Cloth Diaper Check-in

[milagros315]

Anyone up for another CD check-in?

1)How is everything going?
2)What's your favorite CD for day?
3)Favorite for night?
4)Are you planning to add or change anything about your diaper routine?
5)AW some fluff!

[ourcrazynavylife]

Hey!! Good idea!!

1)How is everything going? We're doing well. No issues so far.
2)What's your favorite CD for day? We use prefolds & thirsties XS covers.
3)Favorite for night? DiaperRite workhorse with a fleece liner at night.
4)Are you planning to add or change anything about your diaper routine? So far I have the right amount for every other day washing so don't need anything else. And thankfully no issues with our wash routine.
5)AW some fluff!

[tomorrowisanotherday]

1)How is everything going?
Pretty good. We have been in cloth for a week now and are having the rare fit leak out the legs because he is long and lean, but that is much better than the blowouts in disposables.
2)What's your favorite CD for day?
I'm using snap OS pockets all the time, Alvas and Rainbow baby. They were inexpensive on Amazon and I have been happy so far.
3)Favorite for night?
Think I might need to add an insert and make some nighttime diapers because when he sleeps his long stretch on his belly, he sometimes leaks out the front of the diaper (not a fit issue, the insert is fully saturated). Until I do that, I have been using a disposable.
4)Are you planning to add or change anything about your diaper routine?
See above. Also, I would love to buy all the diapers, but cloth for me is about saving money as a SAHM. I might buy some Kawaii Heavy Wetters for overnight; they are only 12.95 on Amazon and I have heard good things. Does anyone use these?
5)AW some fluff!

[aks01]

1)How is everything going? Good! His skinny little legs finally fit into most of his NB diapers.

2)What's your favorite CD for day? Tots bots AIO

3)Favorite for night? We're doing disposables at night for now.

4)Are you planning to add or change anything about your diaper routine? Hoping to switch to cloth at night soon.

5)AW some fluff!

[shannjohnston]

1) Going ok. Doing the first big wash now. Had to go to the manufacturer website to recheck the laundry settings for my HE front load washer. The site also had a handy sizing guide for the elastic/toggles, though I'm noticing not all of my elastics are still stretchy (most of my stash is three years old from DS)
2) I am exclusively a SoftBums girl
3) We're doing a weird combo of disposables and cloth. DD has a poppy hip, and the Dr recommended doing an xl cloth diaper over a disposable to keep her legs in "froggy" position which will help her hip joint
4) Might need to buy some new shells if these non-elasticy elastic mean leaks
5) Next time - they're all in the wash!

[milagros315]

1)Now that E fits into the newborn diapers, it has been going really well! I'm still a little nervous about my wash routine (mostly making sure they are rinsed well) but otherwise it's been great.

2)We've only been using GMD prefolds and fitteds with Thirsties covers. I think I have one Blueberry cover too.

3)E only sleeps 4 hours max, so we don't need an overnight diaper yet. Last night was our first night using cloth. We did the fitted workhorse with a fleece liner and Thirsties cover. No leaks and E seemed happy enough!

4)I want to try some bamboo AIOs for when E is sleeping a bit longer. I ordered those yesterday and can't wait to try them! I'm also really hoping that the Best Bottom system will work for us, but E is still too small/skinny for those.

5)Post-bath fluff. I can't believe how big the newborn stuff is. I'm so glad I invested in a true newborn stash!

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milagros315, are those thirsties XS or Size 1? We found the XS to be too big still on J.

1) We're getting the hang of it, I think. Based on the amount of diapers we go through during the day and number of washes, we've already avoided 1-2 boxes of disposables for daytime use

2) Econobum Newborn covers with Kawaii bamboo liners. He's still too little to fit the thirsties XS that we got for the NB stash and the OS we have are too big for him still. I tried a couple combos of the econobum and thirsties covers with prefolds, but I'm not a fan so we've been using the prefolds to cover the new diaper when we have the daily poop-splosion.

3) We tried cloth for the first time at night last night. It went okay, but I think we need more absorbency so I'm debating doing two bamboo liners.

