CD talk time!

[missjenniebean]

Flaunt, post questions, rant, brag what have youuuuuu!

[missjenniebean]

I am using liners for poop, since I dont produce enough milk and have to supplement, V has bden pooping up a storm!

Using grovia ones...they seem to work pretty well and are environmental friendly, I believe.

No otb pics to flaunt this week but ill have to snap one!

[Bluedaisy]

Still have an inside baby but missjenniebean, we totally bought flushable, biodegradeable liners so I think that will help with solids.

[dogmama22]

My snuggly squish has GroVia OTB this afternoon

[belle0720]

missjenniebean We got grovia and gdiapers disposable liners to try out for when baby isn't EBFing and we're out and about. Glad to hear you're liking them!

[missjenniebean]

dogmama22

Sooooo cute!!!!!

[dogmama22]

Jun 19, 2015 14:26:14 GMT -5 missjenniebean said:

dogmama22

Sooooo cute!!!!!

Thank you

[jcprn]

Leaks upon leaks! Ugh! It seems like every newborn CD he's in leaks! On the smallest settings it looked like there were small leg gaps on each of them. I would assume that's where it's coming from. We had to switch to disposables temporarily for 2 weeks when he ended up with a fungal rash that needed medicine. I'm now going to use coconut oil to help prevent any rashes from here on out. I was hoping that once he was back in CD's they would fit better because of chubbier legs but he's back in them as of today and we have had 2 leaks thus far with Thirsties and Bum Genius. He's currently in a Grovia AIO that hasn't leaked yet.

Sooo frustrating! We spent so much on these CD's I wish we weren't having these issues. I wonder if I should strip them or if they're just not a good fit right now. Anyone else struggling with leaks??

[silv3rlining]

Jun 19, 2015 15:22:04 GMT -5 jcprn said:

Leaks upon leaks! Ugh! It seems like every newborn CD he's in leaks! On the smallest settings it looked like there were small leg gaps on each of them. I would assume that's where it's coming from. We had to switch to disposables temporarily for 2 weeks when he ended up with a fungal rash that needed medicine. I'm now going to use coconut oil to help prevent any rashes from here on out. I was hoping that once he was back in CD's they would fit better because of chubbier legs but he's back in them as of today and we have had 2 leaks thus far with Thirsties and Bum Genius. He's currently in a Grovia AIO that hasn't leaked yet.

Sooo frustrating! We spent so much on these CD's I wish we weren't having these issues. I wonder if I should strip them or if they're just not a good fit right now. Anyone else struggling with leaks??

I'd guess not a good fit. Did you buy 2nd hand? If so stripping might not be a bad idea.

[dogmama22]

jcprn I wouldn't think you'd need to strip already, unless they've been used previously. This video helped a ton with fit because I was definitely putting them on like a disposable. Is he wearing onesies?
youtu.be/C5EtTYQJWAU

[jcprn]

Jun 19, 2015 15:28:54 GMT -5 silv3rlining said:

Jun 19, 2015 15:22:04 GMT -5 jcprn said:

Leaks upon leaks! Ugh! It seems like every newborn CD he's in leaks! On the smallest settings it looked like there were small leg gaps on each of them. I would assume that's where it's coming from. We had to switch to disposables temporarily for 2 weeks when he ended up with a fungal rash that needed medicine. I'm now going to use coconut oil to help prevent any rashes from here on out. I was hoping that once he was back in CD's they would fit better because of chubbier legs but he's back in them as of today and we have had 2 leaks thus far with Thirsties and Bum Genius. He's currently in a Grovia AIO that hasn't leaked yet.

Sooo frustrating! We spent so much on these CD's I wish we weren't having these issues. I wonder if I should strip them or if they're just not a good fit right now. Anyone else struggling with leaks??

I'd guess not a good fit. Did you buy 2nd hand? If so stripping might not be a bad idea.

Everything is brand new so I would be surprised if I needed to strip. I prepped everything so I'm not sure what's the issue.

[jcprn]

dogmama22, thanks for the video! I'll be trying that technique in a few minutes!

[ravinraven216]

Jun 19, 2015 13:55:53 GMT -5 belle0720 said:

missjenniebean We got grovia and gdiapers disposable liners to try out for when baby isn't EBFing and we're out and about. Glad to hear you're liking them!

I really wanted gDiapers to work, but LO leaks through them so quickly. We might have better luck with the medium size and prefolds for liners when he's bigger. 

We're having the most success with prefolds and covers. DH is much more dexterous with them. I can't do a jelly roll fold, so LO gets a newspaper fold when I change him. We had a small supply of newborn sized disposable diapers, so we're using those at night until they're gone. At the rate this kid is growing he'll outgrow them before too long. 

[jcprn]

So far so good! We've gone almost 12 hours trying every different diaper we have and no leaks! How did I not know there was a different way to put the CD's on?? Fingers crossed for continued luck into tomorrow.

dogmama22 I forgot you said something about if he's in onesie. He is for the most part. Does that matter?

[dogmama22]

jcprn glad to hear that helped! If you're getting leaks around the legs in a onesie, it could be due to wicking rather than a leak. My LO can't really wear newborn onesies because they end up rolling into the diaper and the pee wicks out around his legs. It was just another thought to explain the leaks.

