Diapers Q&A - Cloth diapers?

Cloth diapers?

I'm a soon to be new mother and I'm considering using cloth diapers. I was looking for mom's who have experience using them... any words of wisdom? Prefered brands, ect? I'm just generally clueless beyond internet reading... so any real life experience you have to share would be most welcome. Thanks in advance! I'm not planning on using day care. So we should be ok there...

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Cloth diapers are great...but if you plan on putting your child in daycare you might want to call around to a few (or if you know who you will be using call them) and find out if they are willing to use cloth as well. I wanted to use cloth but the daycare I put my son in required disposable, so it wasn't worth the money for me because I was still having to purchase diapers for daycare (daycares are required to change a childs diaper every two hours or more if they are dirty between changes).
no cloth diapers
Okay I'm a new mom and i have just a little experience with cloth diapers, i tried them on my son and he immediately broke out from the pee siting in the cloth. Even though cloth diapers are a whole lot cheaper because you can re-use them i wouldn't recommend that because you run the risk of your baby crying from a burning diaper rash on his/her tush. I find them excellent burp cloths. But if you are going to use them buy rubber underpants also because they keep the baby's clothing from getting messed up. And plenty of Balmex for the bootie.
Think about it again!!! It crossed my mind. They are not that much more affordable as you will be buying so mush cleaning agents. You will be tiered and sleep deprived you don't want to spend extra time on cleaning diapers. I know of babies battling with bum rash that just disappear when they get on disposables and further babies are mush more comfortable. I have heard of a new disposable where its like a waterproof type thing and then you get a disposable strip inside that you can just flush down the toilet, heard its very cost efficient and really comfy for the babies. And so easy to use
cloth diapers ok good, i used that for my son, i changed that as soon as it get wet. till u keep it clean its good. if u keep cloth diapers for long time, it might hurt ur child, some times it might get rashes. all the very best dear
My sister inlaw talked to me about cloth diapers that have inserts to hold more liquid. But you never know until you actually try them which one will do the works for you. Here are some sites. http://www.nurturedfamily.com/fuzzi-bunz.aspx?gclid=CIXf4daWp4wCFREChgodyRJl0Q (this will take you to the exact page)the normal site is http://www.nurturedfamily.com http://www.weebunzdiapers.com http://www.chooseydiapers.com/ Hope it helps.
I'm a grandmother, so I am not in a position to give you any actual data or facts! I used cloth diapers with my babies. I used disposables for travel and or/visiting. My daughter has used nothing but disposables with her son, and I think they're great. He only had a diaper rash once or twice, and I think that was from something he ate. I recall my babies having frequent diaper rashes with the cloth diapers. Their little bottoms would be bright red, and you could tell it hurt when I had to wipe them or bathe them. You could always check with your pediatrician. He or she should be able to give you some good advice. Many moms use cloth diapers for burp cloths. You could purchase a small package (I think you can buy a pack of 6) and try them. If you don't like them as diapers, use them for burp cloths. I have not done a cost comparison. I know disposables are pricey, but if you keep the cloth diapers changed often so that baby's bottom remains dry, clean, and rash-free, you'll go through loads and loads of laundry. You'll pay for water, electricity or gas, and soap, plus wear and tear on your washer and dryer. Lots to consider, huh? Best of luck. I know you'll make a wise decision. Do what's best for you and your baby. And whatever you choose, it's not set in stone. You can change your mind anytime you want!
www.tushies.com theyre completely natural and great make sure you buy the wipes organic too it makes no sense buying cloth and then chemically enriched wipes..
GRRR! Why do people answer questions with no real advice??? ANYWAY.... Cloth is great! I have used it for both of my children as awell as my youngest siblings (who were born when I was 18) The cheapest system is chinese prefolds with pul covers. Bummis Super Whisper Wraps are the best brand of cover. they have velcro, so no need for pins, just fold the diaper into thirds, stick in the cover and stick it on the babe! DO NOT buy the Gerber or other packages of diapers at Walmart or Target. They have polyester in the middle and are not absorbant. you can find great deals on "diaper service quality" chinese prefold diapers online. Now, if startup cost isn't a concern All-in-ones or Pocket diapers are a really nice way to go. I like Happy heinys and Fuzzi Bunz, but they run about $15.00 for each diaper. I mostly use these at night, as the fleece lining keeps the baby feeling dry, so they don't wake up from feeling wet. Washing is easy! We use a pail with a lid and a waterproof bag for a liner. Every 3 days or so i stick them and the bag in the washer on hot with a small amount of unscented detergent and some vinegar in the fabric softener dispenser. Then i dry them on high. Super easy!
I cloth diaper. I use diaper service quality prefolds that I buy used on ebay, I bleach them with non-chlorine bleach. I used Dappis covers at first, but they wick moisture into the cover and clothes... I used Chummies, but they're awful bulky... My personal favorites are ProRap covers. They're workhorse wraps, very durable and I've NEVER had a blowout (I can't say the same for disposables!!). As for laundering them, I was cloth diapering in a house WITHOUT a washer and dryer, so I was actually doing my diapers at a laundromat. (I think I deserve extra Amazing Crazy Mama Points for that) I would just rinse the pees out in the tub, and put them in a 5 gal. bucket with some non-chlorine bleach to soak. The poops, I would rinse out in the tub as well, since breastmilk poops are pretty much liquid anyways. I'd rub the diaper over itself to get the poops out really well, don't worry about getting dirty, if you are, have a special pair of gloves. I never bothered with this, I'd just wash my hands with soap when I was done. But anyways, I'd put the poops diapers in a separate 5 gal bucket with a little stronger solution of non-chlorinated bleach. The covers, I'd reuse them, wiping them out with a wipe between changes, or letting them air out in the sun between changes. After two or three uses, or one poopy diaper, I'd throw them in the baby-clothes hamper to be carted off to the laundromat. Launder diapers seperately from wraps on HOT with baby-safe detergent and a no-chlorine bleach, vinegar, lemon juice, baking soda, whatever floats your boat. Then dry on HOT. Wraps don't do well on high heats, so wash them with the baby's clothes, also with no-chlorine bleach and detergent, just dry them on medium or low heat. I always get my diapers on ebay, I never buy them new... They are SOO expensive new, I simply can't afford them... But even brand-new, they are STILL cheaper than disposables!! YOU CAN DO IT, your baby's butt and our environment applaud you!