Comments on: 3 Compelling Reasons to Try Cloth Diapers http://simplemom.net/3-compelling-reasons-to-try-cloth-diapers/ Live intentionally. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:47:57 +0000 hourly 1 By: MAMÁ INDIE: La alternativa a 500 años de pañales sucios | Puerto Rico Indie http://simplemom.net/3-compelling-reasons-to-try-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-176625 MAMÁ INDIE: La alternativa a 500 años de pañales sucios | Puerto Rico Indie Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:53:26 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=2705#comment-176625 [...] hasta el presente. Con la nueva ola “verde”, se ha comenzado a buscar respuestas para el problema del arrope de basura en los vertederos. El uso de plásticos para lograr la impermeabilidad de los pañales desechables hace que éstos [...] [...] hasta el presente. Con la nueva ola “verde”, se ha comenzado a buscar respuestas para el problema del arrope de basura en los vertederos. El uso de plásticos para lograr la impermeabilidad de los pañales desechables hace que éstos [...]

]]> By: Melissa http://simplemom.net/3-compelling-reasons-to-try-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-165683 Melissa Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:19:51 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=2705#comment-165683 First of all I love your site! I recently posted on my blog about making your own breastfeeding and baby items. I really like this post of yours about cloth diapering and I added a link on my post to you for those still questioning whether cloth diapers are right for them. Here's a link http://natural-beginnings.blogspot.com/2012/01/thrifty-diy-projects.html#.TyAMo6Wm_LU I just started using cloth with my fourth little one and I wish I would have started with my first! Like someone else commented, it wasn't common in my area, and I really didn't think of it as an option. So I'm trying to spread the word of the benefits and ease of going cloth. Thanks for all the great information! First of all I love your site! I recently posted on my blog about making your own breastfeeding and baby items. I really like this post of yours about cloth diapering and I added a link on my post to you for those still questioning whether cloth diapers are right for them. Here’s a link http://natural-beginnings.blogspot.com/2012/01/thrifty-diy-projects.html#.TyAMo6Wm_LU

I just started using cloth with my fourth little one and I wish I would have started with my first! Like someone else commented, it wasn’t common in my area, and I really didn’t think of it as an option. So I’m trying to spread the word of the benefits and ease of going cloth.

Thanks for all the great information!

]]> By: In my spare time | I Do All My Own Stunts http://simplemom.net/3-compelling-reasons-to-try-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-163761 In my spare time | I Do All My Own Stunts Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:51:56 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=2705#comment-163761 [...] learning more about cloth diapering check out these quick articles recently posted on Simple Mom.  Here [...] [...] learning more about cloth diapering check out these quick articles recently posted on Simple Mom.  Here [...]

]]> By: In my spare time | idoallmyownstunts http://simplemom.net/3-compelling-reasons-to-try-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-162969 In my spare time | idoallmyownstunts Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:24:37 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=2705#comment-162969 [...] learning more about cloth diapering check out these quick articles recently posted on Simple Mom.  Here [...] [...] learning more about cloth diapering check out these quick articles recently posted on Simple Mom.  Here [...]

]]> By: BobbieSue http://simplemom.net/3-compelling-reasons-to-try-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-90904 BobbieSue Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:37:14 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=2705#comment-90904 I always wanted to use cloth diapers, but my husband wouldn't hear of it, as that was so uncivilized. Then when we had two in diapers and I was spending $120 a month on disposables, I showed him how much we could save and he agreed. I invested about $450 in 5 dozen premium diapers, a hand full of covers, 2 pails, cloth wipes, nylon bags for travel and a hose that attaches to the toilet to spray the "solid" waste off (as moms of nurslings know, it's not always so solid, and sometimes works right into the fibers). So for less than 4 months diaper budget, I diapered both girls till they were potty trained, loaned some to a neighbor to aid in potty training her daughter; loaned the whole batch to a friend, who used them on her next 3 boys; then 6 years later got them back for my son (by this time I had to buy more covers); and have now given them to my niece to use for her son. That's 10 years and 6+ kids from 5 dozen diapers. Not too bad of an investment. :) By the way, the hose is THE most wonderful tool to make the "messy" part of cloth diapering a lot easier. I think the brand that I got was called The Little Squirt, it was from Australia and the only one that I saw like it 10 years ago, but I saw other brands when I was buying the covers for my youngest 3 years ago. (And, even though I haven't had to do any diapering for a couple of years, I still have it attached to the toilet. It has come in handy when the kids vomit on clothes and bedding and is even useful for cleaning under the rim of the toilet- though I would only advise using it for that if you have a strong stomach, you may not want to see what is hiding up there.) I always wanted to use cloth diapers, but my husband wouldn’t hear of it, as that was so uncivilized. Then when we had two in diapers and I was spending $120 a month on disposables, I showed him how much we could save and he agreed. I invested about $450 in 5 dozen premium diapers, a hand full of covers, 2 pails, cloth wipes, nylon bags for travel and a hose that attaches to the toilet to spray the “solid” waste off (as moms of nurslings know, it’s not always so solid, and sometimes works right into the fibers). So for less than 4 months diaper budget, I diapered both girls till they were potty trained, loaned some to a neighbor to aid in potty training her daughter; loaned the whole batch to a friend, who used them on her next 3 boys; then 6 years later got them back for my son (by this time I had to buy more covers); and have now given them to my niece to use for her son. That’s 10 years and 6+ kids from 5 dozen diapers.
Not too bad of an investment. :)
By the way, the hose is THE most wonderful tool to make the “messy” part of cloth diapering a lot easier. I think the brand that I got was called The Little Squirt, it was from Australia and the only one that I saw like it 10 years ago, but I saw other brands when I was buying the covers for my youngest 3 years ago. (And, even though I haven’t had to do any diapering for a couple of years, I still have it attached to the toilet. It has come in handy when the kids vomit on clothes and bedding and is even useful for cleaning under the rim of the toilet- though I would only advise using it for that if you have a strong stomach, you may not want to see what is hiding up there.)

