Starting My Stash

My adventures in cloth diapering.

Why I cloth diaper:

1. It’s better for the environment.
2.  It saves money
3. The diapers are so soft and comfy.

I started with a cloth diaper service. I would leave my diapers outside in a bag once a week and clean diapers would get dropped of. Super easy.

But to save money I wanted to do my own.

So I started experimenting with a few different types of diapers.

Motherease fitted, sized, bamboo (Sandy Diaper)

Pros: Super soft and absorbent, good fit

Cons: Need to buy multiple sizes

Motherease fitted one-size, organic cotton

Pros: Only need to buy one size of diapers

Cons: Bulky

Omaiki Sleep, one size

Pros: Soft and super absorbent, just need one size

Cons: Haven’t found any yet

Bummies Wetbag (travel sized)

AppleChecks Pail Bag

 Bamboo/Hemp Liners

Pros: Add to a diaper for night time. No night time changing needed.

Cons: Cant think of any

I haven't tried this one yet. But it sure saves a lot of money. A package of 10 disposable swim diapers cost me $15. This reusable swim diaper cost $15. Pretty good deal if you ask me.

I liked the Motherease fitted diaper (Sandy diaper). It wasn't as bulky as the one size fits all type and the fabric was super soft and absorbent. Plus when I went to the store they had a bunch on consignment, still in great condition and only $10!! So now I am prepping them all (I have to wash and dry them three times to get the fabric ready). So I should be ready to roll tomorrow.

My name is Emily and this is my journey in cloth diapering. 

How I Spend My Days

Confessions

So I don't follow all the parenting rules. Sometimes I:

• let my baby sleep in her carseat (if we come home from some where and she is sleeping, I let her sleep in her carseat. Why mess with a good thing?)
• nurse my baby to sleep
• co-sleep (its seven in the morning, you will sleep better in my bed, sure, come on in)
• co-nap (both Momma and baby benefit)
• hold my baby while she naps
• let my baby snuggle and nurse just for comfort

My name is Emily and this is my journey in motherhood.