4) We really like what we have so far. Once we found the thirsties weren't working for us, I ordered a few more of the econobum covers, bringing us up to 7 covers and 30 liners for use (every 3 day wash). We end up "losing" (read= goes straight into the wash bag) a cover every time we have the daily poop-splosion since this kid seems to poop as much as he weighs so it's nice to have a few extra to rely on when that happens. I calculated that, if we keep this up and he stays in them for at least a couple more weeks, we'll have earned back the money we spent on the NB stash and started earning back the money from the OS stash we have waiting.

5) I'll try to next diaper change. He screams bloody murder during them because it's the end of the world and we're all going to die when he needs a change.

[milagros315]

@happywigglecmb In that picture, he is wearing the XS. The Size 1's with snaps fit better - it's my favorite cover for now.

[ourcrazynavylife]

@happywigglecmb Em is wearing the thirsties size 1 w/ snaps in our picture.

[shannjohnston]

Fluffs are clean again!
Went through my stash - 9/22 have shotty elastics. Boo-urns! I hope the manufacturer does repairs.

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1)How is everything going?
Everything has been going really well! We did have a diaper rash about a week ago, but we used disposables for 12 hours or so and it cleared up.
2)What's your favorite CD for day? I only use prefolds and covers for day and night.
3)Favorite for night? See 2
4)Are you planning to add or change anything about your diaper routine? I'm kind of wondering how to approach night time when she is sleeping for more than 5/6 hours at most. I don't want continued rashes.
5)AW some fluff!
This is the only picture I have - it is her first cloth diaper.

[ourcrazynavylife]

@kaybeeknits I found by adding a fleece liner and grandma El's cream at night her bum no longer gets red.

[nachomomma]

1)How is everything going? We start today! I still have our NB stash from when DS1 was born. I don't think we have a ton of time left to use them...DS2 is getting big fast.

2)What's your favorite CD for day? Last time it was our Sustainable Babyish with a Thirsties cover.

3)Favorite for night? I use disposable on DS1 at night, will probably do the same with this kid once he starts sleeping longer stretches. Until then, in sure it will. Be the Sustainable Babyish again.

4)Are you planning to add or change anything about your diaper routine? No, unless it's time to move into our Grovia AI2s and they don't fit well for some reason.

[megpie5]

I haven't even started using mine yet since we were given Costco boxes of newborn and size one disposables and that seems so much easier right now. This thread makes me want to get started though.

[hollydfromtn]

We're not using cloth yet but I think I'm going to order some soon now that I have decided to be a SAHM. We still have a pretty decent stash of disposables from our baby showers for now. I've done a little research into CDs but there's just so much to chose from. What size and style do you ladies recommend for a FTM? DS is three weeks old today and roughly 10lbs.

[milagros315]

I fucking love cloth diapers. Everyone looks so cute

[wahooMOM13]

We still have some disp size 1s left and then we'll be using AI2s for the days. Sticking with disp for nights. Should be starting in a couple weeks!

[milagros315]

Feb 19, 2015 15:42:49 GMT -5 hollydfromtn said:

We're not using cloth yet but I think I'm going to order some soon now that I have decided to be a SAHM. We still have a pretty decent stash of disposables from our baby showers for now. I've done a little research into CDs but there's just so much to chose from. What size and style do you ladies recommend for a FTM? DS is three weeks old today and roughly 10lbs.

I'm a FTM/FTCDuser so keep that in mind -

It really depends. If you want to CD to save money, then prefolds and/or flats are great. They are (in my opinion) a little intimidating at first, but it only took us a day or two to get the hang of folding them on a moving baby. Green Mountain, Imagine and Nickis all get great reviews (I've used Nickis and GMD).

If you don't care about the price, you might prefer the all-in-one diapers since they're just like disposables. I didn't go with these because I didn't want to spend too much as a first timer.

I decided to go with mostly natural fibers (cotton, hemp and bamboo) because I've heard that they're easier to clean. Again, as a first timer, I was a little I intimidated by the washing routine. I haven't had any issues washing my cotton prefolds and fitted so far!

At this point, you probably don't need a big newborn stash since the baby is already 10 lbs. You could start out with some sized options (I like Thirsties covers) in case the one-size diapers are still too big.

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I also exclusively use prefolds and really like them. I line dry in the sun, which bleaches most of the yellow poo stains out.

