We're trying out cloth diapers and reusable wipes.
Pros: spending less on diapers and wipes, environmentally friendly, easier to clean than I expected, and once I learned to fold them properly they're quite absorbent. I moisten the reusable wipes and store them in a wipe warmer and use a natural solution from Kissaluvs for cleansing. I purchased all supplies (except the warmer, it was a gift) from Green Mountain Diapers . They had fast shipping and TONS of information on their site (it was recommended to me). We use Clotheez prefold diapers and have 3 covers-one from Bummi's (the super brite), one from Thirsty's, and one from Bum Genius. I do use a pail I bought at Home Depot (originally for another project) and rinse dirty diapers in the laundry room sink which we do not use for food. They get a wash in cold, then a wash in hot. The covers eliminate the need for giant safety pins (scary).
Cons: Clothes don't fit as well. The diapers are a bit bulkier and give Eleanor some ghetto booty. I still send disposables to parent's day out and church. Though if she's with me, I'll take and extra clothee and cover and I have a wet bag for her diaper bag. Start up cost was an $80 investment, and we will have to get into larger sizes once she reaches the 30 lb mark (but that is a long way off).
All in all, I'd say it is a good thing so far. We'll see how legit the savings is once the water bill comes through!
Picture time! Sorry for the repeats, FB friends.
2 comments:
She is looking gorgeous. We were given some left over gDiapers, but we haven't used them yet. I can see the covers causing ghetto booty as well :)
You are a remarkable woman! Not only to try cloth nappies but to think that they're not too much trouble. And this fb friend does not mind at all looking at pics of Eleanor.
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