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Help! What Is the Best Cloth Diaper for Newborns and Infants?
Read all 24 responses: "Hi! Trying to figure out what cloth diapers to use for our newborn (when he arrives). There are so many options and it's quite ...
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- Dydee Diapers is AWESOME. I highly recommend them. They make it SO easy and bearable to use cloth diapers.
- I used Bumpkins All-in-ones. You can use a flushable poop liner that goes in the toilet. If you are using them exclusively you need about 15 and they are expensive ($1...
- I've heard that prefolds give you the best fit for newborns. I started cloth with my baby at 7 months old and we use gdiapers which have been great. We even use cloth...
Cloth Diapering Advice for Newborn
I started cloth diapering when my 2nd child was 6 months. I am due w/ Baby #3 in 5 weeks, and was wondering if anyone had any reccomendations for which ...
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- We've done cloth diapers for both of my girls (2.5 years and 5 mos). For the newborn stage, I did prefolds - which ARE really easy and VERY inexpensive. You just need ...
- Hi L.~ We cloth diapered DS2 from the beginning...bought a variety of diapers & covers to try. We bought 2 dozen infant prefolds, 6 small size contour diapers, 2 new...
- I cloth diapered my newborn from the time she was about 2 weeks old. She was 8 and a half pounds at birth. I loved the BumGenius All In One diapers. Either the one siz...
Cloth Diapering
Read all 18 responses: "I am looking into cloth diapers for my twins, and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on a specific brand and how they ...
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- I have been using Bum Genius on my 13 month old daughter since she was about 2 months old and I LOVE them. They never leak and they are so easy to use and to wash. I...
- A., Well, it looks like a bunch of bumGenius! lovers here! And that includes me- I have used the bumGenius! one-size on my daughter since birth (she was a big baby- s...
- I've been using prefolds with Wonder-Wraps adjustable covers. They work well. I've never had a blow-out, and only occasionally a leak overnight. So one factor to consi...
Switched to Cloth Diapers and Now Has Diaper Rash.
Read all 14 responses: "This past Sunday we switched my daughter to Bum Genius 3.0 cloth diapers. We are using Seventh Generation detergent.
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- There are so many possibilities. Teething tends to cause a rash just before teeth come in for us. Think about any new foods or drinks that she may have had last couple...
- Hi C.! Just on a side note, are you sure it's not a yeast infection? I thought my son just had diaper rash, but I took him to the dr. yesterday and it tured out to b...
- Some kids are sensitive to the suedecloth in Bumgenius diapers, as someone has also mentioned. Another possibility could be detergent sensitivity (it can just show up...
Seeking Advice About Cloth Diapering
Read all 9 responses: "I am going to try the cloth diapering thing with my new baby in April and was wondering if anyone has any advice or do's and don'ts.
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- We use cloth diapers and the bummi whisper wraps. They have been working great and actually smell less gross than disposable. That was a pleasent suprise for us! We al...
- Also, if you're interested, Toys R Us and Babies R Us make cloth diaper liners. My daughter goes to daycare, so the only time I use cloth diapers are when she has a re...
- L., I went this route, too. It's work. Lots and LOTS of work, but it's worth it. You save tons of money! I wouldn't try to make your own diapers because there ar...
Cloth Diapering
Read all 6 responses: "My daughter is nearly 6 mos old and I'd really like to get into cloth diapering, but we're always on the go and need something easy ...
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- I've been cloth diapering with my third child and love it. I wish I had done this with my first 2! I did a lot of research. There is a great website that gives all ...
- I have a friend that uses, sells, and makes cloth diapers. She would be more than happy to answer any of your questions about the cloth diapers. The website is www.beb...
- I haven't used either, however, from all the cloth diapering moms I know, I wouldn't get AIOs they take forever to wash and dry because they are so thick so you need m...
Do Wool Diaper Covers for Cloth Work?
Read all 11 responses: "I am looking to cloth diaper our next baby and I want to use wool, but I'm afraid it will leak all over and I'll still have a wet ...
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- Hello, I have used both wool & PUL covers. I have some WAHM made wool soakers and also some Stacinator snap stretch wool covers that I really like. I wash them in...
- Wow, I'm surprised that these cloth-diapering mamas haven't heard of wool covers! They are everywhere. They are great, no itch, scratch, OR rash. Lanolizing does wo...
- Years ago I used wool diaper covers from Japan and I do not recall that they leaked at all.
Soap for Cloth Diapers
Read all 40 responses: "I am swichting to cloth diapers at teh first of the month and am not sure what knid of ditergent i should be useing.
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- Good info on detergents for cloth diapers. http://www.pinstripesandpolkadots.com/detergentchoices.htm
- I wash all my kids clothes in Dreft or Ivory Snow, they do not have any harsh additives
- If you are using cloth diapers, the soap in them can cause diaper rash. I recommend: 1. Give a pre-rinse. 2. Wash diapers with 1/2 cup water softener (Borax in gree...
Cloth Diapers for Newborn
Read all 15 responses: "I have been looking into using cloth diapers for my 2nd child, due next month. I am planning on breastfeeding again and wondering ...
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- I don't know. . . you already have a two year old and two small ones to care for can be challenging, especially if the 2 year old isn't potty trained yet. Is the 2 ye...
- Hi M., Congrats for wanting to cloth diaper and breastfeed! You're child will surely be happy about your choices, making things more comfortable and safe for him/he...
- I started cloth diapering my oldest when I was about 6 months pregnant with number 2. My oldest was 18 months old at the time. It was super easy. When number two wa...
Cloth Diapering -- Best Diaper Pail?
Read all 13 responses: "I am due with my first in February and am planning to use Bum Genius 3.0s. What's the best diaper pail out there for cloth diapers?
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- Hi R., I don't use a diaper pail at all. It's better to get a "wet bag" and you can get them at Peapod's in St. Paul. Its about $20 or $30 but it holds the odors ...
- Hi R., I use a medium sized plastic trash can with lid (from Target) and put a plug-in refill (not in the plug-in dispenser) at the bottom. I bought two liners fro...
- I second what Jill had to say about the Target garbage can and having a dry pail.
