As the cost of diapers increases by the week, and my girlie is nowhere near potty training (she's only 16.5 months), we are planning to switch to cloth diapers very soon. I may have tried this from the beginning, had it not been for the horror stories my mother and others of her generation have passed down.
I asked one of my friends from college for information, since she exclusively used cloth diapers for her daughter who is now almost completely potty trained. She had some excellent suggestions and references for me. After reading and researching, I'm excited to make the switch as soon as our budget allows!
I thought I'd pass this along for any of you who have considered cloth diapering and don't know how to start, or who are looking for ways to save money/help the environement.
First, I'd suggest checking out the tutorial at Jillian's Drawers. This easy-to-understand tutorial goes through reasons for using cloth, how to start, how to clean, cost comparison, and many other things. It's really helped take the anxiety out of it for me!
Next, Abby's Lane has a great selection of cloth diapering products - whether you're interested in prefolds & covers, AIOs, pocket diapers, or swim diapers. (See? Before I read that tutorial, none of that would've made sense to me.) They also have free shipping on orders over $50.
It's a good idea to check out Diaper Swappers as well; you can get gently used cloth diapering products here. This would be an especially good idea if you're not sure what style of cloth diaper you'd like to use. Buy it used, try it out, and go from there.
My experienced friend also recommended that I start with minimal supplies - a dozen prefolds, a few different styles of covers, and a pocket diaper or two. That way I won't be stuck with something I really don't like.
I hope this information will help you! I'll be sure to post more once we make the switch - I can't wait! (WFMW is usually posted at Rocks in my Dryer. Since Shannon's in Uganda, Melanie of Don't Try This At Home is guest-hosting.)
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3 comments:
Totally off-topic, but...how is your cousin doing? I am trying to update my prayer requests.
Or...you can do it the way I did it...a diaper service!
I do have to say, though, that I only did it that way with our second child and only for the first 6 months. And my mom and dad picked up the tab for that. She knew we would be spending tons on diapers since our oldest was only 11 months (and one day) when our second was born.
I think it is great that you are going to do this and I have recommended it to everyone.
It is not as messy and time consuming as I thought it would be. Even after the diaper service.
Hey Jeni,
I tried to comment below, but my connection got stuck. Please email me by responding to this comment. I have something for you. It will bless you, I hope!
I will be praying for you, Jeni for the things you mentioned and for blessing on your life. I ,too, struggle with losing weight. But a day at a time, I am climbing out of the pit I have dug. I struggle mainly with discipline. And daily I pray for the Lord to teach me how to walk in a healthy way.
Much love,
holly
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