Showing my crunchy side. Who has cloth diapered and/or is planning on cloth diapering their S16 baby? I started cloth with my daughter around five months and loved it. Hoping to do newborn diapers with this next baby. (Hoping my almost three year old will decide potty training isn't the devil someday, as well, because I'd prefer not to have two in cloth.)
So, who's considering it but is overwhelmed? Let me bring you over to the dark side.
Re: Cloth Diapers
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
What other crunchy ways do you have? I'm kind of middle of the road but am always open to other things.
Once you get a routine down, it's really not that hard. Good luck!
This is my first baby so I'm not sure if I'm crazy to consider cloth diapering, but I am! I can easily be persuaded to come over to the dark side!
Check out cloth diapering 101 on youtube for an intro. Also, the CD group on here was really helpful when I was starting out. Happy to answer any questions.
Clomid 150mg 2 follicles, BFP 7/4/15, EDD 3/12/16, CP 7/7/15
Clomid 150mg, 2 follicles, IUI BFN
Natural Cycle, BFP 12/28/15, EDD 9/3/16
I saved my stash and I'll try them with baby #2
My advice would be to start with a small, varied stash. Find out what works for you and your baby and go from there.
That and get a toilet sprayer. I loved it the few times we used it!
Jan 10, 2016: Cycle 16. Femara 5mg + IUI #3 - BFN.
Feb 10, 2016: Cycle 17. No IUI or meds. Taking a break - Natural BFP Mar 5, 2016!!!! EDD Nov 16, 2016
Moving to IVF March 2016
Beta at 10dpo: 21, Beta at 12dpo: 98, Beta at 14dpo: 264, Beta at 16dpo: 745
U/S 6w6d: single beautiful heartbeat of 121bpm - It's a boy!!!!
Nov 3, 2016: Our family became complete. Welcome DS #2.
Definitely get a stash with a variety of different types because different diapers fit each baby differently. Some of the CD websites let you do a rental program to try some out. If you have a local CD shop, go check it out so you can actually put your hands on them. Check out the CD board here. Definitely helped me learn the lingo. Also check out cloth diapering 101 on youtube.
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I use YL and doterra! I personally love them both. They are both reputable companies but have some different blends I like, so I just use both. I am a wholesale member with both companies as well but do not sell. I just don't have time.
I use the YL petal diffuser and it's been great. I have had zero issues with it.
My favorite non brand specific oils are: lavender, citrus ones (orange, lemon, etc.. For cleaning), and peppermint for headaches and tummy troubles.
My favorite YL blends are:
Peace and calming- perfect blend for night diffusing to lower the energy and prepare my DS for bed.
Thieves- is an antibacterial blend that is perfect for killing germs and boosting your immune system. I have this in a roller ball and I apply it to the soles of our feet before bed. I run an in-home daycare and this winter we have had the flu, croup, and colds come through and neither my son nor myself have gotten any of it.
Stress away- seriously!! It's nicknamed a vacation in a bottle. When I feel overwhelmed I just close my eyes and inhale the scent. Seriously, amazing.
I haven't tried as many doterra blends but I love their blend "Serenity". It's a lavender based oil that also helps with sleep.
Feel free to ask any questions.
***there are some oils you should stay away from during pregnancy so make sure you research that as well.
#1 DS Apr.2010 #2 DD Feb.2013 #3 DS Sept.2016
BFP #1: 08/17/2012 DD1 born 05/01/2013
BFP #2: 07/31/2015 M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)
My mom cloth diapered me and swore by it. Times and technology have changed since then, obviously, but it's something I'm excited about.
● IUI #2: BFP - early M/C
● IUI #3: BFN
● IUI #4: BFN
● IVF/FET #1 (2 transferred): BFP! TWINS!
● FET #2 (1 transferred): BFP! BOY #3!
● Natural #1: BFP - M/C @ 8 weeks
● Natural #2: BFP - M/C @ 5w5d
My biggest tip would be, if you don't have a diaper sprayer already, invest in one!! We got ours when DS was 4 months and two months later he was starting solids and the poops were much easier to plop into the toilet. Once j saw how good it was, I kicked myself for not having the sprayer for all those newborn poops!!
Very curious about your oils, @reesaXden, right now I just use earth mama angel baby stretch oil and coconut oil but nothing else.
I am very interested in cloth diapering. My question is, what happens if it doesn't work for my family? Honest diapers? Andy Pandy? Earth's best? Bambo? I'm stressin'!
Evelyn (3.24.10), Graham (5.30.13) & Miles (8.28.16)
Clomid 150mg 2 follicles, BFP 7/4/15, EDD 3/12/16, CP 7/7/15
Clomid 150mg, 2 follicles, IUI BFN
Natural Cycle, BFP 12/28/15, EDD 9/3/16
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-cloth-diapers-might-not-be-the-greener-choice-after-all/2015/05/08/32b2d8dc-f43a-11e4-bcc4-e8141e5eb0c9_story.html
I had a friend that did the elimination communication and I have nightmares of baby pee and poop all over my walls
Obviously I'm in a debate, help me crunchies! Are all CDs cotton or are there some with Baby Jesus burlap?? (Sounds extremely uncomfortable)
BFP #1: 08/17/2012 DD1 born 05/01/2013
BFP #2: 07/31/2015 M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)
@reesaxden- I just purchased 3 roller balls from a friend that sells DoTerra brand and had literally just found out i was pregnant. Are the oils safe to use while pregnant? I bought on guard, lavender and breathe? I believe from her?
@laurenlalap- what's a toilet sprayer?
I have a friend who has been CD her son and has said he has not had diaper rash yet. This is appealing to me, as well as some of the other things she was mentioning in her reasons for wanting to CD, like all the chemicals and junk that the Huggies and Pampers are made out of it. But reading through some of the comments on here, is it taking longer to potty train the older kids because they have been in CD and to them its feels more normal like underwear than a pampers or huggies?? just wondering.