tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364708603593100884.post4188610594640616339..comments2023-08-06T23:10:47.574-07:00Comments on A Good Egg: The Diapering DilemmaSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05323373273366929886noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364708603593100884.post-23291267481450492902010-01-18T15:25:25.793-08:002010-01-18T15:25:25.793-08:00Um, that would be ME that "me" has refer...Um, that would be ME that "me" has referred your post to! <br /><br />Anyway, what a great post! I like the bum genious diapers, and might order one to see what they are like. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your research!Paula Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11545620300368378897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364708603593100884.post-91746612943470181082010-01-18T12:52:53.329-08:002010-01-18T12:52:53.329-08:00Another pg IVF'er was asking about cloth diape...Another pg IVF'er was asking about cloth diapering so I referred her to this post!Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07923049494756911105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364708603593100884.post-74630030086102665382010-01-16T17:41:57.665-08:002010-01-16T17:41:57.665-08:00I looked into g-diapers and decided against it b/c...I looked into g-diapers and decided against it b/c we have an older home and I've read that the older plumbing systems can't handle them. I like your $309 option best. I do think you should consider how you'll feel about washing, say, 4 cloth diapers in a full washing machine every day. The cost is one thing, but the environmental strain is also an issue. Just pointing it out. Of all the options, though the 309 one sounds best to me, given your needs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364708603593100884.post-88285707131039692682010-01-16T10:23:46.973-08:002010-01-16T10:23:46.973-08:00Sue, you are the queen of researching things!!! Wo...Sue, you are the queen of researching things!!! Wow! <br /><br />You know what would be great? If babies were born with the ability to use the toilet, because that doesn't cost ANYTHING!!! lolAmberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723246040770559085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364708603593100884.post-64079533279479924352010-01-16T06:26:41.234-08:002010-01-16T06:26:41.234-08:00It's no wonder that you did so well in law sch...It's no wonder that you did so well in law school, you research everything! When I had my babies, about 100 years ago, I used the diaper service for about a month just cuz it was so convenient. Back in the day there was a diaper pail and it really didn't smell bad even toward the end of the week. Plus, those cloth diapers make wonderful burp clothes. I guess that using the service for a short time after the baby girl is born is my recommendation, after that you're on your own!DonnaPetithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750184103116141639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364708603593100884.post-28404132225424936422010-01-15T13:45:20.560-08:002010-01-15T13:45:20.560-08:00Wow amazing research! I would love to as well - b...Wow amazing research! I would love to as well - but with two at one time, I have to say, I am looking for less laundry and more convenience - I may look into the flushable ones!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364708603593100884.post-25373954365815951272010-01-15T08:04:14.366-08:002010-01-15T08:04:14.366-08:00Sue, thank you so much for your review!!! Please ...Sue, thank you so much for your review!!! Please post an update review after you start using these cloth diapering systems, that will be very interesting!Jill M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03527626839439456919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364708603593100884.post-21031839388168311642010-01-15T01:49:38.194-08:002010-01-15T01:49:38.194-08:00Wow, I am so happy I found this blog! So many good...Wow, I am so happy I found this blog! So many good ideas - wonderful.<br /><br />After a long research last night, my hubby and I decided to go with bum Genius 3.0 One-Size Cloth Diaper (what do you Ladies think about this choice?).<br /><br />I called the customer service and was told that probably should buy 24 of them (Sue, you said 20, I wonder why?) So the total is 406.80! Not bad, well I have to include shipping (my husband and I recently moved to Austria...different topic, sorry).<br /><br />Anyways, the lady on the phone said that if the baby is born smaller that 7 lbs, she (in our case it is a she) might need to use something else before she gains enough weight. Any suggestions?<br /><br />Sue, thank you so much for your awesome blog and the research that you did!! You have no idea how easier you made our live. BEST!!!siiilllygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13050911114431684791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364708603593100884.post-9987878759859742872010-01-14T18:39:22.674-08:002010-01-14T18:39:22.674-08:00I agree with all of your points for cloth minus th...I agree with all of your points for cloth minus the earlier potty training. I am lucky to have a wide circle of friends who have used cloth diapers and some kids were trained before 2 (Miss A was at 18 months initially), some later, some took awhile (i.e. had accidents weekly compared to being accident free after the initial potty training period or did well for a few months then went back to diapers due to daily numerous accidents). You will be able to know when your child is going to the bathroom as most develop a pretty regular schedule or you will pick up on clues, but I really have not found it to make potty training easier or earlier consistently. I know as a new parent how it felt about having certain expectations and then things being a little different, so that's the only reason I am even commenting on it.