Posts by heatherr30

  Quote: I wonder how much of this is specific to our lifestyle - so many choices to make.  I have sometimes heard parents advised to give children the impression (illusion?) of choice by asking them "what...

I use half the estimated soap the manufacturer recommends with most loads no matter what is in the wash, I find it is enough.  When there are diapers in a load I use the same brand of detergent I use on a diaper load.  (so...

My dr recommended I wash all my diapers on hot every time after DD had an ongoing problem with a yeast rash.  After doing some research I had to admit she was right--60 C (warm wash) is not quite hot enough to kill all...

I had problems with a name-brand pocket diaper repelling.  I wondered if the problem might be the fit as it had leg gussets which allowed the pee to pool near the legs before it had a chance to soak into the fleece? (it takes...

Yay!!! I just discovered the GREATEST way ever to potty an inquisitive crawler.  The last 2 days if I know he needs to go, I take him to the sink or tub, turn on the tap and let him play in the water while he goes. We had our...

I also made a pair of split crotch pants following the free pattern on do it yourself EC.  I used a fleece baby blanket.  It was very easy but I didn't like the pants because it is hard to get DS's padded underpants on...

My 7 mo. old DS still pees every 20 minutes so I don't try to be "perfect" when we go out.  I mainly offer when the chance arises, to get him used to going in public toilets (hoping someday he'll be able to hold it longer!) ...

I just cut the front and seat out of a pair of tights tonight!  Can't wait to try them on DS in the morning. I made a BIG cut to avoid the cotton (hopefully) getting wet, and I sewed elastic around the edge of the cut cause it...

Awww thanks for these suggestions!  We are full-blast in the crawling pause!    I am getting into night time EC here, it actually seems easier than day time! :)

Hey, just to update! I sewed 1/3 prefold inside the baby underwear.  It is working great but I don't know how durable it's going to be as the underpants material is very fine and apparently I used too thick a...