the last time i blogged about cloth diapers i was still pregnant. so i thought i would do a follow up post since i have been at it for 3 1/2 months now. i have several friends that are considering it, and in my infinite (ha) wisdom, i thought this might help. i wish i knew (or sortof knew...) someone that used cloth diapers, rather than just read about it from people in colorado i didn't know at all. so for those of you that aren't interested in cloth diapers- this is a dull post.
what i like about it: 1. it really is sortof like a hobby. i can't explain this any other way, it's just fun. and it's much easier than i thought it would be (even for stephen!) 2. environmentally friendly- this honestly wasn't a factor when i was deciding but i like that our diaper trash is minimal. 3. money- we have probably spent a total of $500 on cloth and i could spend more if i want, but i don't have to. i'm pretty sure i would have spent close to that by now on disposables. 4. they are cute. 5. B has only had diaper rash when she was in disposables. 6. she can go longer between changes- i like to change as frequently as she needs, but if she poops in a disposable i have to change it immediately, but in cloth she will be ok. this is especially helpful at night.
what i don't like: 1. we have a front loader washer. top loaders are better for cloth. but nbd. 2. cleaning them- this is also nbd, it would be a perfect world if you didn't have to clean them. 3. i have to stay on top of laundry- if i don't, no diapers. i do diaper laundry about every other day. 4. the smell. this was my BIGGEST concern when deciding if i wanted to do it. i won't lie like some people and say there is no smell. there is. we keep all our dirty diapers in a hanging cloth diaper pail in our bathroom in the basement. because this is also where we clean and wash the dipes, the room has a little funk to it. BUT when i light a candle, you really can't smell a thing. AND it's still not the funk you get with poop+disposables. 5. not everyone can change her diaper. we just make sure we have disposables for when someone else might change her. 6. out of town trips- when we go to my parents i still use them, but anywhere else i just use disposables so i am not toting around dirty diapers. those are the cons- but honestly, none of them are as big of a deal as i thought they would be.
what i use(ed):
Rumparooz G2 one size pocket- like it
bumGenius 4.0 one size pocket- love it
thirsties duo- like it
bumGenius all in one one size- don't like it but i am glad i have a few
flips diaper by bumGenius- like it
bumGenius 3.0 size xs- loved it, but it is about to be too small
lil joeys by rumparooz- they were ok, wouldn't recommend them.
kissaluvs fitted size xs- dislike.
prefolds- dislike
fuzzibunz one size pocket- dislike- this one might be better when she gets bigger
fuzzibunz size small pocket- dislike- ditto
velcro is easier, but snaps last longer- snaps are nbd once you get use to them. most diapers come in both.
if i had to do it over i would have bought one of each kind/brand i was considering and used them for a week or two and made my decision from there. i would however recommend having a variety and not just go with one brand- i think my favs will continue to change as she grows.
who should do cloth? anyone who wants to. if you don't think you'll enjoy it, i don't think it's worth it unless you need to do it to save money. but if you think you might enjoy it then you probably will.
any questions? :)
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