A.K. asks from Marquette, MI on September 02, 2009
Questions on G-diapers
We are heading out on vacation with no access to laundry. So we decided for forgo cloth diapering for the week. I am wondering, though, if anyone has tried G-diapers? Would they be a decent alternative to disposable? How many covers would we get? Are covers sold separately? They are considerably more expensive than a box of disposables for a week, but we could re-use them on another vacation. Any advice? Thanks!
So What Happened?™
Thanks! I think you're right. I needed to find out quickly, so I searched old questions on Mamasource and found lots of people that didn't like the g-diapers (leaking, etc) and geez it's only a week. I took the g-diapers back ($50) and got a pack of disposables and wipes ($16). It's the way to go for short term, I think. Thank you!
More Answers
M.S. answers from Minneapolis on September 03, 2009
G-diapers are great! I would use them all the time, but my husband hates dealing with the 'mess'. Usually, if you search craigslist, people post online coupons for the everyday pack, which is 4 liners, 4 g diapers (maybe 6?) and some of the absorbent liners. Depending the your accommodations on vacation, you could get by with 4-6 (also depending on how many diapers you typically go through in a day) or less and just wash them in the sink over night. And although they are more expensive, when you are done, you can always resell them, recouping some cost. Good luck!
K.M. answers from Minneapolis on September 03, 2009
Everything I have heard is that G-diapers leak...a lot. I have gotten that from many of my customers although I have never tried them myself. Have you thought about just doing prefolds and covers? Not hard to wash...can be done in a sink if you are stuck. There is a good article about traveling with cloth here. http://clothdiaperonline.com/traveling-with-cloth-diapers...
Good luck to you.
A.C. answers from Minneapolis on September 03, 2009
I personally would go with disposables on vacation as well. I find for those really messy diapers, the G-diapers just can't keep it in and a sink-wash for the cover does not do it at that point. I love the G-diapers but do not use them on vacation! Have fun!
M.H. answers from Minneapolis on September 02, 2009
Honestly, I would just do disposables for the week. I love my cloth (more than I should probably, lol) but for long-ish vacations without laundry access we just use disposables.
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