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cloth dipers

Posted by on Jul. 9, 2012 at 3:36 PM
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I want to use cloth dipers ,buy I know little about them ,so I would love some advice on how they work ,tips and what things Ineed too buy to get started !
Posted by on Jul. 9, 2012 at 3:36 PM
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gofast_mama
by on Jul. 9, 2012 at 4:09 PM
I used gdiapers they worked best for us because the cloth is so trim. When out the flushables are amazing plus the diapers are sooo stinking CUTE! I started using rumparooz recently for nights because DS is a heavy wetter. Good luck!
la_bella_vita
by Bella on Jul. 9, 2012 at 5:06 PM

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gavin423
by Bronze Member on Jul. 9, 2012 at 5:59 PM
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I would start by joining cuties with cloth booties on here. It's a great place to start with a lot of great info and TON of great women to help you get going.

I personally use WAHM diapers and don't care much for the commercial brands. I have a mixture of AI2s, fitteds and pockets on my 11 month old.

I'm currently building my stash for my November baby and she'll be using the same types as above with the addition of some prefolds and covers.

You'd want your diapers, a wetbag for out and about, and a pail liner or wet bag to store the dirties at home. Another thing to consider is cloth wipes. It gets to be a pain remembering to throw disposable wipes out and not in with the cloth diaper.

Any specific questions? Hope I helped a litlte. :)

Nintendomommy
by Member on Jul. 9, 2012 at 6:04 PM
We use cloth diapers and love them! My stash is mostly alva baby diaps, with a few wahm ones thrown in. I agree with the pp on joining the cuties with cloth booties group here. Gl! :)
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NoahandEliza
by Member on Jul. 9, 2012 at 6:08 PM
I'd been wondering about wipes. There are chemicals in some disposable wipes that can eat through foil, but I hadn't ever seem an alternative.


Quoting gavin423:

I would start by joining cuties with cloth booties on here. It's a great place to start with a lot of great info and TON of great women to help you get going.


I personally use WAHM diapers and don't care much for the commercial brands. I have a mixture of AI2s, fitteds and pockets on my 11 month old.


I'm currently building my stash for my November baby and she'll be using the same types as above with the addition of some prefolds and covers.


You'd want your diapers, a wetbag for out and about, and a pail liner or wet bag to store the dirties at home. Another thing to consider is cloth wipes. It gets to be a pain remembering to throw disposable wipes out and not in with the cloth diaper.


Any specific questions? Hope I helped a litlte. :)


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Brandy85412
by Bronze Member on Jul. 9, 2012 at 6:15 PM

I just got some new Kawaii Baby diapers. I love them! Best ones I've used. they are pretty cheap too.  From Theluvyourbaby.com

gavin423
by Bronze Member on Jul. 9, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Mine are little flannel wipes that I bought off Etsy though I've seen many women say that baby wash clothes work just as well.

I use a little travel spray bottle (like you use for your hair or whatnot when traveling) in the diaper bag for out and about. At home, I use a spray bottle (like for your hair but non travel size). When I'm being lazy, I just put water in it. But I did buy litlte all natural soap bits from someone on Etsy that I can melt in the water to give it a soft fragrance.

At home, to store the wipes, I use an old plastic huggies wipe container and I fold the cloth wipes accordian style and they pop up through the lid just like disposables.

Then you just toss them into the diaper and into the wash with all the diapers. :)

Some people store the wipes dry and wet just what they need before using. Some store a few in a wet container so they are wet to begin with - though I believe you have to change them out every couple days to avoid mildew or something. I keep mine dry and just spray the wipes as I need them.

Hope that helps. :)

Quoting NoahandEliza:

I'd been wondering about wipes. There are chemicals in some disposable wipes that can eat through foil, but I hadn't ever seem an alternative.


Quoting gavin423:

I would start by joining cuties with cloth booties on here. It's a great place to start with a lot of great info and TON of great women to help you get going.


I personally use WAHM diapers and don't care much for the commercial brands. I have a mixture of AI2s, fitteds and pockets on my 11 month old.


I'm currently building my stash for my November baby and she'll be using the same types as above with the addition of some prefolds and covers.


You'd want your diapers, a wetbag for out and about, and a pail liner or wet bag to store the dirties at home. Another thing to consider is cloth wipes. It gets to be a pain remembering to throw disposable wipes out and not in with the cloth diaper.


Any specific questions? Hope I helped a litlte. :)



MamaMay007
by on Jul. 9, 2012 at 6:34 PM
Just remember that it really matters on the shape of the child. My kids are thin and long and many of the AIO type diapers didn't work well or at all. I found that a snappi with prefolds and a separate cover worked best for my kids when they were babies and then they grew into the AIO type after they started being more active (like around 12 to 14 month). My advice is seeing if you can actually go and see cloth diapers. If you have friends that use cloth see if you can borrow for fitting purposes.
gavin423
by Bronze Member on Jul. 9, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Yeah, like PP said, different diapers fit different. Different styles might be more your style than others. Another option, if you don't have a local place or person to see them in person is to purchase some diapers used. I also wouldn't purchase a ton of the same type until you see if it fits and works for you and your baby.

Yuriko_chan
by on Jul. 10, 2012 at 12:05 AM
Cuties with cloth booties is a great group! They've helped me out in so many ways!
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