Cloth Diapers?

Question

Im thinking about using cloth diapers this time around to save money. What is the best brand ? And could someone please explain them to me websites are leaving me very confused!!

Answer 1

I use cloth diapers on my children but the ones I use are nothing fancy. Flannelette rectangles with pins and rubber pants, that's it. But they work wonderfully. If you choose to go the (old-fashioned) route, I'm quite sure your own mother could teach you how to fold and use them if you don't already know. Quite honestly, there's nothing at all to folding and pinning a baby's diaper on.

With the two piece method like I'm using you will save roughly $2000.00 per baby. You won't have to worry about messes leaking out of your baby's diapers like moms who use disposables have to put up with, and the cloth will be miles more comfortable for your baby than any uncomfortable disposable paper diaper could ever be. So there's lots of reasons as to why babies should wear cloth diapers on their little bottoms. Good luck with it.

Answer 2

I have used cloth for many years, first with my 10 y.o. now with my 20 month-old.
I was a single mom living in an apartment when my daughter was a baby we had to use coin-op, but I still saved a lot of money over buying and throwing away diapers.

I used prefolds and velcro wraps mostly. I now use a combination of fitteds (diapers with velcro or snaps, they still need a cover) Pocket diapers (like fuzzibuns or happy heinys, you put a liner in the pocket) and AIO (all in ones, just velcro or snap on and go!)

All in ones are the most expensive, but also the easiest to use. They are especially good for dad's and caregivers who might be overwhelmed by the other choices. If you have the $$$$ i recommend BUmGenius.

To use a prefold (avoid Gerber ones, they suck!-) fold it in thirds, length wise for a boy, width wise for a girl stick in a cover (Bummis super whisper wraps are the best) and velcro it shut!
You can start by ordering a dozen Chinese prefolds online and if nothing else they make great burp cloths! Check out craigslist and consignment stores for gently used covers (there are always a ton of newborn sized!)

I throw the diapers in a diaper pail lined with a waterproof cloth bag and dump the whole thing into the washer 2 times a week with hot water and some regular detergent and some Bac-Out. Now that he is a toddler we shake the poop into the toilet or use flushable liners.

I highly recommend the diapering board at mothering.com, but I agree, diapering boards in general can be a little daunting.

Answer 3

There are a lot of options in cloth diapers. The most basic (and cheapest) are flat, but unless you know someone who can show you how to fold them, I wouldn't advise them. Then you can get prefolds, which still require folding when using. Then there are contours, which are shaped more like a baby and fit right inside a diaper cover. I used some Kissaluvs contours, but wasn't impressed with how the held bowel movements. Then you can get fitted, which is what we used. They have elastic in the leg holes and fasten with snaps or velcro. They fit a lot like a disposable. We used Tiny Tush. All of these kinds of diapers need covers. All-in-one (and all-in-two) diapers don't need covers, since they are included. Fuzzy Bunz and Little Lambs are most popular. These are more expensive, but if you can afford them they are most convient as well. If you're looking to save $, you may want to look into prefolds, since they are cheapest. If you go that route, get some Snappi fastners (much easier than diaper pins!). Check out www.diaperpin.com for lots of good information and links to different diaper brands.

Answer 4

What do you need explained to you? I have used cloth diapers for 2 years now and my favorite brand is Fuzzi Bunz. They are pricey but WELL worth it. These types of cloth diapers are all in ones (AIO) and it is like a regular diaper with snaps to fit the baby and you put a liner inside. Hope this helps! A couple other brands I like are little lambs and swaddlebees. Ebay is an excellent place to shop for cloth diapers!

Answer 5

Years ago, we saved a bundle of money on cloth diapers. We didn't use pins, they had velcro. There are better brands now. Buy 'em once and save forever. We used them after our baby got out of the newborn stage. They're a little bit of extra effort. Wash them out in the toilet before they go to the washing machine.

Answer 6

I tryed this about 4 years ago. I thought that mabey it would save me money, boy was I wrong. I ended up paying all the money in the water bill, the laundry soap bill, and the stinky house was unbearable. I sggest highly that you stick to the off name brand diapers. Soooo much better. I promice. Unless you like the smell of poopy diapers all day long, and a load of diapers every day, at least, and oh ya also, you have to run your washer with bleach after every load of stinky diapers, because your next load of laundary will soak up the smell. good luck with your decision.

Answer 7

what is to explain ?? they are clothe and there for you have to be able to clean them properly after they get dirty... Gerber, i think has clothe diapers, and some are even the natural linen type...you have to have a strong stomach to use clothe... and lots of Clorox and and time to rewash after soaking, they have to be soaked for a while and then washed in baby det... there is more to it than meets the eye... but well worth the effort if you have the time....... God bless

Answer 8

Go to someone who has used them before. Either a pgrandparent or someone else. Your doctor canprobably point you in the right direction.