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I'm looking to use cloth diapers when my babe is born- have any recommendations for the best type? ... do the "one-size" variety work?... What is the best washing method? etc.
14 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]From NY here... just read an article in the New York Times, that there are no cloth diaper services in Manhattan and the one in Jersey is about to shut down, because of the Huggies/Pampers competition; not enough folks using cloth. Huggies & Pampers used a great deal of lobbying $$$ & advertising to make consumers think that the environment would be okay - plus we're such a society that wants everything to be convenient that parents fell for it hook, line & sinker. Good luck finding a company.
[ Reply | Options ]I'm in Chicago- there seems to be a movement here towards cloth. Some boutique baby stores carry the fancy varieties... but there don't seem to be cleaning services here either! I was hoping to wash at home-I have a friend that does it... but she's tougher than i am so was looking for some encouragement and pointers
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I live in Atlanta and cloth diaper, along with many of my friends. I use BumGenius One Size and like them other friends like the sized. I've also heard Happy Hieny One Size are good. I just wanted to save money. Its really not necessary to have a diaper service, its just another load of laundry every few days. The one sized diapers will just look bulky one your baby for a little while. Personally I have a very skinny baby, so using the cloth diapers was the only way to keep his pants up! Go for it!
[ Reply | Options ]Thanks!! How many of the one size did you buy? Are they "all-in-one" or did you buy the diaper and the "plastic" outter as well? How are they holding up over time? Do you find you have lots of leaks? I am interested in saving money too- the environmental benefits are a plus!
[ Reply | Options ]np: i actually read that if you count up the energy wasted in washing the cloth diapers is equivalent to using disposables...or something like that. if you use a service, you have to think of the car/gas used to drive around, pick up the diapers, then drop it back off again. and a lot of water is used to wash the cloth diapers bc they have to be washed really thoroughly. so i think the environmental factor is not as good as people think. however, it will save you money, esp if you wash yourself and its great for the baby's skin!!
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Hi, I was eight years old when we used diapers for my sister. I would change and wash her diapers at 8! We didn't have a washing machine, so we had to hand wash. The diapers weren't special, it's just really about how you fold them. You can get them at Cookies department store. The great thing about cloth diapers is that it's cotton and washable were as the regular pampers are treated with chlorine and burn babies when it reacts with their urine. Eco diapers cost an arm, a leg and a baby. Another draw back is that diaper pins aren't as strong anymore (that could p*ss you off some) but other than that you should be fine. Especially, if it's just one baby, why not!
[ Reply | Options ]In case you're still reading, I also live in Atlanta and agree with above poster. The washing is amazingly easy. There are different methods, but I just toss them in the machine and wash them once on cold, then once on hot, then put them in the dryer. I have 18 diapers and so wash them every other day (keeping six clean to use on wash day). I use "pocket" diapers, which have the cover sewn on and you stuff the absorbent piece into a pocket. Most of my friends use BumGenius but I prefer Happy Heiny (little less bulky on my db). The one-size are economical but they are definitely bulky on the little ones. (I just got used to it.) Or if you will have more kids, you could get the not-one-size diapers and plan to use them on the next db. I like Fuzzy Buns sized diapers. I've heard the BumGenius velcro doesn't last for two kids. I haven't heard this for Happy Heiny. My db is only four mos, so I can't speak to how long the diapers hold up.
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I've had great luck with g-diapers. You buy cloth outer pants (few pair) which come with plastic liners (all washable). You insert a pad each use which is biodegradable. You can flush the poopy ones, compost the pee, or toss all in the trash and it will still break down quickly They have a very user friendly website.
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