<br /><br />Having said that, the most popular have been the bum genius. I used a combination of disposable and cloth diapers. We inherited a ton of old school diapers, which I thought were pretty easy to use, old school pins and all (the jelly roll folding is my fave). Especially before they start solid foods which change their elimination schedules as you introduce new foods, old school cloth diapers were a breeze. We also bought online some very cheap Pro-Wraps? I think- it has been a few years now-that are the diapers the diapering services use. They are the leftovers or slightly irregular (in stitching, color, etc. not in absorbency), and I liked those too. We also had some bum genius and they were the easiest for my husband. We did use disposables too (Pampers Swaddlers) as I had thin/long babies that the other diapers didn't fit well and the pee/poop would leak like crazy in them. <br /><br />I really love Charlie's Soap to wash diapers and it is safe for cloth diapers (and environmentally friendly too!). Once you get to solids, I recommend drying the diapers in the sun to let the sun bleach out any yucky stains (beets and spinach were always interesting poops, especially with home made baby food).<br /><br />You can also do cloth wipes!Not Your Aunt Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170586207423260492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364708603593100884.post-92134224369888544442010-01-14T13:02:46.491-08:002010-01-14T13:02:46.491-08:00I'm not sure if I've commented before but ...I'm not sure if I've commented before but I thought I would put my knowledge in the pot. :)<br /><br />My son is 2 yr 3 mo old and I've been using the Bum Genius on him and I absolutely love them! My husband doesn't even mind them. They hardly ever leak, which wasn't the case with disposables (used on my daughter). I wish I had known about these when my daughter was in diapers! There's nothing negative I can say about them, they are great!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06095873169573585095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364708603593100884.post-2363317669565917462010-01-14T12:09:39.397-08:002010-01-14T12:09:39.397-08:00I think it's awesome that you're planning ...I think it's awesome that you're planning to use cloth. I'm at the point where I'm trying to decide between cloth and disposable. The only thing I can't get over on the cloth, is the clean up. We'll see how it goes. But kudos to you!! And all the research you did was awesome! I may use some of it for our decision!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10398308823734730188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364708603593100884.post-77458749763014460952010-01-14T10:36:20.406-08:002010-01-14T10:36:20.406-08:00siiiilly- if you check back on your comment, I wan...siiiilly- if you check back on your comment, I wanted to respond to you. My husband actually works for the utility company and we did discuss the cost of how much water/electricity will add to the cost, and it is not small, but definitely still will not reach anywhere near the savings of cloth over disposables. He is now seriously all for cloth b/c of how much we will save...its hysterical. Talk about a huge change! I will also definitely post my thoughts on it probably a month or two after she is born. <br /><br />Thanks for reading and posting you guys!!!!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05323373273366929886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364708603593100884.post-17571140320079157952010-01-14T10:21:58.532-08:002010-01-14T10:21:58.532-08:00I can't thank you enough for summarizing all t...I can't thank you enough for summarizing all these options. I'm also trying to figure this out, and getting so much conflicting advice, I don't know what I'll do! So far, I've been debating between disposable vs a cloth diaper service. Both are convenient and comparable in price. But I really haven't decided. <br /><br />Your review definitely gives me some other ideas. I'm going to find out more about those Bum Genius diapers, for sure!MMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09374988203945883069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364708603593100884.post-61626437182418733402010-01-14T10:02:55.859-08:002010-01-14T10:02:55.859-08:00I was like you, doing research on diapers before t...I was like you, doing research on diapers before the baby is born. This is what we did. We used eco-friendly disposable diapers such as Tushies, Nature Babycare, and Seventh Generation in the beginning. Disposables were more convenient at the hospital and the first few weeks. Now, we're using organic cloth diapers such as Swaddlebees and Little Beetle. For the Swaddlebees, we chose the One-Size Organic Velour Fitted Cloth diaper. And for the Little Beetle we chose the Little-To-Big Beetle Organic Velour cloth diaper and the Little Beetle Hemp diaper. All of the cloth diapers that we use require a diaper cover. I didn't buy any with PUL. Anyway, I'm with you on cloth diapering and it isn't as inconvenient as one would think! BTW, we're potty training already (elimination communication method) and it's working! He's only 2 months old and hasn't soiled his diapers for a little while now. :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102362663976429651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364708603593100884.post-89212270922869041392010-01-14T08:35:10.098-08:002010-01-14T08:35:10.098-08:00Hi. This is also my first ever comment :)
So, my...Hi. This is also my first ever comment :)<br /><br />So, my husband and I both had a debate about cloth diapers. He thinks it is not as cost efficient as you are saying because the cost of electricity and water adds up. So the total bill for doing laundry and stuff is going to be pretty high. I noticed in your post you mention something about wet bag? What does it mean? How often are you planning on doing laundry or will you be washing them by hand?<br /><br />Finally, our baby is due in about 111 days, yours is much sooner. I wonder if you would be so kind to make a post after you have a first hand experience...is that too much to ask?<br /><br />I personally think it is a GREAT idea! My mom told me I was toilet trained before I turned 1 year( HELLO!!!) SO i am very excited to use cloth diapers as well...<br /><br />Thank you!siiilllygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13050911114431684791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364708603593100884.post-58191022870541507932010-01-14T08:13:58.199-08:002010-01-14T08:13:58.199-08:00This is my first ever comment. Thank you for doing...This is my first ever comment. Thank you for doing some research for me! I am also debating what to use for my baby coming in July. It's good to hear an honest non-biased opinion and it looks like you've done a lot of research. Thank you! I want to do some kind of cloth diapering and have disposables on hand for babysitters/busy days etc.miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026495875976105504noreply@blogger.com