Let me start by divulging a secret, I have 5 children and I did not start cloth diapering until...last week. Yes, you read that right. Let me explain (I feel I must) I had intentions of cloth diapering with the last two of my babies. However, with baby #4 I was still working full time until he was about a year old and frankly, hubby was NOT at all on board with the idea. Then I was again making the plan with baby #5 but I have to share that I have the most AMAZING church family. Knowing that I did not need any more clothing for my new babe, they threw me the most amazing diaper shower (thank you Kristen, Kim and the rest of my church sisters!) I walked away with enough disposable diapers to last almost to the 1 year mark, so there was no need. I still was curious and had a few friends who were successfully cloth diapering their littles, but by this point, I figured it wasn't worth sinking the money in because sooner, rather than later, my little should take an interest in the potty.
Enter in one of the most generous friends I have. I was seeking some advice concerning the constant leaking of my disposable diapers at night and thought that I should at least purchase a few cloth diapers for night time as I was already washing pajamas and sheets daily, I might as well save the disposables, since they weren't working anyway. I began asking questions with the intent of just purchasing one or two diapers. My friend not only gave me a full on in person class on cloth diapering and all my different options but also sent me home with a HUGE variety of diapers to try to see what worked for us. She had tried a number of styles and brands herself to find what worked for her little girl and she was so generous. Mandy, you are the best!!!
I have to admit total amazement. I really didn't realize how many options there were out there. Well, after trying a number of them, I have settled on what I believe is my favorite brand she shared, Bum Genius. (cute name, right?) What amazes me still is that the inside of the diaper is white, yes, white, and it stays that way! I mean that, you can spray off solid waste and wash and then it is still...white! I brought home my stash of diapers and got to work, funny thing is my son LOVES these things! He asks for the "fluffy" as he calls it (because we tease about him having a fluffy bum). I don't know why I didn't do this sooner. It isn't nearly as bad as I feared and definitely a HUGE improvement over the style of diapers my grandma would have had!
Enter in one of the most generous friends I have. I was seeking some advice concerning the constant leaking of my disposable diapers at night and thought that I should at least purchase a few cloth diapers for night time as I was already washing pajamas and sheets daily, I might as well save the disposables, since they weren't working anyway. I began asking questions with the intent of just purchasing one or two diapers. My friend not only gave me a full on in person class on cloth diapering and all my different options but also sent me home with a HUGE variety of diapers to try to see what worked for us. She had tried a number of styles and brands herself to find what worked for her little girl and she was so generous. Mandy, you are the best!!!
I have to admit total amazement. I really didn't realize how many options there were out there. Well, after trying a number of them, I have settled on what I believe is my favorite brand she shared, Bum Genius. (cute name, right?) What amazes me still is that the inside of the diaper is white, yes, white, and it stays that way! I mean that, you can spray off solid waste and wash and then it is still...white! I brought home my stash of diapers and got to work, funny thing is my son LOVES these things! He asks for the "fluffy" as he calls it (because we tease about him having a fluffy bum). I don't know why I didn't do this sooner. It isn't nearly as bad as I feared and definitely a HUGE improvement over the style of diapers my grandma would have had!
Above is what the diaper looks like ready to be put on. The various snaps are for sizing as this type of diaper starts at a size 1 and grows with baby to a size 5 or beyond. The best part for me is that I can "stuff" the diaper with as many inserts as I need to so that baby stays dry. (hence the "fluffy" bum) I found that night time is 3 layers thick and daytime is 2 layers thick. The picture below shows a gray layer (charcoal) and a white layer (microfiber) that pull wetness away from little bottoms and work wonderfully! These diapers, when wet, feel no more so than a disposable diaper. By that I mean disposables were intended to wick the moisture away from baby's bottom and this type of diaper does the same!
Here is a picture of the diaper inserts that I have been "stuffing" into the diaper. The outer layer (the purple) has a waterproof backing so that clothes stay dry (no more rubber pants!) The gray and white cloths get stuffed into the pocket and stay put.
Here is a picture of the diaper inserts that I have been "stuffing" into the diaper. The outer layer (the purple) has a waterproof backing so that clothes stay dry (no more rubber pants!) The gray and white cloths get stuffed into the pocket and stay put.
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I stand amazed! I should have done this a long time ago. My friends who were hipper to this then I have reported far less diaper rashes and a better experience as well as financially the difference in not buying so many disposables. Most moms I know still use disposables when going on long trips, vacations, or even utilizing a church nursery. This option is definitely a great one, wish I would have done this sooner!
Here is a link to bum genius diapers....love these things! LINK HERE
Here is a link to bum genius diapers....love these things! LINK HERE
