Let me first start with saying in the past couple of years, cloth diapering has come a long way! Parents can choose to go inexpensive and lose a bit of convenience, or spend a little more and gain a ton of convenience. Unfortunately, because of the multitude of cloth diaper makers it means there are a lot of different cuts. It's like buying jeans. A size 8 at the Gap is different than Levi's. Without knowing what our l'il peanut looks like it would be hard getting the perfect fit. With that said, we plan** on using prefolds with snappis, and covers for the first three or so months and then follow up with BumGenious 3.0's until potty training. Here's what they look like: (**plans always change!)
0-3 months: Prefolds with snappis and covers. Prefolds are very inexpensive, very absorbant, but not waterproof so they need a waterproof cover. At http://www.greenmountaindiapers.com/diapers.htm the prefolds are $21 per dozen and we'll need 3 dozen with a newborn.
Snappis are used instead of pins.
Covers are usually around $10-12 and we'll need about 6. They have some of the cutest prints!!
Tim was a bit nervous and once I showed him a video from youtube, we left the nervousness behind. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCPGsB8k5sM&feature=related or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG34ZlU0nG8
2. After the newborn stage, we can start using an one-size diaper that will be perfect until potty training! These BumGenius 3.0's look easy and convenient! Adding additional inserts add absorption when needed. Let's hope our peanut will fit into these!
What to do with the dirty dipes? Take off, #1 and newborn #2 go in waterproof pail liner until washing. Once the baby starts on solids, #2's need to be flushed into the toilet. We can use rice liners to make this job easier - they go right into the toilet as well! No rinsing, scrubbing, or soaking! Bag, diapers, and cloth wipes all go in.
For day trips or outings, dirty dipes go into a wet bag:
All in all, the best laid plans could change, and we're excited to explore all the possibilities! I love all the bum fluff!
What to do with the dirty dipes? Take off, #1 and newborn #2 go in waterproof pail liner until washing. Once the baby starts on solids, #2's need to be flushed into the toilet. We can use rice liners to make this job easier - they go right into the toilet as well! No rinsing, scrubbing, or soaking! Bag, diapers, and cloth wipes all go in.
For day trips or outings, dirty dipes go into a wet bag:
All in all, the best laid plans could change, and we're excited to explore all the possibilities! I love all the bum fluff!
Sounds like a great plan! I didn't have the ambition to do this with Gianna but maybe I can learn from you and try with the next one.
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