For covers I use thirsties and econobum one size fits all. They work for my daughter, but she has chunky thighs.

[ourcrazynavylife]

Feb 19, 2015 15:55:51 GMT -5 milagros315 said:

Feb 19, 2015 15:42:49 GMT -5 hollydfromtn said:

We're not using cloth yet but I think I'm going to order some soon now that I have decided to be a SAHM. We still have a pretty decent stash of disposables from our baby showers for now. I've done a little research into CDs but there's just so much to chose from. What size and style do you ladies recommend for a FTM? DS is three weeks old today and roughly 10lbs.

I'm a FTM/FTCDuser so keep that in mind -

It really depends. If you want to CD to save money, then prefolds and/or flats are great. They are (in my opinion) a little intimidating at first, but it only took us a day or two to get the hang of folding them on a moving baby. Green Mountain, Imagine and Nickis all get great reviews (I've used Nickis and GMD).

If you don't care about the price, you might prefer the all-in-one diapers since they're just like disposables. I didn't go with these because I didn't want to spend too much as a first timer.

I decided to go with mostly natural fibers (cotton, hemp and bamboo) because I've heard that they're easier to clean. Again, as a first timer, I was a little I intimidated by the washing routine. I haven't had any issues washing my cotton prefolds and fitted so far!

At this point, you probably don't need a big newborn stash since the baby is already 10 lbs. You could start out with some sized options (I like Thirsties covers) I'm case the on-size diapers are still too big.

This was exactly what I was going to say. We also have the osocozy brand prefolds and those are good too.

Diaperjunction.com is where I order a lot of my stuff from (mostly because I can pick it up and not pay shipping).

I bought pockets for when LO outgrows her newborn stash.

[shannjohnston]

I did a bunch of research before going with SoftBums. For me, I wanted Velcro closures and to avoid snaps. When I found their covers with the elastic legs holes, knowing I wouldn't have to buy numerous sizes in the covers, I was all in.
I find I use the bamboo inserts over the cotton, and I love the pocket diapers over the normal covers.
Everyone has their own preferences. Decide what is important to you - cost, efficiency, pretty covers - and do some online comparison shopping.

[tomorrowisanotherday]

Feb 19, 2015 15:42:49 GMT -5 hollydfromtn said:

We're not using cloth yet but I think I'm going to order some soon now that I have decided to be a SAHM. We still have a pretty decent stash of disposables from our baby showers for now. I've done a little research into CDs but there's just so much to chose from. What size and style do you ladies recommend for a FTM? DS is three weeks old today and roughly 10lbs.

So FTM here as well, but I can share my experience so far. I SAH as well, so I shopped around for something that would be easy to use/cost-effective. I ended up with OS (one-size) snap closure, pocket diapers. (Alvas and Rainbow Baby diapers from Amazon) The snaps don't wear out like aplix, and they are just like a disposable or all-in-one once you stuff the pockets. Also, you can add natural fibers and more absorbancy to the pockets if you need or want to.
I started using them with DS when he was 3 weeks and 10 pounds and we have been very successful. I have 25 diapers and wash every other day. I really love my cloth diapers and I have my wash routine down pat, so I feel like it is a pretty easy addition to my day. Also, I am still using up my gifted disposables at night and in my diaper bag. Hope this helps!

[wahooMOM13]

Feb 19, 2015 18:47:24 GMT -5 ourcrazynavylife said:

Feb 19, 2015 15:55:51 GMT -5 milagros315 said:

I'm a FTM/FTCDuser so keep that in mind -

It really depends. If you want to CD to save money, then prefolds and/or flats are great. They are (in my opinion) a little intimidating at first, but it only took us a day or two to get the hang of folding them on a moving baby. Green Mountain, Imagine and Nickis all get great reviews (I've used Nickis and GMD).

If you don't care about the price, you might prefer the all-in-one diapers since they're just like disposables. I didn't go with these because I didn't want to spend too much as a first timer.

I decided to go with mostly natural fibers (cotton, hemp and bamboo) because I've heard that they're easier to clean. Again, as a first timer, I was a little I intimidated by the washing routine. I haven't had any issues washing my cotton prefolds and fitted so far!

