered in one place.  I could print it out and put it in a binder for DH in the nursery!   Any thoughts? The link is NOT spam or anything scary - just one lady's advertising for her pdf pamphlet.  To purchase, you have to go through PayPal so it's not like you'll automatically purchase by clicking the link - I promise :)

Thanks all!

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Re: Is this cloth diaper guide total garbage? I'm feeling overwhelmed!

  • lalala2004lalala2004 member
    There is so much information online for free, I can't imagine paying for it....
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  • countrygrl5533countrygrl5533 member
    lalala2004 said:

    There is so much information online for free, I can't imagine paying for it....

    This. When I can get to the computer, I'll get you a few links with lots of info. No need to pay.

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  • PYLWhammyPYLWhammy member
    Agreed with the above posters! Also the babycenter cloth diaper board has a lot of resources. You don't have to post (I don't), just read the stickied threads!
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  • helleebelleehelleebellee member
    Cloth diapers are far more easy than people make them out to be. Use, rinse, wash, repeat.
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  • SunshinebinsSunshinebins member
    There are actually groups on Facebook as well that have a ton of information and I've read blogs that go into great detail how they chose their diapers, how it's going, their wash routine, etc. I don't think you need to pay for the info and I do think people overcomplicate it a bit. I think with just a few quick google searches, you would find everything you need and more
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  • JoMunsonJoMunson member
    I was really overwhelmed too until I google searched "acronyms for cloth diapers". That's how I figured out what I wanted was all in one cloth snap diapers. Then I just went to Amazon and put a bunch on my wish list
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  • KarenpreggoKarenpreggo member
    Thanks everyone!
    I think Im figuring it out with google, just feel like I get overwhelmed with the sheer volume of information. A blog or guide or something simple is what Im looking for. "Cloth diapers for dummies" - haha. Something husband safe, :-)

    My current biggest question - I know I like the idea of the pocket diapers with the sizing snaps (6lb - 35 lb), but how in the world do you chose a brand?! Do they REALLY adjust to fit that big of a range or is there going to be leakage and chaffing galore?

    @Sunshinebins - could you link those blogs? Thats EXACTLY the information Im looking for - how in the world to choose?! The washing part seems fairly straightforward, lol.

    @countrygrl5533 - thanks!!
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  • DanandVanDanandVan member
    It is so easy to get overwhelmed. Our top brands are bumgenius and kawaii for pocket diapers (and I've found the snaps last a lot longer than velcro). Like pp said, it sounds a lot more complicated than it really is. I would definitely register for some - either find a diaper shop or see whats on amazon? Or isn't there a baby registry where you can register for items from lots of different places? Someone help me out :)
    I personally like ordering from kelly's closet, and they offer a 30 day risk free diaper trial so you can test out different brands.
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  • Charla1224Charla1224 member
    The "Cloth Diapering 101" YouTube videos made me feel so much calmer about CDing.
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  • countrygrl5533countrygrl5533 member
    Karenpreggo Here are the links. I basically have no computer access on the weekends or else I would have had them to you sooner. :smile:

    https://www.sweetalyssums.com/children/the-different-cloth-diaper-choices/

    https://allaboutclothdiapers.com/new-to-cloth-diapers/

    https://www.kellyscloset.com/Cloth-Diaper-Information_ep_34-1.html






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