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January 2020 Moms
kbrown2385
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Product Spotlight 7/26: Diapering, including accessories
kbrown2385
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This week we are discussing diapering. This is to include diapers as well as any accessories, ointments etc.
Please use the prompts below to try to share as much relevant info as you can in a format that is easy for those reading to absorb/respond to. If you'd like to recommend/ask questions about more than one product, please copy/paste the prompts as needed.
For S+TMs:
For FTMs:
Please use the prompts below to try to share as much relevant info as you can in a format that is easy for those reading to absorb/respond to. If you'd like to recommend/ask questions about more than one product, please copy/paste the prompts as needed.
For S+TMs:
- Favorite [diaper(s)]:
- Link/picture:
- Cost (either actual dollar amount, or just $, $$, $$$, etc.):
- What you like about it:
- What you don't like about it, if anything:
- Is there a [diaper brand or type] you didn’t use but are considering? Why?:
- Additional thoughts on [diapers]:
For FTMs:
- [Diaper] you're interested in:
- Link/picture:
- Cost (either actual dollar amount, or just $, $$, $$$, etc.):
- Any questions about it/them for S+TMs?:
Re: Product Spotlight 7/26: Diapering, including accessories
Link/picture: https://www.grovia.com/
Cost (either actual dollar amount, or just $, $$, $$$, etc.): $$
Any questions about it/them for S+TMs?: Thoughts on cloth diapering? Is it really worth it? I kinda like this system because I can kinda do a mix of both if I wanted to. Also how many shells/pads should I get/register for??
PG #2: EDD 8/15/23 Miscarried 9w1d 1/11/23
PG #3: EDD 12/15/23
Pampers swaddlers $$, luvs $, Walmart (parents choice) $
Pampers, I was naive and thought more expensive was better 😆. I like how soft they are and the line to show they peed. Luvs and Walmart brand worked just as well, and as long as we sized up at appropriate times, there was no issue with leakage. We also had zero issue with reactions to them any diapers.
Pampers are just so expensive and it’s really not necessary to spend that much on them. We also used target brand diapers once in a while and had zero issues with them. I’m all for saving money.
This go around we are trying Sam’s club diapers. I’ve heard nothing but good things and they are incredibly cheap compared to brand names.
For other diapering needs, we tried many different diaper creams for rashes and found nothing really worked except hydrocortisone cream. We had issues with rashes quickly going from irritated to bleeding regardless of what I did to prevent it. I had so many creams it was ridiculous. I know a lot of people use coconut oil (and think it’s magical) and that didn’t work for us either. It’s not necessarily good for kids with dry skin or eczema issues (which my son had) as it can be more drying for them. This go around I’ve been looking into the motherlove brand. It’s natural and organic and can be used for both yeast and regular diaper rashes.
- Link/picture:
bumGenius All-in-One Newborn Cloth Diaper - Fits Babies 6 to 12 Pounds (Neutral Stripe) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FG2273/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_m9VoDbFYVX8A1bumGenius Freetime All-in-One One-Size Snap Closure Cloth Diaper (Greenberry) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T8C25JM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IaWoDb1M7QN75
Rumparooz Newborn Cloth Diaper Cover Snap, Quinn https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CQ9UUAS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Y.VoDbQVEDM0R
- Cost (either actual dollar amount, or just $, $$, $$$, etc.):
High start up cost bust saves money down the road. I plan to ask for these in my shower and hopefully get a decent stash going.- Any questions about it/them for S+TMs?:
Any thoughts on prefolds? Brands that were good? Things to increase absorbancy?Also what size stash might you need?
@biolprof for prefolds we use Green Mountain Diapers. They are very affordable. I loved prefolds for the NB stage, supplemented with a few NB AIOs because H never got the hang of them. Prefolds are much more absorbent though; NB AIOs are quickly outpeed.
After trying several brands, my favorite has been Thirsties. For NB age, we used Size 1 duo wraps over Green Mountain Diapers prefolds. Bomb-proof system. For now, we are using Thirsties Pockets stuffed with a GMD prefolds. I have found that “natural” absorbency (cotton) works much better for us than the microfiber inserts that come with most pockets.
@stashattack it has been 100% worth it for us. So much waste is saved and my cute diapers make me so happy. Our daycare loves them too. We never have blowouts with cloth, but do have more pee leaks than a typical disposable user will. It is definitely possible to save a ton of money but I went a little print crazy so I’m not sure I did.
Someone mentioned AIOs at night-you may find they aren’t quite absorbent enough for that. We use fitteds under a cover at night. If you really want a nighttime AIO I’d recommend the Grovia ONE, which is more absorbent than other AIOs. That worked for us until about 18 months (but my kid is huge).
Seriously future cloth people, huge nerd here so ask me anything, here or in PM! I’m here to help!
PG #2: EDD 8/15/23 Miscarried 9w1d 1/11/23
PG #3: EDD 12/15/23
Cost: $$ they are on the more expensive end of disposables but they were what worked for us & I’ll go with them again probably this time round. I usually stock up when theyre on offer to keep costs down a bit.
what I liked: they have a line that turns blue when they are wet. Theyre a good fit for dd & I could count on the one hand the number of blow outs or leaks weve ever had.
What I didnt like: does having to change them count? Lol other than that, no complaints.
others id consider: I did try a supermarket own brand once cause they were so much cheaper. But dd used to fuss really badly the minute her nappy was wet & needed changed straight away & whilst she fussed with pampers, she outright screamed with the supermarket own brand so we went back to pampers immediately.