At this point, you probably don't need a big newborn stash since the baby is already 10 lbs. You could start out with some sized options (I like Thirsties covers) I'm case the on-size diapers are still too big.

This was exactly what I was going to say. We also have the osocozy brand prefolds and those are good too.

Diaperjunction.com is where I order a lot of my stuff from (mostly because I can pick it up and not pay shipping).

I bought pockets for when LO outgrows her newborn stash.

You live near va beach? I've been to that store before .

[ourcrazynavylife]

Feb 20, 2015 7:37:44 GMT -5 wahooMOM13 said:

Feb 19, 2015 18:47:24 GMT -5 ourcrazynavylife said:

This was exactly what I was going to say. We also have the osocozy brand prefolds and those are good too.

Diaperjunction.com is where I order a lot of my stuff from (mostly because I can pick it up and not pay shipping).

I bought pockets for when LO outgrows her newborn stash.

You live near va beach? I've been to that store before .

In it to be exact. Courtesy of the Navy :smile:

[hollydfromtn]

Thanks for all of the info ladies. Off to the interweb I go.

[luciddreamer]

1)How is everything going? Great! MH was not liking clothat first, but he's come around.
2)What's your favorite CD for day? We're doing mostly prefolds with a cover, but I'm loving the flats too. I fold the flats after washing so they're ready to go when needed.
3)Favorite for night? Fitted with a cover
4)Are you planning to add or change anything about your diaper routine? We haven't decided what to go with when DS outgrows the NB size, but probably a mix of AI2, pockets, and covers with flat/prefolds/ fitted like we have now.
5)AW some fluff! I still haven't figured out how to do on mobile.

[yamrwhite]

We're in BestBottoms. Baby is about 10 lbs and they fit great. They are OS so they will last the entire duration.

[wahooMOM13]

Feb 20, 2015 10:23:13 GMT -5 ourcrazynavylife said:

Feb 20, 2015 7:37:44 GMT -5 wahooMOM13 said:

You live near va beach? I've been to that store before .

In it to be exact. Courtesy of the Navy :smile:

Oh that's cool! I'm from the eastern shore of va, which is across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel from va beach . So I spent a lot of time in VB!

[veryvogue]

Hi everyone! I was a J15 lurker over on TD (too internet shy to say hi), and I figured now was as good of a time as any to jump in. My baby was born December 24th, but I had a January due date so hopefully I can stay

1)How is everything going?
Pretty well, so far. We're using bumgenius AIO's and some gbabies (size small) that my cousin passed down to me. We are also mixing in some prefolds, which I enjoy using way more than I thought it would.
2)What's your favorite CD for day?
Right now I like the gbabies for day, along with the bumgenius flips.
3)Favorite for night?
I haven't been brave enough to leave one on overnight. I'm thinking I might need some fleece inserts(?)
4)Are you planning to add or change anything about your diaper routine?
I'd love to start phasing out the disposables completely. Also, it's hard to dry the diapers in our apartment - suggestions for rigging a clothesline or something else?
5)AW some fluff!
I don't have any CD pics yet! Soon!

[ourcrazynavylife]

Feb 20, 2015 21:44:52 GMT -5 veryvogue said:

Hi everyone! I was a J15 lurker over on TD (too internet shy to say hi), and I figured now was as good of a time as any to jump in. My baby was born December 24th, but I had a January due date so hopefully I can stay

1)How is everything going?
Pretty well, so far. We're using bumgenius AIO's and some gbabies (size small) that my cousin passed down to me. We are also mixing in some prefolds, which I enjoy using way more than I thought it would.
2)What's your favorite CD for day?
Right now I like the gbabies for day, along with the bumgenius flips.
3)Favorite for night?
I haven't been brave enough to leave one on overnight. I'm thinking I might need some fleece inserts(?)
4)Are you planning to add or change anything about your diaper routine?
I'd love to start phasing out the disposables completely. Also, it's hard to dry the diapers in our apartment - suggestions for rigging a clothesline or something else?
5)AW some fluff!
I don't have any CD pics yet! Soon!

Welcome!!

I just wanted to chime in on your clothesline dilemma. I got a six line extendable clothesline off of zulily and put it in our laundry room. It's worked great for us.

One of those collapsible hanging racks would probably work fine and you can find them in most stores.