tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618654695091245826.post6569056031323040359..comments2024-02-18T18:22:15.815-07:00Comments on Running on Sunshine ☀: Why I cloth diaperJoannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11368130517296680371noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618654695091245826.post-62343387206006904702012-12-18T09:15:06.394-07:002012-12-18T09:15:06.394-07:00Hi Bridget!!
I'm happy to answer any cloth dia...Hi Bridget!!<br />I'm happy to answer any cloth diaper questions :)<br /><br />1. I chose Sunbabys because they were the easiest and best bang for the buck... $60 for 12 shipped, tax included any prints you want. There are tons of different kinds, but these work best for us http://simplemom.net/4-cloth-diapering-choices-defined/ (here is a link to different kinds)<br /><br />2.bumgenious is a bit better quality hence why they're more pricey, so for nighttime when you go a long stretch without changing the diaper, they hold better than the sunbaby.We have 4 of them and just use them at night<br /><br />3. yes we have stripped our diapers and all we did was soak them in the tub with some baking soda and vinegar. The reason for it, they started to get a bit stinky and leaky. Stripping removes any excess detergent residue and they are back to being stink & leak free<br /><br />4. ha liquid poop is always fun. I never knew this until I started cloth diapering but the sun bleaches out stains, it works like magic it still amazes me everytime. No matter how stained...if you leave the diaper in the sun to dry the stain will be gone.<br /><br />5. We have traveled to NY with Sienna and we did not bring our cloth diapers only because we had a suitcase limit and couldnt waste the room on diapers,but next time I'm going to MAKE room no matter what. I hated using the disposables, and was so glad to return home and back to our CDs. As far as going out, I just have a plastic bag in my car handy and toss it in there and just bring it home<br /><br />6. As long as diapers are changed regularly there shouldnt be rashes, her butt has been red before if she goes too long without a change but never a rash and I dont use any creams...another perk of CDs is early potty training when babies get older the realize when they pee they can feel the wetness and they dont like it which makes them eager to potty train sooner. My siblings and I were all cloth diapered and my mom said we were potty trained by 1.5 - I'll take it!<br /><br />hope that answers your questions, anything else you think of - ask :) good luck!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368130517296680371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618654695091245826.post-68864219155373217562012-12-18T06:32:46.515-07:002012-12-18T06:32:46.515-07:00I have a few questions on cloth diapering and thou...I have a few questions on cloth diapering and thougth I would comment again with them and it might help other woman with the same questions:<br /><br />1. How did you choose Sunbaby diapers?<br />2. How did you choose bumgenious for overnight daipers?<br />3. Have you had to 'strip' the diapers yet?<br />4. Do the stains come out of the diapers from blowouts or liquid poop?<br />5. Do you travel with cloth diapers?<br />6. I've read some people still get dipaer rash with cloth diapers, have you just gotten lucky or do you feel like you do something that prevents this?<br /><br />Thank you again for this post and answer my questions if you get time! I really appreciate it!!!!Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11469051115684428513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618654695091245826.post-53988280399822949762012-12-11T20:35:20.006-07:002012-12-11T20:35:20.006-07:00You have definitely changed my perspective on clot...You have definitely changed my perspective on cloth diapering, and that fact about the chemical used in tampons (also used in diapers) just scared me right then and there. Definitely want to use cloth diapers when the time comes (I think my mom did cloth diapering on me, too, lol)<br /><br />Just a curious questions though: What happens when you travel (or traveled with Sienna)? Did you do cloth diapering through flights and airport layovers/transfers, etc? I just give credit to any parent/family that travels with babies, hauling diapers and pampers around, kudos to you!!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618654695091245826.post-54099942335203241522012-12-11T19:51:17.160-07:002012-12-11T19:51:17.160-07:00I have strongly considereing doing cloth diaper fo...I have strongly considereing doing cloth diaper for our baby due in June. Need to do my research so I have a strong case to present to husband that it's the best option. We will also both be working parents so it worries me that whichever daycare we choose, they won't allow. Fingers crossed everything works out the way I want it to.Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11469051115684428513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618654695091245826.post-412718981135275012012-12-11T19:19:12.984-07:002012-12-11T19:19:12.984-07:00I cloth diaper, too and love reading about other m...I cloth diaper, too and love reading about other mamas who share my love of a fluffy butt! I didn't start with Elena until she was 5 months. What did you find worked best for newborns? I'm dying to try Sunbaby's...that's a great deal. I'll have to check it out! Thanks :) You have such fun prints! Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782533450751702438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618654695091245826.post-67996250292033248522012-12-11T16:30:20.546-07:002012-12-11T16:30:20.546-07:00There are many solutions to fixing the smell, but ...There are many solutions to fixing the smell, but if the diapers are kept in a closed wetbag they're should be no odor, if there is..a drop of lavender or tea tree oil does the trick I've heard from friends...poopy diapers were a breeze when she was on breast milk only, now they're a bit more stinky but we kinda just shake it off in the toilet...sounds gross, but its something that becomes so normal. Any other questions, feel free to ask :)Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368130517296680371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618654695091245826.post-77775304234753227402012-12-11T16:10:20.419-07:002012-12-11T16:10:20.419-07:00haha amen to that!! haha amen to that!! Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368130517296680371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618654695091245826.post-1326964520386953602012-12-11T15:54:05.373-07:002012-12-11T15:54:05.373-07:00I am so proud of you mamma, you're such an ins...I am so proud of you mamma, you're such an inspiration. I was cloth diapered as a baby and my mum said she used to love hanging the little nappies out to dry on the washing line and having them smell like fresh laundry (not for long though I bet! Haha!). Me and Woody always said we will cloth diaper - for all your reasons. It worked for so many years, why choose the lazy option? (No offense to those who use disposables - everyone has their reasons and I fully respect that.) Saira Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11838116390200324278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618654695091245826.post-55509786671753384272012-12-11T14:28:38.651-07:002012-12-11T14:28:38.651-07:00Seeing that picture makes me feel SOO guilty for n...Seeing that picture makes me feel SOO guilty for not cloth diapering... I always thought I would cloth diaper until I had a friend that did... & nothing against her, but her house smelled like urine because of them. Do you have that problem at all? Are poopy diapers hard to clean? Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16548007175683512785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618654695091245826.post-45654313518669044902012-12-11T13:43:12.897-07:002012-12-11T13:43:12.897-07:00Loved this post! We cloth diaper as well (just dur...Loved this post! We cloth diaper as well (just during the day). I still love it for the most part, but 20 months in I'm getting a little burned out on the laundry :) Melissa @ i carry your hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270228205056490575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618654695091245826.post-73924874992799933212012-12-11T11:11:00.544-07:002012-12-11T11:11:00.544-07:00We cloth diaper for all of the same reasons but I ...We cloth diaper for all of the same reasons but I would have to say that the cuteness factor was a main contributor to our final decision. How can you not LOVE all those adorable (and environment friendly) prints! ;)<br /><br />I was reading your previous post about having the Christmas blues and my suggestion would be to take Sienna to meet Santa ASAP! I wasn’t really feeling the Christmas spirit at first this year with everything we have going on, but once I watched Grace take pictures with Santa looking all cute in her holiday dress, I felt like the season officially started! Wishing you all a happy holiday :)More Than Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12481524913587270637noreply@blogger.com