I started using my collection of cloth diapers this week!! I gathered a mismatch variety from craigslist, my baby shower, and a sale at a
Sprout Soup. We have a few Bum Genius, Fuzzibunz, & Apple Cheeks. I have the most
Apple Cheeks, which are by far the cutest. BUT i have discovered a few drawbacks that make me sad. First they are a 2 size diaper, meaning two sizes should should fit bby up until potty training. The Size 1 diaper goes from 7 lbs-to around 20 lbs. Mia weighs approx. 9.5 lbs and at almost 9 weeks is far from being a super chunky babe. The Size 1
Apple Cheeks squeeze her lil thighs and leave pretty serious red marks. Not sure if this is to be expected from all cloth diapers or not. 2nd draw back , I can't wash them with any diapers tht have velcro b/c they snag the super soft fleece & leave the Apple Cheeks looking ragged. This means an extra load of cloth diaper washing just for 6 diapers, not really efficient unless I buy a ton more Apples. I hesitate b/c of the squeezy thigh issue.
Next up for Cloth Diaper 101 I learned you need special detergent and special diaper cream.
WARNING: Most diaper creams will harm your cloth diapers!!! After some research I chose California Baby, which you can get at Target. Woot. Also, I started off detergent wise w/
Rockin Green. How can I pass up the Mighty Mighty Marshmallow scent??
I will post more as we continue to use & learn about cloth:)
2 comments:
Too funny, I was just prepping a CD post, too! That really stinks about the red marks. Ada's diapers are all one-sizes and so far I've been able to adjust them to prevent her from getting anything too different than the marks she'd get from disposables. (By the way, she just started fitting into size 2's if you wanted any reference). I can't wait to use the rocking green detergent. Thanks for the tip! I'm also thinking about getting some of the odor preventers that they sell. I'd also recommend stripping at least once a month. I'm so glad we're both doing this at the same time - I can't wait for more tips!!
Love it! I have never heard of Apple Cheeks...I'lll have to check them out. Although with Claire almost being potty trained, I'm not in the market to buy any more (but I still like to look!). That's too bad about the red marks, I had that problem a little bit with the GroVia brand and I had to make some adjustments for little Ian's chunky legs. I have also never heard of the diaper cream you mentioned! I just have always put them in disposables when we needed to use cream (which has only been a few times with Claire and never with Ian). I have heard cloth diaper babies don't get as many diaper rashes. So thanks for the tips! :)
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