[dogmama22]

Jun 20, 2015 7:28:48 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

For those using flats and prefolds - which folds have worked best for the new born stage? I know there are a lot of different ways to fold, but not sure which is best for which stages. Any folds that you have found cause more leaks?

We've been using flats a majority of the time. I think the biggest thing is to start by folding two sides in to make a smaller square before starting the fold (I fold in 5-6 inches). We've been using jo fold, which I really like for all of the protection up front for our heavy wetter boy. We are starting to have some poo-splosions getting on the covers, so I'm going to try out some other folds today. Triangle looks really simple, so I'm going to give that a try first.

[dogmama22]

So LO poops constantly and has managed to make his little butt have a small raw spot. We've been doing cream at every change and we're doing diaper free time right now. Does anyone know about how long we should leave it off to make a difference?

[missjenniebean]

@jemomma, I'mu using prefolds...I turn the top down then roll in the sides and flip it up and snappi the wings.



so far only have had a huge poop leakage....from the top of the cover, not the legs....not really sure how that happened but only has happened once.'


dogmama22, Nice video! think it is sane for prefolds and covers? and i'm not sure of the answer to your question!

[dogmama22]

missjenniebean we mostly use flats and covers and I use her method with the cover and it's working well so far.

[missjenniebean]

dogmama22, ill try it!

[ombradellarosa]

So I was planning to CD but didn't order my full stash or prep anything before LO got here and it just has not happened yet. Everything has just been survival mode and no energy for anything extra. I figured we'd go through the one pack of NB sposies we bought and the leftovers from the hospital and start the CD, but we're on the third new pack of sposies now and I still haven't ordered anything. They told me I'd be nursing seven hours a day and to sleep when baby sleeps, but I somehow didn't realise that would be all I'd do! Seven hours sounds manageable but they didn't say that's only time on the boob and there's so much else around it. Not to mention E only sleeps on me. If I put her down in the bassinet she's up and crying not long after. I did not plan to bedshare but it's been the only way I can get any sleep sometimes.

ANYWAY. The point is, I'm wondering if I should even try for a NB stash at this point or just go for OS. Idk how long it is before they fit OS. LO had a birthweight of 7lb 1oz and at last weighing was 8lb even. Considering how long it might take to order, ship, and prep, I don't know how long she would be in the NB size! Also I just managed to do laundry for the first time a few days ago and it was a total fluke. I managed to sleep enough during the day for once in preparation for her usual marathon feeding between 12-4 AM. She psyched me out, switched things up on me, and slept through that time. So I was wide awake with a sleeping baby and didn't know what to do with myself. Considering how hit-and-miss laundry is now (we have a lot of clothes to go through and I'm wearing basically nothing but underwear most of the time) and how unenthusiastic DH is about washing diapers, I'm not sure when I'll be ready for a regular washing commitment.

Tl;dr: I'm exhausted and don't even have my NB stash yet. Since I'm still in survival mode and don't know when it will end, should I even try to CD in NB size or should I just get ready for OS?

[dogmama22]

ombradellarosa it sounds like you're really overwhelmed right now and don't need anything else on your plate. If you're ok with using sposies for a few more weeks, I say go for it. Most OS fit around 10 pounds, so it shouldn't be too much longer for you.
With that said, if you do want to get started, you can get a NB stash that's pretty inexpensive and would last for a while. I ordered 8 covers from Assunta and paid extra for fast shipping for a total cost of $50. Then I bought 5 packs of flour sack towels from Walmart for another $25. Someone gave us Snappis, but they're not totally necessary or you can get a 3 pack for about $8. Z was almost 8 pounds at his check up 1 1/2 weeks ago and he is still on the lowest rise, so I think they'll last quite a bit longer. We wash EOD with a few to spare and I probably went overboard on covers - we could get by with 5. I would probably say if you're planning on more LOs, it would be worth the investment, but if not, you may want to stick with sposies. Hope that helps some with your decision

[missjenniebean]

Completely up to you. V is not eve 8 lbs yet and will be in NB for a while. We used sposies the first week BC we were in and out of the hospital and no time for much else.
Adjustment time is needed and sounds like you are overwhelmed so do what you think is right for you!

[Girlymama79]

I'm do glad I watched that video! We are finishing up our box of newborn disposables and then we are on to the cloth. I would of totally done it wrong.

[sugarbean17]

Jun 19, 2015 15:22:04 GMT -5 jcprn said:

Leaks upon leaks! Ugh! It seems like every newborn CD he's in leaks! On the smallest settings it looked like there were small leg gaps on each of them. I would assume that's where it's coming from. We had to switch to disposables temporarily for 2 weeks when he ended up with a fungal rash that needed medicine. I'm now going to use coconut oil to help prevent any rashes from here on out. I was hoping that once he was back in CD's they would fit better because of chubbier legs but he's back in them as of today and we have had 2 leaks thus far with Thirsties and Bum Genius. He's currently in a Grovia AIO that hasn't leaked yet.

Sooo frustrating! We spent so much on these CD's I wish we weren't having these issues. I wonder if I should strip them or if they're just not a good fit right now. Anyone else struggling with leaks??

We were having troubles with leaks until I watched a video that showed with cloth diapers you want to place them higher up almost over the belly button. Since we started doing that we haven't had any leaks unless we go more than a few hours without changing (like night time)