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post #21 of 96
10/18/04 at 9:35pm
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Originally Posted by coopsmama
One side note, for a newborn fitteds are great for containing the explosive bf poos. Prefolds don't keep them off the covers well (so then you have to have lots of covers), and pockets will leak under real stress, so for this reason, I will be using several kissaluvs early on.
Amen. And for newborn poop, I suggest making sure your covers have leg gussets.
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post #22 of 96
10/21/04 at 12:57pm
I got two dozen Kissaluvs size zero in from the outlet store yesterday - they are soooooooooo soft and yummy!!!
Can't wait to start using them on our newest little pumpkin. Half of them are natural color and then the rest are 6 blue and 6 yellow. We don't know if we are having a boy or girl so this is perfect (I was afraid I might get all pink or something, hehehehe.)

I wasn't planning on getting too many newborn dipes as I usually have pretty big babies but I had already done all my next size up shopping and I couldn't resist the look of Kissaluvs on a newborn
post #23 of 96
10/21/04 at 11:50pm
Kissaluv 0s are great for any newborn, IMO. It seems that even the biggest babies have weency bottoms. They are all head and shoulders. In fact, my son outgrew his because of absorbancy issues before he outgrew them size wise. These will be a big purchase for us to round out what we already have. Isn't it exciting!!!
post #24 of 96
10/22/04 at 9:35am
Oh yay, diaper talks!!!! I'm certifiably obsessed with cloth diapers now. With my first daughter, we did a sort of half and half but I was a single mom with NO help and no washer and dryer. I wanted so badly to go cloth but couldn't afford the up-front costs. Now that I'm married and a sahm, I'm OBSESSED!! I take out my diapers once a day or so to look at them and play with them and pack them up again(nesting anyone???).
OKay for this little one I have a mix of sugarpeas, fuzzibunz, homemade stuff(mine), and infant prefolds. For covers I have Proraps mostly and one Bummis. I am hoping to be able to save enough for a few Kissaluvs 0's. We are in a real money crunch right now. But I love the trading post here on mothering. That's where I got a few wool covers and ebay got me some sugarpeas. I religiously search both the tp and ebay for used stuff. I sewed all my own liners and doublers to save money because it's just so easy. I've made about 6 pocket-style diapers so far and plan on making some more as soon as we can afford more fabric. He he he, I've even cut up old clothing of mine, dh's, and dd's to save some money on fabric. But I do so love the ease of fuzzibunz and the softness of sugarpeas!!!!!
Meg
Oooooh, by the way, www.littlesproutsdiapers.com and www.kellyscloset.com have free shipping on ALL orders(if you plan on using big name diapers instead of wahm). Pretty decent prices too. I should know, I've been to hundreds of diaper sites to compare prices. I have a notebook full of them!
post #25 of 96
10/22/04 at 1:47pm
I can't freakin' wait...!! I have a variety of samples on order...
post #26 of 96
10/23/04 at 10:44am
I can't wait to see pictures of all our little babies in these cool cloth diapers

I'm currently obsessed with learning how to crochet. I actually finished 3 rows the other day and am very proud of myself. My stitches are still too tightly woven and I'm finding that to be my biggest challenge...looser stitches!

