Cloth Diapering...

I decided to cloth diaper our baby before she was born. When I told people, the response I got was "Ewww". I guess I thought that at first too. I had no idea how to fold a diaper either. But it turns out that is the easiest thing ever to learn. I thought I would go through more laundry, because she would more easily wet through her clothes, or worse yet... poop. But nope. I have to change her a bit more often, but let me tell you... the diapers hold in more poo than you would believe. My wonderful dd is a once a day goer... she goes a little now and again, but from the start, she went only once a day or sometimes less. So when she goes, it is explosive. The type that goes up the back of the shirt... disposables would NEVER be able to contain this mess. But cloth, I can make them custom fit.

I started out making these fancy all in one diapers. A cover, and insides stuck together like a disposable, that you wash (obviously). They are cute, I like them enough, and they are super easy for my dh to deal with. But you change the whole thing every time. So if I get a cute diaper to match her outfit, I know it is only going to last about an hour, maybe two, before I need a new one, and then it might not match. Petty thing to worry about, but I have time... LOL So I started making the insides separate from the cover. Fitted diaper inside, and cover over that. That solved the problem, but they take a while to dry and I have worries about making sure the insides are clean all the way through. So I started using prefolds inside a cover. They wash easily, dry throughly and fast... but they moved around when she started getting squirmier. So I bought a snappie. This is a rubber thing with little grabbers. Easier than pins. I love them. Now I can use flat diapers too. The only problem is that other people are afraid of the prefolds and snappie combo. They think it is hard to deal with. My sister hates the idea that she has to dump the poop out. But you are supposed to dump it in the toilet either way, rather than sending it encased in plastic to a land fill, besides it smells less in the toilet. LOL

I think I am going to attempt to make some pocket fitted diapers. Supposed to be quick drying, and easy. I can put a fabric next to her bottom to keep her even drier.

I never thought there were so many choices. In fact, it can be as easy or as hard as you want to make it... AND I feel like I am doing something good, and saving money to boot. Although, I am not addicted to buying diaper fabrics. LOL