 Re: Cloth diapers?
we changed over to cloth diapers when DD#2 was about 18 months old. We used Fuzzi Bunz, and I love them.
I have a pretty large stash, because I did not want to have to wash daily. Most of these I bought used, from diaperswappers.com, or from Ebay. I do have about 14 that I bought brand new as well.
I use cloth wipes with them as well ... baby washclothes, and ordered a baby wipe solution from Booty Cubes.
It's expensive upfront, but the longer you use them, the cheaper the cost. You could also use them for more than one child. The resale value is relatively high, if they are well cared for.
It took me a while to get into a washing routine, so we started out just part time with the diapers. Now, I have it down pat, so we are full time CD folks. I will CD the new babies, but not for a few months.
Wash routine for us:
cold water soak over night .. I usually put in a capfull of bleach.
Next morning, let water drain, then do a hot water wash with Oxyclean, and Arm and Hammer Essentials (green liquid stuff)
Off to the dryer, and we're done. I usually stuff them after they come out of the dryer .. saves me from having to do it when I'm ready to change Rachel.
I use a kitchen size garbage can with lid, for my dry pail. I have 2 WAHM ies diaper pail liners, and 2 WAHMies wetbags for carrying dirty/wet diapers home. This way, you always have one clean and ready to go.  |