tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post6202438104167944620..comments2024-03-18T04:32:45.523-07:00Comments on Nikki and Danny: Have a bite of cloth diaperingNikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02993502569209583377noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-22911860841960104432011-02-26T18:11:08.297-08:002011-02-26T18:11:08.297-08:00Kellie- I'll break down the prices more in th...Kellie- I'll break down the prices more in the post after next. Even if you only cloth diaper one child, you definitely save money. Unless of course you're a consultant making $200 an hour. In that case, you could use a diaper service. <br /><br />Kayleen- One day I'll be able to say I'm past the diaper stages. one day.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993502569209583377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-11243758714732457862011-02-26T16:31:22.895-08:002011-02-26T16:31:22.895-08:00what a fun post! unfortunately, i'm past the d...what a fun post! unfortunately, i'm past the diaper stages but maybe something you share will help me pass it on to friends or even my own kids someday.Kayleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02641020546505480967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-29563398468031657782011-02-26T16:05:29.679-08:002011-02-26T16:05:29.679-08:00I thought about cloth diapering with my youngest (...I thought about cloth diapering with my youngest (4 months). I did get a bit overwhelmed with everything that's out there. I also wasn't sure if I could figure out the math to see if it would be worth it with electricity, water, etc. factored into it. I think it's awesome that you've done it and that it works so well for you.Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078158663459610289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-62135844039723092162011-02-25T18:38:57.648-08:002011-02-25T18:38:57.648-08:00Lisa Loo- One other note, don't ever use vineg...Lisa Loo- One other note, don't ever use vinegar and bleach at the same time. They create deadly fumes.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993502569209583377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-41352617346847390902011-02-25T17:31:41.207-08:002011-02-25T17:31:41.207-08:00Lisa Loo- They distilled white vinegar smell dissi...Lisa Loo- They distilled white vinegar smell dissipates upon drying-- whether line dry or tumbled dry in a dryer. I like to use Tide with my towels for the scent.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993502569209583377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-17877902201798740372011-02-25T15:03:40.924-08:002011-02-25T15:03:40.924-08:00My kids are all growed up but I am interested in t...My kids are all growed up but I am interested in the towel thing. I like my towels to smell like my fabric softener. Do they smell like vinegar if I do it your way? I sure would like it if they were more absorbent....Lisa Loohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04420899075048732055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-10164509181236273372011-02-25T13:36:36.188-08:002011-02-25T13:36:36.188-08:00Lisa-
1. True- they potty train faster if exclu...Lisa- <br />1. True- they potty train faster if exclusively cloth diapered in the last few months. Otherwise they ask for the disposable. lol<br /><br />It is because they are aware of their own wetness and discomfort. However, this doesn't necessarily work with the child that doesn't care they're wet.<br /><br />2. Generally less. More on this next time. <br /><br />3. Instead of five to six diapers a day for an 18-month old, it might be 7 to 8.<br /><br />4. I have a couple snappis. They work great, are fairly inexpensive, and don't poke babies. But I prefer covers and the easy way. More on this later.<br /><br />I'm excited for your interest!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993502569209583377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-83441742639120920032011-02-25T12:43:44.661-08:002011-02-25T12:43:44.661-08:00Thanks for the "Bite!"
I've been ...Thanks for the "Bite!" <br /><br />I've been wondering about cloth diapering a lot. Maybe if I ask you some questions, you can slowly, ever so slowly, get around to answering them in some more "bite" posts?<br /><br />First question: I've heard that cloth diapering really helps when it comes to potty training. I was *this close* to switching to cloth diapers when about to potty train Annalisa, because I've heard how the child is much more aware of their own wetness and discomfort. Is this true? I didn't get any diapers though, because it was expensive and I didn't want to do the investment for what I was hoping would be a few weeks more of diapering.<br /><br />Question 2: is there more or less diaper rash with cloth diapers? I've heard both; more because they aren't as absorbent as disposables, but less because disposables contain chemicals that can irritate skin. <br /><br />Question 3: do you have to change diapers much more frequently? <br /><br />And question 4: I've heard of the "snappi" instead of pins. Is that what you use? If so, where can you find it, and how much does it cost? I can't bear the thought of a pin coming undone and poking my baby. My mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother have all mentioned how when their babies would cry, the first thing they checked was the diaper pins. I don't even circumcise my boys because it is too painful... how can I possibly stab them with pins? :/<br /><br />Just some fodder for more blog posts, since all I seem to be doing these days is hovering over the computer waiting for blog posts, facebook updates, and new email. :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04294036726523853032noreply@blogger.com