Cloth Diapers

Get the stink out

Wet Bag

3 n 1 and liner

Our lovely model, Brady

Many people have asked me how the cloth diapers are going. Well, they're going great (and so is Brady hahahha). I thought I would offer a little cloth diaper 101 for those of you who are curious. If this is not in your realm then bypass this post and check back later for our usual fair.

1. What brand do I use? My favorite is Bum Genius, but I also have Drybees. I do not like Drybees. They leak worse than our bathroom faucet and they are the most expensive ones I have. Bum Genius are easy to use and get this.... NO BLOWOUTS! Yeah that's right these babies keep #2's in the sack. We have been blowout free for months. I have the 3 n 1, which means they grow with the baby. You can see the adjustable snaps on the front of the diaper. Snap them all the way up and they will fit about a 3 month old.

2. What do you do with the poopey diapers? I call Jeff to come home from work and get him to wash them out. YEAH RIGHT! This part is a bit gross. I take the diaper and rinse it out in the toilet. Yes, with my hands and no there is no better way of doing this. There is a hose/sprayer available, but the less poop flying around the bathroom the better. The whole deal is over in about 5 seconds, but trust me I would rather spend the time doing something else.

3. How do you wash them? I do laundry every other day. I have 16 diapers. If you purchase more then you can spread out the laundry cycles. Fortunately the front loader washer and dryers have great cycle options for cloth diapers. I use the "heavy duty" option with an extra rinse cycle and put the water on hot. This cycle takes 66 minutes and then I line dry the diapers. About every 2 weeks I run them through the sanitary cycle and that takes 2 hours. If the diapers are becoming stained I can hang them in the sunlight and that will naturally bleach them. I use Seventh Generation detergent with no perfume or dyes. I also use a product called "Bac Out" which helps with stains and odor. I also use a odor eliminator spray made by Bum Genius. After I run out of it I think I will just stay with the Bac Out product. It seems to do the job.

4. What do you do with the diapers until laundry time? I put them in the "Wet bag." Its a nifty little bag that is water proof and it zips in the stink! When its laundry time I just empty the bag into the washer. I also have a smaller one for my diaper bag. It's great for when we are on the go.

5. Why do you use cloth diapers? Our main reasons for using cloth diapers are in this order: A. We eliminate Brady being exposed to all the harsh chemicals found in disposable diapers. B. Creates less waste C. Saves money in the long run D. It's believed to help kids potty train faster because they actually feel when they are wet.

6. How much do the diapers cost? Bum Genius diapers are $17.95 each, but you can save money if you order in bulk. The large wet bag was $22 and the small one was $15. Overall a small investment for long term benefit.

If you have any other questions please feel free to ask!