In the past year or so, pampers have brought out a new line called pampers pure & I might give those a try.
additional thoughts: I use sudocreme & childs farm for creams but dd has only every had a bad nappy rash once and that was when she had a v&d bug earlier this year & we needed antibiotic cream to heal it in the end.
When DS was in daycare they couldn’t use cloth without a Drs note so we used either Costco brand or Up and Up from Target and loved both.
For cloth, my go tos are all in ones from The Fluffy Penguin. They have awesome prices and super cute designs. DS is almost 35 lbs and he still has growing room in them as well.
We also have some “china cheapies” from amazon with microfiber inserts that we still use all the time. Microfiber isn’t the best but we haven’t had too many issues with it.
We also have Sweet Pea prefolds and covers I got used and I LOVE them. I don’t use them as much because the prefold is just another step and I am lazy. But they work great.
I got some used BumGenius diapers and didn’t love them as much as I thought I would. The elastics are notorious for wearing out fast. The other brand I didn’t love was Bumkins. We have a few because my mom got an awesome deal on them, but they are very small. This mean they fit DS very soon after he was born but he’s pretty much outgrown them by now. I’ve also had a couple that leak terribly and a couple that delaminated for no apparent reason.
My biggest advice if you are cloth diapering is to not invest in a huge stash of all one thing because what works for one baby isn’t necessarily what will work best for another. Disposables are the same way 🤷🏻♀️ We have a variety and what we’ve reached for has changed over time.
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PG #2: EDD 8/15/23 Miscarried 9w1d 1/11/23
PG #3: EDD 12/15/23
My DD slept through the night very early on and I found Pampers to not be absorbent enough for 12 hours of sleep in the small sizes (1-2).
My suggestions is to try different brands, see what you like, and if they are available on Amazon do the “subscribe and save” option to save 5% or more. If you also have the free Amazon credit card you get 5% back on your purchases which does add up.
Also, in terms of diapering, we love the Keekaroo Peanut changing pad. It is pricey, but does not require a cover and you can just wipe it down. It is heavy and sturdy and can go on top of any dresser or table. We actually haven’t taken it off of my DDs dresser (she use a pull-ups now so we change her standing up) so plan to just keep it there until #2 comes.
PG #2: EDD 8/15/23 Miscarried 9w1d 1/11/23
PG #3: EDD 12/15/23
Some cloth diaper users get very heated about wash routine. Take it all with a grain of salt and choose what works for you.
You don’t need a top loader, but it does seem that front loader people sometimes need more wash routine help and tinkering.
@stashattack we use the Costco version of Tide and it works great. Plus it’s cheap. As @Xstatic3333 said, free and clear isn’t typically recommended. I think anything with optical brighteners is a no no because it causes build up. But Tide or the Costco version of Tide is super popular. Liquid or powder is fine, Tide pods aren’t recommended only because you would need like 5 per load or more lol
PG #2: EDD 8/15/23 Miscarried 9w1d 1/11/23
PG #3: EDD 12/15/23
- Favorite [diaper(s)]: Cloth flats with any kind of cover. You don't have to just use ones that are "for" flats. This has let us use many different used covers.
- Link/picture: Here is a link to a bunch of folds. We mostly used the mini kite and then the regular kite fold.
- Cost (either actual dollar amount, or just $, $$, $$$, etc.): We have maybe spent $200 total. When people hear you are cloth diapering they usually give you ones they do not use. Our water use is still much lower than average for our desert city. We dry our diapers outside because we don't have a dryer. Plus the sun bleaches the diapers.
- What you like about it: It is actually really easy and saves a lot of $. We just fold our diapers ahead of time and have them stacked in the bedroom.
- What you don't like about it, if anything: It is a time commitment to wash and hang them.
- Is there a [diaper brand or type] you didn’t use but are considering? Why?: This seems to work well for us.
- Additional thoughts on [diapers]: When our dd got bigger we started putting an extra insert from a pocket diaper into the flat fold to be extra absorbant. It has been a game changer.
I would be happy to answer any questions.@amb0924 we use Amazon subscribe and save. Set it up to auto deliver diapers, wipes, lotion, you name it. It's been amazing! You can change the date or amount you need before confirming the order.
She is daytime potty trained now but will wear pull-ups overnight. The pampers pull ups now give her a rash so we use huggies easy-ups and they have been fine.
We also really used our diaper pail. We had a small dekor pail and it wouldn't get too smelly. Also since it was smaller, it forced us to clean it out more often and reduce the chance of stink. I did get rid of it when she potty trained since the plastic held on to the urine smell. I was thinking of getting a metal one this time to see if that would be better.
For changes, as a newborn, we used a diaper changing mat that we put out on our ottomen for easy daytime cahnges. Once she got a little bigger, we used a munchkin secure grip pad on top of her dresser. https://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-Secure-Waterproof-Diaper-Changing/dp/B00O64QJOC
Also, aquaphor and desitin were our best friends to prevent diaper rash. It is kinda silly, but the baby bum brush was awesome for us as it made applying the cream so much easier.
I am kind of intrigued to try cloth diapers this time, but I am not sure how that would work out with daycare. Anyone use cloth diapers at daycare?
ETA:
I just realized that pull ups are huggies and easy ups are pampers. So we have stuck with pampers the whole time!
Any other cloth diaper users have other storage systems for wet diapers?