]]> By: Cloth Diapering Angel « Adventures of Baby Berry http://simplemom.net/3-compelling-reasons-to-try-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-71853 Cloth Diapering Angel « Adventures of Baby Berry Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:34:05 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=2705#comment-71853 [...] I also finally convinced Cory that it is worth it to use cloth instead of disposable. I think he’s tired of hearing about it by now. For anyone still doubting the superiority cloth over disposable, I refer you to the Simple Mom post “3 Compelling Reasons to Try Cloth Diapering”. [...] [...] I also finally convinced Cory that it is worth it to use cloth instead of disposable. I think he’s tired of hearing about it by now. For anyone still doubting the superiority cloth over disposable, I refer you to the Simple Mom post “3 Compelling Reasons to Try Cloth Diapering”. [...]

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]]> By: Melissa L. http://simplemom.net/3-compelling-reasons-to-try-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-56979 Melissa L. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:14:32 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=2705#comment-56979 I am cloth diapering, in an apartment, with my second (we used a service with my first, because the laundry facilities were not practical with a baby (outside & down a cellar) but cannot afford it with 2 & me a SAHM now.) I am NOT saving money, and I am just using flats and prefolds. I was washing twice per load at $2/load but discovered that once is sufficient, and I hang dry the diapers INSIDE our apartment. I have to wash every other day due to space limitations. I am so envious of people with washing machines and clotheslines OUTSIDE! I can afford a machine but it's forbidden in our lease, and that is the case with many apartments in our area, though wherever we are next MUST allow us to have our own machine, but sadly, I'll probably be done with diapers by then. I like using cloth and I think that it is better for the babes, though my son is approaching 3 and is not giving up the diapers easily ( I guess he likes them, too.) And sometimes we use disposables, and I FLUSH the poop! By the way, newborn breastfed poop can go right in the washer and everything rinses away; I didn't believe it, but it does. I don't know if it is the same for formula. My husband is fine with the cloth diapers, even tried pinning flats! The thing is, it's the poop that's unpleasant, and you have to deal with that no matter what diaper you use - the disposables don't change themselves (not yet!) Most men have never changed a diaper so if you start them on cloth from the beginning, they're fine. Definitely do the math if you're looking to cloth diaper in order to save money, because it may not be cheaper right now, but will be cheaper over time if you can use them for 2 or more kids). I am cloth diapering, in an apartment, with my second (we used a service with my first, because the laundry facilities were not practical with a baby (outside & down a cellar) but cannot afford it with 2 & me a SAHM now.) I am NOT saving money, and I am just using flats and prefolds. I was washing twice per load at $2/load but discovered that once is sufficient, and I hang dry the diapers INSIDE our apartment. I have to wash every other day due to space limitations. I am so envious of people with washing machines and clotheslines OUTSIDE! I can afford a machine but it’s forbidden in our lease, and that is the case with many apartments in our area, though wherever we are next MUST allow us to have our own machine, but sadly, I’ll probably be done with diapers by then. I like using cloth and I think that it is better for the babes, though my son is approaching 3 and is not giving up the diapers easily ( I guess he likes them, too.) And sometimes we use disposables, and I FLUSH the poop! By the way, newborn breastfed poop can go right in the washer and everything rinses away; I didn’t believe it, but it does. I don’t know if it is the same for formula. My husband is fine with the cloth diapers, even tried pinning flats! The thing is, it’s the poop that’s unpleasant, and you have to deal with that no matter what diaper you use – the disposables don’t change themselves (not yet!) Most men have never changed a diaper so if you start them on cloth from the beginning, they’re fine.
Definitely do the math if you’re looking to cloth diaper in order to save money, because it may not be cheaper right now, but will be cheaper over time if you can use them for 2 or more kids).

]]> By: Jeff9 http://simplemom.net/3-compelling-reasons-to-try-cloth-diapers/comment-page-1/#comment-55853 Jeff9 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:19:03 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=2705#comment-55853 The best way to clean cloth diapers is to pre-rinse them off in the toilet using a Hand Bathroom Bidet Sprayer. So convenient and if you are trying to help the environment (and your pocket book) you can give it a double whammy by virtually eliminating toilet paper use at the same time as you benefit from using it on the diapers, by using it on yourself. I think Dr. Oz on Oprah said it best: "if you had pee or poop on your hand, you wouldn't wipe it off with paper, would you? You'd wash it off" Available at http://www.bathroomsprayers.com they come in an inexpensive kit and can be installed without a plumber. And after using one of these you won't know how you lasted all those years with wadded up handfuls of toilet paper. Now we're talking green and helping the environment without any pain. One review: http://jonathanandandrea.blogspot.com/2009/04/spray-it-or-scrub-it.html The best way to clean cloth diapers is to pre-rinse them off in the toilet using a Hand Bathroom Bidet Sprayer. So convenient and if you are trying to help the environment (and your pocket book) you can give it a double whammy by virtually eliminating toilet paper use at the same time as you benefit from using it on the diapers, by using it on yourself. I think Dr. Oz on Oprah said it best: “if you had pee or poop on your hand, you wouldn’t wipe it off with paper, would you? You’d wash it off” Available at http://www.bathroomsprayers.com they come in an inexpensive kit and can be installed without a plumber. And after using one of these you won’t know how you lasted all those years with wadded up handfuls of toilet paper. Now we’re talking green and helping the environment without any pain. One review: http://jonathanandandrea.blogspot.com/2009/04/spray-it-or-scrub-it.html

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