Why am I obsessed with learning to crochet you ask? I want a wool diaper cover and I want to make them myself. :LOL I figure if I can make a crochet one, I may be able to learn how to knit and make knitted ones eventually
post #27 of 96
10/23/04 at 1:14pm
Traci, want to give me a tutorial???? Seems like all the mamas on the diapering board either buy or know how to make longies and covers and I can't seem to get it figured out! I'm gonna look for instructions online on of these days and hopefully teach myself how! Good luck on the crocheting. I just started sewing my own pocket-style diapers and they just keep getting better and better as I go along. At #7 now, they actually look like decent diapers! I'm so psyched to see something I MADE on my little daughter when she gets here!
Meg
post #28 of 96
10/24/04 at 12:41pm
LOL faerybugmady! I am a beginner myself. When I say I finished 3 rows, I mean I finished the only 3 rows I've ever crocheted in my life :LOL It's a lot harder than I thought it was going to be, but I'm so determined to learn this art. When I can figure out all the stitches and start on an actual pattern I will be more than happy to help you out That's awesome that you have finished 7 homemade diapers! Way to go! I bet it's very cool to see your little girl wearing your creations
post #29 of 96
10/24/04 at 7:42pm
Hi there,
am a new member. I have a 3+ year old son that has been in cloth diapers since shortly after birth. He's been wearing diapers at night only now for about 1 year. Lately (the past 4-5 months), he's developed an intense rash (bubbly type pimples) when he wears cloth diapers a few nights in a row. It got so bad that, about 3 months ago, we switched to disposables at night. I hate disposables (even the chlorine-free, blah blah) but I don't know what to do.
Any suggestions?
Are there any absorbent disposable liners (not just the thin, toilet-paper type) - something like a disposable but that creates much less waste? I simply don't know what to try - I've tried natural barrier cream, changing him in the night...but nothing seems to help his rash go away other than the disposables.
Thanks!
- Isabeau
mother of 3 year old son and expecting early February
Vancouver, Canada
post #30 of 96
10/24/04 at 10:14pm
The only thing I can suggest is that he may be having a reaction to the detergent. Possibly build up. What kind of diaper are you using? Have you tried stripping them (washing in really hot water several times until the water runs clear - no suds)? The only other thing I can suggest is to pose your question on the diapering board. Those ladies know EVERYTHING about cloth diapers and love to talk about washing routines. Hope that helps.
post #31 of 96
10/24/04 at 10:22pm
Has anyone used Kooshies covers??? I know they're made in Canada, so maybe they aren't even sold in the States.
post #32 of 96
10/24/04 at 10:34pm
Isabeau!

Please join us on our weekly thread - a new one starts every Sunday - it's where we chat on a day-to-day basis.

sorry I can't be of any help here wrt your son - I'm expecting my first this Feb. Sorry you and he have to be dealing with this!

The diapering threads are here - hope they can help!
post #33 of 96
10/25/04 at 12:01am
Thread Starter 
Isabeau, I don't know what you're using now, but two thing that help are:
* fleece or silk directly against the baby's skin. The fleece will draw the wetness away so he stays dried. The silk gets wet for some reason is VERY good at helping with diaper rash.

* using fleece or wool covers. They breathe better. A lot better. BUt you have to make sure and have enough absorbant stuff inside, because while an over-saturated diaper in a plastic cover will often simply stay wet inside, in a breathable cover it will eventually wick.
post #34 of 96
10/25/04 at 10:04am
I second the fleece or silk-topped liners. Maybe the problem is also the build-up of detergent??? Head to the diapering board because those women are washing GENIUSES!!! Honestly, I'll stand on my head and scrub my kitchen floor with a toothbrush if they can't solve your problem. Go over there and describe your washing routine, the diapers you use, etc, how often you change. They will help you. They are amazing!
Meg
post #35 of 96
10/25/04 at 12:00pm
Isabeau - I've added you to the list that starts every week's chat thread - this week's is here.

Please PM me if you'd like it to change what I wrote.
post #36 of 96
10/25/04 at 2:15pm
Shannon - I haven't used Kooshies covers, but I have used their AIO's. They're (IMO) AWFUL. Don't hold much at all, and leak and wick everywhere. The covers are probably better, but if you're looking for Canadian-made and mass-produced, I'd do MotherEase before I'd resort to Kooshies.
post #37 of 96
10/30/04 at 5:47pm
Thank you Mamas for the info! We've decided to cloth diaper this next one (I guess we could cd this one, too, but I guess I keep hoping he'll start using the potty ) and I appreciate all the input. I've hung out on the diapering boards a bit, and been picking the brains (and through the stashes) of all my friends who cd, but this has been the most thorough and well written info I've gotten hold of yet.

Kimba
#2 due 2/9/2005
post #38 of 96
11/10/04 at 11:54am
I got my 3rd supply of cd samples - I am sooo stoked! Still feeling a bit overwhelmed, and wish one of you experienced mamas could come over to my place to help me sort it all out, and come up with a plan...oh well - it was a busy evening, and maybe when I look at it all again, it will start to make sense. Also, this last shipment was sent by a wahm who was really helpful with my order, so I may just set up a phone consultation with her...
post #39 of 96
11/10/04 at 1:16pm
Bring them with you on Friday!!! (we are still on for that right??)
post #40 of 96
11/10/04 at 1:21pm
good idea! will do! I'll fire off an email to confirm with Jesse...

I was considering posting pics, in a separate yahoo cd album...