should I keep my 9 year old, large capacity washing machine, that works awesomley perfect, matches my dryer too OR trade for a 1 year old, smaller size, digital, energy efficient, front loader? I have both of them, which one should I keep?
Were a family of 4. The newer one claims to be anti bacterial and all. Iv never used it, but i bought it super cheap from someone who hadnt yet sold it and was moving today. I could sell it and profit about 300$. Wheres as my old one I would sell for 100$ if i traded. I dont need the extra money, I want the best washer for my family.
For me i guess the real delema is is size. My old one is 3.5 cu and the new one is 2.5 cu feet. I do LOTS of laundry already, like 3-4 loads a day. So is the new one more efficient? Can i pack same amount of clothes and theyll come out clean? Another pain with the new one is, its a front loader. I used washable diapers and usually dump the pail in my original top loader, spin then wash. With a front loader there would be no more dumping, I would have to shimmy diapers lol.
I have been cloth-diapering my little one for 17 months now and night time has never been an issue. Recently, she has become an EXTREMELY heavy wetter at night… and in the morning, she is smelly and seemingly uncomfortable from sitting in her "stay-dry" diaper. I have always just put her in a Bumgenius pocket diaper with the regular insert and the infant insert as a doubler and we have never had any issues. I bought her a Kissaluvs wool cover and a home made night time fitted diaper. The results were GREAT. No stink at all.. and the combination was bullet-proof BUT I was not impressed with the fitted diaper "stay-dry" claims. Her bottom was soaking wet. I have considered ordering a Baby Beehinds night time nappy. Any thoughts..? Or other suggestions? I haven’t seen any reviews for this diaper and don’t want to buy them blind.. as they are pretty pricey.
Also..
If you don’t cloth diaper, I don’t want to hear about how I should just put her in a disposable. I have my reasons for using cloth and don’t want your criticism. I respect your parenting decisions and I deserve the same.
I don’t want to hear about how I should be potty training, either. I have a new baby coming in two weeks. Now isn’t the time for two huge changes.
Not trying to be snippy.. but this is mostly what I got last time I asked this question.
Thanks!
My daughter is on the verge of being on the move. I cloth diaper mainly using kissaluvs or prefolds and thirsties wraps. Will these continue to work as well once she’s moving a bit more. I can’t come to love the BumGenius as much because of the long drying time.
So I haven’t ordered anything yet, but I think I’m starting to narrow it down. I’d appreciate any feedback on how well my dream stash might pan out in reality. I’m trying to cover most everything from newborn to potty time here.
6 kissaluvs hybrid OS contour dipes
6 flip diaper OS covers (I’ve only seen rave reviews, I’d like to rely on these as our primary covers, plus in a pinch we could use the bio-d inserts)
18 Indian prefolds, infants size (hoping we can use on NB, too?)
1 dozen Medium size unbleached flats (backup or maybe I’ll love it, also to fold for inserts or lay under baby, etc.)
12 Bumgenius 3.0 OS–so we could go about 50/50 prefold w cover/AIO
handful snappies
some flushable liners just for convenience/ditto a pack flip inserts
diaper sprayer would be nice
wipes
I’m thinking this will cost around 0 and will hopefully last from newbie to potty champ.
How could I round it out or do I have unnecessary items here? Throw in some dappi pants? Just order the larger prefolds now, too? Maybe some mommy made wool wraps/pants, too. Do I need soakers/doublers or can we just stuff prefolds, plus the BGs come w/ nb and tot inserts.
What do you think, do I have my bases covered here? It sure has been on my mind a lot lately.
My husband and I have decided to cloth diaper our first child, who will be arriving in late November.
Right now I have about 30 or so cloth diapers of various kinds to try, including about 15 pocket diapers (babyland brand) and inserts, 4 All-In-Ones (Homemade and Bella Bottoms), 5 one-size Flip diaper covers with Stay-dry liners, 3 size small velcro PUL diaper covers and 3 or 4 fitted diapers. I’m planning on buying some prefolds and snappis to try, and I also just felted 4 wool sweaters to make wool soakers out of (I found a free pattern online).
But when our little girl is newborn and still has her umbilical cord stump, I’m not sure what diapers would work best. I do NOT want to use disposables, and I hear Kissaluvs size 0 work well, but they are SUPER expensive. The cheapest I’ve found them is .50 each (used) plus shipping. I can sew, and would be happy to make some diapers, if I knew what I was doing, but I feel kind of lost.
Can I use prefolds and covers for the first 3 or so weeks while she still has her umbilical cord, or will it rub her cord? If I can use prefolds, will the wool soaker covers be better, or the PUL? Should I just make some fitted diapers with the cord section cut out? Any advice from cloth-experienced mamas would be appreciated!
Bummis Diaper Covers are your durable, waterproof solution to pin-less modern diapering. They feature velcro closures, fantastically adjustable fit, and super cute prints! This video shows just how easy they are to use with fitted or prefold diapers.
Cloth diapering can be quick, simple and pin-free using our contoured fitted Snugglebottoms diaper (the non-velcro version shown here) and a velcro-closing Nikky diaper cover!
The Marvel is a fitted, with a designer print cotton outer, a microfiber soaker inner, and an OBV liner which is all that touches baby’s skin. it is trim and light, but is super absorbent. It is wonderful for day and nighttime use.
I just got a dozen new Kissaluvs size 1 in the mail and am wondering if I should return them for a size 2. My son is 18 lbs, just 8 months and is long waisted. I am used to a higher rise on the BG3s. Medium Bummis covers fit with lots of room to grow. He wears a 9 or 12 month Carter’s onesie but a 6-9 month pants if that helps for reference. I just don’t want to keep them if he will out grow them really quickly but I also do not want to exchange for 2s if he won’t fit in them either. Can anyone help me determine if these will work or not?
