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Cloth Diapers
Asked by A.N. from San Francisco
on February 9, 2008
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I use g diapers(cloth, with a insert you can thow away). I now would like to try cloth, any recomendations, without useing a diaper service?
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- LOL - believe it or not, there are websites out there telling you how to sew cloth diapers out of old flannel shirts. even tying receiving blankets up as a flat di...
- Aslee, Tiny Tots also has a store in Campbell where you can ask questions, touch the diapers, compare, and check out all the different methods and supplies. They are v...
- Hello, I am using Motherease cloth diapers for my 6 month old son, and I love them! they are a one size diaper with lots of different snaps to fit a growing baby up u...
Cloth Diapers?
Asked by A.C. from Phoenix
on September 2, 2008
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I have a 4 week old baby and have been thinking about using cloth diapers. I am wondering if anyone has used them, your experiences, the brands that you liked the bes...
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- I used them with my oldest an loved them. They make them really easy now too with a liner already built in. Lots of mom sell them online and you can get really good ...
- I haven't personally used them, but I know that Luna Blue Baby Boutique in Gilbert sells them. They are located at Val Vista and Williamsfield. I know they do a wo...
- I had a diaper service that I LOVED! It was only 12.50 per week and they use no chemicals. They are called Bare Care Diaper Service. My kids never had diaper rash or a...
Allergic to Disposable Diapers?
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on February 22, 2010
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Our daughter has broken out about 6 times in the past 8 months with severe welts. This started when she was in cloth diapers and then later in disposable diapers. We...
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- When my son was a baby, he was allergic to Pampers and Luvs diapers. We switched to Huggies and he didn't have any reactions. I was told to get generic but when I wen...
- My kiddos' bottoms were definitely 'brand-loyal' lol. As for cloth diapers, my firstborn's bottom fared best with a pocket diaper (the wicking action of that inner la...
- Long story short : My son turned out to be allergic to WIPES (bleeding terrible rashes). Oddly, the more 'hypoallergenic' the more he was allergic to them. As soon...
Overnight Diapers
Asked by K.G. from Washington DC
on January 4, 2008
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Hi, My 13-month old son has soaked through his diaper and pjs the last four nights and as a result has been waking up at 5:45am. Needless to say, I'm not happy!!! I...
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- I've used something called "diaper doublers". I've only seen them in Food Lion. Kind of just like a little pad. So that might help provide some extra absorbency. I hav...
- K., We had the same problem with our son Nicholas, who is now just 3 (still in diapers...grrr) and now our six month old boy Aidan. A friend of mine recommended Do...
- I totally agree with using the diaper doublers, they have been really making life with my boys dryer. If you can't find them at the store I found them on this site: ht...
Cloth Diapers Smelling Really Bad...
Asked by J.G. from Dallas
on September 4, 2008
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Help! I am a first time cloth-diapering mom. We've been cloth diapering for about 4 months now, and the smell is becoming unbearable. Am I doing something wrong? I ...
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- I've heard putting plain white vinegar in with your detergent neutralizes the amonia smell. I don't know exactly how much, maybe a cup for a full load. I do it when ...
- J., I would recommend using baking soda or some type of detergent that will aid in the smell and wash them in hot water. I think the bleach is fine and if you think i...
- My 24year old daughter wore only cloth. Your best friend is Borax!!! First, set up a pail that has a solution of water and Borax. After any solid waste is rinsed out i...
Cloth Diapers
Asked by K.G. from Kansas City
on July 1, 2008
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I have a friend who is considering using cloth diapers for her 3rd baby but we don't know anyone personally done besides our parents. I was wondering if there was any...
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- I have not used cloth diapers, but I wish my husband would let me. The new cloth diapers are awesome!! There is a store in downtown Lee's Summit (can't remember the ...
- Used cloth for 3 of 5 kids. The only reason the other 2 did not, was having them in daycare. most child care including church nurseries do not allow cloth, due to sa...
- My mother babysits my son while my husband and I work. He is almost 3 now but while in diapers, my mother preferred to use cloth diapers. She used those on my siblin...
Husband Is Freaking Out About Surprise Pregnancy
Asked by A.P. from Tulsa
on March 28, 2009
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Hello Mommies...
I just found out 2 days ago that I am pregnant with number 3. I am thrilled, but my husband, well, not so much. We have a 7 1/2 year old girl in ...
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- Hey A., I am feeding our surprise #3 as I am writing this. My husband had the exact same reaction, and he talked about every worse case scenario that there possibl...
- Sometimes when a man has everything "figured out" in his head, and a surprise like this happens, it takes a while for them to be ok with it. I don't know if you are Ch...
- Been there done that with the feelings of being excited about a new pregnancy and husband being the complete opposite. He absolutely LOOOOVES this baby with all his h...
Poop Leaking up My Babies Back
Asked by K.S. from St. Louis
on December 16, 2007
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My son is 11 weeks old, he weighs about 12 lbs and he is 25 inches long, he is breastfed. I'm using Pampers Baby Dry diapers in SIZE 2. The problem I'm having is that ...
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- Hello, I have no advice. Only to say, I have two children, both were breastfed and both had poop up the back. All I can say is always bring lots of extra clothes. With...
- Pampers and Luvs suck or at least they did for me. I used Huggies and didn't have too many problems with them.
- Leaks are going to happen. I had a pink shirt that for the first few months of my son's life, he leaked something or spit up on every time I wore it. It is amazing h...
Food Budget Monthly
Asked by C.G. from Washington DC
on May 26, 2009
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Hi Mommy's-
I am trying to build a compelling case to my husband to stay home after my second child is born in December. I make very good money and it would be alot ...
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- We eat out ONLY once a week and at that, with a 3.5yo and 1.5yo, tend to go to only the "kid friendly" places which aren't as expensive. That said, I do alot of cooki...
- Wow - you've already got some excellent advice! I wanted to add that I, too, stay at home and have even before our kids were born (we're a family of 4 now). My husba...
- You've gotten some great responses-this is clearly a hot topic and one I was interested in following. We are a family of 4 and spend about $150-$175/week on groceri...
