Aww Jeanette, I'm so sorry!!! I'll bet you could post in the WAHM forum and see if someone would be willing to fix the elastic for you, for a small price.
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WAHM forum is at the very bottom of the main forums.
I didn't know there was a final date on your diaper party . . Nitara has therapy on Monday afternoon. I'll PM you about times.
I am glad you are going to be a regular in Diapering soon!
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Originally Posted by JeanetteL Can I cry on your shoulder? Where is the WAHM forum? Jeanette PS: Are you coming on Monday by chance, would love to see you! |
I didn't know there was a final date on your diaper party . . Nitara has therapy on Monday afternoon. I'll PM you about times.
I am glad you are going to be a regular in Diapering soon!
its a real PITA to replace elastic.. takes longer to tear out the serging and elastic and redo it all than it does to sew a new diaper (especially if the snaps are anywhere close to serging), LOL. sorry about your diapers tho
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that sucks!
Oh Jeanette, I'm so sorry! I can only imagine how sad I'd be.
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How many diapers are you talking about? Even if it's a PITA maybe someone would still do it for the right price, if it's not too many diapers. Maybe you should contact the BBH mama?
Do all kinds of elastic do this? Is Lastin better than other kinds?
Ugh, one more thing to think about when I try to decide whether to keep our favorite diapers for a possible third babe, or just sell them and buy again next time.
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Do all kinds of elastic do this? Is Lastin better than other kinds?
Ugh, one more thing to think about when I try to decide whether to keep our favorite diapers for a possible third babe, or just sell them and buy again next time.
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Tara,
Well - if you decide to sell stuff - you know where to come first
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So - was it the heat that did it, or can just storing diapers for a period of time make the elastic go bad? It must have something to do with the type of elastic used, because once I started thinking abou it the only one I had with an internal soaker (as opposed to quick dry) was fine, as were my ME's, and a few other misc dipes I had stored. Now I'm also worried about all the baby clothes I have stored in the garage, if I pull out that bin and all the elastic is gone I'll really sit down and cry - that would ruin the plan of #2 being cheaper!
Two questions:
What is the best way to store diapers. WE have so little storage space in our house, if we can't use the garage I don't know what we will do. Is breakdown in elastic a possiblity even when stored inside?
Also - anyone know how one might go about repairing the elastic. My mom says if I send her the dipes she'll give it a go - but it might be helpful to give her an idea where to start.
Jeanette
Well - if you decide to sell stuff - you know where to come first
So - was it the heat that did it, or can just storing diapers for a period of time make the elastic go bad? It must have something to do with the type of elastic used, because once I started thinking abou it the only one I had with an internal soaker (as opposed to quick dry) was fine, as were my ME's, and a few other misc dipes I had stored. Now I'm also worried about all the baby clothes I have stored in the garage, if I pull out that bin and all the elastic is gone I'll really sit down and cry - that would ruin the plan of #2 being cheaper!
Two questions:
What is the best way to store diapers. WE have so little storage space in our house, if we can't use the garage I don't know what we will do. Is breakdown in elastic a possiblity even when stored inside?
Also - anyone know how one might go about repairing the elastic. My mom says if I send her the dipes she'll give it a go - but it might be helpful to give her an idea where to start.
Jeanette
I imagine it has to do with storage temperatures, possibly combined with previous laundering?
Looks like you're in AZ. That's a dry heat, right?
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I'd think that has to be hard on it since some people say excessive drying of diapers can break down the elastic.
But, I have diapers I bought a year ago that are still just fine (including BBH), but they haven't been used and have been just in our house in plastic containers.
What a bummer though. I love my BBH.
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Holli
Looks like you're in AZ. That's a dry heat, right?
But, I have diapers I bought a year ago that are still just fine (including BBH), but they haven't been used and have been just in our house in plastic containers.
What a bummer though. I love my BBH.
Holli
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Holli,
Bummer is right
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It has got to be more than just the temps - as the other dipes are fine. Oh well - I'll live....I'll just cry a few more times and I'll move on.
Perhaps a diaper funeral?
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Bummer is right
Perhaps a diaper funeral?
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there are different types of elastic.. different brands, etc. There are different sizes as well (1/4, 3/8, etc.... would also affect how well they take to storage) none of them are perfect for diapers tho. Lastin will not wear out the way regular braided elastic will but it breaks super easy and can gather way too tight and leave marks. unfortunately its just a part of diapers
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while its probably partly having to do with the elastic itself (how long it was stored before sold, sewn, etc) its mostly because of the dry heat.... straw that broke the camels back type of thing).
No suggestions on storing them properly tho.... too humid/moist and they could get ruined.. to hot/dry elastic rots. I guess thats why I just dont save mine :LOL
No suggestions on storing them properly tho.... too humid/moist and they could get ruined.. to hot/dry elastic rots. I guess thats why I just dont save mine :LOL
Damned if we do, damed if we don't?
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This does seriously make me think about selling and rebuying after this baby if we decide to have another - I was just going to save everything again....but wouldn't that be more expensive in the long run?
Jeanette
This does seriously make me think about selling and rebuying after this baby if we decide to have another - I was just going to save everything again....but wouldn't that be more expensive in the long run?
Jeanette
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I know, that's what I'm thinking now too after reading this. But it makes me sad! I don't want to sell our favorite dipes!
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Maybe if I know they are going to a loving home...
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Originally Posted by JeanetteL This does seriously make me think about selling and rebuying after this baby if we decide to have another - I was just going to save everything again....but wouldn't that be more expensive in the long run? Jeanette |
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